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President Trump puts 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, plus new import taxes on five other nations
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos, Myanmar and Tunisia, all of which would go into effect on Aug. 1....
31st annual International Festival schedule of events
The Globe - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
WORTHINGTON — The 31st annual International Festival is set to begin Thursday evening and continue through Saturday night with lots of activities for the community to enjoy. The festival's events are primarily located on the lawn of the Nobles...
Ricardo Martinelli: “This is an Achievement of this Government, which Cared about the Country’s Image, unlike the Previous One.”
Newsroom Panama
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July 10, 2025
Panama regains “international trust” after being removed from the European Union (EU) money laundering list. Former President Ricardo Martinelli, above right, attributed Panama’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions to...
Trump turns on own supporters as Maga demands answers over Epstein files
The National News
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at his own supporters over demands that the White House release a supposed “client list” belonging to disgraced financier and accused paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Trump has come under rare...
Laos to release over 65 mln fingerlings in 2025 to support biodiversity
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government plans to release more than 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers across Laos in 2025, as part of its efforts to conserve biodiversity and support sustainable ecosystems....
Trump Is About To Turbocharge A New Immigration Policy That Could Endanger Thousands Of Lives
HuffPost
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July 16, 2025
The Trump administration is set to vastly expand deportations to countries other than immigrants’ home nations, supercharging a system of international detainee transfers that human rights advocates say exposes thousands of people to human rights...
Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August
The Laotian Times
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July 7, 2025
Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three months by the end of August, Mayor of Vientiane Capital Athsphangthong Siphandone announced during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane People’s Council’s...
Việt Nam, Laos pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng paid courtesy calls to Lao Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on July 9, as part of his ongoing visit to...
ADFD signs first financing agreement with Laos for Dhs73.5 million road project
Gulf Today
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July 10, 2025
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a financing agreement with the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to support the development of the Southern National Road 13, with a fund of Dhs73.5 million (US$20 million). The project...
Lao Women’s Union Launches Blood Donation Drive to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Lao News Agency
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KPL To commemorate the 70th anniversary of its founding (20 July 1955 – 20 July 2025), the Lao Women’s Union (LWU), in partnership with the Lao Red Cross, has launched a nationwide blood donation campaign under the theme: “70 Years of Victory –...
Laos drink poisoning victim’s plea
Townsville Bulletin
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July 7, 2025
A survivor of the Laos methanol poisoning in late 2024 is speaking out on the harrowing experience, campaigning for airports worldwide to introduce new protective measures against the deadly phenomenon. In November 2024 six people died after...
Laos set to join North Korea in supporting Russia’s invasion, says Ukraine
NK News
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July 7, 2025
Laos looks poised to join North Korea in backing Russia’s war effort against Ukraine, Kyiv has warned, accusing Vientiane of preparing to send military engineers to the Kursk region under the pretext of humanitarian demining. “The latest country...
Lao Man Arrested in Thailand for Producing, Selling Child Abuse Content
The Laotian Times
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July 7, 2025
Thai police arrested a 20-year-old Lao national on 6 July at a resort in Muang District, Surin Province, for allegedly producing and distributing child sexual abuse material through paid online groups. Officers from Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in...
US tariffs: 25% rate not final, says PM after meeting Rubio
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The 25% tariff rate on Malaysia is not final and there is still one month to negotiate for lower rates with the United States, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister also said he had raised the tariff issue when he...
ADFD signs first financing agreement with Laos for $20mln road project
Zawya
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a financing agreement with the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to support the development of the Southern National Road 13, with a fund of AED73.5 million (US$20 million). The project...
Southeast Asian Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...
DHS sends 5 ‘Criminal illegal aliens’ to Eswatini in Southern Africa: ‘Their home countries refused to take them back’
One America News Network
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July 16, 2025
(Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP) / (R) DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. (Photo via: dhs.gov/person/tricia-mclaughlin) OAN Staff Blake Wolf 12:14 PM – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resumed their policy...
Turkish foreign minister to attend Türkiye-ASEAN meeting
Yeni Safak
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to attend the 7th Trilateral Meeting of the Türkiye-ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partnership as part of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 10-11, said...
Training course enhances ties among young leaders of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) A specialised training course for young leaders of border provinces of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia officially opened in Vientiane on July 8, aiming to strengthen friendship and cooperation among the three countries. (KPL/VNA) A...
AP News Summary at 2:29 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Another key ally quits Netanyahu's governing coalition in a major blow to Israel's leader TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority...