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Ramaphosa Responds to U.S. Tariffs
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken note of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a "unilateral imposition" of a 30 percent tariff on South African imports. According to a statement from the presidency...

Trump Reveals No-Extension Tariffs Effective August 1
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tariffs detailed in recently issued letters will take effect starting August 1, 2025, with no possibility of extension. “As per letters sent to various countries yesterday, in addition to...

Stainless Steel World Asia Expo 2024: YOUFA GROUP Exhibits Steel Pipe Innovations
TIANJIN, TIANJIN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Stainless Steel World Asia Conference & Expo 2024, which took place from September 25-27, 2024, at the prestigious Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, served...

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Asian Allies
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has introduced fresh import taxes targeting multiple countries, notably long-standing Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, he shared nearly identical letters through his Truth Social account addressed...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Trump Set to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on 14 Nations
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday via social media that starting August 1, a 25-percent tariff will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). In letters sent to the leaders of these two nations, Trump...

Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Grows at 5.1% Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to Reach US$106.8 Billion by 2031
Growth in pharmaceutical sector and rise in demand for reverse logistics have boosted the growth of the global pharmaceutical logistics market. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As per the report...

Trump world-tour of tariffs
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs targeting several countries, including major Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, Trump shared nearly identical letters on his social media platform Truth Social,...

U.S. Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange tumbled Monday following President Donald Trump's release of multiple tariff notifications targeting specific nations with sweeping levy rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 0.94%, shedding 422.17...

Trump Postpones Tariff Rollout Deadline to Aug. 1
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday postponing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs to August 1, 2025. “I have determined, based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials,...

US Stock Markets Dip After Tariffs
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday following President Donald Trump's release of several tariff letters outlining country-specific broad tariff rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.94 percent, losing 422.17...

Over 100 City Leaders Gather in Vienna to Address Urban Challenges, Sharing Local Solutions with Global Impact
SINGAPORE, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 14th edition of the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit is held at Vienna City Hall, Vienna, Austria, from 2 to 4 July 2025. It is hosted by the City of Vienna, the 2020 Lee Kuan Yew World...

Court Suspends Thailand's PM After Leaked Call
(MENAFN) Thailand's Constitutional Court has temporarily suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following the revelation of a leaked phone call connected to a border dispute with Cambodia, according to media. The court moved forward with...

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends Premier
(MENAFN) Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday temporarily halted Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties following the emergence of a leaked audio recording connected to an ongoing border disagreement with Cambodia, according...

Treasures from history's most important cultures star in Artemis Fine Arts' June 27 online auction
Featured: Circa 6th-5th century BCE Greek Corinthian helmet, Roman 'leaping hound' mosaic panel, Khmer stele depicting reclining Ganesha, Egyptian gold jewelry BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artemis Fine Arts,...

Thailand Confirms Appointment of Phumtham Wechayachai as Acting PM
(MENAFN) Thailand's cabinet took decisive action on Thursday, confirming the appointment of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister, following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. According to...

Kandal M Venture Limited Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
New York, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandal M Venture Limited (Nasdaq: FMFC) (the “Company”), a contract manufacturer of affordable luxury leather goods with manufacturing operations in Cambodia, today announced the closing of its initial...

China Reaffirms Support to Southeast Asia's Nuclear-Free Zone
(MENAFN) China has reaffirmed its strong backing for the establishment of a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia, with a commitment to lead the way in signing a key treaty. During a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign...

Thailand’s King Appoints New Cabinet
(MENAFN) Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally appointed a new cabinet on Thursday, following a royal endorsement of the ministerial lineup earlier this week. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, who is currently serving as...

Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...