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Melania Trump's 'most bullied' claim resurfaces after Biden tea snub

Meetings between the outgoing First Lady with the next is a longstanding tradition in the United States

Europe makes final appeal to Biden for Ukraine aid before Trump term begins

Donald Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, has said he'd seek a quick deal between Kyiv and Moscow, raising concerns in Europe that such an accord would be disadvantageous to Ukraine

UN braces for 4 years of uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency

The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member UN was just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. In his first term, Trump suspended funding for the U.N. health and family planning agencies, withdrew from its cultural organisation and top human rights body, and jacked up tariffs on China and even longtime U.S. allies by flaunting the World Trade Organization's rulebook. The United States is the biggest single donor to the United Nations, paying 22% of its regular budget. Trump's take this time on the world body began taking shape this week with his choice of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York for US ambassador to the UN. Stefanik, the fourth-ranking House member, called last month for a complete reassessment of US funding for the United Nations and urged a halt to support for its agency for Palestinian refugees, o

Over 115,000 users left X as Trump wins 2024 polls; Bluesky gains traction

After Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, X saw its largest US user exodus since Elon Musk's 2022 takeover. British news outlet The Guardian said it will no longer post from its X accounts

Here's why the Guardian quit Musk's X after US presidential elections

The Guardian announced on Wednesday that it would stop posting from its official editorial accounts on the platform

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

Thune, 63, is seen as an even-tempered institutionalist and seasoned legislator who has close relationships with many of his fellow Republicans

UK's 'The Guardian' leaves X citing Musk's influence in US Prez poll

Further, it said that the recent US election underlined its view that X is a "toxic" platform and that Musk uses it to influence politics

President-elect Trump in Washington to meet Biden, fellow Republicans

Biden and Trump have sharply criticized each other for years, and their respective teams hold vastly different positions on policies from climate change to Russia to trade

Vivek Ramaswamy's journey from son of immigrants to being Trump's pick

Amongst the first Indian-American picks by US President-elect Donald Trump is biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who has been tasked with improving government efficiency along with Tesla owner Elon Musk. Trump Tuesday announced that Musk and Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, aimed at improving governance and curbing wasteful expenditures and gave them a deadline of July 4, 2026, the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration of Independence. Ramaswamy's journey as a son of immigrants to a self-made entrepreneur to a political newbie climbing ladders to try his luck as a Republican presidential candidate has been no short of remarkable. But after his poor showing in the primaries, Ramaswamy decided in January to end his bid and back Trump. Later, Ramaswamy took to X to declare that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump. I will do everything I can to make sure he is the next US President. I am enormously proud of this team, this movement,

Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win

Trump in May became the first US President - former or sitting - convicted of a crime when a jury in Manhattan found him guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

Elon Musk's Super PAC spent $200 mn to boost Trump's presidential campaign

America PAC's onground work and Musk $1 million voters sweepstake played a crucial role in Donald Trump's outreach efforts

Cruise ship firm's offer to Americans: A 4-yr getaway after Trump win

Following Donald Trump's 2024 election win, Villa Vie Residences unveils a luxury "Skip Forward" cruise, offering Americans a four-year global voyage for $40K annually, or $159K upfront

The road to inauguration: Key steps before Donald Trump takes office

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, here's a breakdown of the official steps leading to his swearing-in on January 20, 2025

Donald Trump might get to launch Biden-approved factories, infra projects

All that's left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it if he wants. Trump won the White House in large part because of voters' frustration with high prices and a sense that the United States needs major changes. But when he enters office in January, Trump will inherit an economy primed for growth. The unemployment rate is low, inflation is easing and President Joe Biden's administration has teed-up a ready-made list of infrastructure projects that could go from theoretical to reality over the next several years. There's the TSMC computer chip plant in Arizona, the new Hyundai electric vehicle factory in Georgia and a modernized I-375 in Michigan, among thousands of projects under way that will take years to complete. All of that means it could be Trump, rather than Biden, who gets to tell Americans that he built the country back better. If he decides to let the projects proceed, that is. Biden, himself, acknowledged last week that the positive economic impacts

Bitcoin soars above $84,000 as Donald Trump's win boosts crypto prospects

Trump's decisive victory in the presidential election has prompted celebratory chest-thumping from the digital-asset industry

News updates: Farm fires cross 7,000-mark after over 400 fresh cases in Punjab

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Rupee may depreciate 8-10% against dollar during Trump 2.0, says SBI report

The rupee may depreciate 8-10 per cent against the US dollar during the Trump 2.0 regime, said a SBI research report, even as the local currency hit its all-time low on Monday. The report, titled US Presidential Election 2024: How Trump 2.0 Impacts India's and Global Economy, emphasised that the rupee can have a brief spell of depreciation against the US dollar, followed by appreciation. Donald J Trump's historical comeback as the 47th President of the United States adds a morphine shot to the markets and select asset classes even as the focus is now shifting to wider economic ramifications and supply chain realignments, the report said. "Trump's victory introduces a mix of challenges and opportunities for India. While the potential for increased tariffs, H-1B restrictions, and a strong dollar could bring short-term volatility...But it also presents India with long-term incentives to expand its manufacturing, diversify export markets, and enhance economic self-reliance," it added.

Biden should resign, says Kamala's ex-aide, so she can be 1st woman US Prez

Jamal Simmons suggested that Joe Biden could relinquish the presidency within the next 30 days, making Kamala Harris the first woman President of the United States

Trump, Musk weigh in on Senate Republican leader contest ahead of vote

Trump insisted the next Republican leader endorse letting him make recess appointments bypassing the Senate

Market volatility partly driven by structural changes, says Ben Powell

Powell shares his insights on the US economy, the Federal Reserve's (Fed's) decisions, and the broader global economic outlook