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India can play enhanced role for peace, stability in West Asia: Iranian envoy
Memphis Sun - Tennessee
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By Sahil Pandey New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Wednesday urged India to play a more significant role in promoting regional peace. He made the remarks on the sidelines of the event, 'Voices of...
Women’s Cross Country Releases 2025 Schedule
BVM Sports
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July 9, 2025
Gonzaga women's cross country team has released its schedule for the 2025 season, highlighting five regular season meets leading up to the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championships, hosted by Gonzaga on Nov. 1 in Spokane. The Bulldogs, the...
THESE countries consider US top THREAT; it is an important ALLY for 10 nations, shows report — full list
Mint
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July 9, 2025
A major new survey shows the United States is seen as the most important ally by people in 15 countries, but also viewed as the greatest threat by those in eight nations. The Pew Research Center asked 31,938 adults across 25 countries to name...
Minnesota says government agencies must ‘justify’ hiring white men
Washington Examiner
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July 9, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz’s (D-MN) government in Minnesota plans to discriminate in hiring with a new policy next month that requires “hiring justifications” if someone from a “non-underrepresented” group is hired.The policy is live on the Minnesota...
Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announce the creation of a global tissue company operating in over 70 countries
Pulp and Paper Canada
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July 9, 2025
Joint venture will be the owner of Kimberly-Clark’s international tissue assets, including 22 manufacturing facilities, approximately 9,000 employees, and marketing and selling regional and global brands, such as Kleenex, Scott and WypAll in over...
China expands visa-free entry to 74 countries
Pakistan Today
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July 9, 2025
China has recently introduced a visa-free entry policy for citizens of 74 countries, allowing them to visit for up to 30 days without a visa. This expansion has resulted in a surge in foreign visitors, with over 20 million people entering China...
Trump issues new tariff threats, sends letters to Philippines, 6 other nations President Trump released another round of letters to trade partners Wednesday that offered threats of rates ranging from 20% to 30%. Read more »
Yahoo News
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Donald Trump released another round of letters to trade partners Wednesday that didn't include updates on negotiated deals but offered new threats of rates ranging from 20% to 30% on nations from the Philippines to Moldova set to take effect on...
South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached. A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol over his attempt to impose martial law on December 3. The arrest...
Trump unveils latest tariff rates for six countries
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of tariff demand letters on Wednesday (Jul 9) with levies set to hit in August on imported goods from partners who fail to reach agreements with the US. Trump said he would levy a 30 per...
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers Expanded Service And Convenient Rail Access To Southern California's Premier Summer Events
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Serving 29 stations along a scenic 351-mile coastal corridor, the Pacific Surfliner connects San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties-offering a relaxing alternative to driving...
India emerges as Asia-Pacific top logistics hub
ETInfra.com
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July 9, 2025
India emerges as Asia-Pacific top logistics hub India is quickly emerging as the most preferred warehousing destination in the Asia-Pacific region, as nearly 70 per cent of APAC occupiers plan to expand their logistics footprint in the country...
World News | India Can Play Enhanced Role for Peace, Stability in West Asia: Iranian Envoy
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
By Sahil Pandey New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Wednesday urged India to play a more significant role in promoting regional peace. Also Read | PM Modi in Namibia: Standing Ovation, 'Modi, Modi' Chant...
The UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia held a session for youth
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 9, 2025
The UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCPDCA) in Ashgabat organized an interactive virtual session for the 2025 cohort of the Preventive Diplomacy Academy, dedicated to the active involvement of youth in peacebuilding...
Closing NATO’s Indo-Pacific Gap
Foreign Policy
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The much-anticipated NATO summit in The Hague in late June accomplished its core objectives: securing a 5 percent defense pledge, managing U.S. President Donald Trump, and reaffirming a commitment to collective security. But the summit also drew...
Will Trump Join Hitler, Stalin & Gandhi In Nobel Peace Prize ‘Axed’ League? Can He Become 5th U.S. President To Win The Award?
The Eurasian Times
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July 9, 2025
If there is one award that generates more controversy than the Oscars, it is the Nobel Peace Prize. In its more than 100-year history, the coveted award has had its share of controversies, both for its contentious winners and notable misses....
Eat Pacific Cookbook wins Global Award
Samoa News
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July 9, 2025
LISBON, Portugal — In a celebration of Pacific food, identity, and culture, the Pacific Island Food Revolution cookbook, Eat Pacific, has been awarded the Best South Pacific Book in the World 2024 at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards...
India is not just a market, it’s a growth accelerator: Jennifer Richards, Aon Asia Pacific CEO
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
India is a “strategic growth engine” for London-headquartered professional services firm Aon, saorid its chief executive of Asia Pacific, Jennifer Richards. In an interview to ET, she said the country is a critical part of the company’s broader...
Singapore home minister: Smaller countries must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said today. “There are more powers playing the game as it were,...
Trump Tariff Letters Explained | 14 countries face US trade pressure by August 1—A country-wise breakdown
Zee Business
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July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump has issued letters to 14 countries, warning them of fresh import tariffs that will come into force from August 1 unless they agree to new trade deals with the United States. The letters, shared via Trump’s social media...
Classical Or Country, Carlsen’s Two Estates Satisfied All Tastes
Antiques and The Arts
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July 8, 2025
Attributed to the Duncan Phyfe Workshop, this New York Classical card table in original surface, 29 by 35¾ by 18 inches closed, was played to the sale-high price of $19,200, far exceeding its $1/2,000 estimate. Review by Carly Timpson FREEHOLD,...