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US threatens 200% tariffs if China maintains ban on exports of magnets; here’s why they matter

Trump also hailed the US-China relationship while meeting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the White House’s Oval Office. In a soft warning, he said the US can adopt various moves which could destroy China but they will not do so. Washington: US President Donald Trump has threatened a whopping 200 per cent tariffs on China if Beijing continues to restrict export of rare earth magnets. "We have a very strong relationship economically with China. They have to give us magnets. If they don’t, we charge a 200% tariff or something ... .China intelligently went in and they sort of…

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Aug

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‘Can destroy China, but won’t’: Trump’s soft warning to Beijing ahead of 50% India tariffs

Despite China being the top global buyer of Russian oil, the Trump administration has avoided harsh punitive measures against Beijing, with Trump even praising a "great relationship" and extending tariff deadlines. New Delhi: Just a day before the deadline for his 50% tariff threat on India ends, US President Donald Trump praised his ties with China, despite China being the largest buyer of Russian oil. In a statement made while meeting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the White House’s Oval Office, Trump spoke warmly of the US-China relationship. “We are going to have a great relationship with China. They…

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26

Aug

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‘We count on India’s contribution in ending the war’: Zelenskyy’s message to PM Modi

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked PM Modi for his wishes on the Ukrainian Independence Day while lauding India's commitment to achieving peace and stability. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he appreciated India's commitment to peace and dialogue at a time when the entire world is working to end the "horrible" Russia-Ukraine and that he is counting on New Delhi's contribution towards it. The remarks came in Zelenskyy's response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's letter, extending wishes on the Ukrainian Independence Day. "Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the warm greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day. We appreciate India's dedication to…

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25

Aug

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Indian Navy to commission stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam on August 26

The Indian Navy is set to commission two Project 17A stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at Visakhapatnam Naval Base on August 26. Built by MDL and GRSE respectively, these advanced warships showcase India's shipbuilding strength and align with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. New Delhi: Indian Navy is set to commission the latest state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (August 26). The ceremony will be presided over by Union Defence Rajnath Singh. This will be the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants, constructed at two different shipyards, will…

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25

Aug

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H-1B visa controversy heat up: US Senator Mike Lee questions program amid Walmart Bribery rumors

The recent comments against the H-1B visa system coincide with rurumourshat Trump may attack the system, which permits Indian IT engineers to work in the US, next. New Delhi: US Senator Mike Lee has stirred debate over the future of the H-1B visa program, questioning whether it’s time to pause the system that allows skilled foreign workers—primarily from India—to work in the United States. His comments come amid unverified social media claims linking Walmart to a bribery scandal involving the hiring of Indian tech professionals. “Is it time to pause H1-B visas?” Senator Lee asked on X (formerly Twitter), after…

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25

Aug

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Israel airstrike hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 15 including journalists, say Palestinian officials

An Israeli airstrike hit a Gaza hospital, killing 15 people, including three journalists, said Palestinian officials. New Delhi: An Israeli airstrike struck the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, killing at least 15 people, including three journalists, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The attack targeted the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, already struggling amid ongoing conflict and resource shortages. The Associated Press, citing the Gaza health ministry, reported that the victims were killed in a "double-tap" strike, a tactic where a second missile hits shortly after the first, often targeting those responding to the…

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25

Aug

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Netanyahu issues sharp warning as Israel hits Yemen, says ‘Paying a very heavy price’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against any entity planning attacks on Israel, following airstrikes in Yemen that killed at least six people and wounded dozens. New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday declared that Israel will continue to launch preemptive and retaliatory strikes against anyone planning to attack the country. His remarks followed Israeli Air Force strikes in Yemen that killed at least six people and wounded dozens more, according to Houthi-controlled sources. Speaking from the Israeli Air Force’s command centre in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu made clear that the strikes were part of a broader…

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25

Aug

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Trump’s India tariffs ‘aggressive leverage’ to force Russia to stop war: US Vice President JD Vance

Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil. New York: US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said that President Donald Trump had applied "aggressive economic leverage," such as secondary tariffs on India, in an attempt to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Vance was speaking during an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” when he also said the step would "make it harder" for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy. Trump has applied aggressive…

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25

Aug

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Zelenskyy ‘appreciates’ Trump for standing with Ukraine in defending ‘Independence’

On Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed deep gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his support. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly thanked US President Donald Trump for his Independence Day wishes. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Zelenskyy praised the United States for standing firmly with Ukraine in its fight to protect sovereignty, independence, and peace. "Dear US President Donald Trump, thank you for your heartfelt congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day. We appreciate your kind words for the Ukrainian people, and we thank the United States for standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine…

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24

Aug

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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa after Houthi missile launch towards Israel

Residents of Sanaa told The Associated Press they heard loud explosions near a shuttered military academy and the presidential palace, with smoke rising close to Sabeen Square, a central gathering spot in the capital. New Delhi: Tensions escalated in the Middle East over the weekend as Israeli airstrikes targeted several locations in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, days after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching a missile toward Israel. The airstrikes, which reportedly struck a power plant and a gas station, mark the latest in a series of retaliatory actions between Israel and the Iranian-backed rebel group. According to the Houthi media…

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