Trump Plans Three-Way Meeting With Putin and Zelenskyy After Alaska Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for a high-profile three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — potentially within hours of his scheduled Alaska summit with Putin on Friday. The goal: to broker an end to the grinding three-year war in Ukraine. The proposal, delivered to reporters after what […]
Strike on Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza Sparks Global Condemnation and Renewed Scrutiny of Israel’s Conduct in War
For nearly two years, Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau has been one of the few continuous, independent voices reporting from inside the besieged enclave. Its reporters, often working in impossible conditions, have documented the devastation of Israel’s military campaign, the humanitarian collapse, and the daily lives of Palestinians under bombardment. In the absence of international press […]
Trump’s Tariffs Ignite Boycott Calls in India — But Will Consumer Nationalism Last?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 50% tariff on Indian goods has triggered a wave of anti-American sentiment in India, with calls to boycott foreign brands spreading across social media and through political networks aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India, now the world’s most populous nation, is a crucial growth market for […]
Trump Extends U.S.–China Trade Truce: A Pause in a Long Economic Contest
In an unexpected yet pragmatic turn, President Donald Trump has extended the U.S.–China trade truce for another 90 days, postponing a potential escalation between the world’s two largest economies. The move, announced simultaneously in Washington and Beijing, averts—for now—the reimposition of punishing tariffs that could have taken the U.S. rate on Chinese imports from an […]
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train: A Dream on Delay
India’s much-hyped bullet train project, pitched as a symbol of “New India’s” speed, is crawling towards its destination. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited says the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will be ready by 2027—at least the Gujarat stretch. The rest of the line, from Bandra Kurla Complex to Sabarmati, is now promised […]
Ajit Pawar Pushes for Separate Municipal Corporations in Hinjewadi, Chakan, and Phursungi
Pune: To address mounting infrastructure challenges in Pune’s fast-growing suburbs, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has announced plans to create three new municipal corporations for Hinjewadi, Chakan, and Phursungi. Speaking in Chakan on Friday after reviewing ongoing road works, Pawar said, “There is a need to create a separate municipal corporation for the area […]
India Should Retaliate if US Tariffs Remain, Says Shashi Tharoor; Flags ‘Hidden Message’ in Trump’s Move
Congress MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor has claimed there is a “hidden message” in US President Donald Trump’s steep tariff hike on Indian exports, imposed as a penalty for oil purchases from Russia. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Tharoor highlighted that while China buys almost double the oil India imports from Russia, Washington has […]
US–India Tariff Dispute: Modi to Chair High-Level Meeting as Trump Imposes 50% Import Duties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial high-level Cabinet meeting at 1 pm on Friday to assess the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian exports. The decision follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a punitive 50% tariff on Indian imports, citing New Delhi’s continued trade with Russia. The move, which marks a […]
Israel Approves Plan to Take Over Gaza City, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict
Jerusalem/Gaza Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a controversial plan to seize full control of Gaza City, escalating a 22-month-long war triggered by Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal is to destroy Hamas and eventually hand over Gaza’s administration to “friendly Arab forces.” The decision, taken in the early hours […]
Russia Backs India’s Trade Autonomy Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
Russia has firmly supported India’s right to pursue independent trade policies, just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially” raise tariffs on New Delhi over its purchase of Russian oil. “We believe that sovereign countries must have and do have the right to choose their trade partners,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told […]