THE WEEK morning briefing: News you need to know today

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Fast and Furious spin-off releases, Trump to impose more sanctions on China and other news you should know this morning.

Trade war: Trump to hit China with more sanctions

Trump in a series of tweets said that China failed to keep up promises to buy more US farm goods. He said he will ramp up the trade war with China and impose 10 per cent tariff on roughly $300 billion worth of Chinese imports. The tariffs will take affect September 1 onwards.


Ton-up Smith turns tide for Australia in Ashes opener
Steve Smith went on to score one of the most memorable Ashes centuries as he made his test comeback against England on Thursday after being banned for his role in a ball-tampering scandal.

A chorus of boos greeted the 30-year-old to the crease. as he made his way to the crease.

Would intervene on Kashmir 'if wanted' by India
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said it was up to India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute but he was ready to assist if the two South Asian neighbours wanted him to help in resolving the decades-old issue.

Trump was referring to his last week's meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, wherein he offered to help resolve the Kashmir issue.

India has rejected the offer, while Pakistan has welcomed his statement.

Pakistan economy in the meantime is in dire situation, PM Imran Khan cuts down prices of roti, naan to make food more accessible to commoners

SC to consider mediation panel's report, decide future course

The Supreme Court is likely to consider on Friday the "outcome" of mediation proceedings conducted by a panel set up to amicably resolve the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya and may decide where to hear the matter or continue with the mediation.

Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw releases today

Starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in the lead as the title characters, Hobbs and Shaw will release in Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Be sure to read the review here!