US Launches Section 301 Trade Probes Into India, China and EU Over Manufacturing Practices
The United States has initiated a series of sweeping trade investigations targeting India, China, the European Union and several other major economies, raising the possibility of new tariffs on imports into the American market. The probes, launched by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), focus on what Washington describes as “excess manufacturing […]
‘No Compromise’: How UAE Is Tracking and Destroying Iran’s Shahed Drones Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
The United Arab Emirates has released footage showing its air force intercepting and destroying multiple Iranian drones that attempted to approach the Gulf nation, highlighting the growing role of advanced air defence systems in the escalating conflict across the Middle East. The video, shared by the UAE Ministry of Defence on social media platform X, […]
US Grants Temporary Waiver Allowing India to Buy Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Concerns
The United States has temporarily allowed India to resume purchases of Russian crude oil that is already stranded at sea, issuing a short-term waiver aimed at stabilizing global energy markets during a period of geopolitical turbulence. The decision comes as international oil supply chains face increasing pressure due to escalating tensions in West Asia and […]
Nepal Votes in Historic Election After Gen Z Protests Shook Political System
Nepal has entered a pivotal moment in its democratic journey as voters across the Himalayan nation headed to polling stations in the first national election since last year’s dramatic youth-led uprising reshaped the country’s political landscape. The election, closely watched both domestically and internationally, follows months of political turmoil triggered by mass protests driven largely […]
Trump Claims He Averted India-Pakistan ‘Nuclear War,’ Says Sharif Warned 35 Million Could Have Died
US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he played a decisive role in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan during last year’s military escalation, adding a striking new detail: he claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that as many as 35 million people could have died had the […]
Trump Warns of Steeper Tariffs After Supreme Court Blow, Signals Tougher Trade Measures Ahead
US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric on trade, warning countries against reconsidering recently negotiated agreements with Washington after the US Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariff framework. In a series of posts on his social media platform, Trump signaled that nations attempting to “play games” with the ruling could face significantly higher […]
From Knesset Address to Defence Deals: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Signals Strategic Reset in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a significant diplomatic visit to Israel from February 25 to 26, marking his second trip to the country and his first since beginning his third term in office. Nearly nine years after his landmark 2017 visit the first by an Indian prime minister the upcoming trip is […]
Mexico’s Most Wanted Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Raid; Cartel Violence Erupts Across Western States
In one of the most consequential operations against organized crime in recent years, Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The high-risk military raid, carried out in the western state of Jalisco, has triggered a wave of retaliatory violence […]
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariff Authority; India Among Nations Now Facing Uniform 10% Duty
A landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court has reshaped the trajectory of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, striking down the legal foundation he used to impose sweeping country-specific duties including those affecting India and prompting the White House to introduce a new uniform 10 per cent tariff on imports. In a six-to-three decision, the […]
New Epstein Files Raise Questions Over Prince Andrew’s Confidential Briefings and Overseas Business Links
A fresh tranche of documents released by the US Justice Department has renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing detailed correspondence that appears to show the former British royal sharing official material and exploring potential business ventures during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. Prince Andrew, 66, […]