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Friday, July 18, 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'.

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Punjab govt must take Centre into confidence on new anti-sacrilege bill

What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

In setback to Pakistan, US designates LeT front as terror group for Pahalgam attack. What is TRF

India has welcomed the move, calling it a 'timely & important step reflecting the deep cooperation between India and US on counter-terrorism'.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.