India and the United States have reached an understanding in trade talks that neither side will demand source code or algorithms from companies as a condition for market access. The move is designed to safeguard intellectual property and ease regulatory concerns in the technology sector.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that U.S. investment demands in ongoing trade talks could spark a financial crisis similar to the 1997 Asian meltdown. He cautioned that without financial safeguards, such commitments would put the nation at severe risk. What the Deal Involves In July 2025, Seoul and Washington reached a verbal understanding: […]

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

The United States has introduced a regulation requiring companies to pay US $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa holder they employ. The rule was announced on September 19, 2025, and will come into effect from midnight U.S. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025. India Hardest Hit India, which accounted for about 70–71% of approved H-1B […]

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said the United States may soon lift the 25% penal tariff imposed on Indian goods. He added that India’s reciprocal tariff of 25% could also be reduced to around 10-15%. Timeline and Expectations Nageswaran indicated that the penal tariffs might be scrapped by the end of November. He […]

The United States has deployed its ground-based Typhon missile system to Iwakuni, Japan, for the first time. The system uses pre-existing SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles modified for land launch. It was showcased during the joint military exercise Resolute Dragon, which began on September 11 and runs until September 25. China’s Response China condemned the deployment. […]

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said American politicians openly accept bribes from Israel, contrasting them with Pakistan, which he claimed is being defamed over corruption allegations. He made the remarks in an interview on Geo TV. Comments on Transparency Asif specifically criticised what he called a double standard in how corruption is viewed in Pakistan […]

U.S. President Donald Trump phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him a happy 75th birthday. The call was received personally by Modi, who expressed gratitude for Trump’s warm wishes. Modi’s Response & Message Following the call, Prime Minister Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call […]

India and the United States have held fresh trade discussions described by both sides as positive and forward-looking. These talks come in the wake of the US imposing a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods due to concerns over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Meetings were held in New Delhi with senior negotiators from both […]