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Trump tariffs LIVE: US President issues new 10% levy threat as countries face onslaught
Daily Express
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July 7, 2025
Donald Trump has threatened nations that support BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) with a 10% tariff. "Any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10%...
AMIE welcomes resolved ban on chicken imports from Brazil
Engineering News
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The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) has welcomed the formal resolution of the temporary suspension on poultry imports from Brazil. The association, in a statement on July 7, commended both the South African and Brazilian...
BRICS 2025 in Brazil: A Rising Bloc and India’s Expanding Footprint
Goa Chronicle
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July 7, 2025
An Emerging Continent, A Rising Coalition As the turquoise waves kissed the shores of Rio de Janeiro and the statue of Christ the Redeemer looked out over the sprawling city, the 17th BRICS Summit unfolded in the heart of Brazil. The setting was...
At BRICS Summit, Tinubu calls for reevaluation of global governance structure
Premium Times
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July 7, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th...
Tinubu seeks reevaluation of global governance structure, health care systems
Tribune Online
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July 7, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has sought a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, calling for greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. Tinubu...
Anthony Albanese jetting off to China this week for important meeting with president Xi Jinping
The West Australian
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July 7, 2025
Anthony Albanese is expected to receive a red carpet reception when he travels to China this weekend to meet President Xi Jinping. His trip will mark the pair’s fourth meeting and Mr Albanese’s second visit to China since he was elected Prime...
Turkish, Belarusian Foreign Ministers Confer in BRICS Summit
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye's top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, engaged in discussions with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on Sunday in Brazil, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The meeting took place alongside the BRICS summit, held in Rio de...
Brazil and China Move to Unlock Uranium Potential With New Mining Partnerships
The Rio Times
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July 7, 2025
Brazil’s government and China’s top nuclear energy company, CGN, have signed a new cooperation deal that could reshape Brazil’s energy future. The agreement, announced by both countries, focuses on developing clean energy and modernizing Brazil’s...
Is Xi Jinping's dream of being China's 'president for life' unravelling?
Firstpost
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July 7, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping is beginning to relinquish some of his long-held control over the operations of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). For the first time in his leadership, key responsibilities are being passed down to Party institutions...
Tinubu Calls For Reform Of Global Governance, Healthcare And Financial Systems At BRICS Summit
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged a comprehensive reevaluation of the current global governance structure, as well as the world’s financial and healthcare systems, stressing the need for greater equity, inclusion, and justice for low-income...
World News | Pakistan: PTI Slams Perk Hike for Punjab Ministers Amid Public Crisis
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
Lahore [Pakistan], July 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned the recent increase in privileges for the speaker and ministers of Punjab, calling it an outrageous move at a time when the public is reeling under economic...
Egypt’s PM attends BRICS Summit in Brazil on behalf of President Sisi
Egypt Independent
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July 7, 2025
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly participated in the opening session of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, representing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Madbouly also joined BRICS leaders for the official...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 7, 2025
The Rio Times
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July 7, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a critical session today, driven by a packed domestic economic calendar and global indicators shaping commodity demand, currency stability, and investor confidence. The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) holds...
ASEAN foreign ministers gather in Malaysia for AMM meet
The Sun Daily
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July 7, 2025
SEPANG: The ASEAN Secretary-General and foreign ministers from Southeast Asia and partner nations have started arriving in Malaysia for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related sessions, set to commence on Tuesday. Among the...
BRICS seeks to create ‘a more stable global economic architecture': Russian foreign minister
The Nation
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July 7, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Sunday that the BRICS bloc of developing economies seeks to create “a more stable global economic architecture." Lavrov's remarks came at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to the...
Brazil's Lula links BRICS to Bandung 1955 non-aligned principles
Antara
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July 7, 2025
Rio de Janeiro (ANTARA) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized that the BRICS economic bloc serves as a concrete manifestation of the non-aligned vision echoed by countries at the Asian-African Conference in Bandung, Indonesia,...
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen projected on a screen during the first plenary session of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, 2025.
KHQ - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen projected on a screen during the first plenary session of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, 2025. BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday are expected to decry US President...
AU President advocates reform of institutions and strengthening of multilateralism in BRICS
Ver Angola
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“For decades, the nations of the world have been dealing with global governance institutions created after World War II, but with the profound changes that have been taking place in the world over the past eight decades, they need to adapt to new...
Finance Minister believes in “agreement” with tariffs below 10%
Portugal Pulse
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July 7, 2025
The Portuguese Finance Minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, expressed optimism about reaching a trade agreement with the United States that would feature tariffs below 10%, aiding in the maintenance of trade exchanges. “It is possible to reach an...
BRICS Summit: Tinubu Calls for Reevaluation of Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health Care
The News (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
President Tinubu at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, July 6, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity...