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Day: July 29, 2025
Thailand accuses Cambodia of ‘deliberately’ violating ceasefire hours after it came into force
The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.
Police seek Tommy Robinson after alleged assault at London station
Far-right activist is thought to have left UK after claiming in video that injured man had attacked him at St PancrasPolice investigating an alleged assault of a man at a London train station are hunting for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who i…
Hong Kong bulker giant Pacific Basin Shipping plots how to navigate Trump’s port fees
Bulker owner-operator may reflag vessels as part of efforts to meet new US rules
IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars
The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the world this year because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies have so far proven less damaging than expected.
European pharmaceutical firms criticise Trump tariffs on medicines as ‘blunt instrument’
Trade group warns 0%-15% jump in levy will harm patients in US and Europe by reducing access, disrupting supply chains and cutting R&DBusiness live – updatesWegovy maker Novo Nordisk’s shares plunge on sales forecastThe European pharmaceutical indu…
Tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant faces new delay in removing melted fuel debris
The Japanese operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says the start of full-scale removal of melted fuel debris will be delayed for several years until 2037 or later.
IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariffs ease, but warns on risks
Despite reduced tensions and EU trade deal, US policies are ‘highly uncertain’, says Washington-based organisationBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal growth will be stronger than previously expected this year after Donald Trump scaled back his most ex…
Cash App just made it a lot easier to pool your money with friends. Here’s how it works
The Pools feature lets organizers keep tabs on who has paid and who hasn’t.
Want AI agents to work together? The Linux Foundation has a plan
Cisco has donated its AGNTCY, a foundation for an interoperable ‘Internet of Agents’ to enable disparate AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly. Here’s how.