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'Never saw Trump act improperly', says Maxwell on Jeffrey Epstein ties
Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ she never saw Donald Trump act inappropriately during his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any connection to Epstein's crimes or misconduct
 "'Never saw Trump act improperly', says Maxwell on Jeffrey Epstein ties")
Private sector refiners gain big from India's Russian crude oil savings
Unlike their public-sector counterparts, private players export a large portion of their output to Europe and Asia at lucrative prices
 "Private sector refiners gain big from India's Russian crude oil savings")
The importance of being Sergio Gor, Trump's new Ambassador to India
The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India - he represents both a challenge and an opportunity
 "The importance of being Sergio Gor, Trump's new Ambassador to India")
South Korea's Lee visits Tokyo to boost ties with Japan before US summit
For Ishiba, who faces pressure from rightwing rivals within his governing party to resign over its July election loss, Lee's visit and a successful summit could shore up his support
 "South Korea's Lee visits Tokyo to boost ties with Japan before US summit")
Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised US tariffs on Indian goods, saying India will protect the interests of farmers and small producers while maintaining its national priorities
 "Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests")
Judge halts Trump's bid to cut funds to 34 'sanctuary' cities, counties
The Trump administration has ratcheted up pressure on those communities as it seeks to make good on President Donald Trump's campaign promise to remove millions of people in the country illegally
 "Judge halts Trump's bid to cut funds to 34 'sanctuary' cities, counties")
Who is Sergio Gor, Trump's aide nominated to be US Ambassador to India?
President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. He will continue in his White House role until Senate confirmation
US acquires 10% stake in Intel under Trump's new approach to chip strategy
The move marks rare government intervention in the private sector to boost domestic manufacturing of semiconductors
 "US acquires 10% stake in Intel under Trump's new approach to chip strategy")
Putin sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' in strained Russia-US ties
Relations between Moscow and Washington have sharply deteriorated over issues ranging from the Ukraine conflict, Nato's eastward expansion, and sanctions against Russia
 "Putin sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' in strained Russia-US ties")
'Stay out': Chicago slams Trump's threat to target city in crime crackdown
Trump has repeatedly described some of the nation's largest cities - run by Democrats, with Black mayors and majority-minority populations - as dangerous and filthy
 "'Stay out': Chicago slams Trump's threat to target city in crime crackdown")
Trump hints at major decision on Russia-Ukraine war within two weeks
Trump said that his decision is dependent on what happens in the next two weeks and pushed for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy
 "Trump hints at major decision on Russia-Ukraine war within two weeks")
Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as next US Ambassador to India
The announcement comes amid tariff tensions between Washington and New Delhi
Intel has agreed to a deal for US to take 10% equity stake, says Trump
The move marks a clear change of direction just weeks after Trump called for the resignation of the company's new chief Lip-Bu Tan over his "highly conflicted" ties to Chinese firms
 "Intel has agreed to a deal for US to take 10% equity stake, says Trump")
The rise of right-wing nihilism and its threat to western democracy
German economist Laurenz Guenther studied survey data across 27 European countries. He found that members of parliament were not more progressive than the general public on economic issues
 "The rise of right-wing nihilism and its threat to western democracy")
That Oval Office frame & India: Lessons from Trump's deal with Europe
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India
 "That Oval Office frame & India: Lessons from Trump's deal with Europe")
Global postal services pause US shipments as end to de minimis rule nears
As of Aug. 29, President Donald Trump is ending the so-called de minimis exemption that has applied to more than 4 million parcels processed by US Customs and Border Protection each day
 "Global postal services pause US shipments as end to de minimis rule nears")
Russia says no Putin-Zelenskyy summit planned, cites lack of agenda
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement comes almost a week after Putin's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss measures to end the long-running Russia-Ukraine war
 "Russia says no Putin-Zelenskyy summit planned, cites lack of agenda")
FBI searches ex-Trump adviser John Bolton's Maryland home in security probe
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents began searching his house in Maryland at 7 am as part of a probe ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel, according to the Post
 "FBI searches ex-Trump adviser John Bolton's Maryland home in security probe")
55 million US visa holders under review, risk revocation or deportation
The US is reviewing 55 million visa records for possible revocation as Secretary of State Marco Rubio suspends truck driver visas citing safety concerns
 "55 million US visa holders under review, risk revocation or deportation")
Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to quit Donbas, drop Nato plans and bar Western troops; in June 2024, he demanded Kyiv give up four regions, terms Ukraine called surrender
 "Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine")