Donald Trump plans a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1, 2025. He says trade talks are stalled. Trump claims the EU takes advantage of the US. He also warns Apple. Trump wants iPhones sold in America to be made in America. He says tariffs will apply if Apple manufactures elsewhere.
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Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, has condemned a fabricated image circulating online that falsely depicts her hugging Rajasthan Royals' young player, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Zinta refuted the morphed image as fake news, expressing surprise that news channels were also using it. The actual video shows a brief greeting and handshake between Zinta and Suryavanshi.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained 23 individuals in Srinagar under the Public Safety Act, citing threats to national security and public order. These individuals, labeled as terror associates and miscreants, have been moved to district jails in Poonch, Udhampur, and Kot Balwal Jammu.
Vladimir Putin stated Russia's aim to eliminate the causes of the Ukraine war and ensure Russia's security, coinciding with a record drone attack on Ukraine. Despite recent diplomatic talks in Istanbul, which yielded a prisoner exchange agreement, no ceasefire was reached.
Former President Joe Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis, which has spread to his bones, has sparked controversy surrounding his former White House physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor.
In a remarkable feat of community effort, the Noon river in Bundelkhand's Jalaun district is being revived after years of desiccation. Local residents restored 14 km of the drainage basin, creating a funnel for water to flow back into the 81-km river. Prime Minister Modi lauded the initiative as 'sabka prayas,' highlighting the collective will of villagers
Sherpa Palchen Tamang, accompanying Subrata Ghosh, recounted the harrowing Everest summit. Ghosh, weakened and disoriented near Hillary Step, refused to move despite Tamang's efforts. Exhausted and with dwindling oxygen, Tamang spent hours trying to move Ghosh, but was ultimately forced to descend alone, suffering hallucinations and frostbite during his own difficult return to camp.
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Bangladesh has requested an additional $762 million from the IMF, potentially increasing total assistance to $4.1 billion. This request comes as the nation faces macroeconomic challenges, including slowed GDP growth and persistent inflation. The IMF's support is contingent upon Bangladesh undertaking critical reforms, such as exchange rate liberalization and tax improvements, to ensure financial stability.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's explosive start, smashing 22 runs in the first over against Arshdeep Singh, set the tone for Rajasthan Royals' chase after Punjab Kings posted a formidable 219/5. Arshdeep's expensive over became a record he'd rather forget, overshadowing impressive batting performances from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh for Punjab.