U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States was directly involved in helping India and Pakistan reach a recent ceasefire. He described President Donald Trump as a “president of peace,” noting Washington’s active role in de-escalation efforts. What India Says India has

Japan has called on the United States to quickly implement a previously agreed reduction in tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts. The deal, which involves cutting U.S. import duties from 27.5% to 15%, has yet to be given a clear implementation timeline. Japanese trade officials raised the issue during recent bilateral talks with the […]

The United States is expected to see a 30–40% drop in new international student enrollments for the upcoming September 2025 intake. The projected decline could result in nearly 150,000 fewer foreign students, raising concerns across universities and communities dependent on student spending. Economic Impact Could Exceed $7 Billion A drop of this scale is expected […]

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

The Indian government has clarified that it has not held any formal discussions with the United States regarding the possible purchase of F‑35 stealth fighter jets. The statement was made in response to a question in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Joint Statement Mentions Policy Review, […]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that President Trump and his administration are growing increasingly frustrated with India over delays in finalizing a trade agreement. He described India’s approach as slow and unresponsive despite early enthusiasm for negotiations. Concerns Over Russia Ties Add to Tension Bessent noted that India’s continued oil imports

Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel. Criticism of UNESCO Policies The U.S. decision comes after concerns […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces conducted coordinated airstrikes on three critical Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking the first overt U.S. military engagement in the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. In a statement released early Saturday, Trump described the operations as “very successful” and confirmed that all U.S.

At the recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, China expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China backs all efforts conducive to peace, including the recent consensus reached between the United States and Russia. […]