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1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award.

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in recognition of PM Modi's notable contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/watch-pm-modi-conferred-with-brazils-highest-civilian-award-says-moment-of-immense-pride-and-emotion-11752019955077.html

2.Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday (local time) warned of retaliation and condemned “tutelage” after United States President Donald Trump announced a steep 50 per cent tariff on "any and all" imports from Brazil. The move, widely seen as linked to Trump’s continued support for coup-accused former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, has triggered a diplomatic standoff between the two countries.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/brazil-vs-us-trump-slaps-50-tariff-president-lula-hits-back-says-will-not-accept-tutelage/articleshow/122353841.cms

3.US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a fresh batch of tariff demand letters, warning that new import duties would take effect in August for trade partners that fail to strike deals with Washington. Donald Trump outlined a 30% tariff on imports from Algeria, Libya, Iraq, and Sri Lanka – a major industrial rival to the United States, while products from Brunei and Moldova would face a 25% duty, and those from the Philippines a 20% levy.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/donald-trump-issues-letters-to-6-countries-imposes-30-us-tariff-on-iraq-101752076329942.html

4.India and Namibia discussed enhancing ties in defence, maritime security, digital technology and UPI, energy and critical minerals as PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Windhoek during the final leg of his five-nation tour.Addressing Namibia's Parliament, PM Modi also laid out India's vision for Africa - freedom to future - and said India sought to cooperate, not compete, and not take but to build and grow together.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/seeking-ties-not-competition-with-africa-pm-modi-in-namibia/articleshow/122353814.cms

5.Hilton has retained its position as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the tenth consecutive year, according to the latest report by Brand Finance. Hilton’s brand value increased 30% to USD 15.1 billion, with the group expanding its global footprint and strengthening its offering in the luxury and lifestyle space.Now operating more than 8,600 properties across 139 countries and territories — with nearly half of 2024’s additions coming from the lifestyle and luxury segments — this growth underscores Hilton’s focus on experience-led travel and premium positioning.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/hilton-remains-worlds-most-valuable-hotel-brand-for-tenth-consecutive-year

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