Trump alleged the BRICS group is working to weaken the US dollar. During a Cabinet meeting under his leadership, Trump issued a stern warning, stating, "They will certainly have to pay 10% if they are in BRICS because BRICS was set up to hurt us, to degenerate our dollar..."
The World Food Programme warns that 10 million Afghans need food aid this summer, but only 1 million can be helped due to funding cuts. Experts and officials urge better international ties and resource use to fight poverty, Tolo News reported.
China rejected Trump's threat of extra tariffs on BRICS supporters, calling BRICS a positive and inclusive force. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China opposes trade wars and using tariffs as coercion, adding that arbitrary tariffs harm all parties and do not serve anyone's inter
US President Donald Trump said Iran hasn't agreed to nuclear inspections or halting uranium enrichment. He believes Iran's program is permanently set back but could restart elsewhere. Iran has cut ties with the IAEA after US-Israeli strikes, deepening tensions and uncertainty over nuclear mo
On July 5, 2025, Takht Patna Sahib's Panj Pyare declared Sukhbir Singh Badal Tankhaiya for failing to appear despite two summons over allegations of supporting violators of a Hukamnama, signaling a major religious sanction.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a recent ceasefire with Israel. Despite brief hopes for relief, tensions remain high with military strikes and diplomatic talks ongoing. Iran denies cooperation with the UN watchdog, while indirect US-Iran talks continue, Al Jazee
"Iran's behaviour has left it decimated. While it has had every opportunity to choose peace, its leaders have chosen extremism... Treasury will continue to target Tehran's revenue sources and intensify economic pressure to disrupt the regime's access to the financial resources that fuel its
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a Viksit Bharat by 2047, with villages playing a vital role in shaping this future. For sustained rural progress, it is important that Gram Panchayat elections are held through consensus. This not only ensures active public participation in develop
The Tubachi-Babaleshwar Lift Irrigation Scheme provides water for both irrigation and drinking purposes in the regions of Babaleshwar, Tikota, Jamakhandi, and Athani.
Apprising reporters about the revised amount for the Yettinahole project, Siddaramaiah stated that the project, which would cost Rs 23,251 crore, is essentially a drinking water project for which the state government has spent Rs 17,147 crore to date.
Russian President Putin and French President Macron spoke by phone for the first time since 2022, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Putin blamed Western policies for the Ukraine conflict, while both leaders agreed diplomacy is key to resolving global tensions, RT reported.