Nations all set for crucial discussions at WTO MC14, GTRI flags fault lines

The upcoming World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference will discuss key issues such as agriculture, the 28-year moratorium on e-commerce transmissions, fisheries subsidies, and a China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) proposal. Trade ministers from 166 economies will meet in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from March 26 to 29 for the fourteenth ministerial (MC14), with limited outcomes…

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US-Iran war cost: $25bn or just a low-ball figure? What the Pentagon told Congress

The United States has spent an estimated $25 billion on the war with Iran, the Pentagon’s budget chief told lawmakers on Wednesday, marking the administration’s most detailed public estimate of the conflict’s cost so far.Jules Hurst III disclosed the figure during testimony alongside Pete Hegseth before the House Armed Services Committee.The hearing, convened to review…

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6 Indian foods that were shaped by the Mughal era

If biryani was the Mughal table’s grand statement, kebabs were its smoky signature. Mughal court cooking placed strong emphasis on roasted and fire-cooked meats, especially lamb, seasoned generously and prepared over open heat. The philosophy was simple but refined: start with good meat, marinate it well, cook it with patience, and let fire build the…

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Middle East conflict forces Indian exporters to reroute shipments, absorb higher costs

Indian exporters and logistics providers are scrambling to limit disruptions from the worsening Middle East conflict by closely tracking shipping carriers, planning consignments earlier and exploring alternate routes, even as freight rates, insurance premiums and transit times rise sharply amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.The main response from the exporting community has been defensive…

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‘Four feet tall, wearing space suits and helmets’: Newly released FBI UFO files reveal bizarre claims

Newly declassified FBI documents have detailed extraordinary witness accounts of small, suited figures exiting mysterious craft during a massive wave of sightings in the 1960s.The records were made public on Friday as part of a transparency initiative led by the Trump administration. Among the hundreds of files, photographs, and videos uploaded to the department of…

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Twisha Sharma Death Case: Twisha Sharma death case: ‘How can you ask bahu if she will go out with other men?’: Explosive audio in Twisha Sharma death case surfaces | Bhopal News

A purported audio conversation, allegedly involving Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law, retired judge Giri Bala Singh, and Twisha’s brother Major Harshit Sharma, has surfaced, showing a heated exchange between the two. BHOPAL: A purported audio conversation, allegedly involving Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law, retired judge Giri Bala Singh, and Twisha’s brother Major Harshit Sharma, has surfaced, showing a heated…

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Donald Trump draws thunderous cheers from packed crowd at UFC 327 in Miami in high-profile return to sporting events | International Sports News

Donald Trump (Image Via Getty) Donald Trump became one of the biggest talking points at UFC 327 on Saturday night in Miami. The U.S. President arrived at the Kaseya Center and quickly grabbed attention as cameras followed him walking in. Fans reacted loudly, and the moment felt more like a show than just an entrance….

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Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of ‘triple shock’ for developing nations

The economic impact of the Iran war could push more than 32 million people into poverty worldwide, with developing countries expected to be affected the most, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).Released amid uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire, the report said the world economy is facing a “triple shock” from rising energy prices,…

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