Washington D.C.: US President Donald Trump is weighing potential airstrikes against Iran, with the decision closely linked to the assessments of his special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Trump administration awaits Tehran’s latest proposal ahead of a critical round of last-minute negotiations scheduled for Thursday in Geneva. The…
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Trump: India Will Keep Paying 18% Tariffs Despite SC Ruling
New Delhi/Washington: US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that India will continue to pay the agreed 18% tariffs, despite a United States Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his broader reciprocal tariff framework. The announcement signals that the interim trade deal between India and the US remains unaffected. Interim Trade…
Fed to Hold Rates Amid Powell Scrutiny; Markets Await Guidance
NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026 – The Federal Reserve is widely expected to pause its interest-rate-cutting cycle this week as the U.S. jobs market steadies and inflation pressures ease. The central bank’s decision comes amid intense political and legal scrutiny surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell. After three consecutive rate cuts,…
Trump’s Plane Turns Back Mid-Air on Way to Davos: What Happened
US President Donald Trump’s journey to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when his aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to return mid-air shortly after takeoff. The decision followed the detection of a “minor electrical issue,” prompting the flight crew to abort the…
EU Condemns Trump, Eyes Greenland Trade Response
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
