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Thank you, Mr Trump: Why India has changed its mind on trade deals

With the UK, EFTA deals already in the bag, EU on the way, almost every member of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade

MEA calls Howard Lutnick's remarks on India-US trade deal delay inaccurate

Modi, Trump spoke over phone on eight occasions, says MEA

Careful what you wish for: A world beyond the 'rule-based order'

Many disdained the so-called 'rule-based order'. They'll hate what comes next

America's new Age of Empire and the costs of unchecked intervention

Trump's hardline moves in Venezuela ignite fears of a new American imperialism, shaking global stability, the rule of law, and trust in US leadership

After Machado offers her Nobel, Trump says it would be an 'honour'

Donald Trump says he will meet Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado next week, even as he withholds support for her to lead the country post-Maduro

Working well with Venezuela: US President Trump cancels second attack

US President set to outline plan for Venezuelan oil

Trump meets oil executives at White House, seeks investment in Venezuela

President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday in hopes of securing USD 100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum a plan that rides on their comfort in making commitments in a country plagued by instability, inflation and uncertainty. Since the US military raid to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro on Saturday, Trump has quickly pivoted to portraying the move as a newfound economic opportunity for the US, seizing three tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, saying the US is taking over the sales of 30 million to 50 million barrels of previously sanctioned Venezuelan oil and will be controlling sales worldwide indefinitely. It's also part of a broader push by Trump to keep gasoline prices low. At a time when many Americans are concerned about affordability, the incursion in Venezuela melds Trump's assertive use of presidential powers with an optical spectacle meant to ...

US Supreme Court holds off on expected ruling on Trump's global tariffs

Earlier, it was expected that the court would issue at least one ruling, as several major cases remain pending

Iran protests escalate: Complete blackout; Will US intervene? | Iran-US

Iran is witnessing one of its most intense waves of unrest in years. What began as anger over a collapsing economy has now turned into a nationwide challenge to the country’s leadership.

Will shoot first, ask later: Denmark warns US against Greenland invasion | Trump | US News | Nato

Denmark has sent a strong signal to Washington, warning that its troops are authorised to respond immediately if Greenland is threatened.

Trump tariffs go before Supreme Court: Why $150 billion hangs in balance

This is the first time the US Supreme Court will directly rule on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariff programme

Why Venezuela-style strike on Taiwan's leader could prove tricky for China

In Taiwan, they say, China's military has an adversary which has prepared for years against a "decapitation operation" on its leaders, besides extensive air defences and radar capabilities

US will begin hitting land with regard to cartels in drug crackdown: Trump

Underscoring his concerns about Mexico, Trump asserted that "The cartels are running Mexico," adding, It's very, very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country

Taiwan military action up to China: Top 5 remarks from Trump's interview

Trump also denied suggestions that a US strike on Venezuela could set a precedent for China or Russia

Trump weighs $10k-$100k payouts to Greenlanders in US takeover bid

Trump administration is weighing cash payments to Greenlanders and other options, including military force and free association deals, as it intensifies efforts to pull the Arctic island away from Den

We will hit them very hard: Trump on action if Iran kills protesters

Protests over Iran's worsening economy have spread to 111 cities and towns, leaving at least 35 people dead and more than 2,000 arrested

Will shoot first, ask later: Denmark warns US against Greenland invasion

The warning comes as the US has been hinting at a military action or purchase plan for Greenland

Denmark, Greenland envoys meet US officials over Trump's call for takeover

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge US lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a takeover of the strategic Arctic island. Denmark's ambassador, Jesper Mller Srensen, and Jacob Isbosethsen, Greenland's chief representative to Washington, met on Thursday with White House National Security Council officials to discuss a renewed push by Trump to acquire Greenland, perhaps by military force, according to Danish government officials who were not authorised to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The White House did not respond to a request for comment about the meeting. The envoys have also held a series of meetings this week with American lawmakers as they look to enlist help in persuading Trump to back off his threat. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet next week with Danish officials. Trump, in a New York Times interview published ..

US has obligation to fund agencies, says UN after Trump quits global bodies

The top United Nations official has said that the United States has a legal obligation to keep paying its dues that fund UN agencies after the White House announced that it is withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he regretted President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from 31 UN-related agencies, including the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations. The US also will depart dozens of other global organizations or initiatives not affiliated with the UN As we have consistently underscored, assessed contributions to the United Nations regular budget and peacekeeping budget, as approved by the General Assembly, are a legal obligation under the UN Charter for all Member States, including the United States, Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for Guterres, said in a statement. He added that despite the announcement, the UN entities targeted will keep doing

US immigration officers shoot, injure 2 people in Portland: Authorities

Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, authorities said. The FBI's Portland office said it was investigating an agent involved shooting that happened around 2.15 pm on Thursday involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents in which 2 individuals were wounded. The Portland Police Bureau said its officers responded and found a man and woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to a hospital and their conditions are unknown, the bureau said in a statement. The Department of Homeland Security's agencies include Customs and Border Protection and the US Border Patrol. The shooting comes a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minnesota. Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney said during a Portland city council meeting that Thursday's shooting took place in the eastern part of the city and that two Portlanders were wounded. As far as we know both of these individuals are still alive and we ar