Trump ends duty-free imports from Shein, Temu

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order to end a rule that allowed cheap goods from overseas, including from popular shopping apps Shein and Temu, to enter the U.S. without paying tax. The new rule takes effect on August 29. Until now, packages under $800 could come into the U.S. without customs duties. Many of these came from China. …

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Kandy Esala Perahera 2025: Timetable and Key Dates

The much-awaited Kandy Esala Perahera begins today, July 30, 2025. The grand procession will continue daily until August 8, 2025. The festival will conclude with the traditional Diyakepuma ceremony on August 9, 2025. This schedule marks the official timeline for one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most celebrated Buddhist festivals, drawing thousands of devotees and tourists from across the globe. …

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Powerful quake hits Russia, Tsunami warnings issued

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East today. The earthquake happened about 126 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and was felt strongly in nearby areas. The quake caused tsunami warnings in several countries, including Japan, the United States, and Guam. In Russia, tsunami waves of 3 to 4 metres were reported in …

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