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Britain’s Economy Is a Sick Joke

Britain’s Economy Is a Sick Joke

One quarter of Britain’s working age population is disabled. That’s a stunning, unbelievable statistic. Yet it comes from the Department for Work and Pensions. Are Britain’s cities really full of suffering cripples? Another statistic goes a long...

Full list: Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on global imports

Full list: Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on global imports

President Trump has announced new import tariffs of up to 41% on goods from dozens of countries, citing trade deficits and emergency powers. The updated reciprocal rates vary by country and follow an August 1 deadline for trade negotiations. U.S....

Captives and Companions by Justin Marozzi: Everywhere had slaves - it wasn't just the West

Captives and Companions by Justin Marozzi: Everywhere had slaves - it wasn't just the West

By CHRISTOPHER HART Published: 19:01 EDT, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 24 July 2025 They were all borne down with loads of fire-wood, and even the poor little children, worn to skeletons by fatigue and hardships, were obliged to bear their...

White House unveils new tariff rates for Nigeria and other Countries

White House unveils new tariff rates for Nigeria and other Countries

The White House has unveiled a revised list of tariff rates targeting nearly 70 countries, set to take effect from August 7. The release follows four months of intense negotiations aimed at securing reciprocal trade agreements with U.S. trading...

Dentist Gives Oral Account of New Agoura Hills Business

Dentist Gives Oral Account of New Agoura Hills Business

Dr. Navjot Sekhon As a dentist in Agoura Hills, Dr. Navjot Sekhon knows the value of a great smile and healthy teeth and gums. Growing up in Punjab, India, Sekhon followed a life dream to become involved in healthcare, and it was when she noticed...

US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump

US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump

South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. Photograph:...

What is a Free Trade Agreement? What are the benefits? How many has India signed so far?

What is a Free Trade Agreement? What are the benefits? How many has India signed so far?

India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The other regions...

Explainer: India’s free trade agreements & its impact

Explainer: India’s free trade agreements & its impact

New Delhi: India Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The other...

Vigilante Group Shields Of Iceland Survey Downtown Reykjavík

Vigilante Group Shields Of Iceland Survey Downtown Reykjavík

On Friday, July 18, a group of convicted criminals rallied together to found the Shields of Iceland organisation — a collection of vigilantes who claim they are fed up with the lack of government action towards asylum seekers. Pictures of the...

agreed to give Mexico a 90-day reprieve

agreed to give Mexico a 90-day reprieve

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect on Aug. 7 — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and...

Noble Financial Maintains a Buy on Bit Digital (BTBT), Sets a PT of $5.50

Noble Financial Maintains a Buy on Bit Digital (BTBT), Sets a PT of $5.50

Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBT) is one of the top bitcoin mining stocks to buy amid bitcoin hike. On July 18, Noble Financial analyst Joe Gomes maintained a Buy rating on Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBT) and set a price target of $5.50. Is Bit...

India's Trade Diplomacy: Many Success Stories, UK FTA Latest Feather In Crown

India's Trade Diplomacy: Many Success Stories, UK FTA Latest Feather In Crown

Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 10:23 IST India has active, duty‑concession FTAs or CEPAs with Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Australia, South Korea, UAE among other nations. PM Modi will be in United Kingdom between July 23 and 24. (Pic: ANI)As...

Spotlight on Business: Blockbuster films and world-class musicians: The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to SPAC

Spotlight on Business: Blockbuster films and world-class musicians: The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to SPAC

Unforgettable nights under the stars This summer, the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra returns to its summer home at Saratoga Performing Arts Center for a three-week residency from August 6–23. The season promises an exhilarating mix of...

Business News | India-EFTA TEPA to Come into Effect from October 1: Piyush Goyal

Business News | India-EFTA TEPA to Come into Effect from October 1: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19, (ANI): The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will come into effect from October 1, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday. "All countries have now...

Full list of Donald Trump’s new tariffs set to come into force next week

Full list of Donald Trump’s new tariffs set to come into force next week

Economists expect the global economy to suffer as a result of the new measures (Picture: Shutterstock) Donald Trump has signed the executive order which will bring into force sweeping new tariffs on imports from dozens of countries. In a major...

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Trade Deal Optimism

European Stocks Close On Strong Note On Trade Deal Optimism

European stocks closed on a strong note on Wednesday as prospects of a trade deal between the U.S. and EU increased after U.S. President Donald Trump announced trade deals with Japan and the Philippines. The "largest ever" U.S. trade deal with...

Mapped: The growing global support for Palestinian statehood

Mapped: The growing global support for Palestinian statehood

MOMENTUM IS BUILDING behind Palestinian statehood, as a growing number of Western powers signal their intent to formally recognise it. France, the United Kingdom and Canada have all announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state, a major policy...

Nasdaq Nordic And Baltic Markets Trading Statistics July 2025

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today publishes monthly trade statistics for the Nordic1 and Baltic2 markets. Below follows a summary of the statistics for July 2025: The share trading increased by 4.68% to a daily average of 2.669bn EUR, compared to 2.578bn...

Germany backs further sanctions on Israeli settlers

Germany backs further sanctions on Israeli settlers

Germany is committed to imposing sanctions against more Israeli settlers for violence committed in the occupied West Bank, its Foreign Minister said while visiting the Palestinian territory on Friday. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met German...

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