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Russia considers stake sale in $25 billion Turkish nuclear power plant

The project has been beset by delays and financing problems because foreign banks fear exposure to US penalties

Trump's USAID cuts could lead to 14 million additional deaths, study warns

Cuts to USAID may reverse two decades of global health gains, causing 1.8 million deaths in 2025 alone and 14 million by 2030, The Lancet has warned

QUAD to reiterate commitment to free Indo-Pacific: US State Dept official

S Jaishankar is visiting the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to participate in the QUAD Foreign Minister's Meeting, the MEA, said in an official statement

Donald Trump to sign order lifting sanctions on Syria: White House

In May, Trump announced he would lift sanctions on Syria as part of measures to help the country rebuild after a devastating civil war.

Trump trade deals poised to fall short of sweeping reform promises

Even with those high stakes, it was still unclear whether the administration would hold firm on the deadline or extend it to allow more time for talks

India open to 'big, beautiful deal' with US, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India signals willingness for a broad trade pact with the US ahead of July 9 tariff deadline. But Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said agriculture and dairy sectors remain non-negotiable red lines

Canada resumes trade talks with US following suspension of tech tax plan

Canada withdraws digital tax on US tech firms, prompting resumption of trade talks with Washington; Mark Carney, Donald Trump aim to meet July 21 deadline set during G7 Summit in Kananaskis

Ending a right: Challenging birthright citizenship won't end well for US

If Mr Trump indeed succeeds in rolling back birthright citizenship then it will stand as an epochal shift in American identity and in its role in the world

Senate advances Trump's tax, spending bill after late-night drama

Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage. By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at the Capitol to break a potential tie, the Senate cleared a key procedural step Saturday as midnight approached. Voting had come to a standstill, dragging for more than three hours, with holdout senators huddling for negotiations and taking private meetings off the Senate floor. In the end, two Republicans opposed the motion to move ahead on Trump's signature domestic policy plan, joining all 47 Democrats. Tonight we saw a GREAT VICTORY in the Senate, Trump said in a social media post afterward. Republicans are using their majorities in Congress to push aside Democratic opposition, but they have run into a series of political and policy setbacks. Not all GOP lawmakers are on

World economy faces 'pivotal moment': Bank for International Settlements

The post-Covid spike in inflation seems to have had a lasting impact on the public's perception about price moves too, a study in the report showed

US, G7 allies agree on tax framework, scrap 'discriminatory' clause

Officials from the G7 said they look forward to coming up with a solution that is "acceptable and implementable to all," according to the statement

US Embassy warns illegal immigrants, visa fraudsters of strict penalties

Those persons who are staying illegally in the US or have committed visa fraud will be held responsible, the country's embassy in India said on Saturday. The US Embassy in a brief statement on X also said if anyone breaks the US law, they will be punished with "significant criminal penalties". "Those who are in the United States illegally or commit visa fraud will be held responsible. If you break U.S. law, you will be punished with significant criminal penalties," the embassy said in its post. The embassy's statement comes against the backdrop of an immigration crackdown by the Trump administration in California's Los Angeles recently. The US Embassy in India has issued a series of statements on the subject of visa and immigration during the course of this month. The embassy had earlier on June 19 said that a US visa is "a privilege, not a right" and its screening does not stop after a visa has been issued and authorities may revoke it if one breaks the law. The embassy had also

US Senate lowers proposed remittance tax to 1%, spares bank transfers

India is the largest recipient of remittances from the United States. In 2023-24, India received $32.9 billion from the US alone, accounting for 27.7 per cent of its total inward remittances

Tesla Model Y makes driverless delivery with no human input, says Musk

The Tesla CEO said a Model Y SUV drove from the Austin factory to a customer's home with no one inside, as the firm steps up its push into autonomy and software-led growth

Donald Trump says US ending trade discussions with Canada over digital tax

We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the USA within the next seven day period, said Trump

Meta may face daily fines over pay-or-consent model: European Commission

The move shows the Commission's continuing crackdown against Big Tech and its push to create a level playing field for smaller rivals despite US criticism about the bloc's rules

Rwanda, Congo sign US-brokered deal to end deadly eastern conflict

Kinshasa and Kigali will also launch a regional economic integration framework within 90 days, the agreement said

Iran rules out US talks, vows revenge, suspends UN nuclear oversight

Iranian lawmakers passed a "binding" bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog

Brazil SC clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content

Brazil's Supreme Court agreed on Thursday on details of a decision to hold social media companies liable for what their users post, clearing the way for it go into effect within weeks. The 8-3 vote in Brazil's top court orders tech giants like Google, Meta and TikTok to actively monitor content that involves hate speech, racism and incitation to violence and act to remove it. The case has unsettled the relationship between the South American nation and the US government. Critics have expressed concern that the move could threaten free speech if platforms preemptively remove content that could be problematic. After Thursday's ruling is published by the court, people will be able to sue social media companies for hosting illegal content if they refuse to remove it after a victim brings it to their attention. The court didn't set out firm rules on what content is illegal, leaving it to be decided on a case-by-case basis. The ruling strengthens a law that requires companies to remove .

US' Rubio, Pak PM acknowledge importance of working together for peace

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday acknowledged the importance of working together to promote peace and stability in the region. Rubio dialled Sharif to discuss the Middle East situation. "The two leaders acknowledged the importance of working together to promote a durable peace between Israel and Iran and maintaining regional stability," said Tammy Bruce, US State Department Spokesperson. Both leaders "agreed to continue working together to strengthen Pakistan-US relations, particularly to increase trade", said a statement released by the Pakistan government. Commenting on the current situation in the Middle East, Sharif asserted that Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in establishing peace in the Middle East. Sharif also praised US President Trump's "courageous and decisive leadership, which led to a ceasefire between Iran and Israel." He also thanked Secretary Rubio for the key role of the United States in the Indo-Pak