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US declares global use of Huawei AI chips a violation of its export laws

The guidance, issued by the US Department of Commerce, clarified that Huawei's Ascend processors are subject to strict export controls because they are believed to be designed using US-origin tech

How secure is Air Force One and why is Trump considering a jet from Qatar?

The royal family of Qatar is set to gift an aircraft, hailed as a "flying palace", featuring lavish interiors with private bedrooms, elegant bathrooms and a staircase, to US President Donald Trump

US-China talks advance, but questions remain over rare earths, de minimis

The US will lower extra tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will cut tariffs on US products from 125% to 10%. However, uncertainty remains over rare earth exports.

Trump vows to slash US drug prices: Why do Americans pay more for pharma?

Unlike most developed nations, the United States lacks a centralised price control system. Instead, prices are set by pharmaceutical firms and negotiated by insurers

Palace in the air: What is Boeing 747-8 that Qatar is gifting Trump

Donald Trump may receive a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar during his West Asia tour as critics raise concerns over ethics corruption national security and foreign influence

Nifty Pharma drops 2% after Trump reveals plans to lower US drug cost

The US President has predicted that pharmaceutical prices could drop 30 per cent to 80 per cent in America

Why did Trump order the reopening of Alcatraz prison? Why is it infamous?

A small island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once used as a fort, a military prison, and later, a high-security federal prison

'I set the deal': Trump says trade agreements may come as soon as this week

While Trump did not name countries, he suggested trade deals may be finalised within weeks as talks progress with several nations including India amid tariff tensions and slowdown fears

Best of BS Opinion: Of arbitration, agreements, and artificial intelligence

Our opinion page today makes a strong argument for better management of the arbitration process, as well as the precedent that the Supreme Court's judgement sets

Trump gives friendly send-off to Musk, praises him for his work on DOGE

US President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for saving $160 bn through DOGE as he bid him farewell. Musk hinted at shifting focus back to Tesla

Covid-19 plot twist: China claims virus may have emerged from the US

The US not only botched its own response to Covid-19; it also obstructed and sabotaged international cooperation in various ways, allege a white paper released by China

Adidas products may become costlier in the US, thanks to Trump tariffs

The German sportswear company did not make it clear by how much it is going to increase it product prices in the US

Trump orders compulsory English for truckers; Sikh groups voice concerns

The order, called 'Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers', reads English should be a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional truck drivers in the US

Slumping approvals, Americans divided: Trump's 100 days in office

American disapproval stems from the Trump administration's tariff hikes, federal agency job and funding cuts, and overuse of executive orders for major policy decisions

Maritime fundamentals remain strong despite US tariffs: Synergy Marine CEO

US reciprocal tariffs may cause friction in the short term for the maritime sector but over the long term, India's fundamentals remain strong, says Synergy Marine Group CEO. US President Donald Trump on April 2 imposed reciprocal tariffs on around 60 countries, including India, disrupting global trade. The US later suspended reciprocal tariffs until July 9 but has imposed base import tariffs of 10 per cent on all countries. On the likely impact of US reciprocal tariffs and trade uncertainty on the Indian shipping industry, Synergy Marine Group CEO Jesper Kristensen said, In the short term, they (tariff actions) may cause friction. Over the long term, India's fundamentals remain strong. The country's expanding port capacity, growing export base, and skilled workforce make it a resilient and adaptive player in global shipping, Kristensen added. Synergy Marine Group is a global ship management company. When asked about the impact of trade uncertainty on jobs in the shipping sector, .

Trump defies court orders on deportation, judges launch investigations

Judges have called out the White House's disregard for their rulings against the deportation flight to El Salvador carrying US citizen Abrego Garcia

Trump escalates threat to fire US Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Here's why

Donald Trump has long pressured the Fed Chair to cut interest rates, especially after the administration imposed global tariffs on trade partners

Trading guide, April 16: Global mkts, China GDP, Q4 results, IndusInd Bank

Stock Market Today, April 16, 2025: GIFT Nifty futures indicated a negative start. As of 6:57 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 63 points at 23,278

Indian-origin Neela Rajendra sacked by Nasa after Trump's DEI order

Neela Rajendra was one of the few DEI officials who kept their job last year when Nasa cut nearly 900 DEI-related roles due to budget problems

US tariffs signals end to era of free trade: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Wong also criticised the US's policy to address the country's trade imbalances by imposing tariffs. Wong believes that running a trade deficit is not inherently negative