UK unveils significant tax rises in budget after ‘shambolic’ forecast leak
UK chancellor announces 26.1bn pounds ($34.4bn) in tax hikes amid furore over embarrassing leak of forecast data.
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Cuomo wants to be New York City’s next mayor. Will his plans help the city?
Former New York state governor trails Zohran Mamdani in the polls as he pitches a more centrist economic policy.
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Trump’s latest 100 percent tariff on pharmaceuticals: What we know
The US largely imports pharmaceutical products from India and Europe.
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Argentinian President Javier Milei hails Trump, slams left at UNGA
At the 80th UNGA, Argentina’s President Javier Milei — a key Trump ally in Latin America — praised Trump’s tariffs.
Published On 24 Sep 2025
Indian regulators dismiss stock manipulation allegations on Adani Group
Despite the dismissal, Gautam Adani still faces allegations of bribery, fraud in US courts.
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France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?
The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
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How US tariffs are unraveling India’s textile industry
US tariffs of 50% on India have hit textile sector hard with orders stalled and businesses asked to absorb some tariffs.
‘No consignments’ to the US as tariffs hit India’s carpet industry
US tariffs have rocked India’s carpet industry as orders have nearly stalled.
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Norway elections: Why investments in Israel are shaping the vote
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has become a political sticking point over investments linked to Israel’s war in Gaza.
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UK deputy PM admits underpaying tax as opposition seeks her dismissal
Angela Rayner denies she wanted to dodge the extra tax, adding that she made a ‘mistake’ following legal advice.
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Indian workers begin to feel impact of Trump’s tariffs
A shoe factory in India says it is already feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Indian exports.
Published On 27 Aug 2025