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Exclusive-BRICS to launch guarantee fund to boost investment in member nations, sources say

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Reuters

By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) -The BRICS group of developing nations is set to announce a new guarantee fund backed by the New Development Bank (NDB) to lower financing…

Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Reuters

By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion leveled a commercial fireworks facility in rural northern California, authorities said on Wednesday. Aerial footage from local news…

Stranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Desi Talks Chicago

By Tanvi Mehta NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s southern state of Kerala has found a unique ambassador to promote its coconut palm-lined beaches, backwaters and vibrant culture to tourists – a British F-35…

US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Reuters

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying Trump exceeded his authority when he issued a proclamation declaring illegal immigration an…

Trump plays up ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ deportations in Florida ahead of bill deadline

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Reuters

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Evelyn Hockstein OCHOPEE, Florida (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Tuesday for the opening of a remote migrant detention center in the Everglades dubbed “Alligator…

Explainer-How will the Dalai Lama’s successor be chosen?

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Reuters

By Krishna N. Das DHARAMSHALA, India, (Reuters) -The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers…

Indian tech hub state pushes jail terms for ‘fake news’, sparks worries

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Reuters

By Munsif Vengattil BENGALURU (Reuters) -Draft legislation by India’s tech hub state of Karnataka that would impose jail terms of up to seven years for spreading “fake news” and other misinformation has…

Supreme Court in birthright case limits judges’ power to block presidential policies

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Reuters

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major victory on Friday in a case involving birthright citizenship by curbing the ability of judges to impede…

Warplane maker HAL wins bid to make India’s small satellite launch rockets

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Reuters

By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU (Reuters) – State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has won a bid to commercially make India’s small satellite launch rockets, in the government’s biggest move yet to open its fast-growing…

Many flights to Indonesia’s Bali cancelled after volcano eruption

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Reuters

JAKARTA (Reuters) -More than 20 flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled or delayed and three airports in East Nusa Tenggara province were closed due to the…

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