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White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has warned India against what he described as “getting in bed with authoritarians,” referring to its deepening ties with China and Russia. Speaking in an interview, Navarro said India should act like the world’s largest democracy and distance itself from regimes that undermine global stability. Ukraine Conflict Called “Modi’s […]
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has underlined the significance of the India–Australia partnership, saying it has become increasingly important at a time when both the global and regional order are being reshaped. Speaking during her address, Wong said that the challenges of the 21st century—from geopolitical tensions to supply chain security—require close
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Tokyo tonight on his first standalone visit to Japan in seven years. He will take part in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit on August 29–30, focusing on trade, defense, investment, and technology cooperation. Addressing Trade Tensions and Economic Priorities The trip comes against the backdrop of steep U.S. tariffs […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, led by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II and is widely viewed as a show of solidarity among nations under Western pressure. Western […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2025. The visit is significant as it will be his first official trip to China in more than seven years. Bilateral Meetings with Xi and Putin On the sidelines of the […]
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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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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