Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Aug. 1

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order increasing the tariff on Canada from 25 percent to 35 percent, with the higher tariff set to go into effect on Aug. 1, the White House said in a fact sheet.

"Canada has failed to cooperate in curbing the ongoing flood of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and it has retaliated against the United States for the President's actions to address this unusual and extraordinary threat to the United States," said the fact sheet. (U.S.-Tariff-Canada)

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MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to develop a roadmap for building Russia's high-speed rail network by March 31, 2026, according to directives published on the Kremlin's website Thursday.

"The Government of the Russian Federation, together with Russian Railways, the open joint-stock company, shall formulate a development model for Russia's high-speed rail network. This includes specific timelines and parameters for implementing each project to create high-speed rail lines," the website said. (Russia-High Speed Rail)

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ANKARA -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday expressed strong support for international efforts recognizing the State of Palestine, calling recent developments in Europe "very valuable."

"We welcome every step toward the recognition of the State of Palestine. We consider the growing humanitarian reactions from Europe to be of great importance," Erdogan said at a joint press conference in Ankara with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. (Türkiye-Palestine Recognition)

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NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States will be talking to Mexico over the next 90 days with the goal of signing a trade deal.

Trump said in a Truth Social post after a phone conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

"We have agreed to extend, for a 90 Day period, the exact same Deal as we had for the last short period of time," said Trump on the social media platform. (U.S.-Mexico-Trade Deal) Enditem