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08 Aug

US Senate Backs Russia Sanctions Measure, 100% Tariff Threat Looms Over India, China

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A bipartisan group of US senators has backed legislation that could significantly raise the economic cost for countries continuing to buy Russian energy, with India and China potentially facing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on their exports to the American market. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was approved by the Senate in an 86-11 vote, marking a major step forward for legislation designed to tighten pressure on Moscow and its key energy customers. The measure would give US President Donald Trump the authority to impose a 100 per cent…

07 Aug

Reports Claim Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Is in Critical Condition Following Hospitalisation

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Reports from Israeli media outlets, including Channel 14 and the Jerusalem Post, indicate that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in an extremely critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital. Citing sources within Iran and the news outlet IranWire, rumors regarding his deteriorating health are circulating at the highest levels of the Iranian leadership. The developments follow months of intense speculation regarding his physical condition. Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the leadership role after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026. Reports suggest that Mojtaba sustained severe injuries during…

07 Aug

NASA Astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir Finish Spacewalk to Boost ISS Power System

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir have successfully completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), undertaking structural work that will pave the way for the installation of additional solar arrays. The operation was focused on upgrading a power channel on the orbital laboratory and represents part of NASA’s continuing efforts to strengthen the station’s electricity-generating capabilities. Work carried out outside space station Menon and Meir left the ISS through the Quest airlock and spent several hours working on the station’s exterior. Their primary task involved assembling a modification kit associated with the station’s power…

07 Aug

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Perform Umrah in Makkah

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Makkah (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir joined other senior members of the country’s leadership to perform Umrah in the holy city of Makkah. The Pakistani delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, besides other officials. Special visit to Kaaba Before beginning the Umrah rituals, the Pakistani delegation was accorded the opportunity to visit the Kaaba Sharif. The leaders subsequently completed the religious rites of Umrah…

07 Aug

Donald Trump Issues New Order to Restrict ‘Birth Tourism,’ Renews Push on Birthright Citizenship

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has signed a fresh executive order aimed at discouraging so-called “birth tourism,” renewing his administration’s efforts to tighten eligibility for birthright citizenship in the United States. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the existing system had been exploited by people entering the country on tourist visas with the primary intention of giving birth so their children could obtain US citizenship. He described the move as part of a broader effort to address what he called misuse of immigration laws. Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller said the order seeks to prevent…

07 Aug

Donald Trump Reaffirms Iran Nuclear Red Line, Says Conflict May Be Nearing End

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, while expressing confidence that the prolonged conflict involving Tehran could soon come to an end. Addressing reporters, Trump said the US intervention in Iran was undertaken to prevent the country from becoming a nuclear-armed state, describing the move as a significant strategic decision. He maintained that denying Iran nuclear capabilities remains a central objective of his administration and suggested that recent developments indicate the conflict may not continue for much longer. "I think the war is going…

06 Aug

Donald Trump Says Diplomacy Preferred Over Military Action, Reasserts Iran Nuclear Red Line

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again underlined his administration's preference for diplomacy over armed conflict with Iran, while maintaining that Tehran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.Addressing the ongoing tensions between the two countries, Trump claimed the United States had been on the verge of launching an extensive military operation before deciding to pursue negotiations instead. He said his administration deliberately chose dialogue over force to prevent unnecessary casualties.According to Trump, Iranian officials had reached out seeking talks and requested that Washington refrain from carrying out the planned military action. However, he…

05 Aug

US Signals Headway in Iran Negotiations, Says Nuclear Issue Remains Core Objective

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has indicated that diplomatic engagement with Iran is moving in a positive direction, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying discussions are progressing on immediate regional security concerns while a broader agreement centred on Iran's nuclear programme remains the ultimate goal. Speaking about the ongoing negotiations, Rubio said Washington's primary condition for any long-term agreement is that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. He reiterated that the Trump administration continues to prioritise the complete denuclearisation of Iran as the foundation of any comprehensive deal. Rubio explained that current negotiations…

05 Aug

Trump Administration Weighs New H-1B Visa Extension Fee Rule, Indian Workforce Could Face Indirect Impact

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US government is considering a regulatory change that could make extending H-1B and L-1 work visas significantly more expensive for employers, potentially affecting thousands of Indian professionals working in the country and the companies that sponsor them. The proposal, outlined in the Department of Homeland Security's regulatory agenda, seeks to extend the 9/11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to visa extension applications. At present, the additional fee is generally applicable only when companies submit an initial H-1B or L-1 petition or when an employee changes employers. If the rule comes into force, qualifying employers would…

04 Aug

25 US States Challenge Donald Trump Administration’s New Tariff Policy in Court; Proposed Measures Could Have Trade Implications for India

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A major legal battle has erupted in the United States after a coalition of 25 states challenged the Trump administration's latest tariff policy, arguing that the new import duties exceed presidential authority and place an unfair burden on businesses and consumers. The case has been filed before the US Court of International Trade, adding fresh uncertainty to Washington's evolving trade strategy. The lawsuit targets tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% that were recently imposed on imports from dozens of countries under a policy aimed at discouraging products allegedly linked to forced labour. According to the states, the…