US President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping 50 per cent tariffs on most Canadian imports, accusing Canada of unfairly treating American products, particularly automobiles, alcohol and dairy goods. The decision marks one of the most aggressive trade actions of Trump’s second term and raises the possibility of a prolonged economic confrontation between two … Read more
US forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday they had targeted US aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba airport with ballistic missiles, as well as … Read more
US President Donald Trump stated that he “couldn’t care less” about Iran’s decision to withdraw from the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU). Trump reiterated that the main aim of Washington is to prevent Tehran from becoming a nuclear power. “I couldn’t care less,” Trump said when asked about Tehran’s announcement of not adhering to the … Read more
President Donald Trump has issued a warning regarding the imposition of tariffs on Canada due to unprecedented levels of hazardous air entering the United States from numerous wildfires raging in the north. “The United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air, the quality of which is dangerous, and totally unacceptable!” Trump … Read more
On Thursday night, President Donald Trump gave an impromptu primetime address in which he primarily discussed alleged election interference in 2020 and launched a dedicated website. Trump Hails Economy, Jobs And Border Crackdown Trump opened the address by saying the U.S. is doing “great.” He then touted the country’s progress under his administration. “Two years ago, our … Read more
US President Donald Trump has raised increasing concerns regarding his health following reports that he now possesses “two mangled hands”. During the US President’s appearance in the Oval Office on Monday, netizens were once again paid attention to his hands, but this time, the left hand stole limelight. Usually, it is Trump’s right hand that … Read more
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh said the principal obstacle to Palestine becoming a full member of the United Nations is the United States, arguing that Washington has blocked the process at the UN Security Council despite broad international support. Abu Shawesh, while speaking to ANI, explained that the process for obtaining full … Read more
The US launched strikes on Iran early on Tuesday morning, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump separately suggested the United States will charge other ships for safe passage, upending hundreds of years of American policy supporting freedom of navigation across the globe. … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York to discuss pressing global issues and reinforce bilateral ties. In a post on X, Jaishankar noted that the discussions focused on key geopolitical developments and the strong framework of India-UN cooperation. “Glad to meet Antonio Guterres, … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced that American forces will reimpose a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iran, while allowing vessels from other nations to continue transiting through the strategic waterway. Speaking to reporters after signing an Executive Order, Trump said the blockade would apply only to Iran and … Read more