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Nikki Haley Urges US to Strengthen Ties with India Amid Tariff Tensions

Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley has cautioned the Trump administration to increase commercial tension with India, and emphasized the strategic importance of the US-India partnership in combating China's influence in Asia. In an opinion article co-written with Bill Draxel for Newsweek, Hele described the present moment...

Trump Imposes Tariffs on India to Pressure Russia

In a bold geopolitical play, the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on India in the form of exorbitant tariffs to indirectly pressure Russia into ending the Ukraine conflict. According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, these tariffs serve as strategic "secondary pr...

Strikes, Not Trump: Tharoor Shifts the Peace Blame

When the dust of Operation Sindoor settled, many expected international players to claim credit—but not Shashi Tharoor. The senior Congress leader, with assured clarity, recently shut down U.S. President Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed role in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Tharoor pointed...

Trump’s Whisper Hints at Putin’s Ceasefire Intentions

In a moment that sounded almost cinematic, U.S. President Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic whispering to French President Emmanuel Macron, “Putin wants to make a deal… for me.” The exchange, declaring Russia’s implied openness to a ceasefire, occurred just before a closed-door meeting at th...

“Bad Boy” Pakistan Returns to Trump’s Favor: Will It Last?

A striking diplomatic moment unfolded recently as the U.S. President warmly received Pakistan’s army chief in the Oval Office reviving an old friendship with newly strategic undertones. Dubbed the “bad boy” back in Trump’s good books, Islamabad now finds itself in a complex dance for deeper coop...

India Says “No” to Pakistan’s Nuclear Blackmail

India has reacted strictly to Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's inflammatory statements in the US. Munir warned that if Pakistan is in danger of existence, it could destroy India and possibly "half world" with nuclear weapons. The accents and form of these statements were described by the Foreign Ministr...

Trade tensions: Trump says ignorance on US imports of Russian fertilizers

US President Donald Trump was pressed on India’s accusation that the United States is hypocritically importing Russian uranium, fertilisers, and chemicals, even as he criticises India for importing Russian oil. His reply was surprising: “I don’t know anything about it.” He explicitly stated he h...

Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Profits

In recent remarks, former U.S. President Donald Trump accused India of profiting by buying discounted Russian oil and reselling it on the open market. He claimed that India’s actions disregard the human cost of the Ukraine war and, as a result, announced plans to raise tariffs on Indian exports starting August. S...

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U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, August 1, 2025, with the S&P 500 posting its sharpest single-day percentage drop in over two months. Investor sentiment was shaken by new U.S. tariffs on several trading partners and a disappointing jobs report. Adding to the pressure, Amazon shares plunged 8.3% after its cloud unit, ...

U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply Amid Trade Turmoil; Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

U.S. job growth has slowed sharply, reflecting growing concerns over the country’s economic future, as President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies unsettle businesses. According to the Labor Department, only 73,000 jobs were added last month—far below the 1,15,000 expected. In addition, revi...

Starbucks Ends Six‑Year Gen Z Experiment After Ending Gen Z Perks

In a surprising move, Starbucks has officially ended its six‑year Gen Z experiment, marking a shift away from Gen Z‑focused perks and promotions. According to CEO Brian Niccol, the coffee chain is scaling back convenience measures tailored to younger, friction-free experiences, and instead focusing on rebuilding tr...

Will India also show strictness like China and Brazil on Trump's tariff war?

After former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on India, the global trade community has been stirred. When countries like China and Brazil faced similar pressure, they responded strongly, forcing the U.S. to back down. Now the question arises—can India do the same? Trump claims that I...

Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Citing Urgency of Two-State Solution

On July 30, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this September. He stated that the move is intended to help preserve the viability of a two-state solution. Carney emphasized that this recognition would be contingent on the...

Pakistan FM Says Trade Deal with U.S. Imminent, U.S. Silent on Timeline

On Friday, July 26, 2025, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that a trade agreement with the United States was likely to be finalized within days, though U.S. officials have not confirmed any such timeline. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Dar said, “I believe we’re very close...

PM Modi Reaffirms Stronger India-Maldives Ties, Announces ₹4,850 Cr Credit Line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit to the Maldives, reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the island nation, stating on Saturday, July 26, 2025, that India looks forward to further deepening its partnership. He met several prominent Maldivian leaders, including Vice-President Uz H...

Trump Hints at China Visit Amid Trade Easing and Renewed Diplomatic Push

U.S. President Donald Trump on July 22, 2025, suggested that a visit to China may take place in the near future, indicating a potential summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at resetting strained ties between the world’s two largest economies. Trump made the statement during a meeting with Philippine Pre...

Trump's Japan and Indonesia Trade Deals Signal Caution for India

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcements on trade agreements with Japan and Indonesia could have major implications for future U.S.–India trade talks, according to officials and trade analysts. On July 22, 2025, Trump announced a “massive deal” with Japan, while the White House released deta...

China Criticizes U.S. Exit from UNESCO, Urges Global Support for Multilateralism

China expressed regret on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) over the United States' decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and educational agency. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that such a move was not in line with the responsibilities of a major global power, adding that China h...

UK Partners with OpenAI to Boost AI Research and Infrastructure Investment

The UK government and OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation on AI safety research and potentially investing in the UK's AI infrastructure, including data centres, officials announced on Monday. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized AI's tra...