How US Shoppers Will Be Hit as De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends in 2025
For decades, US consumers enjoyed duty-free imports under the de minimis tariff exemption. That rule is gone, and from August 2025, all foreign packages face tariffs of 10%–50%. Here’s how it will reshape e-commerce, raise prices, delay deliveries, and hit small businesses worldwide.
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Trump ‘Not Happy but Not Surprised’ by Russian Strikes in Ukraine as EU and UK Condemn Deadly Onslaught
President Donald Trump said he was "not happy but not surprised" by Russia’s latest deadly strikes in Ukraine that killed at least 23, including children, and damaged the EU delegation office in Kyiv. European leaders condemned the attacks as a brazen escalation undermining peace talks.
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CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired just weeks after Senate confirmation, as RFK Jr. tightens his grip on vaccine policy
Dr. Susan Monarez has been fired less than a month after becoming CDC Director, triggering mass resignations and raising alarm over RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies. With the Trump administration backing drastic changes, experts warn of a public health crisis.
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Putin and Kim Jong Un to Join Xi Jinping at China’s Victory Day Parade in Defiant Show of Unity
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3, alongside President Xi Jinping, in a bold display of solidarity against the West. With 26 foreign leaders expected, the event will showcase China’s growing military power and Xi’s rising diplomatic influence.
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Minneapolis School Shooting: Gunman Robin Westman Scrawled “Nuke India”, “Mashallah” on Weapons, FBI Probes Hate Crime
A deadly school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 others injured. Shooter Robin Westman scrawled disturbing slogans including “Nuke India,” “Mashallah,” and “Israel Must Fall” on weapons, prompting the FBI to investigate the massacre as a domestic terrorism hate crime targeting Catholics.
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Trump Administration Targets H-1B Visa and Green Card System; Proposes $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ for Wealthy Immigrants
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the H-1B visa a “scam” and vowed to replace it with a wage-based system. He also confirmed Trump’s plan for a $5 million ‘Gold Card’ residency program, which could heavily impact Indian tech workers.
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Qatar Says Israel “Unwilling to Reach Agreement” on Gaza Ceasefire as Civilian Toll Mounts
Qatar says Israel is “unwilling to reach an agreement” on a Gaza ceasefire, despite Hamas accepting a proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar. With over 62,800 Palestinians killed and mass protests erupting in Israel, pressure is mounting on Netanyahu’s government to end the war and secure a hostage deal.
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries with Digital Services Taxes, Warns of Export Restrictions on US Tech
US President Donald Trump has threatened "substantial" tariffs and export restrictions on countries imposing digital services taxes and regulations targeting American tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. The move escalates trade tensions with Europe, Canada, and beyond, as Trump warns foreign governments to “show respect or consider consequences.”
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Sri Lanka’s Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe Granted Bail Over Misuse of Public Funds
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail after being arrested on allegations of misusing $55,000 in public funds. His arrest triggered widespread protests, with supporters calling it a political witch hunt while the government insists it is enforcing the law.
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Arizona Haboob Dust Storm Grounds 62 Flights, Cuts Power to Thousands in Phoenix
A massive haboob dust storm swept across metro Phoenix, leaving more than 60,000 residents without power and grounding 62 flights at Sky Harbor International Airport. The wall of dust, fueled by a monsoon storm, caused near-zero visibility, airport delays, and serious health risks.
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