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India to reach out to 40 countries to push exports to counter US tariffs
The Statesman (India)
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August 27, 2025
As President Donald Trump’s decision to slap 50 per cent tariffs on most US imports from India came into force on Wednesday, India has decided to reach out to 40 countries, including the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and Italy to push exports in key...
Hydro-social Commons: Springs for Resilient Mountain Cities
Observer Research Foundation
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Image Source: Getty Images This article is a part of the essay series: World Water Week 2025 Introduction Rapid urbanisation across mountain regions is deepening socio-ecological vulnerabilities, as witnessed in the recent floods in Uttarkashi,...
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As Trump tariffs kick in, India refuses to take the bait with a cautious tread
Firstpost
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August 27, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs that kicked in on Wednesday make some of the most important Indian exports, such as labour-intensive seafood and textiles, uncompetitive. But, even as the White House has continued to stoke the fire,...
Peru: President announces launch of Lambayeque Industrial Park to transform the North
Andina
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August 22, 2025
The top official noted that in the coming days, the Executive branch has the mission of completing the transfer of the land where the Industrial Park will be located to Lambayeque Region Government, a decisive and concrete step to make this...
Malaysia and New Zealand to explore geothermal energy cooperation
The Sun Daily
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August 27, 2025
BUSAN: Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in energy transition and climate change initiatives. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed both nations will specifically pursue...
Minister of Education Evaluates Measures for the School Year in Holguin
¡ahora!
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The Minister of Education, Naima Trujillo Barreto, held a meeting with educators and sector leaders in Holguin to evaluate measures for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. At the working meeting, which was also attended by political and...
Peru's 10 wind power plants total 1,015 MW installed capacity
Andina
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August 22, 2025
These plants contribute 3,427 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to the National Interconnected Electric System (SEIN), increasing the share of renewable energy in the national energy matrix, strengthening energy security, and ensuring a high-quality...
Peru condemns attacks in Antioquia and Cali, expresses solidarity with Colombia
Andina
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August 22, 2025
It also expresses condolences to the victims and conveys solidarity with the Government and people of Colombia in this difficult time. "Peru firmly rejects any act of violence that undermines the peace and integrity of the population and security...
Peru: Government strengthens diplomatic ties by receiving ambassadors' letters of credence
Andina
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August 22, 2025
Belgium is a country with which Peru has maintained relations since 1850, based on the defense of democracy, the rule of law, and sustainable development. Likewise, the Ambassador of Guatemala, Herbert Estuardo Meneses Coronado, was presented,...
Peru: President Boluarte inaugurates recovery and recycling plant in Lambayeque
Andina
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August 22, 2025
The Head of State was accompanied by Ministers Juan Carlos Vargas (Environment) and Durich Whittembury (Housing, Construction, and Sanitation), along with local authorities. The top official toured the recycling plant's facilities and inspected...
Peru appoints Ambassador to People's Republic of China
Andina
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August 22, 2025
Through Supreme Resolution No. 109-2025-RE, published in the Official Gazette El Peruano on Friday, Vasquez Corrales —a career ambassador in the diplomatic service — was granted the corresponding Letters of Credence and full powers. According to...
Ruto's Secret Ksh300M Deal With Trump’s Man in Washington
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 27, 2025
President William Ruto’s administration has paid over Ksh300 million to US President Donald Trump’s ally, Carlos Trujillo’s firm, to polish its image in Washington. In official documents shared by the US Department of Justice dated August 8, the...
Malaysia Wields Soft Power Shield Amid Fighter Jet Gaps
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
Latest stories Nothing new in Israel's killing of Palestinian journalists Why Trump shouldn't open the floodgates to Chinese students Post-truth stats: what if US economic data can no longer be trusted? Old alliances, new relevance Enter the Five...
On September 1st, more than 1,530,000 students will return to the classroom
Diario Granma
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Photo: José Manuel Correa On September 1st, more than 1,530,000 students of the different levels of general education will begin the 2025-2026 school year, informed Naima Trujillo Barreto, Minister of Education, in a press conference. She...
Cuban President Congrats Medal Winners In Junior Pan Am Games
teleSUR
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Yander Herrera of Cuba celebrates by winning the gold medal in the 110 meter men’s track and field category at the II ASU 2025 Pan American Junior Games this Friday, in Luque (Paraguay). Photo: EFE/Rodrigo Sepulveda August 23, 2025 Hour: 6:05 pm...
Socialism Just Imploded in Bolivia
Reason Magazine
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August 21, 2025
Two decades ago, democratic socialism was rising in Latin America. The so-called "pink tide" swept leftist leaders into power in Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Their useful idiots in the U.S. were delighted....
Peru leads implementation of agreements reached at APEC Peru 2024
Andina
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August 21, 2025
"Peru is leading its implementation, and in doing so we are fulfilling a decision of the Peruvian Government and State," he stated during an interview with Andina News Agency. Muñoz recalled that under Peru's chairmanship of the APEC 2024 forum,...
I was forced to strip off in prison in Peru but here’s why humiliation will help me on Celeb SAS says Michaella McCollum
The Scottish Sun
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August 23, 2025
MOST women would struggle to strip off in front of a stranger – but when Michaella McCollum was ordered to do so on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins she did not flinch. She says being forced by intimidating prison guards to often do just that, during...
Peru no longer has any former presidents free of legal accusations
United Press International (UPI)
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Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra waves as he arrives at a courthouse in Lima, Peru, in June for the court to evaluate a prosecutor's request to order six months of preventive detention for him before a trial for alleged corruption. File...
Minister celebrates return of Junior Pan American sailors
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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August 21, 2025
By JONATHAN BURROWS MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg gave his remarks at a press conference held at the Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday to celebrate the return of Bahamian sailors who represented The Bahamas at...