From Dhaka to Delhi, experts support Trump’s strong stance against USAID’s role in destabilizing sovereign governments

From Dhaka to Delhi, experts support Trump’s strong stance against USAID’s role in destabilizing sovereign governments

Analysts, politicians, diplomats, and strategic experts from India and its neighboring countries have backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of USAID’s alleged involvement in influencing elections and political landscapes in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Trump

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Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs

Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs

South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.

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Trump, Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks

Trump, Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks

In an effort to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday after a phone call with Putin, Trump confirmed multiple planned meetings, with

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Trump Says Ukraine ‘May Be Russian Someday,’ Wants Kyiv to Trade Natural Resources for US Aid

Trump Says Ukraine ‘May Be Russian Someday,’ Wants Kyiv to Trade Natural Resources for US Aid

Former US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine may eventually fall under Russian control as he proposed that the war-torn country share its natural resources in exchange for American assistance. Trump, whose potential return to power has raised doubts about continued US

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Trump imposes sanctions on ICC over Israel and US investigations

Trump imposes sanctions on ICC over Israel and US investigations

Former US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of targeting the US and its ally Israel with “illegitimate and baseless actions.” The order imposes financial and visa restrictions on individuals involved in ICC

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Polish PM Tusk urges for EU unity as Europe faces tariff threats from US

Polish PM Tusk urges for EU unity as Europe faces tariff threats from US

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on the European Union (EU) to stay united as the bloc confronts the threat of a trade war with the United States. Speaking in Brussels on Monday during an EU leaders’ meeting, Tusk warned that trade

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Trump delays Mexico tariff hike by a month, talks of ‘deal’ coming

Trump delays Mexico tariff hike by a month, talks of ‘deal’ coming

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the tariff hikes on Mexico will be delayed by a month, signaling that a “deal” could be in the works. Conversations with Canada are also ongoing, as Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Trump’s first week – Shock, awe, and political firestorms

Trump’s first week – Shock, awe, and political firestorms

By: Dr. Avi VermaDonald Trump has returned to the White House with a vengeance, unleashing a relentless wave of executive actions that have upended Washington, stunned world leaders, and reignited fierce political battles. In just one week, his administration has revived hardline immigration

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Monitoring the Washington plane crash, says Trump

Monitoring the Washington plane crash, says Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that he is monitoring the plane crash that occurred over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Washington. “I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God

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Trump fires DOJ officials who investigated him post-2020 election defeat

Trump fires DOJ officials who investigated him post-2020 election defeat

The US Justice Department has fired over a dozen officials involved in investigations into President Donald Trump’s actions following his loss in the 2020 presidential election. These investigations, led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, focused on two major cases. The first alleged

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Colombia in retaliation against the country’s refusal to allow two deportation flights carrying immigrants to land. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I was

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Trump’s second inauguration and the future of Indo-US relations

Trump’s second inauguration and the future of Indo-US relations

By: Dr. Avi VermaAs Donald Trump takes office for his second term as President of the United States, the geopolitical landscape is shifting, with significant implications for Indo-US relations. Today’s inauguration has brought to light several key developments that warrant careful analysis. Modi’s

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Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship: Global repercussions and implications for India

Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship: Global repercussions and implications for India

By: Dr. Avi Verma In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens and undocumented immigrants in the United States. The order, effective February 19, reinterprets the 14th

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Trump says he is on ‘both sides’ of H-1B argument

Trump says he is on ‘both sides’ of H-1B argument

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was on “both sides” of the H-1B visa argument but emphasized his desire to expand the categories of people coming to the US under the program. He mentioned that this should include maitre d’s, wine

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Trump’s return to power: Day 1 filled with executive orders, election disputes, and big promises

Trump’s return to power: Day 1 filled with executive orders, election disputes, and big promises

On his first day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump immediately set to work with a series of executive orders and public speeches that reflected his combative style and vision for his second term. After being sworn in, Trump

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Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation

Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation’s public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO,

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Putin ‘destroying Russia’ by refusing to negotiate war with Ukraine, says Trump

Putin ‘destroying Russia’ by refusing to negotiate war with Ukraine, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” by refusing to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Oval Office on Monday, Trump

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‘I’m fine with legal immigration’, need more of it: Trump

‘I’m fine with legal immigration’, need more of it: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said he is fine with legal immigration and that the nation will need more of it as manufacturing is going to expand because of his tariff policies. “I’m fine with legal immigration. I like it. We need people,

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Not going to let friendly, unfriendly nations push us around: Trump

Not going to let friendly, unfriendly nations push us around: Trump

US President Donald Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball, the first of three events scheduled after his swearing-in ceremony, where he expressed gratitude to service members and highlighted plans for military strength and national security. Joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President

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Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship

Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship

Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, a coalition of civil rights and immigration groups filed a lawsuit challenging the move, setting the stage for a major legal battle. The executive order,

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