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June 11, 2025

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UAE launches online application service for golden Residency Visa
UAE launches online application service for Golden Residency Visa Living in modern UAE goes beyond a lifestyle choice—it fulfills a dream for millions. With tax-free income, world-class infrastructure, and unmatched safety, Dubai and other emirates attract professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals eager to upgrade their lives. In a game-changing move, applicants can now begin their journey…
BRICS nations resist ‘anti-American’ label after Trump tariff threat
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 () — Developing nations participating in the BRICS summit on Monday brushed away an accusation from U.S. President Donald Trump that the bloc is “anti-American,” as he threatened them with additional 10% tariffs. Trump’s threat on Sunday night came as the U.S. government prepared to finalize dozens of trade deals…
Instant coffee bean prices sink to one-year low
TOKYO — Prices for robusta coffee beans have hit their lowest level in more than a year on the widespread view that supplies from multiple sources will surge measurably. The most heavily traded futures for the beans touched $3,459 per metric ton in London’s commodities market on June 26 — a low not seen since…
Authorities warn of flood risk across Pakistan
Monsoon Alert: Authorities warn of flood risk across Pakistan As monsoon rains continue to batter various regions of the country, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rainfall and potential flooding through July 10. The authority has also warned of rising water levels in major rivers and urged citizens…
Japan, UK firms seek to build ‘world’s first’ floating data center
TOKYO — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has agreed with a U.K. company to develop a floating data center with a goal of starting operations in 2027, the Japanese shipping group said on Monday, calling the platform a world first. Mitsui O.S.K. signed a memorandum of understanding with Kinetics, an arm of Turkish conglomerate Karadeniz Holding. Kinetics, which builds power…
Texas flood in my hometown is a once-in-a-lifetime tragedy
Growing up near the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, could sometimes feel like living near a volcano. I was born two blocks away from the gorgeous river that flows from the Hill Country to the Gulf of Mexico, just one year before the devastating and deadly 1987 flash flood, often described around town as the…
India eyes bigger BRICS clout as Xi, Putin skip Brazil summit
RIO DE JANEIRO — With the leaders of China and Russia absent from this year’s BRICS summit, India sees an opportunity to take the initiative and expand its influence within the group of emerging markets. In a speech delivered on the summit’s opening day Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored how BRICS was formed to…
China eyes steps to ease solar panel industry price war
DALIAN, China — The Chinese government is cracking down on price competition in solar panels, looking to bolster the sustainability of an industry in which China holds global dominance, but that is deteriorating due to oversupply. “We will comprehensively manage the disorderly low-price competition,” Li Lecheng, China’s minister of industry and information technology, said at…
Let legends keep the records – Wiaan Mulder happy not to chase Brian Lara’s 400
South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder said declaring on 367, the fifth-highest score in Test history, instead of chasing Brian Lara’s record 400 not out was “exactly the way it should be”. Mulder opted to bring an end to his innings 33 runs shy of Lara’s landmark as his side posted 626 for five against Zimbabwe…