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03 Sep

Donald Trump Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

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WASHINGTON (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has suggested giving the Strait of Hormuz a new name: “Trump Strait,” linking the proposal to his claim that the United States now controls the strategically important waterway. In a post on Truth Social on September 2, Trump asked whether the historic maritime passage should be renamed, adding that the new name would make it “hotter” than ever. The comment was accompanied by the broader claim that the waterway was under U.S. control. The proposal comes as fighting between the United States and Iran continues to center heavily on the Gulf region. The Strait…

01 Sep

Donald Trump Warns Iran Over Nuclear Weapons, Says US Will Continue to Take Tough Action

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Tehran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon and stressing that Washington remains prepared to take forceful action if necessary. In his latest remarks on the escalating tensions in West Asia, Trump described Iran as a “failed nation” but made it clear that he did not view the country's weakened position as a reason for the United States to step back. Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz The US president also spoke about the security situation around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's…

29 Aug

Donald Trump Hails Major Venezuela Oil Agreement, Says US to Gain Control of 65 Billion Barrels

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced a major energy agreement involving Venezuela, describing it as the largest oil deal in history and claiming that American interests will gain majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude reserves. Trump said the agreement was negotiated under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, alongside Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez and private companies. The US president said the arrangement would not place a financial burden on American taxpayers and argued that increased access to Venezuelan crude could strengthen the…

28 Aug

Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Move Draws Pushback From Canada, New York

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Washington: US President Donald Trump’s decision to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US federal purposes has opened another front in the increasingly tense relationship between the United States and Canada. The announcement concerns one of the five Great Lakes shared by the two countries and comes at a time when Ottawa and Washington are already locked in disputes over tariffs and trade. Under the US move, federal agencies in America can use the new name. However, the decision does not compel Canada, foreign governments, international organisations or state authorities to abandon the name Lake Ontario. Ottawa Stands…

28 Aug

Donald Trump Keeps Military Option Against Iran Open Despite Strait of Hormuz Reopening

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has indicated that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has not brought the confrontation with Iran to an end, leaving open the possibility of further American military action against Tehran. Speaking to reporters, Trump portrayed Iran as being under considerable pressure following the latest escalation. He claimed that the country was facing difficulties in sustaining its military operations, including meeting payments to its troops. Trump, however, offered no detailed assessment of Iran’s remaining military capabilities and did not disclose whether any new US operation was being considered. Reopened Strait Not a Sign…

24 Aug

PM Modi-Trump Meeting: India Asked for ‘No Questions’, Trump Later Opened the Floor to Media, Says Sergio Gor

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A behind-the-scenes detail from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in France has come to light, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor claiming that the Indian side had requested a media interaction without questions. Gor made the revelation while speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi. According to his account, the request was discussed with Trump shortly before his meeting with Modi in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, during the G7 summit. The episode, as described by the US envoy, took an unexpected turn once the two…

23 Aug

Canada Retaliates Against Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Carney Says ‘We Got Attacked’

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products after trade negotiations with the United States collapsed, escalating tensions between the two longtime allies and major trading partners. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would match the latest US tariffs “dollar for dollar”, with the countermeasures set to take effect on September 8. The Canadian tariffs will cover US products including steel, dairy, electronics, appliances, agricultural equipment and pulp and paper. “Canada will match Washington's new tariffs dollar for dollar in order to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses,” Carney said. ‘We Got…

22 Aug

Cross-Border Trade Standoff Deepens as US Hits $20 Billion in Canadian Goods with 50% Tariffs

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Trade tensions between the two neighbouring nations escalated sharply on Saturday after the United States slapped a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian exports worth approximately $20 billion following the collapse of bilateral discussions. In immediate retaliation, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the aggressive protectionist move and affirmed that Ottawa will match the Trump administration's tariffs dollar-for-dollar to protect domestic industries and workers. The breakdown in talks marks a sudden deterioration in relations, arriving shortly after US President Donald Trump publicly indicated that an agreement remained achievable, pointing to a constructive working dynamic with Carney.…

20 Aug

Donald Trump Threatens Wider Economic Fallout for Countries Supporting Iran

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh campaign of economic pressure against Iran, warning that countries and businesses that help Tehran maintain financial or commercial links could face serious consequences. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of failing to respond to opportunities for negotiations with Washington and said the US would now pursue what he described as an unprecedented economic offensive against the Islamic Republic. The proposed measures are expected to focus on channels that help Iran generate revenue or move money internationally. Trump specifically mentioned oil-smuggling networks, financial transfers, currency exchange businesses,…

18 Aug

Donald Trump Invokes India’s Election Model in Fresh Push for US Voter ID Rules

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again raised the issue of voter identification, drawing a comparison with India’s election process while urging lawmakers to move ahead with the proposed “Save America Act.” Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social, referring to a conversation he said took place earlier this month between India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his administration. According to Trump, Kumar questioned how elections could be conducted in the United States without requiring voters to produce a valid photo identification document. Trump used the example to reinforce his argument that stricter…