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India-EU signs ‘Mother of all deals’: What is the European Union and which countries are part of it?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the EU have reached a free trade agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the European Union have successfully concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as the "mother of all deals" that will significantly reshape global trade, manufacturing, and supply chains. What is the European Union? The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of European countries formed to promote peace, stability, economic…

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Trump hikes tariffs on South Korea to 25%, says Seoul ‘is not living up’ to trade agreement with US

President Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country's national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework affirmed in October. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports of autos, lumber, and pharmaceutical drugs to 25 per cent from the previous 15 per cent, accusing Seoul of failing to uphold its trade agreement with the United States. Trump further said that he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country's national assembly has yet to approve the trade deal he…

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Trump seeks damage control after ICE shootings as White House denies calling Pretti a ‘domestic terrorist’

The White House is attempting damage control after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti triggered massive outrage in Minnesota. While Trump denied calling Pretti a "domestic terrorist", protests, legal challenges and political friction have escalated sharply. Washington: The White House has attempted to calm rising tensions over the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that President Donald Trump has not referred to Pretti as a "domestic terrorist", even as other senior officials drew sharp comparisons. "I have not heard the president characterise Mr Pretti in that way. However, I have heard the President say…

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India slams Pakistan at UNSC over Operation Sindoor lies, says terrorism can never be ‘new normal’

India issued a hard-hitting response to Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing Islamabad of misrepresenting Operation Sindoor and trying to normalise terrorism. It also highlighted Pakistan's long-standing support for cross-border terror. Washington: In a sharp and strongly-worded intervention at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India accused Pakistan of persistently using terrorism as an instrument of statecraft and warned that such behaviour cannot be accepted as normal. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish delivered a pointed rebuttal after Pakistan's envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad brought up Operation Sindoor, Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty during a debate…

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White House says 20 more countries have signed up for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ initiative

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Board of Peace, originally mandated by the UN Security Council to oversee the management of Gaza for the next two years, is now being positioned by the Trump administration to address conflicts in other parts of the world. Washington: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that 20 more countries have "signed up to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace," though she did not disclose the names of the new participants. She stated that the Board of Peace, originally mandated by the UN Security Council to oversee the management of Gaza for the next two…

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UAE reiterates it will not allow its airspace or territory for any military action against Iran

The statement comes amid an expanding US military presence near Iran, including the recent deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln to West Asian waters. Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that it will not allow its airspace, land, or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran, the UAE foreign ministry said on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and regional stability. UAE reaffirms commitment to not allowing its airspace or territory In an official statement posted on X, the UAE Foreign Ministry said the country remains committed to "not allowing its airspace, territory,…

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flags concerns over India-EU trade deal: ‘Financing the war against themselves’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has made "much bigger sacrifices" than the Europeans have, highlighting that it even imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for procuring Russian crude. Washington: As India and the European Union have finalised the free trade deal, the United States (US) has taken a jibe at the EU, with Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent saying the Europeans are "financing the war" against themselves. It should be mentioned here that India and the EU are yet to sign the deal, though they have declared it has been "finalised". In an…

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Trump says ‘very good’ call with Gov Walz, both aligned after Minneapolis ICE shooting fallout

Trump says 'very good' call with Gov Walz, both aligned after Minneapolis ICE shooting fallout. Trump said he told Gov Walz that he would have Tom Homan, his administration’s immigration enforcement coordinator reach out to Minnesota officials. New Delhi: In an unexpected turn amid rising tensions over federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good” telephone conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz about the recent Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents. Trump added that the two leaders now appear to be on a “similar wavelength.” The dialogue comes against a backdrop of intense debate…

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UAE scraps Islamabad airport deal with Pakistan, days after President’s India visit: Report

According to a report, the UAE had failed to select a local partner for the project for which it had shown interest in August last year. Now, the middle east nation has 'lost interest' in it. Islamabad: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly pulled out of a deal with Pakistan to manage the operations of the Islamabad International Airport. The development comes days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India for a nearly two-hour trip and held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his officials 7, Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in…

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Trump extends greetings on 77th Republic Day, calls US-India ties a ‘historic bond of democracies’

US President Donald Trump extended greetings on 77th Republic Day, calling India-US ties a "historic bond of democracies." New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Monday conveyed his greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day. The message was shared by the US Embassy in New Delhi as celebrations unfolded across India. Highlighting the common ground between the two countries, Trump stressed that India and the United States are united by their democratic traditions. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your…

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