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August 5, 2025 10:46 AM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump

Brazil's Supreme Court put former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest on Monday ahead of his trial for an alleged coup plot, underscoring the court's resolve despite escalating tariffs and sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump. Supreme...

August 5, 2025 10:30 AM

US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program

The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday, an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas. The program g...

August 5, 2025 10:22 AM

EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months

The European Union will suspend its two packages of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs for six months following a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday. The EU-U.S. agreement leaves many questions open, includi...

August 5, 2025 10:14 AM

Israel to decide next steps in Gaza after ceasefire talks collapse

Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel's next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior Israeli source suggesting more force could be an option. Last Satu...

August 5, 2025 9:58 AM

Philippines President accorded ceremonial welcome, calls India visit reaffirmation of strengthening ties

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the formal start of his five-day state visit to India. The visit, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic tie...

August 5, 2025 12:39 AM

MEA defends India’s oil imports from Russia; calls US, EU criticism ‘unjustified, unreasonable’

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday defended India’s continued import of oil from Russia amid criticism from the United States and the European Union (EU), terming such objections “unjustified and unreasonable.” Responding to ques...

August 4, 2025 10:45 PM

India, Philippines strengthen scientific ties with new cooperation programme

In a significant step to deepen bilateral scientific collaboration, Philippines Secretary of Science and Technology Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday in New Delhi. The meeting came in the backdrop of the...

August 4, 2025 7:21 PM

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

The Philippine and Indian navies have sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila for New Delhi for a state visit. The Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative...

August 5, 2025 10:32 AM

Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten last-chance global plastics treaty

Hopes for a "last-chance" ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the final round of negotiations. Diplomats and climate advocates warn t...

August 4, 2025 5:02 PM

Philippine President Marcos arrives on five-day state visit to India

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr arrived in the national capital on Monday for a five-day state visit to India, aimed at further strengthening India-Philippines relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. This is the ...

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