World News Today highlights on July 16, 2026 : Brazil calls Trump's 25% tariff unjustifiable, threatens reciprocal tariffs

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Published16 Jul 2026, 11:07:25 AM IST

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16 Jul 2026, 11:01:32 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Brazil calls Trump's 25% tariff unjustifiable, threatens reciprocal tariffs

In a statement issued late on Wednesday, the office of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected the US claims of unfair trade practices.

16 Jul 2026, 10:09:46 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Indian-origin man admits manslaughter over deadly London road crash

According to the Metropolitan Police, Brar was driving a black BMW on the M4 in Hillingdon on the night of June 1 when his vehicle crashed into a white Volkswagen Golf.

16 Jul 2026, 09:17:37 PM IST

World News Live Updates: PM Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar, conveys condolences on passing of Father Amir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim for the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Modi praised the late leader's impact on India-Qatar relations and highlighted his legacy in strengthening their strategic partnership.

16 Jul 2026, 07:54:46 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Ukraine protest: Why thousands of demonstrators are out on roads and chanting ‘shame’ outside Zelensky's office in Kyiv

Following Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's removal, public protests erupted in Ukraine as supporters called for his return, while Ukraine's battlefield position reportedly remains strong despite ongoing Russian advances and troop shortages.

16 Jul 2026, 07:52:51 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Giovanni Castellucci, former head of Autostrade per l'Italia, gets 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43

An Italian court today sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, former head of Italian motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia, to 12 years in prison for his role in a disaster that killed 43 people when a bridge collapsed near the city of Genoa in 2018. Judges found him guilty of negligence.

16 Jul 2026, 06:51:03 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Zelensky calls for army ‘unity’ after defence minister’s dismissal sparks protests

Zelensky acknowledged the growing dispute between ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, saying the conflict had put him in an impossible position.

16 Jul 2026, 06:33:07 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Decision to hit Brazil with 25% tariffs becoming ‘election gift’ to President Lula, predecessor Bolsonaro tells US

The US decision to hit Brazil with 25% tariffs renews a trade fight with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government just months ahead of elections, potentially influencing the outcome of a highly polarized race.

16 Jul 2026, 06:16:16 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Who is Mykhailo Fedorov? The minister behind Ukraine's drone-first military strategy

At the age of 28, Fedorov was appointed to Zelensky's first cabinet as minister for digital transformation, a new post that allowed him to push through technology-driven reforms. He was promoted to the post of defence minister in January 2026.

16 Jul 2026, 04:28:30 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan joins US Fed review: What will his role be?

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan joins a US Federal Reserve task force to review its balance sheet policy as part of a wider overhaul of monetary policymaking. The panel will assess the Fed's asset holdings and their role in managing inflation and the economy.

16 Jul 2026, 11:07:25 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Over 500 feared dead as two boats with Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees capsized

Over 500 feared dead as two boats with Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees capsizing

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