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Trump wants India to stop buying Russian oil. Why is Modi saying no? Narendra Modi

Trump wants India to stop buying Russian oil. Why is Modi saying no?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been performing a tricky balancing act – maintaining close partnerships with US President Donald Trump and Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin while insisting his country is a neutral party in the Russia-Ukraine war, to the dismay of Western nations who have sanctioned Moscow. But now,…
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August 6, 2025
Global profits plunge amid Trump’s latest tariffs — what’s at stake for Australia? Donald Trump

Global profits plunge amid Trump’s latest tariffs — what’s at stake for Australia?

Some of the largest and wealthiest companies in the world have reported losses equalling US$15 billion ($23.1 billion) this quarter, as the United States' latest tariffs eat into global profits. Meanwhile, the Australian economy is showing "mixed" results, which experts say could leave the country in a vulnerable position. Felicity…
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August 6, 2025
China’s top food delivery platforms pledge to curb unfair subsidies following regulator talks China's Social Credit System

China’s top food delivery platforms pledge to curb unfair subsidies following regulator talks

A collage of the 3 food delivery brands in China: Meituan, Ele.me and JD.com China’s largest food delivery platforms, including Meituan, Ele.me, and JD.com, on Thursday jointly pledged to rein in aggressive subsidy practices and promote fair competition, signaling a potential end to a months-long subsidy war that has gripped…
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August 6, 2025
Why civilian-first innovation will drive better dual-use technologies Drones

Why civilian-first innovation will drive better dual-use technologies

Imagine drones that map disaster zones today and scout military targets tomorrow. Or seismic activity sensors built for construction that go on to detect submarines underwater. These ideas represent the promise of dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. For the first time, the European Commission is explicitly…
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August 6, 2025
Did Trump dance while quipping about ‘missiles’ from White House rooftop. Here’s the truth Nukes

Did Trump dance while quipping about ‘missiles’ from White House rooftop. Here’s the truth

American President Donald Trump has fuelled memes on social media ever since he took his "little walk" on the rooftop of the White House. When curious reporters below enquired why the Republican leader was on the roof, Trump made a gesture resembling a missile. "Taking a little walk," Trump shouted…
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August 6, 2025