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US Senator Lindsey Graham urges India to help end Ukraine war

US Senator Lindsey Graham urged India to use its influence with Russia to help end the Ukraine war, noting India's oil purchases from Moscow fund the conflict. He expressed hope PM Modi pressed Putin in their recent call for a just and lasting resolution.

2025-08-09T02:25:28.080257+00:00 IST

Trump again touts global peace efforts during accord signing

The US President went on to cite other examples of his administration's efforts to defuse tensions, mentioning talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, as well as Thailand and Cambodia.

2025-08-09T01:34:37.384314+00:00 IST

Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska on August 15, Says Russia-Ukraine P

Speaking earlier at the White House during the signing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace accord, Trump also hinted at progress on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

2025-08-09T00:11:15.840220+00:00 IST

US brokers peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, both leader

Trump also reflected on his administration's efforts over the past months. "I came in and this whole world was on fire. All these things were sort of happening. We've only been here for six months. The world was on fire. We took care of just about every fire," he said.

2025-08-08T23:52:53.282419+00:00 IST

China exploits Africa as testing ground for its global security

Launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2022, the Global Security Initiative (GSI) represents a significant effort by China to reshape global governance and establish a favourable environment for its resurgence as a Great Power, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies reports.

2025-08-08T11:33:51.866158+00:00 IST

Trump nominates his Economic Advisors' Chair to Fed's board

According to a post on Truth Social, the US President stated that Miran would be serving until January 31, 2026, following his appointment if approved by the US Senate and in the meantime, his administration will keep searching for a permanent replacement.

2025-08-08T11:23:39.971246+00:00 IST

China ramps up naval and Coast Guard operations in SCS

China has ramped up its naval and coast guard presence in the South China Sea over the past week in direct response to India and the Philippines conducting their first-ever joint patrols in the contested waters, according to reporting by the US Naval Institute (USNI) News.

2025-08-08T09:36:39.284434+00:00 IST

Trump's tariffs risk carefully-built US-India partnership

US Representative Gregory Meeks said that any concerns should be addressed in a respectful way.

2025-08-08T05:20:51.412785+00:00 IST

"India is strategic partner" US State Department

On being asked whether China and other BRICS nations are trying to take the lead in organising a push against US trade measures, the US State Department said the dialogue with India "will continue".

2025-08-07T23:53:19.791683+00:00 IST

Trump rules out trade talks with India amid tariff dispute

When pressed by ANI at the Oval Office,whether he expected talks to resume in light of the new 50% tariff. "No, not until we get it resolved," he replied.

2025-08-07T22:54:07.676852+00:00 IST

US lawmakers push Afghan residency bill for evacuees

A new bipartisan bill in the US Congress, the Afghan Adjustment Act, seeks to grant permanent residency to thousands of Afghans evacuated in 2021. Advocates say it's a moral duty, but challenges remain due to complex vetting and political opposition, Tolo News reported.

2025-08-07T14:28:59.182480+00:00 IST

US envoy to return with peace framework from Moscow: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said envoy Steve Witkoff will return from Moscow with a peace framework for the Russia-Ukraine war. He noted Russia's conditions are clearer now, and Trump could step in to help finalize a deal if both sides move closer.

2025-08-07T10:19:00.384993+00:00 IST

Trump's tariffs take effect as US clocks strike midnight

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "IT'S MIDNIGHT!!! BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TARIFFS ARE NOW FLOWING INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!"

2025-08-07T05:14:37.651796+00:00 IST

"Don't want to get to a point where we hurt ourselves," WH says

Navarro was seen talking to reporters where he said that although the US wishes to impose tariffs on China, they don't want to hurt themselves in return, and later touting that it was a 'good answer'.

2025-08-07T04:37:58.232536+00:00 IST

US in Race With China to Claim the 'Best' Part of the Moon, says

Calls for nuclear reactor on lunar surface by 2030 to support future moon base

2025-08-07T02:39:29.328125+00:00 IST

"One of them could be China": Trump on secondary sanctions

On Wednesday, Trump signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India.

2025-08-07T01:36:14.215185+00:00 IST

"No comparison..."Trump official on US imports of Russian Goods v

Responding to ANI, a White House official said that India's oil trade with Russia is significantly larger and more deliberate than the US's restricted imports of essential commodities.

2025-08-07T01:03:35.987035+00:00 IST

Five US soldiers injured in shooting by fellow soldier

Two of them were shifted to the Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.Three others were being treated at an Army hospital.

2025-08-07T00:50:17.033595+00:00 IST

"You’re going to see so much secondary sanctions": Trump

During the White House press conference, responding to a question on why India was being singled out despite other countries also trading with Moscow, Trump said, "It's only been 8 hours. So let's see what happens. You're going to see a lot more... You're going to see so much secondary sanctions."

2025-08-06T23:23:17.440213+00:00 IST