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BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism
BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: At a two-day summit over the weekend, the BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a joint declaration condemning...

BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board
BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board

LONDON, U.K.: This week, BP appointed Simon Henry, former Shell finance chief, to its board as a non-executive director effective September...

FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...

U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil
U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...

Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale
Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

PARIS, France: French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a covert campaign to damage the reputation...

Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India
Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...

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US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band
US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms
British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

India's High Commissioner to UK highlights efforts to improve logistics infrastructure, create favorable business environment
India's High Commissioner to UK highlights efforts to improve logistics infrastructure, create favorable business environment

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, emphasised the country's growing focus on enhancing...

"Always with you, my friend": Sachin Tendulkar supports Yuvraj Singh's charity event
"Always with you, my friend": Sachin Tendulkar supports Yuvraj Singh's charity event

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh hosted a special YouWeCan charity event in London on Tuesday, bringing...

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-F1-RED BULL RACING-CHRISTIAN HORNER
(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-F1-RED BULL RACING-CHRISTIAN HORNER

(250709) -- LONDON, July 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Christian Horner (2nd L) talks with Red Bull Racing's driver Max Verstappen (C) of the...

J.J. Spaun in a new element after U.S. Open triumph
J.J. Spaun in a new element after U.S. Open triumph

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) J.J. Spaun continues his season of new experiences and new expectations this week at...