The United States has announced that it will impose a 25% tariff on a broad range of imports from Brazil beginning July 22, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two nations. The decision represents one of the most serious economic measures taken by Washington against Brazil in recent years and is expected...
The United States has temporarily suspended the immediate evacuation of its citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), citing growing concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of the Central African nation. The decision reflects the government’s efforts to balance the safety of its citizens with strict international public health measures aimed...
The United States has approved the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, marking a significant milestone in defence cooperation between the two NATO allies. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the approval, describing it as an important step toward strengthening Germany’s military capabilities and enhancing the alliance’s collective deterrence strategy amid an increasingly challenging global...
The chief of the Pakistani Army, Air Marshall Asim Munir, reiterated his anti-India stance by describing Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” during a speech to the Pakistani community in Florida, USA. As reported, Munir stated that Kashmir is “not merely an internal issue for India but rather an unfinished international agenda. As the Quaid-e-Azam articulated,...
A shooting on Emory University’s Atlanta campus in the US state of Georgia left the shooter dead and one officer injured, according to media reports. There was a single shooter who is now dead, with no further threat to the campus or surrounding area, said NBC News, quoting the Atlanta Police Department. A law enforcement...
Bengaluru: Following the US administration’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “favoring headline management over genuine diplomacy and national interests.” Commending Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his critiques of various policies enacted by the Narendra Modi government, Siddaramaiah stated...
United Airlines has temporarily suspended all of its mainline flights due to a technical problem affecting its systems, impacting thousands of passengers across the US. The issue was resolved within an hour, although the airline cautioned that flight delays would follow. Passengers expressed their frustrations on social media as operations halted at airports in Chicago,...
A rapidly spreading wildfire is endangering hundreds of structures, having already burned over 82,000 acres (approximately 332 square kilometers) in less than five days in Central California, according to officials. Known as the Gifford Fire, the blaze ignited Friday afternoon when four separate fires along a California highway merged into one, currently raging along Santa...
The US Department of State has revealed extensive modifications to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program, which will come into effect on September 2, 2025, reversing the policy that was implemented earlier this year on February 18, 2025. The updated regulations will greatly restrict eligibility for interview waivers, mandating that most applicants—including children under 14...
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that India is pursuing its trade strategies along the same lines as the recently enhanced U.S.-Indonesia trade agreement. Speaking at a business leaders’ forum in Washington, Trump highlighted India’s growing role in shaping global trade dynamics and suggested that New Delhi is taking cues from Washington’s approach with Southeast...