India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi

TIANJIN, China, Aug 31 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, where both leaders underlined their willingness to strengthen ties and move past tensions. Modi emphasized that New Delhi is committed to building a more stable and constructive relationship with Beijing, highlighting the need for trust, … Read more

US blocks Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies firmly back statehood

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 – The United States has announced that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will not be permitted to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, a decision that has stirred outrage among Palestinian officials and drawn sharp criticism from several Western governments. Alongside Abbas, nearly 80 other Palestinian officials have … Read more

Trump’s trade war faces setback as appeals court rules tariffs illegal

NEW YORK, Aug 29 – A divided U.S. appeals court has struck down most of the tariffs imposed under the President Trump, ruling by a 7-4 vote that the measures exceed the legal authority granted to the executive branch. The decision represents a major blow to one of Trump’s most prominent economic and foreign policy tools, … Read more

Wall St futures slip as markets await key Inflation Data

August 29 – Wall Street futures slipped on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of a key inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates in September. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.33%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.33%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.53%, reflecting a broad-based pullback across markets. … Read more

Chicago prepares for Trump’s possible National Guard deployment

CHICAGO, Aug 28 – Chicago is once again at the center of a heated national debate after President Donald Trump threatened to send National Guard troops and federal immigration officers into the city. The remarks have reignited tensions between Illinois Democrats and the Trump camp, raising concerns about legality, public safety, and the potential impact … Read more

Trump punishes India with heavy 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

Trump punishes India with heavy 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

Washington, D.C., Aug 26 – President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on most goods imported from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of discounted Russian oil. The decision, which took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, marks one of the toughest trade measures against a key U.S. ally and has already triggered … Read more

Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

SYDNEY, Aug 26 – Australia has taken an unprecedented diplomatic step by expelling Iran’s ambassador following accusations that Tehran was directly involved in orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The move marks the first time since World War II that Canberra has expelled an envoy, signaling the seriousness with which the government views the … Read more

Wrongfully deported migrant Abrego now faces another possible removal to Uganda or Costa Rica

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 – Kilmar Abrego, a 30-year-old migrant whose wrongful deportation previously made him a powerful symbol of aggressive U.S. immigration policies, is once again facing an uncertain and potentially dangerous future. After spending more than five months in detention, including time in a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador known for overcrowding and harsh treatment, … Read more

Trump’s aggressive redistricting push could secure decades of Republican dominance in the US House

Trump’s Aggressive Redistricting Push Could Secure Decades of GOP Dominance in the House

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 – President Donald Trump is urging Republican-led states to aggressively redraw congressional districts, a move that could reshape the U.S. House of Representatives for decades. With Republicans already holding a slim 219-212 majority, Trump’s strategy aims not only to protect the party’s control in next year midterm elections but also to establish long-term … Read more

UK’s Farage unveils shocking plan for ‘mass deportation’ of asylum seekers

UK's Farage unveils shocking plan for 'mass deportation' of asylum seekers

LONDON, Aug 23 – Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK and a central figure in Britain’s Brexit campaign, has unveiled a controversial plan to carry out what he described as “mass deportations” of asylum seekers if his party secures power in the next general election. The proposal marks one of the most hardline immigration … Read more