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Ambassador Kwatra discuss growing hydrocarbon partnership with US

Ambassador of India to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Friday engaged in productive discussions with US lawmakers to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries after President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.

2025-08-22T20:33:41.557764+00:00 IST

Trump to take “important decision” in 2 weeks on Russia-Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he is going to take a "very important decision" in the next two weeks on Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting that he might impose "massive sanctions or tariffs" on Kremlin or tell Kyiv that it's not Washington's war.

2025-08-22T20:31:18.024430+00:00 IST

Canada to remove all retaliatory tariffs on US goods by Sept 1

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced that Canada will remove all tariffs on US goods covered under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by September 1, CBC News reported.

2025-08-22T18:56:42.989606+00:00 IST

US Federal Reserve hints at potential tax cuts

In one of his most consequential speeches, Powell suggested the labor market could benefit from lower rates, which the Federal reserve has kept unchanged for eight straight months.

2025-08-22T18:55:26.247853+00:00 IST

US Navy sailor convicted of espionage for selling secrets

"China persistently targets US military personnel, both those with and without clearances. This guilty verdict demonstrates that the FBI and our partners will thoroughly investigate and hold accountable anyone who endangers US national security. We advise both former and current US government employees to be cautious of anyone offering monetary compensation for their information or opinions and to report any suspicious interactions to the FBI," as stated in the release.

2025-08-22T18:21:30.484224+00:00 IST

"US-India partnership to counter China a no-brainer": Nikki Haley

Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley urged rebuilding US-India relations to counter China, calling India a "prized free and democratic partner." She stressed the need for direct talks between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to address trade and strategic issues, highlighting India's crucial role in global security and economic supply chains.

2025-08-22T17:58:28.808920+00:00 IST

UN calls for action in Gaza after declaration of famine

As per the UN, more than half a million Palestinians are facing catastrophic famine conditions, which include starvation, destitution and death.

2025-08-22T17:46:31.676255+00:00 IST

Bolton's home raided by FBI in national security probe

FBI agents raided the Maryland home of John Bolton, former National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump, early Friday morning as part of a high-profile national security probe, The New York Post reported.

2025-08-22T12:51:19.193249+00:00 IST

Young Kim leads Congressional visit to US rare earth mine

House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Rep Young Kim (CA-40) this week visited MP Materials' Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and hosted a roundtable at the Nixon Library, highlighting efforts to strengthen the US critical minerals supply chain and curb reliance on China, according to the press release by Young Kim's office.

2025-08-22T11:43:20.999320+00:00 IST

US: Illegal immigrant Singh arrives in Florida to face charges

An illegal immigrant truck driver, Harjinder Singh, has been flown back to Florida to face charges for reckless driving that led to the death of three people in a crash.

2025-08-22T04:36:58.987947+00:00 IST

US pauses issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers:Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that effective immediately, the US is pausing the issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers in the United States. He cited reasons of road safety and loss of jobs for Americans at the hands of foreign drivers as reasons.

2025-08-22T03:22:20.110400+00:00 IST

India is perpetuating Ukraine War, claims Peter Navarro

Alleging that India has been acting as a "laundromat for the Kremlin," Peter Novarro said India's purchase is allowing Russia to fund its war efforts in Ukraine, while New Delhi is reaping profit from the transactions.

2025-08-22T01:27:50.661353+00:00 IST

"Road to peace runs through New Delhi," says Peter Navarro

Despite sharp criticism for purchasing Russian oil, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) praised India's leadership and highlighted its key role in bringing the Ukraine-Russia conflict to an end.

2025-08-22T01:26:49.205950+00:00 IST

Hoax report of shooter at Villanova University sparks panic

A report of a gunman at Villanova University on Thursday (local time) was confirmed to be a hoax, the New York Times reported,citing officials. The false alarm, however, triggered widespread panic among students and families on the campus near Philadelphia, coinciding with the first day of orientation.

2025-08-22T01:05:33.142156+00:00 IST

EU to reduce tariffs to zero: Navarro on US-EU trade deal

Speaking about the trade deal, Novarro said that the EU has agreed to reduce "all their tariffs" to zero, while US continue their global tariff to fight the trade deficit at 15 per cent.

2025-08-22T00:29:08.070288+00:00 IST

India is cozying up to Xi Jinping, Kremlin's laundromat: Navarro

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) claimed that India is cozying up to China's President Xi Jinping, adding New Delhi of acting as a "laundromat for the Kremlin" by purchasing discounted Russian crude oil, refining it, and selling the products at a premium globally.

2025-08-21T23:39:01.507218+00:00 IST

"Very hard to win war without attacking": Trump on Ukraine-Russia

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hinted at allowing Ukraine to "fight back" against Russia, marking a departure from his earlier peace stance, as he said, "It is very impossible, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invading country."

2025-08-21T19:30:24.089484+00:00 IST

Newsom redistricting plan clears court challenge in California

The California Supreme Court dismissed a Republican petition against Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan, clearing the way for a special election in November. GOP lawmakers called it an unconstitutional power grab, while Democrats push for a more favorable House map ahead of the 2026 midterms.

2025-08-21T14:17:39.335218+00:00 IST

Trump invested over USD 100 million in bonds since taking office

Financial disclosures released by the US Office of Government Ethics on Wednesday (local time) show that President Donald Trump has purchased more than USD 100 million worth of corporate and municipal bonds since returning to the White House, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-08-21T08:40:14.139584+00:00 IST

US Navy warship burns for 12 hours off Japan’s Okinawa, two sailo

The fire started on board USS New Orleans, an amphibious transport dock ship weighing 25,000 tons, around 4 pm local time on Wednesday. It was brought under control only by early Thursday morning, as per NHK.

2025-08-21T06:26:47.337727+00:00 IST