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US approves up to $11 bn arms sale to Taiwan, risking China backlash

The total value of the sales is up to $11.154 billion, according to a separate statement from Taiwan's Defense Ministry

Trump Media to merge with TAE in $6 bn deal to build nuclear fusion company

Upon completion of the deal, shareholders of each company will own about 50% of the combined firm on a fully diluted equity basis

US steps back as global leader, sees continuity for India in Indo-Pacific

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation

US pauses $40 bn tech deal with UK over digital rules, food standards

Britain hailed the visit as proof of close ties and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ability to work with Trump on trade and technology

Zelenskyy drops Nato bid ahead of peace talks with US and Europe

Zelenskyy said on Sunday that the US, and European and other partners' security guarantees instead of NATO membership were a compromise on Ukraine's side

US' National Security Strategy 2025 raises more questions than it answers

National Security Strategy 2025 adds more questions, not answers

India not part of US-led nine-nation semicon supply chain coalition

The US has launched Pax Silica, a nine-member coalition to secure the semiconductor supply chain from minerals to AI infrastructure. India, building its chip ecosystem, has been left out

Thailand and Cambodia hold border talks as Trump's mediation looms

Hundreds of Cambodian workers also gathered on the Thai side of the crossing in a bid to leave, but the official said it was unlikely to reopen on Thursday

$1 million for US citizenship? Inside Trump’s new ‘Gold Card’ visa

The United States has officially launched the Trump administration’s new “Gold Card” visa, a replacement for the long-running EB-5 investor route. Here’s what it means, who qualifies

Ukraine ready for elections within months if security is ensured: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian officials were expected to hand their latest peace proposals to United States negotiators Wednesday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also said Ukraine would be ready for elections within three months if partners can guarantee a safe vote during wartime and if its electoral law can be altered. Zelenskyy was responding to comments by US President Donald Trump in which he questioned Ukraine's democracy and suggested the Ukrainian leader was using the war as an excuse not to hold an election. Zelenskyy told reporters late Tuesday that he is ready for an election but would need help from the US and possibly Europe to ensure security for a vote to happen. He suggested that Ukraine could be ready to hold balloting in 60 to 90 days if that proviso is met. To hold elections, two issues must be addressed: primarily, security how to conduct them, how to do it under strikes, under missile attacks; and a question regarding our military how they would vote, Zelenskyy .

Ukraine peace deal near but Russia demands major changes, says US envoy

Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he had had a long and 'substantive' phone call with Witkoff and Kushner. The Kremlin has said it expects Kushner to be doing the main work on drafting a possible deal

Asia boosts euro borrowing as US funding edge weakens under Trump policies

Asia Pacific borrowers increased euro-denominated issuance to a record 23% of the total across both currencies this year, up 6% points from 2024, according to Bloomberg-compiled data

Trump orders inquiry into food sector over alleged price-fixing concerns

Trump last month ordered an investigation into the meatpacking industry, blaming 'majority foreign owned' companies for rising beef prices

US advisers scrap hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for most children

For infants of mothers who test negative, the panel recommended that parents, in consultation with a healthcare provider, should decide when or if their child will begin the vaccine series

US gives Europe until 2027 to lead Nato Defence capabilities: Report

If European allies don't meet this deadline, the US could stop participating in some of NATO's coordination mechanism, according to the report

H-1B under the lens: US to scan LinkedIn and online footprints before granting visas

The Trump administration has tightened checks on H-1B visa applicants once again. This time, even your LinkedIn activity and content moderation history could determine your eligibility. Here’s what’s

Enhancing margins: Weak rupee a silver lining for IT services companies

The Indian IT services industry derives roughly 90 per cent of its revenues from global markets-about 57 per cent from the US and around 28 per cent from Europe

RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows

RBI is intervening mainly to smooth volatility rather than defend specific levels as the rupee hits fresh lows amid outflows and trade-deal uncertainty, with its forward position limiting room to act

US-Ukraine draft plan could form basis for future peace deal, says Putin

US and Ukrainian negotiators held talks on the latest US-backed peace plan in Geneva on Sunday

Explained: Why China's lead in open source AI models is a concern for US

Over 80 per cent of surveyed information technology decision-makers reported that at least a quarter of their company's AI platforms are based on open source