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India, US Push Trade Deal Deadline to July 31: Report

India and the United States have agreed to extend their timeline to finalise a bilateral trade agreement, pushing the original 9 July deadline to the end of the month, a report by The Mint said on Wednesday. The extension comes as President Donald Trump, while rolling out tariff announcements for select countries, confirmed that retaliatory…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 9, 20250Comments

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Texas Floods: 161 Still Missing in One County Days After Disaster

At least 161 people are still missing in a single Texas county four days after deadly and devastating flash floods hit parts of the state, Governor Greg Abbott said, as hope fades for survivors to be found. The missing in the hard-hit Kerr County include five campers and a counsellor from Camp Mystic, a Christian…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 9, 20250Comments

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Gaza Truce Deadlock Persists After Netanyahu-Trump Talks

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal have stalled after three days of indirect talks, a Palestinian official has told the BBC. The official said key sticking points included how aid would be distributed during the ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawals. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 9, 20250Comments

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Nigerians Face Shorter US Visa Duration Under New Policy

The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most Nigerian travellers can enter the country. As from 8 July, the US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry and valid for…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 9, 20250Comments

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Flag Flown After JFK Assassination Stolen in Shocking Theft

A historic US flag, which was flown at half-mast following the assassination of President John F Kennedy in 1963, has been stolen from the grounds of a school built on the site of a former US naval base. It was removed from Foyle College, on the Limavady Road in Londonderry, in the early hours of Sunday,…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 9, 20250Comments

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Shockwaves in Kremlin: Minister’s Death Sends Stark Message to Power Circles

In a shocking turn of events, the unexpected death of a high-ranking minister in the Kremlin has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power in Russia. The sudden passing of this influential figure has not only left a void in the government but has also sent a stark message to those in positions of power.…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 9, 20250Comments

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Countdown: What to Expect from the July 9 Event in New York?

“The wait is nearly over—Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 lands in New York on July 9 with major announcements expected”. With just days to go, the excitement is reaching fever pitch as fans and industry watchers alike gear up to witness the latest innovations in Samsung’s flagship lineup. This time, all eyes are on the…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 4, 20250Comments

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Iran–Israel Ceasefire Developments & Market Ripples: A Fragile Calm with Global Consequences

The Iran–Israel ceasefire, announced amid rising tensions in the Middle East, has provided a temporary sigh of relief for global markets. While it is far from a comprehensive peace agreement, the move to halt military escalation between the two regional powers has already begun to ripple across economic landscapes, influencing everything from oil prices to…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 2, 20250Comments

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The Electric Vehicle Boom in India: June 2025’s EV Revolution

It’s June 2025, and if there’s one topic that’s generating more buzz than cricket and cinema in India, it’s electric vehicles (EVs). From metro cities to tier-2 towns, charging stations are springing up like coffee shops, and showroom floors are humming with the silent arrival of new EV models. India isn’t just adopting electric mobility…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 2, 20250Comments

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The Science Behind the Supermoon: Why It Looks Bigger and Brighter?

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and noticed the full moon glowing unusually large and luminous? If that’s happening tonight—on June 11—you're witnessing a supermoon.While it might feel like the moon is putting on a cosmic show just for us, there’s solid science behind this celestial spectacle. Let’s dive into what really…

ByTomothy CurtisJuly 2, 20250Comments