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Many federal laws still give President broad tariff powers

US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, on Friday in his dissenting opinion after the US apex court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff measures, underscored that there are still several federal statutes that provide the President with broad authority to impose tariffs.

2026-02-20T16:37:58.534241+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

In a major blow to US President Donald Trump's signature economic policy, the US Supreme Court on Friday invalidated most of his sweeping tariff measures, The Washington Post reported.

2026-02-20T15:28:17.761437+00:00 IST

MEA on India's attendance as "observer" in Board of Peace

Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India's participation and reiterated New Delhi's position on ongoing peace efforts related to Gaza.

2026-02-20T12:52:42.360489+00:00 IST

US promotes AI sovereignty and exports at India AI impact summit

At the high-profile gathering, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios led the U.S. delegation. He was joined by Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of Commerce William Kimmitt, and Ambassador Sergio Gor. The summit convened heads of state, foreign ministers, and business leaders to discuss the future of AI and its growing role in national development strategies.

2026-02-20T08:00:52.729123+00:00 IST

47-year-old convicted of duping firm with friend in the US

A 47-year-old man named Karan Gupta has been found guilty after a six-day trial on multiple counts, including fraud and money laundering conspiracy, for hiring an unqualified friend for a position where the friend did no work and paid half his unearned salary in kickbacks to Gupta, whose fraud totalled more than $1.2 million.

2026-02-20T03:29:09.521524+00:00 IST

US State Secy Rubio meets Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

US State Secretary of State Marco Rubio appreciated Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for supporting US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza and joining the Board of Peace.

2026-02-20T00:36:36.909201+00:00 IST

US State Dept launches Edge AI Package for Indo-Pacific

This initiative accelerates the Pax Silica vision of a flourishing, interconnected Indo-Pacific by empowering millions with developer tools of AI innovation and entrepreneurship. It also provides a market-based alternative to high-risk vendors, offsetting the price distortions of untrusted providers while promoting a trusted AI software stack--a critical component of U.S. efforts to ensure that the digital infrastructure of our partners remains secure, autonomous, and free from coercion.

2026-02-20T00:32:29.383278+00:00 IST

Would love to have China, Russia on Board of Peace: Trump

As US President Donald Trump held an inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, he expressed his desire to have China and Russia on the board.

2026-02-20T00:01:31.172302+00:00 IST

55% Indian Americans disapprove of Trump’s India policies: Survey

The 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey released by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace revealed deep dissatisfaction of Indian Americans with US President Donald Trump's second term, particularly his handling of bilateral relations with India.

2026-02-19T20:18:47.803376+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran at Board of Peace event

Speaking at the Board of Peace event, Trump said, "Now is the time for Iran to join us on a path that will complete what we're doing. And if they join us, that'll be great. If they don't join us, that'll be great, too. But it'll be a very different path."

2026-02-19T18:55:36.073899+00:00 IST

Trump: Board of Peace to oversee UN operations

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the newly formed "Board of Peace" would "almost be looking over" the United Nations to ensure it functions effectively, as he addressed the inaugural meeting of the panel in Washington.

2026-02-19T17:35:29.959009+00:00 IST

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media safety trial, says lawyers "mischaracterising" his words

Confronted with multiple internal documents, Zuckenberg maintained that lawyers were "mischaracterising" the communications, which were presented as part of the groundbreaking trial in which Google's YouTube is also a defendant.

2026-02-19T11:58:53.357224+00:00 IST

Donald Trump claims 78 per cent drop in US trade deficit

President Donald Trump claimed the US trade deficit shrank by 78 per cent due to tariffs. However, official data showed the deficit rebounded sharply in November last year. Reports highlighted trade volatility, falling exports, rising imports, and economists' warnings about temporary fluctuations and potential risks to economic growth.

2026-02-19T04:05:50.151930+00:00 IST

US mulls strike on Iran; President Trump yet to make the call

The United States is mulling a strike on Iran as early as this weekend, but President Donald Trump has yet to make the final decision, according to a report by CNN.

2026-02-19T02:43:45.632209+00:00 IST

US State Secretary Marco Rubio likely to visit Israel on Feb 28

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Israel on February 28 to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, CNN reported.

2026-02-19T01:02:42.449503+00:00 IST

"Real hero": Donald Trump pays tribute to Rev Jesse Jackson

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) paid a tribute to US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson during a White House reception marking Black History Month.

2026-02-18T22:20:58.812868+00:00 IST

Trump asks UK PM Starmer not to "give away Diego Garcia"

United States President Donald Trump asked the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to hand over Diego Garcia to Mauritius amid a possibility of military confrontation between Washington and Tehran over a nuclear deal.

2026-02-18T21:43:23.769305+00:00 IST

Diplomacy first option; Iran would be wise to make nuke deal: US

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) said that diplomacy is the first option for US President Donald Trump before considering military action against Iran regarding the nuclear deal.

2026-02-18T20:14:56.352742+00:00 IST

Trump to chair Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19

United States President Donald Trump will chair the Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (local time) and will make an announcement regarding the USD 5 billion pledged for Gaza by 20 member states attending the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

2026-02-18T19:50:24.465142+00:00 IST

US Senators urge Trump administration to prioritise QUAD Summit

US Senators Tim Kaine and Pete Ricketts have urged the Trump administration to prioritise the meeting between QUAD leaders ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April later this year.

2026-02-18T09:03:01.348728+00:00 IST

After China refutes nuke tests in 2020, US releases new details

Christopher Yeaw, US Assistant Secretary for arms control and non-proliferation at the State Department, said, "If adversaries conduct nuclear tests but the US does not, America is putting itself at an intolerable disadvantage. The Trump administration will seek to level the playing field."

2026-02-18T06:07:12.481269+00:00 IST