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Topic: United States

Military-use rare earth issue remains unresolved amid US-China trade truce

Beijing did not commit to grant export clearance for some specialised rare-earth magnets that US military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems.

Global confidence in Trump’s leadership remains low, particularly among G7 allies, finds Pew survey

Study, conducted between January & April, finds that just 34% of people across 24 countries believe that Trump is doing a good job leading the world on major global issues.

Pakistan’s strong biceps, weak budgets routine & apology cards in Elon’s cart

Pakistan's strong biceps, weak budgets routine & apology cards in Elon’s cart

UN General Assembly to vote on immediate ceasefire in Gaza despite US, Israel opposing the move

US has warned that countries taking anti-Israel actions will be seen as acting against US foreign policy interests and could possibly face diplomatic consequences.

Trump bans nationals of 12 countries from entering US, citing security concerns

By Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the

Days after exiting govt’s DOGE, Elon Musk calls Trump’s funding bill ‘disgusting abomination’

Musk condemned the legislation, writing: 'This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it...'.

Chinese Nationals Charged with smuggling hazardous biological pathogen into US

Washington, DC : Two Chinese nationals have been charged by the US Department of Justice for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the...

Trump’s executive order doubling tariffs on steel, aluminium imports comes into effect

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says thorough study of data revealed the need to push for tariffs from 25% to 50%.

6 injured in Colorado after 45-year-old man throws firebombs at a crowd, shouts ‘free Palestine’

The man threw incendiary devices in Boulder where a demonstration to remember Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza was taking place. FBI investigating incident as act of terrorism.

Israel agrees to US envoy’s ceasefire proposal for Gaza, says White House

While confirmation is awaited from Israeli govt, media reported that PM Netanyahu told families of hostages held in Gaza that Israel had accepted the deal.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.