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G20 finance chiefs to meet under tariff cloud in South Africa

July 17, 2025 revoi editor 0

G20 finance chiefs will meet in South Africa on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and questions over their ability to tackle global challenges together. The club, which came to the fore as a forum for international cooperation to combat the global financial crisis, has for years been hobbled by disputes […]

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Syria’s interim president says protecting Druze a ‘priority’ as Israel bombs defence ministry in Damascus

July 17, 2025 revoi editor 0

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Thursday that protecting Druze citizens and their rights is “our priority”, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze in southern Syria. In his first televised statement after powerful Israeli air strikes on Damascus on Wednesday, Sharaa addressed Druze citizens, saying, “We reject any attempt to […]

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Norway’s Olympic medallist Gronvold dies at 49 after lightning strike

July 17, 2025 revoi editor 0

Olympic ski cross bronze medallist Audun Gronvold has died at the age of 49 after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Wednesday. Gronvold was rushed to hospital and received treatment for his injuries but died late on Tuesday, it added. Born in Hamar, Gronvold won bronze medals […]

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West Indies all-rounder Russell to retire from international cricket

July 17, 2025 revoi editor 0

Two-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Andre Russell will retire from international cricket at age 37 after the second T20 match against Australia on July 22 in his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Wednesday. All-rounder Russell, who won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, has earned 84 international caps in the format, scoring […]

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Amarnath Yatra suspended due to heavy rainfall forecast; no batch allowed today

July 17, 2025 revoi editor 0

As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims, authorities on Thursday suspended the Amarnath Yatra following a forecast of heavy rainfall along the route. No movement of Yatris was allowed from Jammu to Kashmir Valley and also from the two base camps – Baltal and Pahalgam – towards the holy cave shrine. Officials […]

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Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal, EU readies retaliation

July 16, 2025 revoi editor 0

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country, and more deals were coming, while offering fresh details on planned duties on pharmaceuticals. Trump announced the pact with Indonesia, a relatively minor U.S. trading partner, as he continued […]

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India offers help to restore Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home in Bangladesh

July 16, 2025 revoi editor 0

The Indian government has expressed regret over the reported demolition of the ancestral house of iconic filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and has offered its support for its restoration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of […]

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‘Severance,’ ‘The Penguin’ lead nominations for TV’s Emmy awards

July 16, 2025 revoi editor 0

Psychological thriller “Severance” from Apple TV+ and HBO’s crime drama “The Penguin” stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards on Tuesday, outpacing “The Studio” and “The White Lotus” in the contest for television’s highest honours. “Severance” received a leading 27 nominations and was nominated for the top prize of best drama alongside Star Wars […]

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EAM Jaishankar slams terrorism at SCO meet, cites Pahalgam attack as example

July 16, 2025 revoi editor 0

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Tuesday underscored the need for an uncompromising stand against terrorism, citing the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which was condemned by the UN Security Council. The minister was speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tianjin, China. In a post on […]

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Over 2.34 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Kashmir

July 16, 2025 revoi editor 0

Another batch of 6,064 pilgrims departed from Jammu on Wednesday to undertake the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which has already seen over 234,000devotees perform darshan at the holy cave shrine in the past 13 days. According to officials, the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3, continues smoothly with strong participation. “Another batch of 6,064 […]