Rome to host new round of US-Iran nuclear talks, says Italian FM
A new round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed on Monday. The announcement follows requests from both negotiating parties and Oman, which continues to serve as a mediator. Speaking
No clear winner: Xi Jinping reacts as China raises tariffs on US goods to 125%
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that “there is no winner in a tariff war,” following Beijing’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, raising the total effective rate to 125 per cent. This comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s
US hails Rana’s extradition, says long-sought justice for 26/11 victims
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday praised the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. Rubio stated that both Washington and New Delhi have long worked toward justice for the victims of
US cannot act recklessly, says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned the United States against acting recklessly in international affairs, warning that such actions contribute to global instability. Wang made the statement during a meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
US orders foreign nationals to register under Alien Act
In a dramatic shift that has sparked anxiety within immigrant communities, the U.S. government has mandated that all foreign nationals residing in the country for over 30 days must register with federal authorities or face legal consequences including arrest, fines, imprisonment, and deportation.
Iran and US set to hold indirect nuclear talks in Muscat
Iran and the United States are set to engage in indirect high-level talks in Muscat, Oman on Saturday, focusing exclusively on nuclear issues, according to Iranian media reports. The discussions will be mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, signaling a renewed effort
Russia and US make progress in embassy talks
The Russian consulate in Istanbul announced that progress has been made in securing banking and financial services for Russian and US diplomatic missions during the second round of bilateral talks held in the city. According to a press release, the delegations exchanged diplomatic
UK and Japan oppose US tariffs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where both leaders expressed strong opposition to escalating trade tensions, stating that a trade war benefits no one. Their joint stance comes as the United States maintains a 10
China outlines stance on US trade relations
In response to escalating trade tensions, China’s State Council Information Office has released a white paper titled “China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations”. According to the document, the Chinese government aims to clarify the facts surrounding China-US trade
Russia and US hold second round of talks in Istanbul
Russia and the United States began the second round of diplomatic consultations in Istanbul on Thursday, focusing on improving the operational conditions of their embassies and resolving long-standing diplomatic disputes. The Russian delegation is led by Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, Moscow’s envoy to Washington,
US, Pakistan hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
In their first official conversation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to enhance counterterrorism cooperation, with a key focus on the return of US military equipment left in Afghanistan following the
Largest port in US sounds alarm on Trump’s tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest in the United States, is bracing for a potential 10 per cent decline in cargo volume later this year due to sweeping new tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
Reciprocal tariffs: Global economists warn of impending US recession
Global brokerages and economists are warning of an impending US recession, following the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase & Co has revised its outlook, now expecting real GDP to shrink under the weight of these tariffs.
US markets and dollar fall after Trump’s new tariffs
US markets plunged to a two-year low on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. The US dollar also weakened, reflecting market uncertainty. Stock market reaction By noon, the US stock market’s market cap had fallen
Economic ripple effect: Tariffs and the cost of living in the US
By: Dr. Avi Verma The “Liberation Day” tariffs, with their 10% universal levy and higher “reciprocal tariffs” on specific nations, are set to have a broad impact on the cost of goods in the United States. Here’s a breakdown of the likely effects: Products
US rejects French politician’s call to return Statue of Liberty
The United States has firmly rejected a call by French politician Raphael Glucksmann to return the Statue of Liberty to France, dismissing his remarks as politically motivated and unnecessary. Glucksmann, a centre-left politician, recently suggested that France should take back the iconic statue,
53 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The Houthi-run Health Ministry reported that at least 53 people, including five women and two children, were killed and over 100 others wounded in overnight US airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, according to media reports. The US has increased its strikes on Yemen’s
US influencer apologises for picking up baby wombat in Australia
An American influencer has apologised after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week
Columbia student’s US visa revoked amid terrorism allegations; self-deports
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian citizen and student at Columbia University, has self-deported from the United States after her student visa was revoked by the Department of State on March 5th. The revocation follows allegations that Srinivasan was involved in activities supporting Hamas and
India puts national interests first in US trade talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s trade talks with the United States will be guided by the principles of “India First,” “Viksit Bharat,” and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Goyal stated that he had a “forward-looking discussion”