Category: World

New Delhi: In a move that has sent shockwaves across the global pharmaceutical industry, US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on branded and patented medicines, effective October 1, 2025. The decision, seen as part of the administration’s “America First” and “Make in America” policies, is aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports. Trump clarified that companies establishing manufacturing units within the United States would be exempt. Alongside medicines, the White House also announced 50% tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on…

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New Delhi: The recently signed defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has triggered fresh debate in diplomatic circles. Is this pact a reflection of shifting power dynamics in West Asia, or simply a partnership built on mutual needs? The agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Doha, which shattered Qatar’s belief that the American presence at Al Udeid Air Base ensured protection. With nearly 8,000 US troops stationed there, Qatar assumed immunity from aggression. But the attack, which Israel claims was disclosed to then US President Trump…

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Hiroshima: The Indian community in Japan marked ‘Vishwa Seva Pakhwada 2025’ by paying tribute to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives to promote global peace. The Seva Pakhwada, a fortnight-long public service campaign, runs from PM Modi’s birthday on September 17 to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2, emphasizing humanity and peace worldwide. Members of the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF), diaspora groups, and Japanese NGOs representing Hiroshima survivors offered floral tributes at…

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Portland – Sixteen US states, along with the District of Columbia, filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday, alleging that the agency violated federal law by threatening to withhold funding for sexual education programs that include multiple gender identities. The complaint, filed in Oregon, claims the administration is attempting to force states to “rewrite sexual health curricula to erase entire categories of students,” calling it “the latest attempt from the current administration to target and harm transgender and gender-diverse youth.” HHS did…

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New York: President Donald Trump delivered a combative address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, his first appearance at the global forum since his reelection. Speaking for just under an hour, Trump positioned the United States as the indispensable power in a fractured world, while castigating multilateral institutions, rebuking U.S. allies, and rejecting global approaches to migration, climate change, and conflict resolution. A Defiant Stage Presence Arriving at the UN headquarters on the institution’s 80th anniversary, Trump began his remarks with a characteristic aside after…

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Washington: The U.S. Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro earlier this month, while also revoking visas of several other Brazilian officials. Justice Moraes has condemned the action as an attack on Brazil’s sovereignty and the independence of its judiciary. The sanctions specifically target Viviane Barsi de Moraes under the U.S. Global Magnitsky Act, a law typically used against individuals responsible for human rights abuses. Bolsonaro, who received a 27-year prison sentence for allegedly plotting…

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New Delhi: Moscow Fashion Week successfully concluded, reaffirming its significance as a dynamic and essential platform on the international fashion calendar. The event highlighted Russia’s growing role in global cultural dialogue, featuring collections from designers across 13 countries and promoting meaningful international exchange, particularly with a strong Indian delegation. Indian Designers ShineAmong the main highlights was the participation of top Indian designers. Renowned brand Shantnu & Nikhil showcased their first all-women couture collection, Armouré, inspired by the 1930s, blending architectural silhouettes with exquisite hand embroidery. Designer Pawan Sachdeva presented his…

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Dhaka: The Awami League on Saturday criticized the Bangladeshi government, claiming that while ordinary citizens struggle to survive amid a deepening economic downturn, more than 10,000 new millionaires have emerged in just the last eight to ten months. According to the party, Bangladesh’s economy is in severe recession, with unemployment exceeding 8% and poverty affecting around 28% of the population. Hundreds of factories have shut down, foreign investment remains minimal, and approximately 2.6 million people have lost their jobs. The common people are increasingly burdened by rising prices of essential…

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New York: In a key bilateral engagement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss strengthening strategic ties between the two countries. The discussions covered trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals, with both leaders emphasizing closer cooperation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Rubio, posting on social media platform X, said, “Met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at UNGA. We discussed various aspects of bilateral relations in trade, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals…

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