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US-Iran nuclear talks to be held in Geneva on February 26

Fresh negotiations between the United States and Iran will be held in Geneva on Thursday, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi confirmed amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

2026-02-22T19:50:39.998644+00:00 IST

FBI Director Kash Patel on Mar-a-Lago shooting

In a statement posted on X, Patel said the FBI is actively investigating the early morning incident in coordination with multiple agencies.

2026-02-22T16:32:31.712956+00:00 IST

US: Man shot dead after breaching Mar-a-Lago security perimeter

According to a statement from the Secret Service, the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. when the individual was observed near the north gate of the property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.

2026-02-22T14:57:28.095158+00:00 IST

‘‘Decision made to attack Iran’’: Former CIA officer Kiriakou

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claims the US has decided to attack Iran early this week, possibly as a distraction. This coincides with reports of hundreds of US troops being moved from Qatar and Bahrain, as President Trump weighs military options amid a breakdown in nuclear and missile negotiations.

2026-02-22T07:26:39.280472+00:00 IST

US relocates troops across Middle East amid Iran war fears

The United States has begun moving military personnel across bases in the Middle East amid fears of a possible conflict with Iran. Reports indicate transfers from Al Udeid and other locations, while Washington strengthens air defences and maintains carriers at a distance.

2026-02-22T04:53:47.795437+00:00 IST

‘‘Odious conspiracy theory’’: Mike Huckabee slams Tucker Carlson

US Envoy Mike Huckabee slammed Tucker Carlson for promoting a ''dangerous conspiracy theory'' about Jewish lineage. Simultaneously, 14 nations condemned Huckabee's ''inflammatory'' remarks suggesting Israel could expand into Arab lands. While Huckabee later called his territorial comments ''hyperbolic,'' the nations warned they ''pose a grave threat'' to regional stability.

2026-02-22T03:44:52.277695+00:00 IST

Trump must seek Congress nod for global tariffs: Neal Katyal

Neal Katyal, a prominent Indian-American lawyer and former Acting Solicitor General of the United States, questions Trump's 15% global tariff under Section 122, citing DOJ's past stance that trade deficits differ from balance-of-payments issues. After Supreme Court struck down earlier tariffs, Gita Gopinath supports his view. Trump insists it's legal. India studies implications.

2026-02-22T02:54:23.523064+00:00 IST

Donald Trump dispatches ‘‘great hospital boat’’ to Greenland

President Donald Trump announced that the United States has sent a medical vessel to Greenland to support healthcare needs. The mission is being coordinated with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Details about the ship and objectives remain unclear.

2026-02-22T02:16:57.376703+00:00 IST

US Under Secy of State on US-India AI Opportunity Partnership

US Under Secretary of State Jacob S Helberg hailed the US-India's pro-innovation approach to AI, stating that both countries aim to "champion" a pro-growth regulatory environment for the development of the technology.

2026-02-21T21:28:40.748637+00:00 IST

"Will be raising worldwide tariff on countries to 15%": Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he is raising the 10% worldwide tariff on countries announced yesterday "to the fully allowed, and legally tested, 15% level."

2026-02-21T16:49:42.497418+00:00 IST

“US Supreme Court affirms constitutional limits on taxing power

Katyal, who serves as the Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law at Georgetown University Law Center, described the ruling as a sweeping endorsement of the arguments advanced in the case challenging what plaintiffs called unconstitutional taxation by the executive branch.

2026-02-21T04:05:29.182995+00:00 IST

Trump signs order for global 10 per cent tariff on all countries

US President Donald Trump on Friday (US local time) signed an order making 10 per cent global tariff on all countries effective "almost immediately".

2026-02-21T02:47:35.771064+00:00 IST

Will invoke alternative legal authorities to replace IEEPA tariff

He added that the Trump administration will use "alternative legal authorities" to enforce tariffs on the countries, assuring that the tariff revenue will remain unchanged.

2026-02-21T00:12:20.082500+00:00 IST

"Lawlessness from courts”: US Vice President Vance on SC decision

US Vice President JD Vance criticised the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose broad-based import tariffs.

2026-02-20T23:49:46.317069+00:00 IST

Trump reiterates claim of "settling" India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of mediating a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan in 2024 with his threats of "200 per cent tariffs" as he argued against the US Supreme Court ruling to invalidate his reciprocal tariffs.

2026-02-20T22:09:44.350607+00:00 IST

India to pay 10% tariff, WH urges trade partners to abide deal

A White House Official, when asked whether India will have to pay 10 per cent tariffs and whether they will replace previous tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), told ANI, "Yes, 10% until another authority is invoked."

2026-02-20T21:52:30.316478+00:00 IST

Trump to visit China from March 31-April 2: White House

A White House official confirmed that US President Donald Trump is set to visit China from March 31 to April 2, a move that China sees as a win, as the world is bracing to witness a churn in the global order.

2026-02-20T20:27:45.448748+00:00 IST

“Nothing changes, they’ll be paying tariffs”:  Trump on India

"Nothing changes. They'll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs. This is a reversal of what used to be. PM Modi is a great gentelman a great man. He was much smarter than the people he was against. In terms of the US, He was ripping us off. So we made a deal with India. A fair deal now. We are not paying tariffs to them, and they are. We did a little flip," Trump said.

2026-02-20T19:41:17.511504+00:00 IST

"Victory for wallets of every American consumer": Chuck Schumer

In a post on X, he said, "A victory for the wallets of every American consumer. Trump's illegal tariff tax just collapsed--He tried to govern by decree and stuck families with the bill. Enough chaos. End the trade war."

2026-02-20T19:01:26.474384+00:00 IST

Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the Supreme Court's ruling that his administration's sweeping tariffs on goods from nearly all partner countries violated federal law is "deeply disappointing"

2026-02-20T18:46:19.889650+00:00 IST

“US may be required to refund billions of dollars…”:  SC Judge

US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in a dissenting opinion as the apex court struck down most of US President Donald Trump's tariff measures, said that the immediate consequences of the ruling could be substantial, including potential multi-billion-dollar refunds.

2026-02-20T17:29:59.002151+00:00 IST