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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicTrump 2.0

Topic: Trump 2.0

At least 31 killed as US launches wave of air strikes against Houthis in Yemen

Trump warned Iran against supporting the group, declaring, 'America will hold you fully accountable, and we won’t be nice about it!'

US Judges order Trump 2.0 to reinstate thousands of probationary workers fired during mass layoffs

A judge in Baltimore ruled 18 agencies violated regulations, while another San Francisco court ordered reinstatement of those fired from departments of defense & agriculture, among others.

Day after Ukraine’s nod to ceasefire, Putin visits Kursk, vows to ‘completely liberate’ area

The Russian president met with soldiers, urging them to oust Ukrainian forces from the region. It was in August that Zelenskyy's forces led an incursion into western Russia.

SubscriberWrites: US policy shift on Ukraine: A strategic win for Russia

Russian officials have welcomed Trump 2.0’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, potentially weakening Ukraine’s ability to defend itself.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to visit India next week

Gabbard is expected to meet Indian officials on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, reports say. The alleged murder-for-hire plot against Pannun could figure in discussions.

Watch CutTheClutter: Trump 2.0’s shift in diplomacy, a strategic retreat & focus on countering China

In Episode 1620, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at implications of the US leaving regional powers to handle their own security while strengthening its military to confront Beijing.

Here’s why Trump has shifted tariff focus on India from bikes to automobiles

In a speech to US Congress Tuesday, Trump says India & other nations charge the US much higher tariffs than it does them. They should expect reciprocal tariffs from 2 April, he adds.

EU pitches €800-bn plan to ‘ReArm Europe’ as Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the plan Tuesday ahead of an emergency European Council meeting on 6 March. It also proposes a €150 bn common defence fund.

AP sues White House officials for denying access to presidential events over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ row

AP had said it would continue to use 'Gulf of Mexico', while acknowledging Trump's move to change the name to 'Gulf of America'. White House calls the lawsuit 'a blatant PR stunt'.

‘First-generation’ Indian-American Kash Patel sworn in as FBI chief, takes oath on Bhagwad Gita

While the White House called his appointment an important step in Trump's agenda to restore integrity, Patel pressed on accountability in the organisation. He said he was 'living the American Dream'.

On Camera

Munir wants Pakistan military to be taken seriously. He was impressing Imran’s supporters

Operation Sindhoor came as a blessing for Asim Munir. He could claim to have “won a war” and get promoted to a field marshal’s post. But the narrative hasn’t held.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.