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‘You Caused the Mess’: Goyal Takes on Europe Over Climate Finance, Carbon Tax
‘You Caused the Mess’: Goyal Takes on Europe Over Climate Finance, Carbon Tax
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Goyal accused wealthy nations of failing developing countries on climate support and warned that Europe’s carbon levy would raise costs and weaken its own industries
Trump Warns US ‘May Go a Little Further’ Against Iran as Treasury Targets Oil Lifeline
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Trump accused Tehran of stoking oil prices ahead of the US midterms, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed sanctions were choking Iranian exports. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard countered with th ...
‘Get Your Story Straight’: Iran’s Araghchi Takes Aim at Macron as Tehran Tightens Dollar Sales
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Iran’s foreign minister contrasted Macron’s defence of the 2015 nuclear agreement with his reported opposition to Iranian nuclear activity, as Tehran imposed limits on dollar purchases amid mounting U ...
Putin Says Russia Ready for Ukraine Talks, Calls Europe’s War Warnings ‘Political Schizophrenia’
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Putin said Moscow was prepared to resume three-way consultations with Ukraine and the US, while accusing European leaders of stoking fears of war with Russia
‘If We Lift Sanctions, We Make Putin Stronger’: Zelenskyy Warns Against Easing Pressure on Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine supported a ceasefire backed by strong security guarantees, but opposed sanctions relief as Russian attacks continued
7-Eleven Shuts Shop in India. Did Quick Commerce Deliver the Knockout?
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The closure raises a bigger question: what makes a convenience store worth choosing when everyday essentials can arrive at the door?
‘Enjoyed It as Captain’: Kusal Mendis on the Belief Behind Sri Lanka’s Historic 430 Chase Against England
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From 24/2 to a record pursuit, Sri Lanka’s captain watched his batters overhaul England’s 429 despite Harry Brook’s double-century. His explanation: character, a promotion for Shanaka and the belief t ...
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Deal Explained: How to Sell Shares & Still Stay Boss
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Meta needs money for its AI ambitions. Zuckerberg wants to sell shares without surrendering control. A new class of stock helps both but what do other shareholders get?
Israeli PM Netanyahu invites PM Modi and ‘heroic’ Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to light Israel Independence Day torch
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Narendra Modi and Captain Smit Machchhar to take part in Israel’s Independence Day celebrations, honouring the Indian pilot who survived a violent ...