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Trump warns Tesla attackers of 20 yrs in jail: Why company is under attack

The warning comes amid a rise in attacks on Tesla showrooms, cars, and charging stations following the appointment of CEO Elon Musk as head of the Department of Government Efficiency

US Judge halts deportation of Indian scholar Badar Suri over Hamas ties

Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, was arrested earlier this week. His detention has sparked concerns among academics about threats to freedom of speech and research

Trump's real estate foray in India: How he is earning without investing

With more launches expected in the coming months, India will have the highest number of Trump Towers, surpassing the US

In Donald Trump's America, federal judges now fear for their safety

US President Donald Trump's impeachment call against a federal judge has triggered a surge in online threats, raising concerns about judicial safety

Saudi Arabia emerges as mediator for US-Ukraine talks: What to expect

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation, while President Zelenskyy will be joined by Ukrainian defence and foreign ministers

Why Indian stock markets rallied despite Trump's reciprocal tariff threat?

According to Ambreesh Baliga, an independent analyst, "It's essentially a pullback rally following a prolonged decline in the Indian market."

Reciprocal tariffs: India, Thailand most impacted in Asia, says Nomura

On Wednesday, US president Donald Trump reiterated his stance to impose reciprocal tariffs on counties, including India from April 02, 2025, during his address to the Congress

Trump wants Ukraine's rare minerals: What makes them so valuable?

For Ukraine, leveraging its mineral wealth could yield economic gains - but only with strategic agreements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks security guarantees in any potential deal

FIIs may not return to India soon; China remains a better bet: Analysts

Indian investors will have to be patient as FII inflows are not expected in the short to medium term. However, long-term view is intact

Senate panel approves Trump's pick Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, pushing past Democratic concerns that he would operate as a loyalist for the president and target perceived adversaries of the White House. The committee voted 12-10 to send the nomination to the Republican-controlled Senate for full consideration. It was not immediately clear when the final confirmation vote will occur, but so far even nominees once seen as having uncertain prospects including new Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence have been able to marshal sufficient support from Republicans eager to fall in line with Trump's agenda. Patel has raised alarm for his lack of management experience compared to other FBI directors and because of a vast catalog of incendiary past statements, which include calling investigators who scrutinized Trump government gangsters and describing at lea

Trump says lower interest rates would go hand-in-hand with tariffs

A Reuters poll showed the Federal Reserve was expected to wait until the next quarter before cutting rates again. Tariffs could fuel US inflation and postpone rate cuts

Israeli military calls up reservists as Gaza ceasefire tensions rise

Trump meanwhile wants Saudi Arabia, which has vast influence in other Arab and Muslim countries, to normalise ties with Israel

Starlink got $1 mn from USAID over 4 yrs, now Musk is shutting it down

US President Donald Trump has frozen billions in international aid, leaving USAID-funded projects, including Starlink deployments, in limbo

Trump threatens to cut aid to Jordan, Egypt if they refute Gaza relocation

US President Donald Trump doubled down on his redevelopment plan for Gaza, stating that Palestinians relocated would not be allowed to return

Donald Trump says Palestinians won't have right of return in Gaza plan

Trump's Gaza plans are expected to be among the topics when Jordan's King Abdullah II holds a scheduled meeting with him in Washington on Tuesday

Oil prices rise despite concerns over US tariffs, trade war risks

Trump said on Sunday that the US is making progress with Russia to end the Ukraine war, but he declined to provide details about any communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin

PM Modi's US visit to build on 'Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'

During the first Trump administration, the Indo-Pacific region gained significant attention as a key strategic area in US foreign policy

Judge blocks Musk's access to US Treasury systems, orders data destruction

19 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit with the US Supreme Court against DOGE arguing granting Musk's team access to sensitive govt systems violates constitution and federal laws

Musk's DOGE team moves into US watchdog CFPB as Trump defends billionaire

In November, Musk called for elimination of the CFPB, which polices and regulates consumer financial products, in a post on his social media platform X

Trump may announce reciprocal tariffs on imports as early as Friday

Trump announced tariffs of 25 per cent on Canada and Mexico on Saturday but delayed them after a negative reaction from investors