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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

Russians love football too much, and Tunis first Arab capital with an elected female mayor

Indonesia has banned a Chinese video app for 'inappropriate content', and rescue efforts for the Thai boys continue as heartwarming videos of them are shared online.

Indian-American judge Amul Thapar shortlisted by Trump as nominee to US Supreme Court

If nominated and confirmed by Senate, Thapar will be the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

China accuses US of trade ‘abuses’ as India hits back at Trump

China says will hit back if the latest tariff threats from Trump materialize, while India slaps retaliatory levies on US goods.

China’s Global Times takes a dig at daughter Trump as the world watches Kim-Trump summit

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have met in Singapore today. As big stakes of denuclearisation and economy are brought to the table, the world watches closely.

Emerging-market blowout pressures India’s central bank on rates

The Reserve Bank of India has to decide whether to keep the interest rates steady or risk raising it to stem market pressure. 

Modi-loving Bollywood can learn from Kim Kardashian, who raised prison reforms with Trump

Our Bollywood celebrities line up to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for no reason at all but to enjoy a fan moment.

Global Pulse: Punishing al-Assad is easier for the US than devising a coherent Syria strategy

On April 14, the three countries launched an early morning strike inside Syria, that struck three facilities to punish a suspected chemical attack by President Bashar al-Assad against his own people last week.

Global Pulse: Russia also expels 60 American diplomats and shuts down a consulate

In retaliation to 21 countries expelling Russian diplomats, the Russian foreign minister has announced that they too will do the same.

Global Pulse: Kim Jong-un met Xi Jinping in an unannounced, secret visit to China

Reports of Kim Jong-un travelling to Beijing this week have been confirmed, in his first trip outside of North Korea since he came into power in 2011.

It’s not the rise of China we should worry about, but the decline of the US

The US displays a worrying level of unpredictability, and at its centre is a man behaving like the Red Queen as he shouts “off with his head” at all.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.