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Tariff for BiH remains at 30 Percent, Implementation in Seven Days
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that changes reciprocal tariff rates for dozens of countries ahead of his self-imposed August 1 deadline for a trade deal. The order changes “reciprocal tariff rates for certain...

Canada plans to recognise Palestine, Portugal ponders
Oman has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Ministers of Canada and Malta regarding their countries’ intent to recognise the State of Palestine. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman commended this diplomatic development as a...

The Serbian intifada
In a contest between ruthless professional scoundrels and starry-eyed idealists, however painful to bear, the outcome is rarely in doubt. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Or would Serbian Children’s...

Success Endures as Mobility Evolves
Delta Auto Group has, for the seventh consecutive year, received the BMW President’s Award. This accolade is presented to the best partners worldwide across various performance parameters, speaking volumes about the company led by our interviewee...
Portugal to consider recognizing State of Palestine at UN in September: PM
LISBON, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday that the government intends to consult President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and all political parties represented in Parliament to consider recognizing the State...
This year's Fire Island Pines Party is going strong, and 'the message is self-love'
Thousands of people have once again descended upon a stretch of sand on a barrier island in the Great South Bay, an approximately 700-home community with an enormously outsized cultural influence: The Fire Island Pines. Since 1999, the annual Fire...

Arizona doctors heading to court to make case to void abortion restrictions
PHOENIX — Arizona doctors hoping to void several abortion restrictions are going to have to make their case in court. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said he doesn’t believe top Republican lawmakers defending the laws challenged by...
Portugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state
LISBON - Portugal's centre-right government will consult the main political parties and conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa about the potential recognition of a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday. Unlike...

Small Countries Are Seeking Asylum in Europe
When the world was still a global village, a small European country could reasonably choose to be unaligned or neutral. It could steer its course as a sovereign nation and do some nice cherry-picking from international alliances on the side. If it...

Portugal says it will consider recognizing Palestinian state in September
The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognizing the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office announced Thursday. Portugal is the latest Western power to...

The Book Club: Another Read with Jenna title, a Booker winner and more
Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and all Denver Post readers, to share their mini-reviews...

Ventura says that the recognition of the State of Palestine should be European
“I think this is a complex issue. And it’s an issue that, at the European level, should have as consensual a response as possible, because Portugal alone, and even Spain alone, and even France alone, do not have the political efficacy of a...

Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September
Portugal has joined a growing number of countries considering the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said on Thursday that the government...

Portugal Considers Recognizing a Palestinian State
Portugal is considering recognizing a Palestinian state, according to a press statement released by the office of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. According to the press bulletin, the Portuguese government will consult with President Marcelo Rebelo...

Portugal to weigh recognising a Palestinian state
Portugal will consider whether to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said Thursday. France, Britain and Canada have all in recent days voiced, in some cases qualified, intentions to...

Türkiye welcomes steps to recognize Palestinian state: Erdoğan
Türkiye welcomes recent steps taken to recognize a Palestinian state by France, Britain and others, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday, vowing to work to put more pressure on Israel to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. "We find...
Portugal to consider recognising Palestinian state, says PM
Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has said that his country intends to recognise the state of Palestine in September, AFP has reported. "The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognising the...
Portugal to consider recognizing Palestinian state in September: PM
The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognizing the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said Thursday, APA reports citing Al Arabiya. Portugal “is...

Atalanta make Arokodare top transfer target
Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare, is top among the three targets of Serie A club Atalanta, as they search for players to replace Italy international Mateo Retegui, who made a switch to Saudi Arabia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fulham striker...

FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Smart Power Rankings: Volume 2
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - With tip-off for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 just around the corner, recent warm-up tournaments and roster announcements have given us fresh insights into who’s peaking, who’s faltering and where the balance of power lies heading...