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new video loaded: Indian Exports Hit With 50% U.S. TariffsBy Monika Cvorak•August 27, 2025Traders in India expressed concern after President Trump on Wednesday doubled the tax on nearly all goods imported from the subcontinent. The 50 percent rate, half of which is punishment for India’s buying of Russian oil, is expected to damage many Indian exporters.Recent episodes in IndiaShow more videos from India

The new crime drama series, “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” has released its first full trailer. The series about the notorious serial killer will premiere on Peacock with all eight episodes on Oct. 16th. It stars Michael Chernus (“Severance”), Gabriel Luna (“The Last of Us”), James Badge Dale (“Savant,” “1923”), Michael Angarano (“Oppenheimer”), Chris Sullivan (“This is Us”) and Marin Ireland (“The Irishman”).  The series revolves around, according to its official description, “the heartbreaking stories of Gacy’s victims and the immense grief and trauma that their families endured. It also highlights the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices…

Veteran martial arts pioneer and acclaimed coach Fabiano Mello is embarking on a new mission to reshape the landscape of combat sports in the state, announcing the establishment of the Rio de Janeiro State Fighting and Combat Sports Federation (FLEC – RJ) in 2024. With over three decades of unparalleled dedication to various disciplines, Mello’s new initiative is poised to champion athlete welfare, elevate coaching standards, and unlock hidden talents often hindered by financial barriers. “During my professional career, I participated in many federations in various disciplines,” Mello explained. “I have been involved in almost all disciplines for over 30…

A senior Israeli official accused of child sex crimes in the United States has failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing in his case, weeks after he returned to Israel, prompting concerns that he may have fled to avoid facing trial.Tom Artiom Alexandrovich’s lawyer, David Chesnoff, told the court in Nevada on Wednesday that he told his client not to attend the hearing.“He was instructed by me that he didn’t have to be here,” Chesnoff said.However, Judge Barbara Schifalacqua was quick to shut down the suggestion, stressing that suspects released on bond like Alexandrovich have “to make every court…

Lawyers representing controversial websites 4chan and Kiwi Farms have filed a legal case against the UK Online Safety Act enforcer Ofcom. Their legal complaint filed in a Washington DC Federal Court seeks a legal ban on the communications regulator enforcing or attempting to enforce the Online Safety Act against them in the US.”American citizens do not surrender our constitutional rights just because Ofcom sends us an e-mail,” Preston Byrne of law firm Byrne & Storm said.Ofcom told the BBC: “We are aware of this lawsuit. Under the Online Safety Act, any service that has links with the UK now has…

Universities are essential partners in Africa’s development, and the African Development Bank is committed to supporting them as centres of innovation that can attract not only Bank financing but also private investment and venture capital, Vice-President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, Nnenna Nwabufo, said. She was speaking at a symposium held Saturday 23 August, on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The event was organised by the University of Tokyo and co-hosted by the University of Pretoria in partnership with the African Development Bank. The symposium, titled From Campus to Community -…

UN officials and aid agencies have warned that famine in Gaza is now a reality, with children increasingly dying of hunger as Israel’s siege and bombardment continue to block essential, life-saving aid.In a stark address to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, officials said famine and widespread hunger in the besieged enclave are “engineered” and “man-made” catastrophes.Joyce Msuya, the UN’s deputy humanitarian chief, told the council that famine has been confirmed in the north-central Gaza governorate, where Gaza City is located, and is expected to spread to Deir el-Balah and Khan Younis to the south by the end of September.“Over…

Gaborone — Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Monday called for a fortified, intelligence-driven alliance among African nations to combat the escalating crisis of synthetic drugs. Speaking at the opening of the African Union (AU) Global Coalition Continental Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction in the capital, Gaborone, Boko highlighted the transnational nature of the challenge of synthetic drugs as a threat outpacing traditional law enforcement. He detailed how criminal syndicates are exploiting modern technology to traffic illicit substances and launder profits through complex channels, undermining both regional security and public health. “Our response must be equally swift and strategic,” Boko…

Here’s an admission: I am 37 years old and have never learned to drive. I tried once, in the summer of 2021, and during my second lesson my instructor asked me if I played a lot of video games. When I answered yes, he said, “I thought so,” in a tone that was very clearly not complimentary. Regrettably, it turns out that hundreds of hours spent mercilessly beating my friends and family at Mario Kart and causing vehicular chaos in Grand Theft Auto do not translate instantly to real-life driving skills and judgment. I love racing games precisely because they…

SERERE, UGANDA — Family ties are shaping Uganda’s Parliament. People who die in office are increasingly succeeded by close relatives — children, spouses or even siblings — and often with strong support from political parties and local communities. At least five members of the current Parliament have succeeded their relatives, and in previous Parliaments, multiple members did as well. When Patrick Okabe, a member of Parliament for Serere County, died in a car accident in 2022, his son, Emmanuel Omoding, ran in the by-election and won. When the speaker and member of Parliament for Omoro County, Jacob Oulanyah, died in…