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US Senate votes to scrap Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, exposing Republican divide
The US Senate voted 51–47 to overturn President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, with four Republicans joining Democrats, though the measure faces a dead end in the House due to GOP rules.
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‘American dream stolen’: Trump administration targets H-1B visa ‘abuse’, cites Indian tech workers
The Trump administration’s Labour Department launched a new campaign and Project Firewall initiative accusing firms of abusing H-1B visas, highlighting India’s dominance and pledging to prioritise American workers.
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‘I could come back’: Trump says too busy to meet Kim Jong Un during South Korea visit
US President Donald Trump said he was “too busy” to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his South Korea visit but suggested he “could come back” for talks later.
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Donald Trump to visit China in April after ‘amazing’ talks with Xi Jinping in South Korea
US President Donald Trump announced he will visit China in April after what he called an “amazing” meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where both sides agreed on trade and fentanyl control.
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Why India is concerned over Nepal’s constitutional crisis
India has expressed concern over Nepal’s constitutional crisis, warning that delays in elections or judicial gridlock could empower anti-India forces and allow China to exploit Kathmandu’s political instability say officials.
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‘A fantastic relationship’: Trump and Xi seek to revive trust and ease trade strains in first meeting in years
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan for their first in-person talks in years, pledging to stabilise strained ties and address escalating trade tensions.
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‘A great relationship’: Trump and Xi meet in South Korea, express hope for renewed US-China cooperation
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, for their first in-person talks in years, expressing optimism about strengthening ties and resolving key strategic issues.
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US ends automatic work permit extensions for migrant workers, impacting thousands of Indians
The US Department of Homeland Security has ended automatic extensions of work permits for migrant workers, impacting thousands of foreign employees, including many Indians, as the Trump administration tightens vetting and security checks.
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India rejects UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees as ‘blinkered and baseless’
India rejected a UN report linking the Pahalgam terrorist attack to Myanmar refugees, calling it “blinkered and baseless.” MP Dilip Saikia said the claims lacked factual basis and unfairly maligned India.
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Why returning hostage bodies matters and endangers Gaza–Israel truce
The slow return of hostage remains between Israel and Hamas has become a deeply emotional and politically sensitive issue, threatening the fragile ceasefire as both sides accuse each other of delaying exchanges.
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Why China now wants influencers to be certified experts before speaking on finance, health or law
China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to hold official qualifications before discussing sensitive topics like finance, health, law, or education online, aiming to curb misinformation but raising censorship concerns.
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‘Not allowed to run’: Trump laments third-term ban despite record poll numbers
President Donald Trump said he is “not allowed” to seek a third term despite record poll numbers, while constitutional experts reaffirmed the 22nd Amendment’s two-term limit for US presidents.
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From Abbotsford to Vancouver: Bishnoi gang linked to businessman’s killing and attack on Punjabi singer Channi Nattan
A Canada-based businessman was shot dead in Abbotsford as Punjabi singer Channi Nattan’s home came under fire, with both incidents linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s growing international reach.
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‘Those shorts seem really short’: Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s protective side to daughters’ outfits
Michelle Obama revealed that Barack Obama often commented on their daughters’ revealing outfits during his presidency, showing his protective side, while she urged him to “let them cook” and embrace their independence.
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Tomatoes turn luxury in Pakistan: Rs 75 per piece amid record price surge
Tomato prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed to Rs 75 per piece amid record inflation, leaving citizens struggling for basic meals and sparking outrage in parliament over food affordability and import bans.
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Modi–Trump: From ‘howdy’ to hesitation, inside cooling friendship between two strongmen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump appear to be drifting apart, skipping key meetings amid rising trade tensions, energy disputes, and clashing optics — signalling a cautious diplomatic recalibration.
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'Who's that shouting?': US President Trump shows impatience with journalists in Malaysia | ASEAN Summit
US President Donald Trump appeared frustrated during a press conference at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, brushing off journalists’ questions, deflecting inquiries, and prompting criticism over his conduct toward the media.
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'We get along very well': Trump, Lula discuss tariffs, hope 'pretty good deals' soon
US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing tariffs and trade, while signing agreements with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
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Indian-origin woman sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK cops call it ‘racially aggravated’ attack
A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK, in what police have described as a “racially aggravated” attack. Authorities released CCTV footage and urged public assistance to identify the suspect.
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ASEAN Summit: Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties amid trade talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing bilateral ties, regional issues, and ongoing India-US trade negotiations.
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Inside Trump’s trade push: What to know about the emerging U.S.–China deal and its global stakes
President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are nearing a potential U.S.-China trade deal after reaching a preliminary consensus, as Trump also brokers a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire and signs new regional economic frameworks.
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White House claims India, China to scale back Russian oil purchases at Trump’s request
The US reiterated that India has agreed to reduce Russian oil imports following new sanctions on Moscow. Trump cited Modi’s assurances, though New Delhi denies any such commitment, prioritising stable energy supplies.
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How Chinese and Russian spies use ‘sex warfare’ to infiltrate Silicon Valley | Explained
Chinese and Russian operatives increasingly use seduction, romance, and long-term manipulation—known as “sex warfare”—to access sensitive information and intellectual property in Silicon Valley’s tech sector, raising major counterintelligence concerns.
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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif government bans TLP under anti-terror laws after deadly clashes
Pakistan has reimposed a ban on the far-right Islamist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under anti-terror laws after deadly anti-Israel protests near Lahore left at least five dead.
