Russia economy meltdown as car sales slump 30% and property revenues plummet
Russia’s once-thriving property market has also been plunged into crisis.
Month: August 2025
Woman dies after drinking too much water in horror radio competition as DJs laugh
Jennifer Strange, 28, died after taking part in a water-drinking competition on KDND-FM 107.9’s Morning Rave show in Sacramento, California, in a bid to win a Nintendo Wii
Modi Government Rejects U.S. F-35 Jets, Upholds Atmanirbharta
Strategic Defence Diplomacy Amid Escalating Trade TensionsThe Modi government’s decisive rejection of U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets represents a pivotal moment in India’s defence strategy, emphasising strategic autonomy over external pressure while demonstrating calibrated diplomatic restraint amid escalating trade tensions with the Trump administration, according to a report by Bloomberg.F-35
Indonesia set to release hundreds of prisoners under president’s clemency plan
Indonesia is set to begin releasing hundreds of convicts from its notoriously overcrowded prisons after parliament approved the first stage of President Prabowo Subianto’s wide-ranging clemency plan.
Donald Trumps Tariffs Are Pushing This African Nations Economy To The Brink
Lesotho, the small southern African nation, was granted a revised US tariff rate of 15% on July 31, following months of uncertainty over steep trade penalties proposed by the Donald Trump administration.
Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is raising the tariff rate on U.S. imports from Canada to 35% from 25%, effective Friday.
Amid Trump’s tariff shock, India informs US it won’t purchase F 35 fighter jets
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Live: Trump envoy Witkoff due in Gaza to inspect criticised aid distribution
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is due to visit Gaza on Friday amid international criticisms of a US-Israeli aid distribution system as as the death toll of Palestinians waiting for food and other aid continued to climb. Follow ou…
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela to introduce tourist taxes, Spain’s BBVA casts doubt on Sabadell takeover bid, night metro services resume in Valencia and more news from Spain on August 1st.
Microsoft Upgrades .NET Bounty Program, Offers Rewards Up to $40,000
Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to its .NET Bounty Program, introducing expanded coverage, streamlined award structures, and substantially increased financial incentives for security researchers. The updated program now offers maximum …