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U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not seeking summit with Xi, but may visit China
The Hindu
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July 29, 2025
File photo of U.S. President Donald Trump with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) that he was not seeking a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but added that he...
Trump reaffirms U.S. commitment to safeguarding Korean Peninsula in armistice anniv. message
Yonhap News Agency
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July 29, 2025
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his country's "steadfast" commitment to safeguarding the Korean Peninsula, underscoring the two countries' strong alliance in the face of "the evils of communism" in the region....
U.S., China hold new talks on tariff truce, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 29, 2025
Published: 29 Jul. 2025, 10:01 Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson greets Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at Rosenbad before trade talks between the U.S. and China in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Top U.S. and Chinese economic...
U.S. smartphone market sees sluggish growth as India-made phones surge: Report
The Hindu
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July 29, 2025
FILE PHOTO: The US smartphone market grew just 1% in the second quarter as vendors front-loaded device inventories amid tariff concerns. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States smartphone market grew just 1% in the second quarter as vendors...
U.S. tariffs to test pricing by luxury brands already paying for dramatic hikes
Japan Times
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July 29, 2025
PARIS/NEW YORK – Luxury goods companies were spared their worst case scenario in Sunday's EU-U.S. trade deal but they face a delicate balancing act as already weak consumer demand tests their ability to raise prices further. Big labels like Chanel...
Trump urges nuclear talks as U.S.–Iran tensions escalate
Independent Australia
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Donald Trump’s appeal for nuclear negotiations with Iran exposes the contradictions at the heart of his administration’s foreign policy, writes Imran Khalid. FOR OBVIOUS REASONS, in the ever-turbulent saga of U.S.-Iran relations, President Donald...
U.S. News Announces 2025-2026 Best Hospitals
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Latest edition features 504 Best Regional Hospitals across the U.S. WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and ratings, today released the 2025-2026 edition of Best...
U.S. Representative stresses the Need to Support Syrian Government in its fight against terrorism
SANA
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July 29, 2025
New York, SANA-Acting U.S. Representative to the United Nations,Dorothy Shea, stressed the importance of supporting and assisting the Syrian government in its efforts to defeat terrorism. Reuters quoted Shea during a United Nations Security...
U.S. Senator Warns Russia: Trump Determined to End Ukraine War
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stark warning to Russia and its trade allies on Monday, stressing that President Donald Trump intends to take decisive action to end the war in Ukraine. "To those in Russia who believe that President...
S. Korea pays compensation to U.S. hedge fund Mason
Yonhap News Agency
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July 29, 2025
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's government has paid 74.6 billion won (about US$54 million) to U.S. hedge fund Mason Capital following an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) ruling that ordered it to pay compensation over losses from...
U.S. commerce secretary says he met Korean officials in Scotland as tariff deadline approaches
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 29, 2025
Published: 29 Jul. 2025, 12:39 Updated: 29 Jul. 2025, 12:54 Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, left, greets U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for a tariff meeting in Washington, on July 25. [NEWS1] U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard...
U.S. News & World Report Names Cleveland Clinic One of the Nation’s Best Hospitals for 2025-2026
Cleveland Clinic
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Cleveland Clinic has once again earned national recognition as one of America’s best hospitals, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings. For the 35th consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic has been named to the...
U.S. transfers additional nuclear weapons to Britain, according to Bloomberg
Ukrinform
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The United States has likely deployed additional nuclear weapons to Britain for the first time since 2008, sending a signal to Russian leader Vladimir Putin about its commitment to European security. According to Ukrinform, Bloomberg reported the...
Trump Says “Fake News” That He Seeks A Summit With Xi; Taiwan Says President Not Blocked From U.S. Visit
The Eurasian Times
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July 29, 2025
US President Donald Trump stated that he is not eager to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping immediately, despite having received an invitation to visit China. “The fake news is reporting that I am seeking a ‘summit’ with President Xi of China. This...
Trump’s Trade Deal with Europe Is Absolute Boon for U.S. Energy
Townhall
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July 29, 2025
Not that long ago, the mainstream media and leftists were in a tizzy over President Trump’s tough talk on trade, particularly with the European Union. I remember watching CNN as the so-called expert panelists described the coming economic...
U.S. government probes Duke University in latest federal funding threat
The Hindu
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July 29, 2025
Duke University. File. Photo: www.duke.edu President Donald Trump's administration has initiated a probe into Duke University and the Duke Law Journal over allegations of race-related discrimination, making it the latest American university to...
Trump tries to keep secret renovation costs for Qatari luxury jet gifted to the U.S. president
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 29, 2025
New York, July 29 (RHC)-- The New York Times reveals the Trump administration is trying to keep secret how much it will cost to renovate the $400 million jumbo luxury jet recently gifted to the Trump administration from the royal family of Qatar....
U.S., EU seal trade deal
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 29, 2025
United States and the European Union have reached a final trade agreement, agreeing to impose a 15 per cent tariff on most EU exports, including cars, in a move aimed at averting a looming transatlantic trade war. U.S. President, Donald Trump, met...
Blue Cloud Acquires U.S.-Based AIS Anywhere, Expands Global Reach Through ₹730 Cr Share Swap Deal
Free Press Journal
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Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited. | Key Highlights: - Rs 730 crore through 100 percent share swap. - 4.95 Blue Cloud shares for 1 AIS Anywhere share. - Expands Blue Cloud's footprint into the U.S. technology market. Mumbai: Blue Cloud Softech...
Dollar rises against major peers after U.S.-EU trade pact
The Hindu
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July 29, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sits with U.S. President Donald Trump, after the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and EU. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The dollar gained against major currencies, including the euro...