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Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

KKR to buy majority stake in XCL Education Holdings in $1.3 billion deal

KKR invests widely in education, backing firms including Lighthouse Learning in India and Taylor's Education Group

KKR to buy majority stake in XCL Education Holdings in $1.3 billion deal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

Mexico erupts after cartel boss killed; India issues advisory: What we know

Mexico saw gun battles, arson and road blockades after its army killed cartel boss El Mencho. With violence spreading across states, India and the US advised citizens to shelter in place

Mexico erupts after cartel boss killed; India issues advisory: What we know
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

India, China among winners after US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs

China, India and Brazil are among those now seeing lower tariff rates after SC ruled that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose duties was illegal

India, China among winners after US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Trump pegs new tariffs to a 'payments crisis' that experts doubt exists

The issue most economists see is that despite the president's proclamation, there's no evidence the US isn't able to pay its bills or meet the obligations it has to international investors

Trump pegs new tariffs to a 'payments crisis' that experts doubt exists
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The killing of the powerful drug lord set off several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

Xi Jinping gains leverage ahead of summit with Trump after tariff reversal

Xi's team will likely push harder for access to advanced semiconductors, removal of trade restrictions on Chinese companies and reduced US support for Taiwan

Xi Jinping gains leverage ahead of summit with Trump after tariff reversal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

Gold rises above $5k as Trump tariff defeat throws trade deals into doubt

Bullion climbed as much as 1.3 per cent to above $5,170 an ounce. Trump said Saturday he would impose a global tariff of 15 per cent to preserve protective trade measures

Gold rises above $5k as Trump tariff defeat throws trade deals into doubt
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

Donald Trump may turn to old trade laws after Supreme Court tariff blow

With the Supreme Court striking down Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs, the president may rely on older trade statutes to revive tariff action. Each carries implications for India

Donald Trump may turn to old trade laws after Supreme Court tariff blow
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:09 AM IST

US Homeland Security suspends 'Global Entry' programme amid govt shutdown

Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection programme that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to use expedited kiosks when entering the United States from abroad

US Homeland Security suspends 'Global Entry' programme amid govt shutdown
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

North Korea's Kim Jong Un reelected as chief of ruling Workers' Party

The report from the party congres suggests Kim will double down on accelerating a military nuclear program already equipped with missiles capable of threatening Asian US allies and American mainland

North Korea's Kim Jong Un reelected as chief of ruling Workers' Party
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:13 AM IST

Next round of US-Iran talks to be held on Thursday in Geneva, says Oman

US President Trump warned earlier that limited strikes against Iran are possible, even as Iranian FM at the time said Tehran expected to have a proposed deal ready in the next few days

Next round of US-Iran talks to be held on Thursday in Geneva, says Oman
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:40 AM IST

Inside Iran's preparations for war and the regime's plans for survival

Probable successor to Khamenei: A former commander in the Revolutionary Guards Corps and the current head of the Supreme National Security Council

Inside Iran's preparations for war and the regime's plans for survival
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

US Secret Service kills man attempting to unlawfully enter Trump's resort

The man was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can, the agency said, adding that he was observed at the resort's north gate around 1:30 a.m. EST (0630 GMT)

US Secret Service kills man attempting to unlawfully enter Trump's resort
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage, uncertainty stays for trade partners

US Supreme Court curbs Trump's sweeping tariff powers, but new levies and trade probes keep global partners and businesses on edge

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage, uncertainty stays for trade partners
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Xi gains leverage before Trump summit after US' Supreme Court's ruling

Xi heads into Trump summit with stronger leverage after US Supreme Court strikes down emergency China tariffs, shifting trade dynamics

Xi gains leverage before Trump summit after US' Supreme Court's ruling
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:20 PM IST

Russia hits Kyiv suburbs with barrage of missiles, drones; 1 killed

Another eight people, including one child, were rescued from under the rubble of destroyed buildings

Russia hits Kyiv suburbs with barrage of missiles, drones; 1 killed
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 2:19 PM IST