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China has appealed to the United States and related firms to respect facts and international trade norms after President Donald Trump announced an impending 100 per cent tariff hike on Chinese goods. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stressed the need for the US to adhere to market economy principles and fair competition, urging Washington to halt actions damaging China’s
In a recent White House press briefing, US President Donald Trump commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great man” following the meeting between India’s envoy-designate to Washington, Sergio Gor, and the Indian Prime Minister.Speaking from the Oval Office alongside FBI Director Kash Patel, President Trump highlighted the productive nature of the discussions and reiterated his appreciation
US President Donald Trump announced on October 15, 2025, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia. Trump described this as a significant step in isolating Moscow economically amid its ongoing war in Ukraine. He said Modi made this assurance during discussions at the White House and added that now the US will try to persuade China to follow the
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft program, a critical component of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pilot training modernisation effort, has encountered fresh delays following disruptions in component supplies from foreign partners.The latest setback stems from the British firm Martin-Baker, which has failed to deliver the Zero-Zero ejection seats required for the
US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised the ten-member BRICS grouping, calling it “an attack on the dollar.” Speaking during a bilateral lunch with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House, Trump emphasised his administration’s commitment to defend the global influence of the US dollar. He warned that nations joining BRICS would face tariff penalties when trading with the
A senior employee affiliated with the U.S. State Department, Ashley Tellis, has been accused of unlawfully removing and retaining classified national defence documents from official government locations.The case, reported by Fox News and confirmed through Justice Department filings, involves potential breaches of U.S. national security and unauthorised interactions with foreign officials.Court
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent public remarks praising President Donald Trump have triggered widespread outrage in Pakistan. His effusive tone, described by critics as “needless flattery,” has revived uncomfortable memories of Pakistan’s historical dependence on Washington.Many Pakistanis believe Sharif’s overt praise undermines national dignity at a time when the country seeks to project
AdaniConnex, the data centre joint venture of Adani Enterprises, has partnered with Google and Bharti Airtel to develop India’s largest data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark agreement represents a cumulative investment of $15 billion over five years and aims to transform the region into a major global AI and cloud infrastructure hub.The collaboration marks a new phase
India’s crude oil imports from Russia between April and September 2025 fell 8.4% year-on-year, driven by narrower price discounts and tighter supply availability from Russian producers. Industry and shipping data indicated that refiners sought alternative supply sources, with a notable shift towards Middle Eastern and U.S. crude.The reduction is also influenced by intensifying pressure from
The Congress party has sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump’s recent praise for Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned what kind of friendship exists between Modi and Trump when the latter repeatedly lauds Munir, a figure linked to inflammatory remarks preceding the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror