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All About HUL's First Woman CEO Priya Nair's Education Background And Journey
HUL New CEO 2025: Priya Nair earned her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounts and Statistics from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics (1987-1992).
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Trump Issues Fresh Letters To 6 Countries, Sets Out Tariff Rates
US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.
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How South Korea Is Dealing With Viral "Lovebug" Invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
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Asian Countries Number 1 Target Of Trump's Tariff Letters
Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, mainly in Asia, informing them that higher import tariffs will come into effect on August 1 unless they reach a deal with the United States.
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Entrepreneur Turned Beauty Mogul Is South Korea's Newest Billionaire
APR Corp., a once-obscure Seoul-based startup is now at the center of the K-beauty boom. Behind the firm is 36-year-old Kim Byung Hoon, a tech entrepreneur-turned-beauty mogul whose company has made him South Koreas newest billionaire.
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After Trump's Tariff Threat, China Says BRICS 'Not Seeking Confrontation'
Donald Trump pressurised a further 10 percent tariff on countries aligning themselves with the emerging BRICS nations, accusing them of "anti-Americanism".
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South Korea's Balloon Crackdown Hits Anti-North Korea Activists
The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border from South Korea unto the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months.
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China's Xi Jinping To Miss BRICS Summit For First Time. Here's Why
The 17th BRICS Summit kicked off on Sunday in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, bringing together leaders from major emerging economies--but without the attendance of one of the top leaders of one of its most powerful members.
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Where Do Trade Talks Stand In Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.
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"We Are Very Close With India": US On Trade Deal
The U.S. and India are nearing a deal to lower tariffs on American imports to the South Asian country and to help India avoid levies imposed by the Trump administration rising sharply next week.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan, China Working On New Regional Bloc With Potential To Replace SAARC: Report
Pakistan and China are working on a proposal to establish a new regional organisation that could potentially replace the now-defunct South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), according to a media report on Monday.
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India Ahead Of Neighbours In Egg Intake, But Still Lags Global Average
Experts link India's upward trend to rising incomes, better access to food, and increasing awareness about the importance of dietary protein.
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North Korea May Send More Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Report
North Korea may deploy additional troops to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine in July or August and Pyongyang is continuing to supply arms to Russia, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a briefing by the intelligence agency.
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Pakistan Army Chief Attends Funeral Of Major Who Captured Abhinandan In 2019
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir attended the funeral of a Pakistani military officer who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, after his jet was shot down in a dogfight in 2019.
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All About HUL's First Woman CEO Priya Nair's Education Background And Journey
HUL New CEO 2025: Priya Nair earned her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounts and Statistics from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics (1987-1992).
-
Trump Issues Fresh Letters To 6 Countries, Sets Out Tariff Rates
US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.
-
How South Korea Is Dealing With Viral "Lovebug" Invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
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Asian Countries Number 1 Target Of Trump's Tariff Letters
Donald Trump sent letters to 14 countries, mainly in Asia, informing them that higher import tariffs will come into effect on August 1 unless they reach a deal with the United States.
-
Entrepreneur Turned Beauty Mogul Is South Korea's Newest Billionaire
APR Corp., a once-obscure Seoul-based startup is now at the center of the K-beauty boom. Behind the firm is 36-year-old Kim Byung Hoon, a tech entrepreneur-turned-beauty mogul whose company has made him South Koreas newest billionaire.
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After Trump's Tariff Threat, China Says BRICS 'Not Seeking Confrontation'
Donald Trump pressurised a further 10 percent tariff on countries aligning themselves with the emerging BRICS nations, accusing them of "anti-Americanism".
-
South Korea's Balloon Crackdown Hits Anti-North Korea Activists
The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border from South Korea unto the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months.
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China's Xi Jinping To Miss BRICS Summit For First Time. Here's Why
The 17th BRICS Summit kicked off on Sunday in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, bringing together leaders from major emerging economies--but without the attendance of one of the top leaders of one of its most powerful members.
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Where Do Trade Talks Stand In Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
As a Wednesday deadline approaches for steeper US tariffs to hit dozens of economies ranging from the EU to India, trade negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration are coming down to the wire.
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"We Are Very Close With India": US On Trade Deal
The U.S. and India are nearing a deal to lower tariffs on American imports to the South Asian country and to help India avoid levies imposed by the Trump administration rising sharply next week.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan, China Working On New Regional Bloc With Potential To Replace SAARC: Report
Pakistan and China are working on a proposal to establish a new regional organisation that could potentially replace the now-defunct South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), according to a media report on Monday.
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India Ahead Of Neighbours In Egg Intake, But Still Lags Global Average
Experts link India's upward trend to rising incomes, better access to food, and increasing awareness about the importance of dietary protein.
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North Korea May Send More Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Report
North Korea may deploy additional troops to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine in July or August and Pyongyang is continuing to supply arms to Russia, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a briefing by the intelligence agency.
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Pakistan Army Chief Attends Funeral Of Major Who Captured Abhinandan In 2019
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir attended the funeral of a Pakistani military officer who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, after his jet was shot down in a dogfight in 2019.
