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Top 10 world news: Trump confirms August 1 tariff deadline final; Qatar says Gaza talks need time, and more

Top 10 world news: Trump confirms August 1 tariff deadline final; Qatar says Gaza talks need time, and more

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed that his administration will begin collecting new tariffs on imports from several countries starting 1 August 2025.

As talks aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire enter their third day in Doha, two different timelines are being presented by US President Donald Trump and Qatar, one of the key mediators in the process.

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‘No extensions, no change’: Trump says August 1 tariff deadline is final – Which countries are being hit and by how much?

President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed that his administration will begin collecting new tariffs on imports from several countries starting 1 August 2025. The announcement came in a Truth Social post where Trump wrote, “As per letters sent to various countries yesterday, in addition to letters that will be sent today, tomorrow, and for the next short period of time, TARIFFS WILL START BEING PAID ON AUGUST 1, 2025."

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'Talks have not begun yet': Qatar says Gaza talks need time, but Trump promises peace ‘very quickly’: Whose timeline holds up?

As talks aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire enter their third day in Doha, two different timelines are being presented by US President Donald Trump and Qatar, one of the key mediators in the process. President Trump, speaking during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he believed both Hamas and Israel “want to have that ceasefire,” and added he was “hopeful for it very quickly.”

‘Doesn’t align with attempts for peaceful resolution’: Russia warns US against sending more weapons to Ukraine

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Fraudster trying to scam US officials? Marco Rubio imposter uses AI to contact senior officials on Signal - All you need to know

In a bizarre incident, an unknown imposter pretending to be US State Secretary Marco Rubio contacted foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress by sending them voice and text messages. The fraudster used artificial intelligence to impersonate Marco Rubio as he contacted at least five senior officials, according to a state department cable seen by The Washington Post.

Did Hamas use sexual violence as 'tactical weapon'? Israeli report accuses militant group of terrorising society

The Palestinian militant group Hamas allegedly used sexual violence as "part of a deliberate genocidal strategy" during the October 7 attack on Israel, a group of Israeli legal and gender experts claimed in a new report.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 8) received a grand welcome ceremony by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Alvorada Palace in Brasília. He was escorted by 114 horses and received full military honours at the Presidential Palace. Following his arrival in Brazil’s capital, PM Modi also enjoyed Indian classical music and traditional Brazilian performance.

Over 1,000 firefighters battling inferno

A wildfire in southern France has spread across an area the size of 2,000 rugby pitches of trees, leading to the temporary closure of a route to Spain and the evacuation of residents. The raging blaze has also led to the closure of an airport on Tuesday (Jul 8).

Laser attack in Red Sea? Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft during EU mission - Here's what we know

The German government on Tuesday (July 8) accused the Chinese military of using a laser deployment to target an aircraft involved in an EU-backed Red Sea mission. Reportedly, the aircraft was participating in the EU's Operation ASPIDES.

Smriti Irani on her comeback as Tulsi Virani: To be at the top of our game for 25 years is no mean feat

Actress and politician Smriti Irani, who is returning to her role of Tulsi Virani in the reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is very confident about her return to the medium of television. The former Union minister said that after her stint in politics, nothing scares her or makes her nervous.

Wimbledon 2025 QF Live Score: Alcaraz vs Norrie underway; Sabalenka, Fritz in semis

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