BRUSSELS, Jan 18 — Major European Union nations sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, describing them as “blackmail” and signaling a coordinated response. France proposed activating the EU’s untested Anti-Coercion Instrument to impose economic countermeasures, potentially restricting trade, investment, and access to public tenders. Escalation Over…
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India’s Chabahar Withdrawal: Geopolitical Ripples
India has reportedly scaled back its involvement in Iran’s Chabahar port following potential sanctions threats from the United States. The move, highlighted by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on any business conducted with the US by nations engaging with Iran, has triggered debate over India’s strategic…
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Trump Nobel Flap Critiqued by Satyarthi in Jaipur
Jaipur: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi expressed sharp criticism over reports that former US President Donald Trump was “offered” the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival during the launch of his book Karuna: The Power of Compassion, Satyarthi called the episode shocking and unprecedented in his…
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Gold, Silver Rates Today: Dollar Strength Hits Prices
Gold and silver prices fell in both domestic and international markets on Friday after the US dollar hit a six-week high, following unexpectedly strong US weekly jobless claims. Spot gold dropped 0.29% to $4,602.43 per ounce, while spot silver declined 0.8% to $91.6861 per ounce. Meanwhile, MCX gold touched ₹1,43,483…
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Trump Threatens Force to Take Greenland, NATO Alarmed
United States President Donald Trump has reignited global controversy by openly threatening to take control of Greenland, warning that Washington may act “the hard way” if diplomatic efforts fail. The remarks, made at the White House on January 9, have sent shockwaves across Europe, raised alarm within NATO, and intensified…
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Trump Claims U.S. Will Get Venezuelan Oil After Maduro Raid
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will receive between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at prevailing market prices, following a dramatic U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The claim, made through Trump’s social media platform Truth…
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Trump Signals Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing fresh tariffs on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, a move that could introduce new strains into India–US trade relations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of his displeasure…
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DC Guards Shot Near White House; Afghan Suspect Arrested
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot and critically injured on Wednesday in an ambush near the White House; authorities detained a 29-year-old Afghan national identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal shortly after the attack. Incident and Immediate Response The shooting occurred near a metro station roughly two blocks…
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India Takes Note of Trump’s Pakistan Nuclear Claim
New Delhi, Nov 7, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said it has “taken note” of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that Pakistan has been conducting secret underground nuclear tests. At a regular press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described such “clandestine and illegal nuclear…
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China Expands Rare-Earth Export Curbs, Trump Threatens Tariffs
China’s surprise expansion of export controls on rare-earth materials has escalated tensions with Washington, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to warn of a “massive increase” in tariffs and to question the need for a face-to-face meeting with President Xi Jinping at this month’s APEC summit. What Beijing announced On October…