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August 1, 2025 1:03 PM

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US reduces tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 20%

The United States (US) has reduced its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 per cent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 per cent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.   The announcement was made by the White House last night (31 July; Washington, DC time...

August 1, 2025 11:52 AM

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US President signs executive order raising tariffs on 68 countries & EU

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on dozens of key trading partners around the world. The new tariffs aim to reduce trade deficits that the administration says harm the US economy and national security.   Under the new policy, 68 countries and the 27-member E...

August 1, 2025 7:53 AM

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Bangladesh’s first National MPI reveals stark child poverty: UNICEF

Bangladesh's first National Multidimensional Poverty Index uncovers harsh realities for children and the people living in the country, especially in the eastern divisions, said UNICEF in a press release yesterday.   With almost three out of ten children (28.9%) living in multidimensional pove...

August 1, 2025 6:57 AM

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US President Trump grants Mexico 90-day tariff extension

US President Donald Trump has given Mexico a 90-day extension to avoid a 30 per cent tariff on most non-automotive and non-metal goods, allowing more time to negotiate a broader trade deal. This came after a call between Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who confirmed the delay on socia...

July 31, 2025 4:54 PM

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Myanmar announces formation of new Union government

  Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council, NDSC today formed a new union government and State Security and Peace Commission. According to Myanmar Radio and Television, the Union government is led by U Nyo Saw as Prime Minister, and the State Security and Peace Commission is chaired by Senio...

July 31, 2025 4:43 PM

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Ukraine says fresh Russian attack on Kyiv killed 8, injured 88

          Ukrainian officials have said that Russia has launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv early this morning, killing at least eight people, and injuring 88 others. They said, emergency crews were putting out fires and cutting through concrete blocks in search for survivors across ...

July 31, 2025 1:50 PM

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Exit Plan Needed: Experts slam prolonged rule of Bangladesh’s interim govt

Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh, has said it is time for the interim government of Bangladesh to exit, urging it to prepare an “exit plan”. “It must now be made clear how this government will leave. It is also uncertain whether t...

July 31, 2025 1:12 PM

Philippines President Marcos to begin 5-day state visit to India from August 4

The Philippines' President, Ferdinand R Marcos, will be on a five-day state visit to India from 4th August. Mr Marcos will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, and a high-level delegation including several Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries and senior officials.   This would ...

July 31, 2025 12:18 PM

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Australia to ban children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts

Australia will ban children under 16 from creating YouTube accounts starting this December, as part of its world-first social media restrictions. The ban already applies to TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), and now YouTube is included following recommendations from the...

July 31, 2025 12:10 PM

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US President Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariff at 15%

US President Donald Trump has announced that he has reached a trade agreement with South Korea, which includes a 15 per cent tariff on South Korean exports to the United States. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said that the US had secured a "full and complete trade deal" with the Republ...

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