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'India singled out': John Bolton slams US tariffs, calls Trump’s New Delhi policy 'confused'
Former NSA John Bolton criticized Trump’s tariff decisions, warning they are “destroying decades of effort” to build trust with India.
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Haley warns Trump: Treat India as a ‘prized democratic partner’ warns of ‘strategic disaster’
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has called for urgent action to repair US-India relations, warning that weakening ties could jeopardize efforts to contain China’s global ambitions.
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Want to be an American citizen? Trump says you must prove ‘good moral character’; here’s what that means
In a new memo, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asked officers to conduct a more “holistic” review of applicants.
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Jaish plans to rebuild terror infra after Op Sindoor, eyes 3.91 billion rupees to establish 313 new ‘Markaz’ across Pakistan
The fundraising drive is being personally spearheaded by Azhar -- the mastermind of several major attacks on Indian soil -- along with his brother Talha Al Saif, who has been publicly urging followers to contribute.
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India rejects Bangladesh’s 'misplaced' allegations of anti-Dhaka activities on its soil
The Awami League is the party of Sheikh Hasina, who is currently living in exile in India after student-led protests against her government were hijacked by Islamists last year.
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Instagram vs Reality: How travel influencers are selling Afghanistan’s beauty while Taliban erases women from public life
Travel influencers from the US, Europe, and Australia are flocking to the country, often portraying it as safe and welcoming. Afghan women themselves say influencers are helping the Taliban whitewash oppression.
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China courts Taliban, Pakistan plays middleman: Why India should be on guard as CPEC game unfolds | Explained
New Delhi also cannot ignore the optics: Wang Yi visiting Kabul after a stop in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Modi, and then flying on to Islamabad for three days of talks with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister.
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The Ukraine peace puzzle: What ending the war means to Trump, Putin and Zelensky, and why that’s a problem
On the surface, all three leaders are talking about peace. But dig deeper, and it becomes clear that “peace” means very different things to each of them.
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Elon Musk hits pause on ‘America Party’: Is he trying to stay in good books of JD Vance and GOP?
Musk had initially said in July that the America Party would compete in House and Senate elections next year, appealing to voters frustrated with both Democrats and Republicans.
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Pakistan’s big bet on CPEC-II: Why India sees it as a red flag and why Islamabad may pay the price | Explained
What looks like industrial progress for Pakistan could well be a masterstroke in China’s regional manoeuvring, making India’s vigilance not just prudent, but imperative.
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'Rooting against the President': White House Press Secretary slams media for ‘negative and downright false coverage’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemns media bias, defending President Trump’s historic Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.
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Trump proposes historic trilateral: Will Putin agree to a meeting with Zelenskyy?
An expert said if Putin sits down with Zelenskyy, he will have to "accept the failure of sitting down with a president he considers a joke from a country that doesn’t exist”.
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How radioactive shrimp ended up in Walmart stores: FDA urges buyers to 'throw it away'
Radioactive shrimp alert: FDA warns against consuming Walmart's frozen shrimp after traces of Cesium-137 found in imported batches from Indonesian supplier PT.
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Putin's delegation paid $250,000 in cash to refuel jets in Alaska amid US sanctions, says Rubio
Putin paid $250,000 in cash to refuel jets in Alaska due to US sanctions, as the Alaska summit with Trump ended without a Ukraine ceasefire deal.
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'Shameful record since 1971': India slams Pakistan at UN over sexual violence
India slams Pakistan at UN, calling out its “shameful record” of sexual violence in conflict since 1971.
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Trump blames Jerome 'too late' Powell for hurting housing market, demands major rate cut
President Trump renewed his attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, blaming him for hurting the housing market and hinting at possible legal action over Fed building projects.
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Trump says Ukraine peace deal could boost his chances of 'getting to heaven'
US President Trump joked that brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine could help him "get to heaven," a sentiment supported by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said she believed he was serious.
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US again claims Trump ended India-Pak conflict by 'using trade leverage'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated President Trump’s claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, despite India attributing the ceasefire to direct military talks between the two countries.
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US accuses India of ‘profiteering’ from Russian oil; says China’s case is ‘entirely different’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused India of "profiteering" from a wartime surge in Russian oil imports, calling it a recent shift unlike China’s longstanding energy ties with Moscow.
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'They are just profiteering, it's unacceptable': US Treasury chief defends tariffs on India over Russian oil
Earlier this month, Trump had slapped India with 50 per cent tariffs, including 25 per cent as penalty for buying Russian oil and weapons.
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India, China move to reset ties: Agree to revive border trade, resume direct flights and resolve boundary delimitation issues
The MEA, in its statement, said that the two countries also agreed to reopen border trade at three designated points and revive various dialogue mechanisms and exchanges.
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Border peace, SCO Summit and a tentative thaw: 10 key takeaways from Modi–Wang Yi meeting
After years of confrontation following the Galwan clashes of 2020, both India and China appear willing to reopen channels of political and cultural engagement.
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Georgia Meloni’s candid eye-roll at German Chancellor goes viral, warm 'namaste' wins hearts | WATCH
Beyond the viral eye-rolling moment, Georgia Meloni also drew attention with a warm gesture upon her arrival at the White House, where she welcomed Monica Crowley with a 'namaste'.
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Jaishankar begins three-day Moscow visit to strengthen bilateral ties
Jaishankar's meeting occurs amid ongoing comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding India and Russia's partnership and oil trade.
