US President Donald Trump again claimed that he successfully mediated a peace deal between India and Pakistan, including that “six or seven planes came down” in their conflict before the truce. Analysts and fact-checkers say there is no verified evidence of the downed-aircraft number or that
Beijing has announced that starting November 10, 2025, it will suspend retaliatory tariffs on a range of American agricultural exports, including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken. The decision follows a new round of high-level trade discussions between the United States and China aimed at easing tensions that have persisted since the original tariff war. Scope […]
Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has declared that the country’s dispute with the United States is fundamental and not merely tactical. Speaking at a student gathering in Tehran on the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. embassy takeover, Khamenei characterised the U.S. as a long-standing adversary whose current overtures for cooperation are incompatible with its continued
The government of Nigeria said on Sunday that it is open to assistance from the Donald Trump-led United States in combating Islamist insurgents, provided the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are respected. A spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s office, Daniel Bwala, told news agencies that Nigeria “welcomes U.S. assistance as long as it recognises our
India’s Indian Navy will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR), the Exercise MILAN and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026. More than 55 nations have reportedly indicated their willingness to take part. Officials have confirmed that the […]
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that a trade agreement with China is “only a question of time” and will be beneficial for both sides. He made the remarks ahead of his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seoul, adding that the world is watching closely for progress. What The Deal Could […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said during his South Korea visit that a trade agreement between the United States and India is “only a question of time.” He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their “great relationship” and suggesting talks are moving toward resolution. Deal Status Trump’s remarks come as negotiations that had earlier stalled over […]
Global gold prices extended their decline as progress in trade talks between the United States and China reduced investor appetite for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slipped by around 0.7% to near US $4,083 an ounce in early Singapore trade and posted a weekly loss of 3.3%, its first since mid-August. Trade Talks And Market Impact […]
Officials from the United States and China said they have made significant progress in ongoing trade discussions held during the ASEAN summit. The developments have raised expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could move closer to finalising an agreement at their upcoming meeting. Key Developments Negotiators highlighted that the
On the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met to discuss broad regional and global developments, as well as their bilateral relationship. The two officials held the meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Key Dialogue According to […]















