Al Jazeera reports sporadic but violent clashes across the Afghanistan Pakistan border, especially in Nangarhar and Kunar regions.
Taliban forces have reportedly captured the Khar Ghali outpost in the Mashin Naw area, signaling rising tensions along the frontier.
US India Tariff Cut to 18% Announced, But Port-Level Charges Still Higher
Trump announced tariffs on Indian goods are reduced to 18% and called the deal effective immediately. However, the new rate is not yet reflected in official legal systems like HTSUS, the Federal Register, or customs processing databases.
Because US customs can only apply tariffs that are legally in force, importers shipping goods right now may still face the previous higher duty at the border.
Once formal notices are issued and backdated, importers can file a Post Summary Correction PSC or a protest to claim refunds on excess duties paid.
In short, the 18% rate is active at the political level, but not yet fully operational in the customs system.
Venezuelaโs Reserve Myth
Venezuela (and those that donโt know any better) loves to brag about it having the worldโs largest oil reserves.
303 billion barrels.
More than Saudi Arabia.
More than anyone.
What they donโt mention is that most of it is basically tar.
It wonโt flow through a pipe without mixing in lighter oil they have to import.
It requires specialised refineries that most of the world doesnโt have.
It sells at a steep discount because processing it is a nightmare.
Some prize.