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EU Races to Lock In U.S. Trade Deal, While Preparing for Worst

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [22 July 2025] – The European Union is striving to complete a trade deal with the United States before the political landscape changes after 2025. EU leaders see now as the time to nail down good terms while the Biden administration is in power. They want to ward off the uncertainty that could accompany a return to the White House by Donald Trump. Brussels is pushing ahead with negotiations over tariffs, digital trade and green subsidies. The two sides have been meeting frequently in recent weeks to address critical…

Malaysia wants 20% Trump levy but not America’s EVs, foreign ownership demands

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [22 July 2025] – Malaysia’s trade policy is being rewritten as the country grapples with renewed pressure from Washington and the threat of new U.S. tariffs under a Trump-era economic doctrine.Tariffs of 20% on some U.S. goods have been broached by Malaysian officials, and some of Washington’s more aggressive demands — especially on electric vehicles and foreign ownership limits — are facing resistance. The 20% duty is a country-specific measure requested by Malaysia in the course of bilateral trade negotiations that it had triggered, claiming fair treatment under the…

Euro 2025: How to Watch England’s Semi-Final vs. Italy

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [22 July 2025] – British-based football followers are bracing themselves for one of the most-anticipated games at Euro 2025—England’s semi-final clash with Italy. The game will be full of drama, excitement and world class football as the two European powerhouses compete for a spot in the final. England reached the semi-finals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Germany in the quarter-finals, and Italy trumped France on penalties. The semi-final is on Wednesday, 23 July, at 8:00 PM BST and is live from Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany. UK viewers can…

Bangladesh Air Force Plane Crash: At Least 20 Dead, 171 Injured After Jet Hits College Campus

July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 Romaan Khan

Bangladesh Air Force plane crash occurred shortly after the F-7 BGI jet took off at 1:06pm from the Kurmitola base in Dhaka for a routine training flight. A sudden mechanical failure forced the pilot to try and divert the aircraft away from crowded areas. The jet crashed into a two-storey building at Milestone School and College. The military confirmed the pilot died in the crash and formed a committee to investigate the cause. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery set up an emergency helpline to assist those…

Why is Sugar Expensive in Pakistan? Truth behind Rising Prices

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Amir Hamza Shaukat

A Bitter reality, The government, far from being a neutral regulator, frequently enables this system through subsidies. Why is Sugar Expensive in Pakistan? Here is the Real Reasons Behind the Rising Cost of Sugar in Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif announced the formation of a high-level committee to deregulate Pakistan’s sugar sector, tasked with reviewing rules on production, pricing, and trade. The Federal government has approved the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar just months after allowing the export of nearly the same quantity. This decision has significantly contributed to…

Israel Strikes Gaza as Palestinians Mourn Zikim Aid Seekers

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – Israeli forces launched fresh airstrikes across Gaza on Monday, intensifying the conflict and causing more destruction in already devastated areas. Fighter jets targeted residential zones and main roads, forcing civilians to flee their homes once again. Explosions rocked multiple neighborhoods as buildings collapsed under the force of the attacks. Palestinians gathered at Zikim to mourn aid seekers who lost their lives in a deadly Israeli strike. People carried bodies wrapped in white cloth. Family members screamed and cried while burying their loved ones in shallow…

Palestinians Flee After Israeli Alert on Sunday

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – Israeli forces gave a warning on Sunday that sent thousands of Palestinians fleeing their homes in central and southern Gaza. Families scrambled and fled to crowded shelters, snatching only the essentials. Parents clutched their children, as mayhem roiled outside the streets. The threat of airstrikes drove whole neighborhoods to flee in a matter of hours. The Israeli military issued warnings on loudspeakers and dropped leaflets telling people to evacuate certain areas. The response did not wait for a second warning. They traveled in large groups,…

Scrap Ofwat, Says Report, as Water Bills to Soar by 30%

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Scrap Ofwat, Says Report, as Water Bills to raise by 30%

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – A landmark report has warned that domestic water bills could surge 30% in the next five years as they called for a full review of the UK’s water regulation system.The report, authored by the prominent economist Professor Dieter Helm, claims that Ofwat – the current regulator – has let down both consumers and the environment. Private water companies are allowed by Ofwat to “put water bills up to maximise its profits over the long term.This is while “investing as little as possible” and ignoring its…

18 Starve to Death in 1 Day in Gaza Under Israeli Blockade

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – A total of 18 people, including women and children, have died as a result of starvation in a single day in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave has deepened amid an ongoing blockade by Israel.Food is running desperately short, according to local health officials and aid agencies, and the risk of famine is fast increasing for thousands of people. The deaths were reported from the north of Gaza, where humanitarian access has been seriously limited for weeks.The victims had become emaciated…

COAS Munir Discusses Defence Industrial Collaboration with Libyan Army’s Chief: ISPR

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Ahmed Raza

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – While meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, COAS General Asim Munir discussed improvement into the defense industry relationship between the two countries. The ISPR said the meeting discussed further consolidating cooperation between the two militaries, particularly in the fields of training, defence production, and joint ventures. The meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi is part of Pakistan’s increasing efforts to strengthen its defence relationship with friendly countries. General Munir stressed that Pakistan would like to…