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We’ll come together" US Treasury Secy after 50% tarffis on India

Following Washington's 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods coming into effect earlier on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about resolving trade tensions with India, stating, "at the end of the day, we (India and the US) will come together."

2025-08-27T14:49:19.965755+00:00 IST

China-linked hackers target Southeast Asian diplomats

A hacking group with ties to China targeted diplomats in Southeast Asia and various global entities earlier in the year, as reported by The Epoch Times, citing information from Google.

2025-08-27T11:09:01.121694+00:00 IST

Donald Trump to hold “large meeting” today to discuss “comprehens

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that President Donald Trump will chair a "large meeting" at the White House on Wednesday in which he will discuss a "comprehensive plan" on the management of Gaza after the war

2025-08-27T05:23:53.471060+00:00 IST

"H-1B program is a scam": Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

During an interview on Fox News on Wednesday (local time), he claimed that companies often train American workers alongside H-1B visa holders, only to lay off the Americans and hire the foreign workers. DeSantis added that this practice is unacceptable and hurts American workers.

2025-08-27T04:33:07.742654+00:00 IST

Former FS Harsh Shringla remains hopeful of US-India trade deal

Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla remained hopeful that India will soon conclude a "satisfactory mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US as 50 per cent tariffs are set to kick in on Wednesday.

2025-08-27T04:14:18.994114+00:00 IST

"Don't want to make a deal": Trump says he warned Pak

US President Donald Trump reiterated that he intervened to prevent a nuclear clash between India and Pakistan during tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor earlier this year, recalling his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a White House cabinet meeting.

2025-08-27T01:26:01.989841+00:00 IST

600,000 Chinese students can study in US: Trump

US President Donald Trump said 600,000 Chinese students will be allowed to study in American colleges, calling it "very important." His remarks, made amid trade talks with Beijing, signal a possible easing of tensions after tariffs and restrictions strained U.S.-China relations.

2025-08-26T19:57:18.856043+00:00 IST

We are receiving trillions of dollars, far beyond billions: Trump

US President Donald Trump said his administration has secured historic trade deals with several nations, including the UK, China, Japan and the EU, adding that foreign countries are paying hundreds of billions of dollars into the US treasury, with revenues reaching trillions.

2025-08-26T19:47:34.185274+00:00 IST

Trump to impose additional tariffs on nations

US President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on countries he believes are unfairly targeting American tech firms.

2025-08-26T15:55:18.134892+00:00 IST

US to change green card: Lutnick calls H-1B visa "terrible"

United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said that Washington, DC, intends to alter the current immigration system, specifically the H1B visa program and green cards.

2025-08-26T15:35:19.457492+00:00 IST

Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border with US ships to combat

Venezuelan Minister of the Popular Power for Interior Diosdado Cabello announced on Monday that Caracas would deploy 15,000 troops to bolster security in Zulia and Tachira states, which border Colombia.

2025-08-26T06:03:30.575944+00:00 IST

US to allow entry of 600,000 students from China: Trump

Amid tariff talks with China, Trump said that the inflow of Chinese students was important.

2025-08-26T05:45:47.282651+00:00 IST

South Korea looks forward to "construction of Trump tower in NK

Lee Jae Myung jested with Trump- an avid golfer- that he was waiting for him to build a Trump tower in North Korea and play golf.

2025-08-26T05:03:35.578268+00:00 IST

“If I play those cards, that would destroy China,” says Trump

US President Donald Trump said the US will have a "great relationship" with China and emphasized he will not use actions that could destroy the country. He added that while both nations have powerful "cards," he does not intend to play them.

2025-08-26T00:27:24.692308+00:00 IST

"War with India, Pakistan was going to be nuclear," says Trump

US President Donald Trump said he stopped several wars during his presidency, including one between India and Pakistan that he claimed could have escalated into a nuclear conflict, adding that seven jets had already been shot down before he intervened using trade pressure.

2025-08-26T00:14:59.041222+00:00 IST

Trump says he stopped 7 wars including India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump said he stopped seven wars, including one between India and Pakistan that he claimed was just two weeks away from becoming a nuclear conflict, adding he was "very proud" of preventing it.

2025-08-25T22:51:04.692583+00:00 IST

US President Trump honors Abbey Gate victims on 4th anniversary

Trump marked the four-year anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing, blaming the prior administration's withdrawal, and signed a proclamation honoring victims' families. He linked the chaos to Russia-Ukraine tensions, discussed veterans' care, trade deals, Oval Office changes, and proposed renaming the Pentagon to the Department of War.

2025-08-25T22:37:28.150046+00:00 IST

US Prez Trump highlights role in inter-Korean relations

US President Donald Trump, in a bilateral meeting with South Korea's President, praised his good relationship with Kim Jong Un and credited South Korea for successfully managing North Korea's participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics, highlighting improved inter-Korean cooperation and his role in easing tensions.

2025-08-25T22:37:01.372985+00:00 IST

Trump warns of "great consequences" if Russia, Ukraine skip talks

US President Donald Trump warned of "great consequences" if Russian and Ukrainian leaders fail to meet, saying the war would not have happened under his presidency and adding that he may "step in very strongly" within the next two weeks.

2025-08-25T21:59:16.419182+00:00 IST

"4 of the 7 I stopped were because of tariffs": Trump on wars

US President Donald Trump said he stopped seven wars during his presidency, including four by using tariffs and trade pressure. He claimed that imposing 100% tariffs on countries threatening conflict forced them to step back, adding that the US collected trillions in tariffs while preventing wars.

2025-08-25T20:00:20.675153+00:00 IST

Trump to sign orders targeting cashless bail, flag desecration

President Donald Trump is set to sign two executive orders aimed at increasing federal intervention in crime policies, focusing on two key areas: ending cashless bail policies and cracking down on flag desecration.

2025-08-25T17:12:12.498042+00:00 IST