Trump Proposes 250% Pharma Tariffs, Teases Chip Duties
Trump plans small pharma tariffs rising to 250% and teases chip duties. What could this mean for global trade and innovation?
August 2025
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Zelenskyy and Trump Seek Swift End to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Zelenskyy hailed a “productive” call with Trump on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, tackling sanctions, NATO cooperation, U.S. defense ties, and a draft drone agreement.
China Allocates 1.015 Billion Yuan for Disaster Relief Efforts
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Brazil Supreme Court Puts Bolsonaro Under House Arrest
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US-Canada Tariff Escalation Hits Trucking Industry
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Zelenskyy, Trump Discuss Russia Sanctions and Drone Deal
Zelenskyy says he spoke with Trump about sanctions on Russia and a pending U.S.-Ukraine drone deal, noting a draft agreement is ready for final discussion.
Pakistani Minister: Friendship with Chinese Mainland Soars Above the Skies
Pakistani minister Ahsan Iqbal praises Pakistan–Chinese mainland space cooperation as ‘higher than the skies’ after the PRSS1 satellite launch in Sichuan.
Speedboat Capsizes in Bali: Two Chinese Nationals Killed
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Florida Verdict Puts Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout in Jeopardy
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