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20 Oct

Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international attention by reiterating his claim that he helped halt a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, allegedly preventing a wider conflict that, he says, could have escalated to nuclear war. In a recent interview aired on Fox News, Trump asserted that both nations were on the verge of an all-out war, with “seven planes” being shot down during the clashes — although he did not specify the nationality of the aircraft. “They were going at it — seven jets were taken down. And it could have gone…

16 Oct

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi After Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

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New Delhi, October 16, 2025: A political storm erupted on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would halt oil imports from Russia. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacted sharply, accusing the prime minister of yielding to American pressure and being “frightened of Trump.”Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition wrote that Modi “allowed” the U.S. president to “decide and announce that India will not buy Russian oil.” Gandhi further alleged that, despite repeated diplomatic “snubs,” Modi continues to send Trump congratulatory messages, describing it as a display…

16 Oct

U.S.-India Energy Talks: Trump Hails Modi’s Assurance to End Russian Oil Imports

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Washington, October 16, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing the decision as “a big step” to increase international pressure on Moscow.Speaking at a joint news conference with FBI Director Kash Patel at the Oval Office, Trump said, “He’s a friend of mine. We have a great relationship. I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big stop. Now we’ve got to get China to do…

14 Oct

Trump Praises India, Modi, and Envisions Improved India-Pakistan Relations at Global Summit

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): At a global summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, US President Donald Trump on Monday praised India as a "great country" under the leadership of "a very good friend of mine," Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His remarks came during a broader discussion about the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, signaling a brief but optimistic moment in his diplomatic rhetoric. Trump, while addressing world leaders after the ceasefire deal in Gaza, noted that he believes India and Pakistan will soon "get along very well." With Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif standing just behind him, the US president…

13 Oct

Gaza war is over: Donald Trump declares as Israel, Hamas set for hostage, prisoner exchange

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National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war in Gaza is over as he departed for Israel, marking his first visit since brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He is expected to address Knesset before co-chairing a high-level peace summit in Egypt. "The war is over, you understand that," Trump told reporters as quoted by Reuters. Asked about the region’s future, he added, "I think it’s going to normalise." Meanwhile, he also underscored the role of Qatar in helping mediating the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He said some hostages might be released earlier than expected…

13 Oct

Trump Claims Peace-Brokering Track Record, Cites Resolution of India-Pakistan Tensions

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has reignited discussion about his international diplomacy efforts, stating that he has successfully ended eight major global conflicts, including longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan. While speaking to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a stopover en route to the Middle East, Trump portrayed himself as a key player in recent global peace initiatives, and hinted that further diplomatic involvement could be on the horizon. “There’s reportedly a conflict heating up between Pakistan and Afghanistan right now,” Trump said. “I told them I’ll look into it when I return. That…

11 Oct

Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Citing Rare Earth Export Curbs

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods imported from China, in response to Beijing’s tightening of rare earth exports critical to U.S. industries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump declared that the new tariffs would take effect by November 1, 2025, or possibly sooner if China makes additional moves that the U.S. deems hostile to its economic interests. The proposed measure would come on top of current trade duties already in place from his previous administration. “This will be in addition to the tariffs…

10 Oct

Who Is Maria Corina Machado — The Venezuelan Activist Who Won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Over Donald Trump?

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Oslo, October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight to defend democratic rights and her persistent efforts toward a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule to democracy in Venezuela, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.The announcement came in a year when former U.S. President Donald Trump had once again drawn attention for his public comments about deserving the Peace Prize. Despite multiple nominations in recent years, the award did not go to him, as the committee instead recognized Machado for her enduring democratic struggle…

09 Oct

PM Modi Congratulates President Trump on ‘Historic’ Gaza Peace Plan, Reviews Progress in Trade Talks

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New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with his “friend,” US President Donald Trump, to congratulate him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Modi added that both leaders also reviewed the positive developments in ongoing India–US trade negotiations.“Spoke to my friend, President Trump, and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks,” the Prime Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter).The conversation highlights the deepening diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and…

09 Oct

Israel and Hamas Agree to Initial Peace Framework, Hostage Release and Troop Withdrawal Planned

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): In a major diplomatic announcement early Thursday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Israel and Hamas have both signed the first phase of a new peace initiative aimed at de-escalating one of the world’s longest-running conflicts. Posting on his social media platform, Trump confirmed that the preliminary agreement includes the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from specified areas, signaling a move toward establishing long-term stability in the region. “This is a great day,” Trump wrote, celebrating what he described as a “strong, durable, and everlasting…