WORLD
Bessent voices disappointment over trade progress with India, urges stronger alignment
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced frustration over India’s trade stance, as Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports amid tensions over Russian oil and defense ties.
WORLD
Trump unveils modified reciprocal tariffs for 70 countries, just hours before deadline | Full list inside
President Trump has announced new tariffs of up to 41% on imports from dozens of countries set to take effect August 7 with Canada, Thailand, and Cambodia among those hit hardest, while Mexico receives a temporary extension and Brazil faces potential additional duties.
WORLD
Trump increases tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%, effective August 1
President Trump raises tariffs on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective August 1, citing Canada's "continued inaction and retaliation."
WORLD
Trump calls India, Russia ‘dead economies’: Medvedev warns of ‘dead hand’ and ‘dangerous territory’
The ‘Dead Hand,’ also known as ‘Perimeter,’ is a Soviet-era nuclear command-and-control system designed to launch a retaliatory strike even if the country’s leadership is incapacitated.
WORLD
'You've been misled by Munir': Baloch leader warns Trump; says oil reserves in Balochistan, not Pak
Trump announced on Truth Social that the US is in the process of selecting an oil company to lead the partnership and even suggested Pakistan might eventually export that oil to India.
WORLD
Indian techie assaulted in Dublin: Are Irish gangs targeting Indians? Pattern of attacks raises alarm
The most recent case involves Santosh Yadav, a senior data scientist at WiSAR Lab and co-founder of the tech firm CogniX, who was brutally beaten in Dublin.
WORLD
India pushes ahead with Sawalkote Dam in J&K: Why Pakistan fears a further water squeeze?
Conceived in the 1960s and delayed by decades of legal, environmental, and political hurdles, the project will come up near Sidhu village in Ramban district.
WORLD
Trump says tariffs are making America ‘great & rich again’ after slapping 25% duty on India
Trump's rhetoric suggests that he sees these tariffs not just as economic tools but as a defining feature of his vision for “America First.”
WORLD
Buddha relics return to India after 127 years: What are Piprahwa treasures and how New Delhi got them back?
The repatriation of the Piprahwa relics is part of India’s larger push to reclaim cultural artefacts removed during colonial rule.
WORLD
UK flights thrown into chaos by radar glitch: How a 20-minute fault caused days of disruption
While the issue was reportedly fixed within 20 minutes, passenger delays, grounded aircraft, and service interruptions are expected to ripple out for days.
WORLD
25% tariff slapped, Trump warns of more over Russia ties: How much India relies on Moscow for oil and defence
Russia's discounted oil, coal, and fertiliser exports dominate the trade flow, while India has found a larger export market in Russia amid Moscow’s Western isolation.
WORLD
Indian-origin man alleges racist attack by teenagers in Dublin, suffers facial fracture
Santosh Yadav, a senior data scientist in Ireland, says he was brutally assaulted by a group of teens near his Dublin residence in what he described as a racially motivated attack.
WORLD
FBI Director Kash Patel finds Trump-Russia probe documents in ‘burn bags’ in secret FBI Room
FBI Director Kash Patel has uncovered secret "burn bags" containing classified documents, including a key annex warning the FBI may have spread a false Trump-Russia collusion narrative prior to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
WORLD
Iran condemns US sanctions on Indian firms over Iranian oil, calls it ‘modern economic imperialism’
WORLD
Trump-Medvedev feud ignites: US President warns ‘failed former’ Russian leader to ‘watch his words’
A sharp exchange unfolds as US President Trump warns former Russian President Medvedev to "watch his words" amid rising tensions over Ukraine and diplomatic ultimatums.
WORLD
'This landmark deal will...': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks President Trump for trade pact ahead of August 1 deadline
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Trump for "leadership role" in sealing US-Pakistan trade deal, calls it a "landmark."
WORLD
$2,400 income loss per household: How Trump's tariffs on India and others will backfire at home
New Delhi has also highlighted the contradiction in US policy, where Washington seeks Indian support on China, while simultaneously punishing Indian exports.
WORLD
‘Hard to make a trade deal’: Trump slams Canada for backing Palestine at UN
WORLD
Nigeria to plant 25 billion trees under Green Legacy Programme; set to host South-South Technology
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced Nigeria’s plan to plant 25 billion trees, partnering with Dalberg and Campo Groups, while also preparing to host the first South-South Technology Transfer Centre in Africa.
WORLD
F-35 fighter jet crashes near California Naval base, pilot ejects safely
The crash occurred around 6:30 pm local time, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
WORLD
Trump hits Indian exports with 25% tariff: From textiles to tech, what will get costlier
Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian imports starting August 1 is set to impact key export sectors like textiles, gems, auto parts, and solar equipment.
WORLD
New doctrine inspired by US-Israel war tactics: How Indian Army plans to read Asim Munir's mind to outsmart Pakistan
The strategic shift comes amid broader concerns over Pakistan’s internal instability, economic decline, and its military establishment’s growing desperation to divert attention from domestic crises.
WORLD
Pakistan cries foul over Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, India says response to terror is justified
Indian intelligence sources said that Operation Sindoor was a legitimate response to cross-border terrorism, and its discussion in Parliament reflects India’s democratic approach to national security.
WORLD
US dentist gets life term for poisoning wife, tried to stage suicide using daughter in cover-up
James Craig was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife with cyanide-laced shakes and attempting to cover it up with fake evidence.
