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Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei skips a key Air Force event for the first time since 1989, raising questions amid rising US-Iran tensions New Delhi: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has broken a 37-year-old military tradition by skipping a highly symbolic meeting with Air Force commanders on February 8, a…
PM Modi thanks US President Trump and says the deal deepens economic ties, innovation partnerships and strengthens resilient supply chains New Delhi: India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement, and this marks an important step in strengthening their economic relationship. PM Modi…
Trump refuses to keep New START limits and seeks a broader nuclear agreement to reshape global arms control efforts with Russia New Delhi: The last major nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, known as New START, officially ended on February 5, 2026. After its expiration, both…
Starmer warns Trump that Russia’s attacks on Ukraine power systems are brutal and threaten civilians in freezing winter New Delhi: On February 4, 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump about Russia’s escalating strikes on Ukraine. Starmer called the attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure “fierce…
Contempt threat pushes Ex US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton to cooperate with congressional investigation Washington, DC: Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the US House Oversight Committee in its investigation into late financier and convicted sex offender…
India secures major trade win as US cuts tariffs sharply after deal, easing pressure on exporters and manufacturing sectors New Delhi: In a major boost to India–US trade relations, the United States has sharply reduced tariffs on Indian goods, cutting the effective duty from 50% to around 18%. The reduction…
Trump says India plans to source crude from Venezuela, not Iran, highlighting potential changes in global energy trade and diplomacy New Delhi: In an interview Trump said that India plans to source its oil from Venezuela rather than Iran. He explained that discussions for the deal are already underway and…
Trump’s phone call with Putin highlights renewed diplomacy, but the absence of official confirmation keeps global doubts alive New Delhi: A fresh wave of global attention has returned to the Russia–Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine for…
Trump calls for 100% tariffs on Canada; Carney responds Canada won’t sign China trade deal Canada has clearly said it will not pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, even as trade tensions rise following strong warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed that Canada…
Trump urges Americans to stay safe as winter storm disrupts flights, power supplies and daily life across the US New Delhi: A massive and powerful winter storm, widely known as Winter Storm Fern, is sweeping across a huge part of the United States and causing widespread disruption. As the storm…
