Trump eases beef tariffs to cut US prices

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:53 AM

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has temporarily expanded low-tariff imports of lean beef trimmings by 300,000 metric tonnes, seeking to increase ground beef supplies and ease prices for American consumers amid a shrinking domestic herd.

UN chief 'saddened' by Nepal tragedy, offers help (Ld)

IANS | August 27, 2026 8:32 AM

United Nations, Aug 27 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "saddened" by the flooding in "Nepal and China" in which 157 people died, and hundreds from around the world are missing, and has offered the world organisation's help for the relief efforts.