International
Democratic members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, calling the policy harmful to American businesses and consumers. Lawmakers said the tariffs unfairly penalize India while driving up costs at home. Questioning Link to Ukraine Conflict The committee argued that the
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Mexico’s national postal service, Correos de Mexico, has suspended all package deliveries to the United States starting Wednesday. The decision follows confusion over the termination of the “de minimis” duty exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. Billions in Trade Impacted In 2024, more than 1.3 billion packages worth over $64
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has resumed limited activities in Iran after months of suspended access. Inspectors were allowed into the Bushehr nuclear power plant to oversee fuel replacement, but Iran stressed this step does not amount to full cooperation. No Wider Access Granted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that no formal agreement has […]
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that international trade should happen voluntarily and not under pressure. Speaking at a centenary lecture, he emphasized that trade decisions must reflect India’s interests and should not be dictated by external coercion. Call for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance Bhagwat underlined that self-reliance, or aatmnirbharta, does not mean shutting down
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Argentina has announced a new rule allowing Indian citizens holding valid US tourist visas to enter the country without needing a separate Argentine visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE). The decision, confirmed by Ambassador Mariano Caucino on X, was published in the Official Gazette and takes immediate effect. Immigration Directorate to Approve Entries Under the
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked a diplomatic storm on August 27 by calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” In a television interview, Navarro alleged that India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil was indirectly funding Moscow’s military campaign. He argued that the revenue Russia earns from these energy sales is being used […]
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China has rejected the proposal to join trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia, calling the move “unreasonable and unrealistic.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun explained that Beijing’s nuclear stockpile cannot be compared with Washington and Moscow, which collectively control the vast majority of global nuclear warheads. He