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Washington: President Donald Trump revealed on Friday (February 20) that he's weighing a targeted military strike on Iran, intensifying pressure on Tehran to finalise a nuclear deal as US naval forces mass in the Middle East. Trump hints at action after extending ultimatum Responding to a reporter's question, Trump confirmed, "The most I can say- I am considering it," regarding a limited strike following his naval buildup to force Iran into curbing its nuclear program. This came days after Thursday's warning of "bad things" if no deal materialized within an initial 10-day window, later stretched to 15, delivered at the…

Washington: In a major setback to US President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of his sweeping tariff measures. The US apex court stated that the President did not possess the authority under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose extensive import duties on goods from nearly all US trading partners. The ruling is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for global trade, businesses, consumers, inflation trends and household finances across the country. The verdict marks a notable shift from a series of recent wins for Trump at the Supreme…

Washington: The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision of the US Supreme Court centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs he imposed on nearly every other country. It's the first major piece of Trump's broad agenda to come squarely before the nation's highest court, which he helped shape with the appointments of three conservative jurists in his first term. In a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court…

Dhaka: Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who assumed office on February 17 (Tuesday), after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) decisive election victory, has moved quickly to mend ties with India by reinstating full visa services for Indian citizens at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. This decision, effective from Friday (February 20), lifts a suspension imposed since December 2025 amid heightened anti-India sentiment, marking a promising first step toward normalising bilateral relations strained under the previous Muhammad Yunus interim administration. Consular services resume: All visa categories now open From early Friday, the High Commission recommenced all consular operations,…