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Trump says US got $17 trn in new investments; real number likely lower

The economic boom promised by President Donald Trump centres on a single number: USD 17 trillion. That's the sum of new investments that Trump claims to have generated with his tariffs, income tax cuts and aggressive salesmanship of CEOs, financiers, tech titans, prime ministers, presidents and other rulers. The USD 17 trillion is supposed to fund new factories, new technologies, more jobs, higher incomes and faster economic growth. Under eight months of Trump, we've already secured commitments of USD 17 trillion coming in, the president said in a speech last month. There's never been any country that's done anything like that. But based on statements from various companies, foreign countries and the White House's own website, that figure appears to be exaggerated, highly speculative and far higher than the actual sum. The White House website lists total investments at USD 8.8 trillion, though that figure appears to be padded with some investment commitments made during Joe Biden's

Trump on $1 coin? US Treasury weighs draft design for US' 250th celebration

The US Treasury is considering a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump for the 250th US anniversary; draft shows his profile on one side and him raising a fist on the other

US to supply Ukraine intelligence for long-range missile strikes in Russia

The move marks the first confirmed policy shift approved by President Donald Trump since he adopted a tougher stance towards Russia

Elon Musk backs 'Cancel Netflix' trend on X: Here's all you need to know

'Cancel Netflix' trended on X after Elon Musk hinted he ended his subscription, backing criticism of Netflix over Hamish Steele's comments on Charlie Kirk and 'woke content'

US SEC chief vows to fast-track plan to end quarterly results reporting

Trump floated the idea of jettisoning quarterly reporting earlier this month, though it wasn't the first time he'd proposed such an idea

US Treasury's gold reserves hit $1 trillion in value after record rally

The world's biggest gold stash passed the milestone after prices rose above $3,824.50 an ounce on Monday, in a 45% rally this year

China 'nanoseconds behind' US in chip race, says Nvidia's Jensen Huang

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang highlighted the need for vibrant competition as Huawei, ByteDance ramp up semiconductor development in China

Three killed, eight injured in North Carolina waterfront bar shooting

Three people were killed and at least eight others wounded late Saturday when someone opened fire from a boat into a crowd gathered at a waterfront bar in a coastal town in North Carolina, authorities said. The shooting erupted about 9:30 pm near a popular stretch of bars and restaurants on Southport's waterfront, a historic port town about 48 km south of Wilmington. Investigators said the assailant piloted a small boat close to shore, stopped briefly and fired into the crowd before speeding away. Roughly half an hour later, a US Coast Guard crew spotted a person matching the suspect's description pulling a boat from the water at a public ramp on nearby Oak Island. The person was detained and turned over to Southport police for questioning, officials said. Authorities have not identified the suspect or said what might have led to the attack. Investigators from multiple agencies including the State Bureau of Investigation and the Coast Guard remained on the water and at the scene

Iran says Trump admin sought full uranium stock for temporary UN relief

A Russian- and Chinese-drafted resolution aimed at delaying the reinstatement of UN sanctions on Iran failed to pass at the Security Council

US preparing for potential drone strikes on drug targets in Venezuela

Such plans could mark an escalation after US military strikes destroyed at least three small boasts near the Venezuelan coast in recent weeks, likely killing all individuals on board

Datanomics: How Indians became globally vital to US STEM workforce

Foreign-born STEM workers now make up nearly a quarter of the US workforce, with Indians leading both in employment and student enrollment in STEM fields

US-Pak ties in focus as Sharif set to meet Donald Trump during UNGA visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel from New York to Washington on Thursday to discuss bilateral ties with US President Donald Trump

Govt aims to expand trade in energy products with US: Piyush Goyal

India assures US of a bigger role in its energy security, with plans to boost trade in energy and nuclear cooperation, while avoiding mention of Russian oil imports amid tariff tensions

Three people shot at Dallas ICE facility, shooter dead: US officials

Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin later told Fox News that no ICE agents were injured

Shifting work back home to cut H-1B visa need: IT companies to govt

The companies had discussions with the government after the US administration announced a sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to a staggering $100,000

Trump amps up retribution campaign, asks Bondi to pursue cases against foes

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions. From late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel's suspension to Pentagon restrictions on reporters and an apparent public appeal to Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal cases against his adversaries, Trump has escalated moves to consolidate power in his second administration and root out those who have spoken out against him. In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said nothing is being done on investigations into some of his foes. We can't delay any longer, it's killing our reputation and credibility, he said. Noting that he was impeached and criminally charged, JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!! Criticising investigations into Trump's dealings under Democratic President Joe Biden's Justice Department, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Sunday that it is

Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP

Enquiries from those aspiring to study in the United States have declined by over 46 per cent in the last one year while those for Canada have come down by around 75 per cent in the last two years, according to top officials at IDP Education. Founded by the Australian government in 1969, IDP Education is a global leader in international education services that helps students achieve their goals of studying abroad. The company provides free expert guidance on course and university selection, application submission, visa processing and pre-departure planning for popular destinations like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and the US. It also conducts the English language proficiency test IELTS. According to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, the geopolitical situation has impacted students' plans to go to the US and Canada. "If we talk about the geopolitical situation, I think primarily it concerns the US and we

Piyush Goyal to visit US on Monday to push for early trade deal talks

Goyal's visit follows a positive meeting between trade negotiators in New Delhi last week as India and the US step up efforts to resolve tensions and conclude a trade agreement

Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA

The ministry said the implications of the measure are being studied, including by Indian industry, which has already issued an initial assessment

US counterterrorism agency issues warning over threat from al Qaeda

Memo urged govt officials to avoid surveillance, to not post or publicly share details about travel plans, schedules and locations, and to remove badges and other forms of identification out of work