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
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US envoy Witkoff to enter Gaza, inspect aid distribution
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Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube
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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
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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
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