Pakistan shows rare minerals to Trump after $500M investment deal
Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir recently showcased a box of rare earth minerals to United States President Donald Trump.
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High US tariffs pose risk to India’s growth: Crisil
The high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods could be a major risk to India’s growth, according to a recent report by Crisil Intelligence.
Harris says EU-US deal ‘made absolutely clear’ pharma tariffs capped at 15%
It was made absolutely clear that any new US tariffs on EU pharma exports would be capped at 15%, Tanaiste Simon Harris said.
Trump announces 100% import tariff on pharmaceutical drugs
In 2024, America imported nearly 175 billion in pharmaceutical and medicinal products, according to the Census Bureau.
Breaking down the fight over a possible government shutdown
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies telling them to prepare layoff plans if there is a government shutdown, increasing the stakes ahead of Congress’ Tuesday deadline to pass a government funding bill. Nikole Killion has details.
PM Modi Highlights Uttar Pradesh As Land Brimming With Immense Investment Opportunities
Highlighting the state’s rapid progress under CM Yogi Adityanath, PM Modi said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leader in connectivity and infrastructure, and a key pillar of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, and defence.
Most tech employees use AI for their jobs, says Google
A recent study by Google’s DORA research division has revealed that a whopping 90% of tech industry workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs.
Accenture plans to create 12,000 jobs in Andhra Pradesh
Accenture plans to establish a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, creating 12,000 jobs by seeking 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, following similar initiatives by other tech firms.
H-1B visa fee hike driven by Trump`s domestic politics: Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor stated that the sudden surge in H-1B visa fees is driven by domestic political considerations in the US, with Trump aiming to rally support from his anti-immigration base ahead of the upcoming US legislative elections scheduled for November.
GDP was bad, but not as bad as it looked – Salt Funds economist Bevan Graham
Economic forecasts for New Zealand suggest a challenging path until mid-2025, but recent improvements in terms of trade, with a 20% rise in export prices, offer some optimistic momentum.