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Trump's Tariffs Will Crush India's Exporters, Threatening Livelihoods
Trump's Tariffs Will Crush India's Exporters, Threatening Livelihoods NEW DELHI -- A big part of India's economy is facing a nightmare scenario. On Aug. 27, the extraordinarily high tariff of 25% that President Donald Trump imposed on its exports...

Why market is rising today? Sensex soars 1,100 pts, Nifty tops 25K; GST reforms among 4 key factors behind today's surge
Indian benchmark indices traded sharply higher on Monday, lifted by easing concerns over Russian oil supplies following a meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents, alongside optimism over New Delhi’s proposed goods and services tax reforms....

Reinstatements should follow in the wake of OFAC’s advisory
Dear Editor, The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has cut through the murk about its sanctions, spoken, provided enlightenment. Now that Demerara Bank knows, what should it do? It should reinstate those 20 or so accounts, and...

Tesla Discounts UK Lease Prices, Signals Demand Buildup In US Ahead Of EV Tax Credit Expiration — Retail Stays Upbeat
Retail sentiment around Tesla stayed upbeat over the weekend after a series of global developments ranging from deep UK leasing discounts to new service programs and fleet additions. British motorists can now lease a Tesla for just over half of...

Why market is rising today? Sensex soars over 1,000 pts, Nifty above 24,950; GST reforms among top factors behind today's surge
Indian benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Monday, lifted by easing concerns over Russian oil supplies following a meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents, alongside optimism over New Delhi’s proposed goods and services tax reforms....

The Ninja Swirl by Creami has landed in Oz — here's where to get the viral soft serve maker
Ninja Kitchen is back at it again with a welcome upgrade to an already beloved and viral gadget. The internet went wild when the Ninja Swirl launched in the U.S. in January and the U.K. in July, as eagle-eyed fans waited with bated breath for...

AP News: Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters warn of storm's rapid growth
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday, its outer bands lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as forecasters warned of a growing risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. Eastern...
Trump admin adds derivative products to steel, aluminum tariffs, Reuters says
The Trump administration added 407 derivative product codes to the list of goods subject to the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Reuters reports. Publicly traded companies in the steel space include ArcelorMittal (MT), Cleveland-Cliffs...
China's five autonomous regions see robust economic growth
(Xinhua) 13:41, August 18, 2025 BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- The combined gross domestic product (GDP) of China's five autonomous regions surged from 6.01 trillion yuan (about 843.06 billion U.S. dollars) in 2020 to nearly 8.38 trillion yuan in...
Cambodia's insurance industry records 17.2 pct growth in H1 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's insurance industry registered a gross premium of 208.3 million U.S. dollars in the first half of 2025, up 17.2 percent from 177.7 million dollars over the same period last year, an Insurance Regulator of...

What’s (new) for dinner? Restaurant franchises target NJ for growth
The basics: Checkers & Rally’s plans to expand to at least 24 NJ locations over three years Teriyaki Madness sees potential for over 30 locations statewide NJ ranks among bottom three states for chain restaurant density despite high median...

Over the past five years, China's foreign trade has shown a stable growth trend
Visitors engage with Chinese exhibitors at the China Brand Fair 2025 in Budapest, Hungary, on June 26 (XINHUA) Though the drums of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA have yet to sound, soccer-related industries in Yiwu in Zhejiang...

T-Mobile US Fuels Deutsche Telekom’s Q2 Momentum with 1.7M Net Additions
Deutsche Telekom’s businesses are performing well. Following a good start to the year, Europe’s leading company in the telecommunications industry continued to grow steadily in the second quarter of 2025. The Group’s revenue was up in the second...

ETMarkets Smart Talk | US tariffs could shave 0.3–0.6% off India’s GDP: Kotak Alternate’s Jitendra Gohil
In an exclusive conversation with ETMarkets Smart Talk, Jitendra Gohil, Chief Investment Strategist at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers, warned that Washington’s move to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50% could shave 0.3–0.6% off India’s GDP if...

Trump’s climate deregulations endanger N.J.’s health and future | Opinion
By John McKeon When future generations of Americans look back and ask themselves where we went wrong in the existential fight against climate change, they will see this moment as a critical turning point. The Trump administration has announced its...

No Shame, These 5 Types of Mess Are Prevalent in Most Homes — Here's How You Can Turn It Around for a Neater Space
As much as you try, some types of mess will infiltrate your space over time. It's simply a consequence of living, and there's really no clear-cut way around it. However, that's not to say that you should let this consequential chaos evolve to the...

Tonga’s foreign policy: King’s gamble
Tonga’s foreign policy has always belonged to the King. Not figuratively, not in the “influence behind the scenes” way, but in the literal constitutional sense. Clause 39 hands him the power to make treaties and appoint diplomatic representatives....

Vietnam’s 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Exports to China Plummet by 15% – What’s Driving the Decline?
In a notable rebound, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are starting to recover after an alarming decline earlier this year. Following stricter scrutiny by Chinese authorities regarding residues of banned substances, exports had plummeted by...

Dollar Gains Ground Against Dong on Black Market: What This Means for Retail
Unofficial exchange points reported the greenback trading at VND26,505, marking a slight increase of 0.02%. Meanwhile, Vietcombank held its rate steady at VND26,450. The State Bank of Vietnam’s reference rate remained unchanged as well, fixed at...

Carlsmed Stock Down 6% Since IPO But Goldman Bullish And Predicts 35% Upside Potential — Retail Traders Stay Bearish
Goldman Sachs has started coverage of Carlsmed with a ‘Buy’ rating and a $19 price target, suggesting about 35% upside from recent levels. The research firm’s analyst David Roman said the firm sees “meaningful upside” for the stock thanks to...