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Trump proposes 100% tariffs on imported semiconductors, exempts Apple and other US manufacturers
Trump proposes 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, with exemptions for companies investing in US manufacturing.
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Pakistan misses 3 out of 5 IMF targets ahead of review: How it may boost India’s FATF Grey List push
The timing of Pakistan’s underperformance comes amid renewed international scrutiny, particularly by India, which has intensified efforts to bring Pakistan back onto the FATF grey list.
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‘Unfair, unjustified, unreasonable’: India slams Trump’s 25% additional tariffs over Russian oil
Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to place an additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50%.
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Trump slaps additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil imports, total now 50%
Sharply escalating the trade tensions with India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods.
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Pakistan’s quiet inroads into Bangladesh: How a new anti-India playbook may be unfolding in the East
Bangladesh’s warming ties with Pakistan, exemplified by recent diplomatic overtures and public statements of goodwill, are raising red flags in New Delhi.
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Modi to visit China for first time since Galwan: Is Trump’s tariff war bringing rivals together?
Behind this diplomatic recalibration lies a new geopolitical push: growing economic pressure from the United States, particularly under Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats.
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Putin may offer 'empty' ceasefire to placate Trump, avoid sanctions: A tactical move to buy time?
This “air truce” would be presented as a goodwill gesture ahead of a ceasefire deadline set by Trump, but it would not cover ground offensives or other key domains of the ongoing war.
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China faces worst Chikungunya outbreak yet: The unusual methods Beijing is using to curb the spread
This marks China’s most severe chikungunya flare-up since the virus was first detected in the country nearly two decades ago.
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Sikh broadcaster slams ‘Khalistan embassy’ in Canada, writes to PM Carney
A Sikh radio broadcaster has urged Canada’s PM to act after a government-funded charity building in Surrey was labeled the ‘Embassy of Khalistan’ by a separatist group.
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Trump eyes 250% tariff on drug imports: How his trade hammer could hit India’s $50 billion pharma engine
These tariffs would drastically undermine the price advantage Indian drug makers currently enjoy in the US, especially in cost-sensitive markets like federal health schemes and among low-income patients.
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Vanishing villages: How seawater intrusion displaced 1.2 million from Pakistan’s Indus delta
Seawater encroachment, falling freshwater flow, and climate change have forced over a million people to flee the collapsing communities of Pakistan’s Indus Delta.
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Nuclear arms race revival? Russia’s INF treaty exit and the US-India-Russia power play
Russia’s withdrawal from the INF Treaty escalates tensions with the US amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and nuclear brinkmanship warnings.
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Why China’s chip consolidation drive is stalling—and what it means for its tech ambitions
Beijing’s push to merge its fragmented semiconductor sector into national champions faces roadblocks over valuations, tech gaps, and political ownership.
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How Palantir became Trump’s go-to tech partner for AI, defence and immigration
A bold AI pivot, record contracts, and unapologetic politics have vaulted Palantir from a controversial upstart to one of the most powerful—and divisive—companies in America’s tech-military complex.
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‘Never said a percentage’: Trump responds to tariff threat after India’s response on Russia trade
Trump denies specifying tariff rates on nations trading with Russia, as India faces 25% levy over Russian oil imports.
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Trump’s defence-tech boom: How Anduril, Palantir and other AI firms are cashing in
A new $300 billion military modernization bill is powering the rise of AI-powered defence start-ups like Anduril and Palantir, rewarding tech allies and reshaping America’s war machine.
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Why Trump is targeting banks with a new executive order on political discrimination and crypto access
White House aims to penalize lenders for cutting ties with conservative or crypto-linked clients.
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Why Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom plan is facing backlash from preservation experts
Experts warn that Trump’s ambitious renovation plan may clash with historical protections, architectural norms, and transparency requirements—even as construction is fast-tracked ahead of 2029.
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Why Israel and the US are now demanding a full Gaza deal instead of phased ceasefires
Faced with stalled talks and rising pressure, the US and Israel shift strategy to demand the release of all hostages in exchange for ending the war—but Hamas remains defiant.
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‘I’ll call Modi, Xi’: Brazil’s Lula turns to BRICS, declines Trump’s offer to talk after tariff spat
Amid rising tensions over US tariffs, Brazil’s Lula chooses to deepen ties with BRICS leaders like Modi and Xi, rejecting Trump’s offer for dialogue.
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Pakistan eyes 2035 moon landing with China’s help; India already succeeded with Chandrayaan-3
Despite starting earlier, Pakistan’s space ambitions remain heavily dependent on China, while India advances independently with significant achievements like Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.
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Trump threatens Federal control of DC; Musk backs call amid crime debate
Despite Trump and Musk's claims of surging crime in Washington, D.C., recent FBI data shows a nationwide decline in violent crime.
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‘Don’t know’: Trump responds after India highlights US imports of Russian Uranium, fertilizers
US President Trump's remarks came while responding to a question on India’s statement on American imports of these commodities
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Ajit Doval lands in Moscow amid growing India-US tensions over Russian oil: What’s on the agenda?
The visit comes amid Donald Trump sharpening the attack on India, warning that he would substantially raise the tariffs on Indian goods for buying “massive amounts” of Russian oil and reselling it for profit.
