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23 Aug

Trump Picks Sergio Gor as Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCanada, Donald Trump

Washington: President Donald Trump announced that Sergio Gor has been nominated as the United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia. Gor, who currently heads the Office of Presidential Personnel, has overseen the recruitment of thousands of appointees across federal departments. Trump noted that under his leadership, staffing levels in government agencies have reached over 95 percent. Gor will continue in his current White House role until the confirmation process is completed. Describing Gor as a close confidant, Trump recalled his involvement in multiple aspects of his political career — from managing campaign operations to…

22 Aug

Canada to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. CUSMA Goods by September 1

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaaluminum, autos, Canada-U.S. trade, CUSMA, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, steel, Tariffs

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) : Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will scrap all tariffs on goods from the United States covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by September 1.Carney clarified that tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos will remain in place as the Liberal government continues negotiations with Washington to define a new trading framework. Despite the ongoing trade war, he noted that 85 per cent of bilateral trade with the U.S. remains tariff-free, calling it a crucial advantage for Canadian industries and workers.“As we work to address outstanding trade issues with the U.S., it is important we…

18 Aug

Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Bilateral Ties After Alaska Meeting with Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAlaska meeting, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, Ukraine conflict, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, August 18, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who briefed him on his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska.During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent position that the ongoing Ukraine conflict must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. He stressed that India supports every genuine effort aimed at restoring peace.The two leaders also discussed various aspects of India-Russia cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both agreed to maintain regular communication on regional and global developments.Following the…

18 Aug

Trump Tells Zelensky to Accept Crimea Loss, Abandon NATO Hopes Before White House Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Volodymyr Zeleskyy

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump has made it clear what he expects from Ukraine’s leadership ahead of a major meeting in Washington, concessions to Moscow. In a late-night social media post, Trump argued that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could “end the war with Russia almost immediately” if he agreed to two key conditions: formally accepting Russia’s annexation of Crimea and ruling out Ukraine’s NATO membership. “Some things never change. No NATO for Ukraine and Crimea was lost long ago,” Trump wrote, while suggesting Kyiv faced a choice between compromise or prolonged conflict. The remarks come just hours…

17 Aug

PM Mark Carney Praises US Role in Pushing for Ukraine Peace at Alaska Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlsaka, Donald Trump, Mark Carney

Ottawa/Alaska (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed strong support for U.S. leadership in efforts to end Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, following high-level discussions at the Alaska Summit. Carney said that the firm stance taken by President Donald Trump and Washington has opened a window of opportunity to move toward halting the conflict. He emphasized that credible security assurances for Ukraine must be central to any sustainable peace plan. “President Trump’s leadership and that of the United States is helping create a path to end Russia’s unlawful war in Ukraine,” Carney stated. The Prime Minister further highlighted the…

16 Aug

Trump Says Russia Has Lost India as Oil Client Amid New U.S. Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsChina, Donald Trump, India, oil trade, Russia, secondary sanctions, U.S. tariffs

Washington [US] – U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia has “lost India as an oil client” while weighing the broader fallout of sanctions on Moscow and its energy partners.Speaking to Fox News aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked, “Well, they lost an oil client so to speak, which is India, which was doing about 40% of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot… and if I did secondary sanctions, it would be devastating from their standpoint. If I have to do it, I’ll do it, maybe I won’t have to do it.”The comment comes just…

16 Aug

Trump-Putin Talks in Alaska End Without Deal, India Caught in between

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Russia, US, Vladimir Putin

Alaska (Rajeev Sharma): The much-anticipated Alaska meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough, leaving India facing fresh uncertainty over punitive American tariffs. Despite warm optics and friendly rhetoric, the two leaders could not resolve their sharp differences on Ukraine. Trump spoke of “considerable progress” and hinted that only a few issues remained, while Putin emphasized hopes for stronger bilateral ties with Washington but stood firm on Russia’s core positions. For New Delhi, the deadlock is troubling. The U.S. has already tied a new 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports to Delhi’s…

12 Aug

Four Escape Injury After Montana Airport Runway Collision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Montana

Kalispell, Montana: A routine landing turned hazardous when a small turboprop aircraft clipped a stationary plane at Kalispell City Airport, sparking a fire that sent thick smoke billowing over the runway. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., according to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio. Authorities identified the aircraft as a Socata TBM 700 carrying four individuals. Upon touching down, the plane collided with an unoccupied parked aircraft, igniting flames that quickly spread to the surrounding grass. Emergency crews from Kalispell Fire Department responded within minutes, dousing the flames before they could threaten additional planes or nearby hangars. Fire Chief…

12 Aug

President Donald Trump Extends China Tariff Suspension for 90 More Days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsChina, Donald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order granting a 90-day extension to the current suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports. The announcement, made on Tuesday, emphasized that all other parts of the existing trade agreement between the two countries will remain intact. “I have just signed an Executive Order that will extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days. All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same,” President Trump said in his statement. The decision aims to maintain trade stability between the U.S. and China, providing an extended window for economic…

09 Aug

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit Set for August 15 in Alaska as US-Russia Tensions Collide with India Tariff Disputeas free

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Vladimir Putin

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Washington and Moscow are preparing for a rare face-to-face encounter between their leaders, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The talks come at a moment of global intrigue, Trump is seeking a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine while simultaneously escalating a trade dispute with India over its energy ties to Russia. Trump revealed the meeting in a post on Truth Social, calling it “highly anticipated” and promising more details soon. The announcement followed remarks at the White House where the president suggested…