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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump and his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff have threatened a return to war in the Gaza Strip if Hamas doesn’t release its remaining hostages. Israel is already plotting out how that would happen.

«Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Washington DC to talk trade with the Americans. Meanwhile, President Trump says this...,» he said in a post on X, tagging a video of the US president speaking on trade tariffs. US President Donald Trump said India has agreed to cut its tariffs «way down» as he reiterated his claim that the country charges America massive tariffs that make it difficult to sell products there.

Two of the accused—Sergeant Jian Zhao and 1st Lieutenant Li Tian—are both stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. Zhao, Tian and ex-soldier Ruoyu Duan from Oregan have all been charged with stealing and selling sensitive national defence information, which also includes details of missile-launch technology and military vehicles.

Donald Trump has once again criticised India’s trade policies, calling it a «very high tariff nation» and warning that reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on April 2. Speaking at an Oval Office event on Thursday, Trump described the upcoming levies as «the big one» among the many duties his administration has planned. India is expected to be hit particularly hard by these measures due to its high tariffs compared to the US. The comments come as Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Washington for discussions with Trump administration officials on trade policy between the two nations. Trump, known for his strong stance on trade, has repeatedly accused India of imposing unfair trade barriers that hurt American businesses. He has previously called India the «biggest tariff abuser» and the «tariff king.»

S Jaishankar during a discussion at Chatham House in London. The shift, largely driven by US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, is helping reshape global alliances. “If I were to look at the big priorities of this president, many of them work for us,” Jaishankar stated. “He seems to be committed to keeping energy prices reasonably affordable and stable—we welcome that. He is putting a lot of emphasis on tech and on the use of tech as a game changer in global politics. That offers a lot of possibilities for us.” Jaishankar noted that the US administration under Trump is actively moving towards multipolarity, a shift that aligns with India’s vision for the future. “We see a president and an administration moving towards multipolarity, and that is something which suits India.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A recent news story in a prominent US daily reported that a number of non-profits in Washington DC are distributing robotic pets to residents aged 60 and older in some areas of the city to ease their loneliness and isolation. While in the US, about 28% of people aged 65 and older live by themselves, the number in that age group is projected to increase to 82 million by 2050, which will be 23% of the total population.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: As Indian and US negotiators huddle in Washington to iron out issues in a potential trade deal, one of the key areas that has emerged is petrochemical trade, three people aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity.

Trudeau said Thursday he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week. Trudeau said the two sides discussed tariffs, and that they are «actively engaged in ongoing conversations in trying to make sure these tariffs don't overly harm» certain sectors and workers. He also reiterated that «we will not be backing down from our response tariffs until such a time as the unjustified American tariffs are Canadian goods are lifted.» Trump launched a new trade war Tuesday by imposing tariffs against Washington's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin. Trump put 25% taxes, or tariffs, on Mexican and Canadian imports, though he limited the levy to 10% on Canadian energy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. China’s finance minister said Thursday that the government has ample policy tools and flexibility to address both internal and external uncertainties, amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. The remarks come after Beijing imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

BEIJING — China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid domestic and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told reporters on Thursday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Days before the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Russia said the Syrian rebels advancing on Damascus were terrorists. Now, with those rebels in power, Moscow senses an opportunity to both expand its economic footprint in Syria and hold on to its military bases there.

Germany's outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's role in negotiations to achieve peace in Kyiv's three-year-old war with Russia. «Both agreed on the importance of the U.S. president's leadership role, also with a view to achieving a swift start to a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine», a German government spokesperson said. Following the call, Zelenskiy said on X he had held «an honest conversation about various issues and our vision for the future security architecture» with Scholz.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BEIJING : As President Trump ratchets up the political and economic pressure on China, Beijing has responded with a clear message: China will resist U.S. efforts to constrain its rise.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the last two weeks, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China conducted live-fire naval drills in the international waters off Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, and shooting drills in the Taiwan Strait. This show of military might is a sign of China’s growing confidence as a maritime power.

Trump said in an address to the U.S. Congress that the pipeline would be one of the largest in the world. «Japan, South Korea and other nations want to be our partner, with investments of trillions of dollars each,» he said.

trade tensions, Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor at ET Now Swaminathan Aiyar has downplayed concerns over the direct impact of U.S. tariff plans on India. In an interaction with ET Now, Aiyar asserted that India is «hardly on the radar screen» when it comes to Washington’s trade actions, which are largely aimed at economic heavyweights like Russia, China, and Mexico. While Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s upcoming visit to the U.S. has sparked speculation over potential trade negotiations, Aiyar believes that the scope of such discussions remains limited.

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A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Airport is causing significant flight delays and other interruptions to air travel

WASHINGTON — The risks for higher inflation are on the rise, St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said Monday.

While not officially classified as a State of the Union address—traditionally given after at least a year in office—this speech serves a similar function, providing insight into his administration’s legislative priorities and early accomplishments. The address, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, will unfold in the House chamber, where Trump will be met with a packed audience of lawmakers, dignitaries, and invited guests, as mentioned in a report by NBC New York.