Category: International NEWS

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…

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…

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…

Gofrixt [19 July 2025] – Pakistan Air Force (PAF) left an indelible mark on the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025 in the United Kingdom when its JF-17 Thunder wooed….. the audience and secured the coveted “Spirit of the Meet” Trophy. PAF’s C-130H Hercules aircraft also won the “Concours d’Elegance” Trophy at the show which is yet another feather in Pakistan’s success streak at international air shows. The RIAT is among the world’s largest and most popular airshows, with military and civilian aircraft flying in from around the world. It…