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Trump says he wants Musk and his companies to thrive in US

July 25, 2025 revoi editor

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not destroy Elon Musk’s companies by taking away federal subsidies and that he wants the billionaire tech entrepreneur’s businesses to thrive. The remarks follow a public clash with his former close ally over his tax bill. In July, the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of […]

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French plan to recognise Palestinian state draws fire from Israel, US

July 25, 2025 revoi editor

France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday in hopes of bringing peace to the region, but the plan drew angry rebukes from Israel and the United States. Macron, who unveiled the decision on X, published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority […]

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Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery fire as fighting rages for second day

July 25, 2025 revoi editor

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, despite calls from the region and beyond for an immediate ceasefire in an escalating border conflict that has killed at least 16 people. Thailand’s military reported clashes from before dawn in the […]

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Russian plane crashes in Russia’s far east, nearly 50 people on board feared dead

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in Russia’s far east on Thursday, and initial information suggested that everyone on board was killed, Russian emergency services officials said. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was from the Soviet era and was nearly 50 years old, was spotted on the ground by […]

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Israel studies Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire plan as fighting continues

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

Israel is reviewing a revised response from Hamas to a proposed ceasefire and hostage release deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday, as Israeli air and ground strikes continued to pound the Gaza Strip. Hamas confirmed it had handed over a new proposal but did not disclose its contents. A previous version, submitted […]

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Reactions: FTA to boost trade by $20 bn-plus, says Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The landmark bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK on Thursday has been greeted by business circles in both the countries and beyond. It will help increase trade between the two countries by at least USD 20 billion, and lead to the creation of more jobs, Vedanta […]

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Roving Periscope: After 3 years, India and UK sign landmark six billion pound FTA

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which is expected to boost exports by a multi-billion-pound amount and potentially double them by 2030. Negotiations on the trade deal took three years, having been started by former PM Boris Johnson in 2022. Union Commerce […]

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Thailand-Cambodia border dispute: 11 civilians dead

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

New Delhi: At least 11 people were killed and 14 have been injured as a clash erupted between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday. The tensions between the two neighbours escalated over the long-disputed border areas. Thailand Launched airstrikes on Cambodian Military Targets, whereas Cambodia retaliated back with firing rockets and artillery in a dramatic escalation […]

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Indian medical team arrives in Dhaka to treat plane crash victims: MEA

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

A team of Indian medical specialists arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday night to assist in the treatment of victims injured in the July 21 fighter jet crash in Bangladesh’s capital. According to Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the team includes two specialists and a nursing assistant from Ram Manohar […]

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India’s global outreach continues: PM Modi begins UK visit, Maldives next

July 24, 2025 revoi editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening, marking the start of his two-nation tour to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26. The visit aims to strengthen India’s global diplomatic engagements and deepen strategic partnerships with key nations. At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM […]