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Air India jet's fuel switches in focus, as crash preliminary report nears
Air India crash probe focuses on engine fuel control switches - sourcePreliminary report expected by Friday - sourcesReport could provide early details into world's worst aviation disaster in a decadeProbe has been dogged by questions over lack of informationIndia reversed course and now allowin...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year
SEOUL, July 9 (Reuters) - South Korea returned six North Koreans home via eastern waters, a South Korean government official said on Wednesday. Authorities in the South had found the six North Koreans earlier this year after their vessels had drifted south after they became stranded. A North Ko...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Taiwan launches annual war games with simulated attacks against military command
Taiwan's military drills focus on decentralising commandExercises include HIMARS, Sky Sword missiles, 22,000 reservists China dismisses drills as bluff, says Taiwan can't resist PLABy Yimou Lee TAIPEI, July 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, start...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
FBI launches probes into former FBI, CIA directors, Fox News reports
John Brennan, James Comey under investigation, Fox News Digital reportsProbes reportedly relate to investigations into Russian interference in 2016 U.S. electionReuters has not independently verified the probes WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The FBI has launched criminal probes into former CIA Di...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Trump says he is days from sending EU a tariff letter
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he is probably two days off from sending the European Union a letter disclosing the tariff rate on their exports to the U.S.Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House that the EU had been treating the U.S. very nicely recently inReuters
Wed, Jul 9
Soccer-Portaluppi hopes Fluminense run gets Brazilian coaches more respect
By Amy Tennery EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 8 (Reuters) - Fluminense's trip to the Club World Cup semi-final should net Brazilian coaches more respect, the club's manager Renato Portaluppi said on Tuesday, after their improbable deep run in the tournament ended in a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.T...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Trump says US tariffs on drugs, chips to come soon
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday that he will announce semiconductor tariffs as well as make a separate announcement on pharmaceuticals very soon, but gave no other details.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Trump says BRICS nations to get 10% tariff 'pretty soon'
Trump says BRICS aims to hurt US dollarBrazil's Lula pushes back against criticism of BRICS No date set for BRICS tariffBy Andrea Shalal and Ricardo Brito WASHINGTON/BRASILIA, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. would "pretty soon" charge a 10% tari...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Trump says pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 200%
By Andrea Shalal and Michael Erman WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to announce tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals which could reach 200% but he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together.""We're going to giv...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Investors head into Trump tariff deadline benumbed and blase
SINGAPORE/NEW YORK, July 6 (Reuters) - Global investors are heading into U.S. President Donald Trump's Wednesday deadline for trade tariffs palpably unexcited and prepared for a range of benign scenarios that they believe are already priced in.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
RPT-Air India crash probe focuses on engine fuel control switches, The Air Current reports
July 8 (Reuters) - The investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash has zeroed in on the movement of the engine fuel control switches, following an analysis of the Boeing BA.N 787's flight and voice data recorders, the Air Current reported on Tuesday.Reuters could not immediately confirm th...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Colombia looks to turn new page with US after 'coup' allegations
By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA, July 8 (Reuters) - Colombia's ambassador to the U.S. returned to Washington on Tuesday, appearing to take a conciliatory tone after a diplomatic tussle over allegations of Republican leaders' involvement in the Latin American nation's domestic affairs."...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
Air India crash probe focuses on engine fuel control switches, The Air Current reports
July 8 (Reuters) - The investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash has zeroed in on the movement of the engine fuel control switches, following an analysis of the Boeing 787's flight and voice data recorders, the Air Current reported on Tuesday.Reuters could not immediately confirm the rep...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
US could collect $300 billion in tariff revenue this year, Treasury chief says
Bessent says US has collected $100 bln in tariffs this yearUS tariff income should exceed CBO estimates, Bessent saysTrump says "big money" to come in after Aug 1 tariffs startUS Treasury to report June tariffs, budget results on FridayBy Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON, July 8 ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
TSA ends shoes-off policy for US airport security screening
By Nicole Johnson and Christian Martinez ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 (Reuters) - The Transportation Security Administration will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes during security checks at U.S. airports, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday, ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
Trump, Netanyahu meet a second time as gaps said to narrow in Gaza ceasefire talks
Netanyahu has visited Trump three times in less than six monthsWitkoff hopes for ceasefire agreement this weekNetanyahu: Trump coordinates with Israel more than any U.S. presidentBy Andrea Shalal and Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday met for a sec...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
US tariffs to take centre stage as ASEAN meets in Malaysia
Rubio to join Malaysia meeting amid tariff tensionSoutheast Asian countries hard hit by U.S. leviesTop diplomats of China, Japan, Russia, EU, India to attend By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet on Wednesday as the region grapples with r...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
US not involved in attempts to destabilize Colombia, Colombia's ambassador to US says
BOGOTA, July 8 (Reuters) - Colombia's ambassador to the United States returned to Washington on Tuesday after a diplomatic tussle between the two nations, with the diplomat cautioning the U.S. was not involved in any attempts at destabilizing the Latin American nation's government. Colombian...Reuters
Tue, Jul 8
