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Global postal services halt US parcels as de minimis tariff deadline 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 halt US parcels as de minimis tariff deadline nears")
US State Dept touts sharp rise in visa revocations under Trump crackdown
State Department said it had revoked the visas of more than 6,000 international students, including between 200 and 300 over terrorism concerns
 "US State Dept touts sharp rise in visa revocations under Trump crackdown")
SC lets Trump admin cut $783 mn of research funding in anti-DEI push
The order marks the latest Supreme Court win for Trump and allows the administration to forge ahead with cancelling hundreds of grants while the lawsuit continues to unfold
 "SC lets Trump admin cut $783 mn of research funding in anti-DEI push")
Vance calls Trump's sweeping new law a working families' tax cut in Georgia
Vance cited its tax cut extensions as well as tax breaks on overtime and tips that he said rewards you instead of punishes you for working hard
 "Vance calls Trump's sweeping new law a working families' tax cut in Georgia")
Putin prepared to meet Zelenskyy but legitimacy an issue, says Lavrov
Russian officials say they are worried that if Zelenskyy signs the deal then a future leader of Ukraine could contest it on the basis that Zelenskyy's term had technically expired
 "Putin prepared to meet Zelenskyy but legitimacy an issue, says Lavrov")
India's GDP growth likely at 6.3% in FY26, below RBI estimates: SBI report
The politically charged decision resulted in the five-judge panel issuing three separate opinions. The majority ultimately concluded that Trump violated the law by inflating his assets
China opposes US plan to impose up to 50% tariffs on India: Amb. Feihong
In his address at an event held at the IIC here, the Chinese envoy referred to the tariffs imposed on various countries by Washington
 "China opposes US plan to impose up to 50% tariffs on India: Amb. Feihong")
Trump invested over $100 mn in bonds since taking office, disclosures show
Trump's bond investments also extend to a wide range of municipal projects across numerous US states, including New York, Florida, and Texas, Al Jazeera reported
 "Trump invested over $100 mn in bonds since taking office, disclosures show")
Ukraine seeks clarity on US, ally security guarantees amid Russian strike
Russia carried out one of its largest aerial attacks this year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, mostly hitting western regions, leaving 1 dead and 15 injured, officials said
 "Ukraine seeks clarity on US, ally security guarantees amid Russian strike")
US should treat India as 'prized free, democratic' partner: Nikki Haley
Haley stressed that India is vital to US efforts to shift supply chains from China, with the capacity to produce at scale in areas like textiles, phones, and solar panels
 "US should treat India as 'prized free, democratic' partner: Nikki Haley")
Europe will have to take lion's share of burden for Ukraine security: Vance
European countries have formed a coalition of the willing that would commit forces to guarantee Ukraine's security
 "Europe will have to take lion's share of burden for Ukraine security: Vance")
Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections
Texas approved new maps in an 88-52 party-line vote, likely pushing California's Democratic-led legislature to back a House map adding five Democratic-leaning districts this week
 "Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections")
US court halts protections for migrants from Central America, Nepal
The Trump administration has aggressively sought to remove the protection, thus making more people eligible for removal
 "US court halts protections for migrants from Central America, Nepal")
Judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
The rulings were a resounding repudiation of the Justice Department's effort to unlock the records
 "Judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts")
US-China tariff status quo working well ahead of November, says Bessent
Bessent's remarks indicate that an easing of tensions between the two sides remains in place, potentially creating an opening for President Donald Trump to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping
 "US-China tariff status quo working well ahead of November, says Bessent")
NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet
Trump is trying to steer Putin and Zelenskyy toward a settlement more than three years after Russia invaded its neighbour, but there are major obstacles
 "NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet")
US rules out putting troops in Ukraine on ground; may give air support
Trump's remark comes a day after he pledged security guarantees to Ukraine at the White House during a meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders
 "US rules out putting troops in Ukraine on ground; may give air support")
US mulls equity stakes in Micron, Samsung, TSMC after Intel deal talks
The US government is considering taking equity stakes in companies, including Micron, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) after its plan of getting 10% stakes in Intel
 "US mulls equity stakes in Micron, Samsung, TSMC after Intel deal talks")
Trump imposed tariffs on India to deter Russia's war in Ukraine: Leavitt
Trump doubled India's tariff rate to 50 per cent for its continuous purchase of Russian energy at a time when the US President has been trying to broker a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine
 "Trump imposed tariffs on India to deter Russia's war in Ukraine: Leavitt")
Trump orders southern border wall painted black to deter migrant crossings
Speaking near the border in New Mexico on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said crews have begun painting sections of the 30-foot steel bollards that make up the barriers