Simple English News Daily Thursday 3rd July 2025. US Vietnam deal. US Haitian status. Venezuela Turk. Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced. India fire deaths...
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Jul 2, 2025 Tensions rise as the U.S. strikes a trade deal with Vietnam and grapples with a ruling impacting Haitian immigrants. Venezuela faces ongoing political turmoil while Bangladesh's former PM receives a legal sentence. In India, tragic fire deaths highlight urgent safety concerns. South Africa battles a bird flu outbreak, raising health alarms. Meanwhile, the UK sees new charges against a convicted nurse and debates a controversial welfare bill. Azerbaijan seeks justice amid political unrest, and the Dalai Lama speaks on his future reincarnation.
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US-Vietnam Trade Deal Gains
- The US and Vietnam reached a trade deal with reduced tariffs on Vietnamese exports from 46% to 20%.
- US exports to Vietnam will have no tariffs, including on large engine cars, promoting bilateral trade.
Haitian Immigrants' Protected Status
- A federal judge blocked Trump's plan to end protected status for Haitian immigrants in the US.
- This program currently protects around 521,000 Haitians from deportation and allows work permits.
Venezuela Expels UN Rights Chief
- Venezuela's National Assembly declared UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk persona non grata.
- This follows his claims of arbitrary detentions and human rights abuses within Venezuela.