The European Union is urging India to eliminate tariffs on car imports to finalize a long-pending trade deal, with India open to reducing tariffs to 10% from over 100%, despite industry pushback. This move follows similar demands from the U.S., putting pressure on domestic carmakers, while benefiting European manufacturers like Volkswagen and Tesla, and prompting flexibility in negotiations due to the threat of a global trade war and recessionary impact. The EU and India aim to conclude the deal by the end of the year, with both sides looking to soften the impact of tariffs amidst ongoing trade talks.
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Israel to close six more schools run by UNRWA in East Jerusalem
Israel plans to close six UNRWA schools in Arab-dominated East Jerusalem, with police and city council employees ordering closures within 30 days. Around 800 students will be affected by the closures, with accusations against UNRWA of Hamas ties leading to Israeli bans on UNRWA activities and contact. This move follows previous closures of UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, with the city council promising to assist affected students after the UNRWA work ban took effect. Full...
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