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US imposes 15% tariff on EU in new deal averting trade war, Trump calls it ‘biggest ever’

Turnberry: The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods -...

Trump to meet EU’s von der Leyen to finalise trade pact, avert trade war

The EU faces U.S. tariffs on more than 70% of its exports, with 50% on steel and aluminium. Trump has threatened a 30% hike from 1 Aug, risking a major trade blow.

Iran, EU begin nuclear talks on ratifying 2015 UN sanctions

Delegations from Iran, the European Union and the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, arrived for talks at the Iranian consulate in Istanbul.

Chinese President Xi calls for ‘proper handling of frictions’ at tense summit with EU officials

The Chinese president criticised Brussels’ trade actions and said ‘improving competitiveness cannot rely on ‘building walls and fortresses’.

Taiwan, EU share democratic values, face ‘infiltration’ threat: President Lai to European lawmakers

Lai told visiting EU lawmakers Monday that both Taiwan and EU have faced foreign interference aimed at manipulating elections through infiltration and disinformation campaigns.

In 18th sanctions package against Russia, EU targets Rosneft’s India refinery, cuts price cap on crude

Move comes after hectic parlays with Slovakia, which had held up package the last two days. Sanctions linked to the bloc’s planned phasing out of Russian energy by 2027.

Macron unveils plan to double military budget as he lambasts Trump—’you have to be feared in this world’

French president criticised America’s 'disengagement' from global security and expressed disappointment over Trump’s foreign policy, including threats to impose 30% tariff on EU goods.

World news of the day: 14 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine because Putin ‘bombs everybody’, says Trump

American president did not give a number of Patriots he plans to send to Ukraine, but said the United States would be reimbursed for their cost by the EU.

US trade war intensifies as Trump threatens 30% import tariffs on EU, Mexico

The EU & Mexico, both among the largest US trading partners responded by calling the tariffs unfair & disruptive while pledging to continue to negotiate with the US.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, and trained animals to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?