Google to invest $6bn in data centre in south India - Report

Google is reportedly planning to invest $6 billion to build a 1 gigawatt data centre in south India.

Reuters reports, citing government sources, that the US tech firm will also develop the power infrastructure for the facility.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India Launches NASA‑ISRO’s NISAR Satellite to Track Climate and Disaster Threats

India and NASA have jointly launched a first‑of‑its‑kind dual‑radar Earth observation mission designed to monitor climate change and natural hazards from space.

The satellite will begin operations in October.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea

INTRO: The US reached a trade agreement with South Korea that will impose a 15% tariff on imports, including autos, and sets up major investment in American energy and shipbuilding.

It comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to reach agreements with the US or be hit with higher tariffs. Laura Westbrook reports.

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India says its committed to protecting domestic industry after US imposes 25% tariffs

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India says it is committed to protecting its domestic industry after President Donald Trump said the US will impose 25% tariffs on the world's fourth largest economy.

In a brief statement the country's commerce ministry said it is pressing on with trade negotiations with Washington.

But with the August 1 deadline hours away, hope of a deal that could see India facing lower tariffs is fading away, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. 

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US Fed keeps interest rates steady as Trump pressure for cut mounts

The US Central Bank has left interest rates unchanged for another month as pressure for a rate cut mounts from the White House. Toni Waterman has more from Washington  

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Tsunami warnings downgraded on US West Coast

The tsunami warning issued for parts of the US West Coast has been downgraded, after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off of Russia's east coast sparked widespread concern about potential impacts across the Pacific.

However, officials say coastal areas should remain cautious for any further activity.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco

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Trump: India tariffs at 25%, no extension for other countries

US President Donald Trump says India will face a 25% tariff rate,
despite calling the country America's "friend".

He's also made it clear he will not be extending the current pause on
tariffs beyond his August 1st deadline.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US GDP OUTPACES ESTIMATES FOR THE SECOND QUARTER

The U.S. economy grew at a stronger-than-expected pace in the second quarter of the year, marking a turnaround after a decline in the first quarter, which was largely attributed to a surge in imports.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump announces 25% tariffs on India

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President Donald Trump has announced that India will face at least 25% tariffs starting August 1.

In a post on Truth Social he blamed New Delhi for imposing strenuous non tariff market barriers - and called India's continuing trade with Russia a problem.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Pakistani authorities are racing to rescue a German Olympian

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Pakistani authorities are racing to rescue a German Olympian who went missing Monday while attempting to climb in the Karakoram mountains.

A search and rescue operation is currently underway to ensure the athlete's safe return.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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France to deliver 40 tons of aid to Gaza from 1 August

France will deliver 40 tons of aid to Gaza from 1 August.

The announcement comes after France co-chaired a two-day UN conference this week with Saudi Arabia, focused on developing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

Ross Cullen reports.

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HSBC REPORTS Q2 PROFITS DOWN 29%

Europe's largest bank, HSBC, has seen profits fall by nearly a third compared to this time last year.

It comes as the British bank overhauls its operations and revalues its investments.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Massive quake off Russia's far east trigges mass evacuations

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered 4-meter high tsunami waves.

Alerts have been issued across parts of the U.S. and Asia with nearly two million people in Japan told to evacuate.

Dasha Chenryshova has more from Moscow.

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Israel condemns UK Palestinian statehood ultimatum

Israeli officials have condemned plans by the UK to recognize a
Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets various conditions.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv


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Aviation watchdog finds 51 safety lapses at Air India - Report

India's aviation regulator identified 51 safety lapses at Air India during its July audit, according to documents seen by news agency Reuters.

This comes as the airline has been under increased scrutiny following the crash of a London-bound flight last month which killed 241 of the 242 people on board and others on the ground.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

INTRO: A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, damaging buildings and generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres.

It prompted warnings and evacuations stretching across the Pacific Ocean, including Japan's eastern seaboard. Laura Westbrook reports.

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India could face 25% tariffs if trade deal not finalised: Trump

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President Donald Trump says India could face 25% retaliatory tariffs if the two countries don't finalise a trade deal soon. 

Both sides have been negotiating a pact for months - but with just two days to go until the pause on US tariffs expires, the window is closing quickly. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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IMF raises global growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2025, citing a pause in new U.S. tariffs and stronger-than-expected trade activity. 

But it warns the outlook remains fragile, with the threat of trade tensions still looming.

Ira Spitzer reports 

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UK TELLS ISRAEL TO CHANGE COURSE IN GAZA OR LONDON WILL RECOGNISE STATE OF PALESTINE

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says London will join over 130 countries in recognising Palestine as a state if Israel does not change course in Gaza.

After an emergency meeting of top government ministers he explained that the time was right to take action now in order to put pressure on Israel to address the "intolerable situation" developing in Gaza.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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EPA to reject legal basis to fight climate change

The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says it will revoke its own scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health - a finding that has underpinned the government's legal basis to tackle climate change for nearly two-decades. Toni Waterman has more from Washington  

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