US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the new $550 billion trade deal with Japan will boost America's energy, chip, mining, and shipbuilding sectors, calling it a "game changer" under the America First trade agenda, with President Trump overseeing the investments.
USISPF President Mukesh Aghi told ANI that secondary US tariffs on India are "uncalled for" and risk damaging decades of ties. He said India has reacted maturely to President Trump's posts, and despite trade tensions, US CEOs remain confident in India's growth and continue their investments.
Former Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna said India must maintain strategic autonomy amid global pressures, including US criticism of its Russian oil purchases. He urged not to react to every Washington comment, highlighting challenges in India-US ties while asserting India's rights to make
House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats criticised Trump for targeting India with tariffs over Russian oil while sparing bigger buyers like China, calling it unfair and harmful to US-India ties, and questioning if the move is truly about Ukraine.
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
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a "long and substantive" call with US President Trump, discussing peace efforts, a proposed trilateral meeting with Russia, and security guarantees. He will meet Trump in Washington on Monday to finalize details, emphasizing coordination with European partn
US President Trump marked Social Security's 90th anniversary, highlighting his recent tax law providing seniors a $6,000 deduction and efforts to reduce fraud. Experts warn the changes may accelerate trust fund depletion. SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano pledged a "digital first" approach, a
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the 79th Independence Day, paying tribute to martyrs and freedom fighters.
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected US President Trump's suggestion of a territory swap with Russia, vowing not to cede any land under Russian control. He accused Putin of seeking to legitimize occupied regions in exchange for a war pause, RT reported.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected reports of US military entering Mexico to fight cartels, emphasizing cooperation without invasion. The US labelled several cartels as terrorist groups, but Mexico insists on joint efforts and intelligence sharing. Senator Tom Cotton supports U.S.
Malaysia has received U.S. approval to buy 33 F/A-18 Hornet jets from Kuwait, boosting its air defense amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. The move signals quiet U.S. support as Malaysia faces repeated Chinese incursions near its waters and oil rigs.
Trump said that Musk may receive more subsidies than any human being in history and that cutting these subsidies could save taxpayers billions of dollars.