European wine and spirits will face a 15% US import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said today, dashing producers’ hopes of an immediate reprieve.
EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1
Trump to build ballroom at White House
US President Donald Trump plans to build a ballroom at the White House as he pushes forward with remodeling the US executive mansion, his spokeswoman said.
US envoy Witkoff to enter Gaza, inspect aid distribution
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will enter Gaza tomorrow to inspect aid distribution and meet with residents of the territory.
Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube
Australia said it will add YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the Alphabet-owned video-sharing site and potentially setting up a legal challenge.
US Senate rejects bids to block arms sales to Israel
Two resolutions that would have blocked arms sales to Israel in response to civilian casualties in Gaza have been blocked in the US Senate, although they garnered more support than similar measures earlier this year.
Ukraine votes to restore power of anti-corruption bodies
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Kulanka Golaha Wasiirada oo looga hadlay dagaalkii Beledxaawo
Jul 31 (Jowhar)-Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, ayaa ku bogaadiyey Ciidanka Qaranka, masuuliyadda iyo xilkasnimada ay muujiyeen, si looga hortago khasaaraha gaari lahaa shacabka degmada Balad-Xaawo.
US-India talks ongoing amid Trump threat of 25% tariff
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is still negotiating with India on trade after announcing earlier in the day the US will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from the country starting on Friday.
Xamaas oo sii deyneysa Afar la heystayaal Israel ah
Jul 31 (Jowhar)-Xamaas ayaa sheegtay in ay maanta u gudbin doonto Israa’iil magacyada afarta qof ee laheystayaasha ah ee la sii dayn doono, taasoo qayb ka ah heshiiskii xabbad joojinta ee Gaza.
Israeli forces kill at least 30 seeking aid in Gaza
At least 30 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while waiting for food at a crossing in Gaza, the civil defence agency in the territory has said.
Trump won’t engage Putin until a credible war deal emerges
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