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US allies working on plan B for Strait of Hormuz if Trump walks away
Virtual meeting of around 40 nations showed the coalition of countries deem it necessary to begin preparations for having to reopen the strait without the US
 "US allies working on plan B for Strait of Hormuz if Trump walks away")
'Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing': Iran slams Trump's threat
Iranian Mission to the UN said US President Trump's threat reflects 'ignorance, not strength'
 "'Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing': Iran slams Trump's threat")
Trump's White House ballroom gets final nod days after judge halts work
A vote of 8-1, with two commissioners voting present and one absent, allowed the plan to move forward
 "Trump's White House ballroom gets final nod days after judge halts work")
US crude jumps over 11%, Brent nearly 8% as Trump vows more attacks on Iran
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $11.42, or 11.41 per cent, at $111.54 per barrel, settling at their biggest absolute price rise since 2020
 "US crude jumps over 11%, Brent nearly 8% as Trump vows more attacks on Iran")
Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drugs with some exemptions
Duties for products made by certain larger companies will take effect in 120 days, while items from smaller manufacturers won't be hit for another 180 days, according to a White House statement
 "Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drugs with some exemptions")
Trump appoints Todd Blanche acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's exit
In her own statement, Bondi called the job 'the honor of a lifetime' and said she would be working over the next month to transition the position to Blanche
 "Trump appoints Todd Blanche acting attorney general after Pam Bondi's exit")
Trump warns Iran to strike a deal 'before it is too late' as war deepens
Earlier Thursday, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that airstrikes had hit numerous targets, including a bridge connecting Tehran to the city of Karaj
 "Trump warns Iran to strike a deal 'before it is too late' as war deepens")
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general: White House official
Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Bondi was not moving quickly enough to prosecute critics and adversaries who he wanted to face criminal charges
 "Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general: White House official")
Stock Market Close: Sensex ends near day's high; Nifty tops 22,700 as Rupee recovers; IT, FMCG rise
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.30 per cent and 0.50 per cent down, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex ends near day's high; Nifty tops 22,700 as Rupee recovers; IT, FMCG rise")
Axis Securities retains Nifty target at 28,080; Eternal among top 15 picks
Analysts at Axis Securities pin hopes on US tariff relief, revival in private capex, improving business confidence and rural recovery as potential positive triggers for the market recovery.
 "Axis Securities retains Nifty target at 28,080; Eternal among top 15 picks")
War will continue till US faces 'permanent humiliation', surrenders: Iran
Washington is unaware of the Islamic Republic's 'vast strategic capabilities', a spokesperson said, dismissing Trump's claims of 'dramatically curtailing' Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones
 "War will continue till US faces 'permanent humiliation', surrenders: Iran")
Oil jumps nearly 7% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran
The gains followed an earlier fall of more than $1 in both benchmarks prior to Trump's televised speech to the nation, after having settled lower in the previous session
 "Oil jumps nearly 7% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran")
From certainty to ambiguity: How market analysts interpret Trump's statement
One of the most important factors that will determine market's trajectory in the weeks ahead, according to analysts, remains crude oil prices.
 "From certainty to ambiguity: How market analysts interpret Trump's statement")
US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it
US Supreme Court weighs Trump's move to end birthright citizenship, raising concerns for Indian families on H-1B and F-1 visas
 "US birthright citizenship explained: Who is impacted & why Trump opposes it")
West Asia war: Trump vows to hit Iran; Tehran appeals to American citizens
Tensions remain high in West Asia as Donald Trump threatens stronger attacks on Iran if talks fail. Here are the top updates at 10 am (IST)
 "West Asia war: Trump vows to hit Iran; Tehran appeals to American citizens")
Democratic leaders sue to challenge Trump's mail-in ballot limits
Top Democrats order issued Tuesday by the president "dramatically restricts the ability of Americans to vote by mail, impinging on traditional state authority
 "Democratic leaders sue to challenge Trump's mail-in ballot limits")
Iran sceptical of diplomacy for now, doubts Trump's intent, says US intel
Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump's stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks
 "Iran sceptical of diplomacy for now, doubts Trump's intent, says US intel")
Trump initially laid out five goals for Iran war. Here's where they stand
The US and Israel have done significant damage to Iran's military capabilities. But Iran still fires missiles, has nuclear material and coordinates with militias in the region
 "Trump initially laid out five goals for Iran war. Here's where they stand")
US Supreme Court poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits
The justices heard Trump's appeal of a lower-court ruling from New Hampshire that struck down the citizenship restrictions, one of several courts that have blocked them
 "US Supreme Court poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits")
China, Japan, South Korea should be involved in opening Hormuz: Trump
The president has previously directed much of his anger at Nato allies for their reluctance to get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz until the US and Israel finish prosecuting their war