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850+ LPU Students Secured Global Opportunities across 80+ Countries, Including the US, UK, and Canada
Punjab News Express
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PHAGWARA: Living up to its commitment to global academic excellence, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has emerged as a powerful platform for Indian students aspiring to study abroad. More than 850+ LPU students have successfully secured...
A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
[SEOUL] In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by its ability to help skin absorb serums more effectively. Dubbed the Booster Pro, the gadget’s video has...
Australian Prime Minister Brings 'Very Large Business Delegation' to China
Breitbart
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July 15, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in China over the weekend on a state visit to improve bilateral trade and mend diplomatic fences, even as he insisted his government wants to diversify its supply chains and “increase our...
Youth work intent falls from 56% to 50% in South Korea over a decade: Report
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 8, 2025
Youth work intent falls from 56% to 50% in South Korea over a decade: ReportA growing share of young South Koreans, particularly unmarried individuals aged 19 to 39 living with their parents, are showing declining willingness to join the...
Trump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and Japan
The Verge
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from South Korea and Japan. The levy will go into effect on August 1st, which is when the Trump administration will begin enforcing sweeping tariffs on a wider swath of...
S. Korea to host UNESCO World Heritage meeting for 1st time in 2026
Yonhap News Agency
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July 15, 2025
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host the 48th annual session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee next year in the southeastern port city of Busan, according to the committee. The decision was made during the committee's ongoing...
South Korea to begin cash handouts to all citizens July 21
Inquirer
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July 6, 2025
SEOUL — South Korea will begin distributing cash handouts to all citizens July 21 as part of a government initiative aimed at stimulating domestic consumption, officials said Saturday. The move follows the Cabinet’s approval of a 31.8 trillion-won...
Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for an art-infused summer with respite from the heat. Enas discusses a family day out at Saadiyat Cultural District, including a stop at teamLab Phenomena...
After widespread slowdown, Port of LA import surge is a sign Trump’s ‘whipsaw’ tariffs sparked ‘one last’ stockpiling push, executive director says
Fortune
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After reporting slumping shipping volumes in May, the Port of Los Angeles rebounded in June with an 8% surge in year-over-year imports. But Executive Director Gene Seroka is not yet celebrating, warning the spike is reflective of stockpiling...
Breaking tradition: Korean men embrace parasols to beat summer heat
The Korea Times
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July 16, 2025
On a sweltering July afternoon last week, a 36-year-old office worker in Seoul surnamed Park, made an unexpected purchase: his first parasol. “Heat is something all living things feel, regardless of gender,” he said. “Buying a parasol was an...
Morning Digest: Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on five other nations; India will give a ‘new form’ to BRICS grouping in 2026, says PM Modi, and more
The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7, 2025) set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar, all of which would go into effect on August 1. | Photo...
World News | Trump Announces 25 Per Cent Tariffs on Imports from South Korea, Japan
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from South Korea and Japan, effective August 1, The Hill reported. Trump has shared details...
World News | Trump Announces Tariffs for 14 Nations, Including Allies Japan, South Korea
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) shared letters sent by his administration to 14 countries, informing them of the reciprocal tariffs that will take effect from August 1. Trump first shared the...
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea ahead of trade deal deadline
The Express Tribune
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July 7, 2025
Listen to article US President Donald Trump said Monday he was slapping 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, in his first letters to trading partners ahead of a deadline to reach a deal with Washington. Trump had said at the weekend that...
Trump Sends Tariff Threat Letters to Allied Nations
Transport Topics
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July 7, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariffs rates on key trading partners, including levies of 25% on goods from...
World News | Latest: Trump Sets 25% Tariffs on Imports from Japan, South Korea
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
Washington, Jul 7 (AP) President Donald Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning August 1. President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing...
asia South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists
Asiaone
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July 7, 2025
POCHEON, South Korea — The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong-un leaflets across the border from South Korea into the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months. When it became clear that...
South Korea: Ex-President Yoon Questioned Over Alleged Attempt To Block Arrest Warrant Execution
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 5 (IANS) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is being questioned over allegations that he attempted to block investigators from executing an arrest warrant in January as part of a broader probe into his failed...
South Korea to roll out nationwide cash handouts from July 21
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
The South Korean government announced it will begin distributing cash handouts to all citizens from July 21, as part of a major effort to revitalise domestic consumption amid global economic uncertainties, the Korea Herald reported. The initiative...
South Korea: Ex-President Yoon Appears For 2Nd Questioning By Special Counsel
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 5 (IANS) South Korean former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared Saturday for a second round of questioning by the special counsel team's investigation into his insurrection charges tied to his failed martial law bid in...