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2 August 2025

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GM lowers 2025 forecast; tariffs may cost $5B
GM lowers 2025 forecast; tariffs may cost $5B

General Motors Adjusts Earnings Forecast Due to Tariffs NEW YORK: General Motors (GM) has revised its 2025 earnings expectations downward,...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, United States

Starlink Gets Nod in Bangladesh; Pakistan Awaits
Starlink Gets Nod in Bangladesh; Pakistan Awaits

Starlink Gets the Go-Ahead in Bangladesh The interim administration in Bangladesh has officially authorized SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver satellite internet...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Tech, World

Starlink Okayed in Bangladesh, Pakistan Awaits Nod
Starlink Okayed in Bangladesh, Pakistan Awaits Nod

Starlink Gains Approval to Operate in Bangladesh The interim government in Bangladesh has authorized SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver satellite internet...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Tech, World

Japan rubber contracts settle unchanged as BOJ lowers outlook
Japan rubber contracts settle unchanged as BOJ lowers outlook

Rubber Futures in Japan Conclude Flat Amid Economic Concerns Tokyo: Rubber futures in Japan remained unchanged on Thursday, as investors...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

UK’s FTSE 100 steady amid earnings reports, global trade focus.
UK’s FTSE 100 steady amid earnings reports, global trade focus.

London Stock Exchange Performance Mixed Amid Global Economic Signals The UK’s primary stock index showed little movement on Thursday as...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, UK, World

Lloyds of Britain sees 7% dip in quarterly profit, sets aside $133M for tariffs
Lloyds of Britain sees 7% dip in quarterly profit, sets aside $133M for tariffs

Lloyds Banking Group’s Profit Declines Nearly 7% in First Quarter Lloyds Banking Group announced a decrease of almost 7% in...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, UK, United States, World

Nikkei rises in Japan as BOJ hints at slow path to higher rates
Nikkei rises in Japan as BOJ hints at slow path to higher rates

Nikkei Rises as Bank of Japan Signals Prolonged Low-Rate Environment Tokyo’s Nikkei stock average experienced gains on Thursday, building upon...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Yen weakens as BOJ maintains rates amid tariffs
Yen weakens as BOJ maintains rates amid tariffs

Dollar Gains as Yen Slides on BOJ’s Revised Growth Forecasts SINGAPORE: The dollar experienced an upswing on Thursday, buoyed by...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Latest, World

Oil prices stabilize following dip due to US economic slowdown, potential Saudi output increase.
Oil prices stabilize following dip due to US economic slowdown, potential Saudi output increase.

Oil Prices Stabilize After Previous Day’s Decline Oil prices demonstrated stability on Thursday, recovering from a sharp drop the previous...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Latest, World

London copper advances, firm dollar & weak US GDP limit gains
London copper advances, firm dollar & weak US GDP limit gains

Copper Prices Rise Amid Trade Deal Hopes London copper prices experienced a slight increase on Thursday after indications from U.S....

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, China, United States, World

JSW Steel of India encounters hurdles in Mongolian coking coal imports.
JSW Steel of India encounters hurdles in Mongolian coking coal imports.

JSW Steel Faces Hurdles in Sourcing Mongolian Coking Coal NEW DELHI: India’s leading steel manufacturer, JSW Steel, is encountering difficulties...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Corn values surge amid robust US export interest.
Corn values surge amid robust US export interest.

Corn and Wheat Futures Experience Uptick Chicago saw an increase in corn and wheat futures on Thursday, recovering from earlier...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Rio Tinto: 19.35% of shareholders back dual-listing evaluation
Rio Tinto: 19.35% of shareholders back dual-listing evaluation

Rio Tinto Faces Shareholder Vote on Dual-Listed Structure Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that a substantial portion, specifically 19.35%, of...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, UK, World

Pakistani media faces challenges with increasing dangers, limited liberty: report
Pakistani media faces challenges with increasing dangers, limited liberty: report

Press Freedom Under Threat in Pakistan: Report A recent study by the Freedom Network casts a concerning light on the...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World

On Labour Day, Pakistani daily earners recount tales of survival and hardship.
On Labour Day, Pakistani daily earners recount tales of survival and hardship.

Labour Day: A Stark Reality for Daily Wage Earners Celebrated worldwide on May 1st, Labour Day recognizes the battles and...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World

A Day’s Praise, A Year’s Worth of Toil
A Day’s Praise, A Year’s Worth of Toil

The Enduring Legacy of Labour Day: A Call for Justice The rights we cherish today were hard-won by courageous workers...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World

Thailand eyes tariffs on par with trade rivals, minister states
Thailand eyes tariffs on par with trade rivals, minister states

Thailand Anticipates Economic Fluctuations Due to Tariffs Thailand’s Finance Minister announced on Thursday that the nation’s economy is likely to...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

US tariffs could cut Dutch economic growth by one point, CPB forecasts
US tariffs could cut Dutch economic growth by one point, CPB forecasts

Trump’s Tariffs to Significantly Impact Dutch Economic Growth AMSTERDAM: According to projections released Thursday by the Netherlands Bureau for Economic...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: United States, World

US contacts China for discussions on tariffs: report
US contacts China for discussions on tariffs: report

Trump Administration Seeks Tariff Talks with China According to Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account associated with CCTV, the Trump...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: China, Latest, United States, World

Sumitomo Corp anticipates peak earnings, prepares tariff shield.
Sumitomo Corp anticipates peak earnings, prepares tariff shield.

Sumitomo Corp Forecasts Record Profit, Sets Aside Tariff Buffer TOKYO: Sumitomo Corp, a prominent Japanese trading firm, has projected a...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, United States, World