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Eurasia Group Warns Canada Could Bear Brunt of US Political Turmoil in 2026

Eurasia Group Warns Canada Could Bear Brunt of US Political Turmoil in 2026

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is likely to face the most severe consequences of political instability in the United States next year, according to a new report released by global risk consultancy Eurasia Group on Friday. The firm cautioned that rising uncertainty in Washington and a hardening trade environment could significantly reshape Canada’s economy and its long-standing relationship with its closest ally. The report argues that the traditional Canada–US partnership has entered a fundamentally different phase, driven by US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his confrontational approach to governance and trade. It warns that Trump’s efforts to…
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Trump Hints at Swift Trade Action as India’s Russian Oil Ties Draw US Attention

Trump Hints at Swift Trade Action as India’s Russian Oil Ties Draw US Attention

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Former US President Donald Trump has again signalled that India’s growing energy trade with Russia could invite economic consequences, warning that higher tariffs remain an option if New Delhi continues importing Russian crude. Trump suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was fully aware of his concerns on the issue. Speaking to the media while returning to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump said he shared a cordial relationship with the Indian leader but made it clear that displeasure over Russia-related trade had been communicated. He remarked that trade policies could be adjusted quickly, indicating that tariff measures…
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Trump Confirms US Military Action Against ISIS-Linked Militants in Nigeria

Trump Confirms US Military Action Against ISIS-Linked Militants in Nigeria

California (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has carried out a military operation targeting Islamic State-affiliated fighters in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced, calling the action a direct response to extremist violence in the region. In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump said the strike was ordered after reports of repeated attacks by ISIS-linked militants, particularly against Christian communities. He described the operation as forceful and effective, asserting that US forces acted decisively to neutralize the threat. The President said the mission was conducted under his command and emphasized that Washington would not allow…
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Epstein Files Vanish From US Justice Department Website, Triggering Political Backlash

Epstein Files Vanish From US Justice Department Website, Triggering Political Backlash

Washington, December 21, 2025: At least 16 documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were removed from the US Justice Department’s public website within 24 hours of being uploaded, igniting political criticism and renewed scrutiny over the handling of the high-profile case. The disappearance of the files, which reportedly included images referencing former US President Donald Trump, has not been explained by the department. The documents were publicly accessible on Friday but were no longer available by Saturday. According to reports, the missing material included photographs of artwork depicting nude women and images showing photographs displayed on furniture and…
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US extends travel ban to seven more countries, tightens curbs on 39 nations citing national security

US extends travel ban to seven more countries, tightens curbs on 39 nations citing national security

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding America’s travel ban and entry restrictions, citing concerns over national security, public safety, inadequate vetting systems and high visa overstay rates. The order adds 20 more countries and Palestinians to the existing list, taking the total number of affected nations to 39. According to a White House fact sheet, a complete travel ban has been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, as well as on Palestinians holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. Laos and Sierra Leone, which earlier faced partial restrictions,…
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Trump’s New “Gold Card” Visa Opens a High-Cost Fast Lane to U.S. Residency

Trump’s New “Gold Card” Visa Opens a High-Cost Fast Lane to U.S. Residency

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Trump administration has introduced a controversial immigration pathway that allows affluent foreign nationals to secure expedited U.S. residency—provided they are willing to pay a steep entry price. The programme, branded the “Trump Gold Card,” quietly went live this week, creating what critics describe as a pay-to-enter track alongside the administration’s broader crackdown on immigration. Hosted on the new government portal Trumpcard.gov, the programme invites applicants to begin the process by submitting a $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security. Once preliminary screenings and background checks are completed, candidates are required to make a $1…
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Trump warns of new tariffs on India after farmers allege unfair dumping

Trump warns of new tariffs on India after farmers allege unfair dumping

National Times Bureau :- According to Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump indicated that his administration may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, such as Canadian fertiliser and Indian rice, after American farmers complained that cheap foreign products are hurting them. At a White House roundtable held to announce a $12-billion support package for US farmers, Trump said the government would look into accusations that some countries are selling rice in the US at unfairly low prices.  Farmers at the meeting urged him to take tougher action, saying subsidised foreign rice is damaging the US market and lowering local prices. Trump…
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FIFA Honors Trump With First Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw, Prompting Strong Reactions

FIFA Honors Trump With First Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw, Prompting Strong Reactions

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took an unexpected turn on Friday when U.S. President Donald Trump was presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, a newly created accolade aimed at recognising global efforts toward conflict resolution and international harmony. The award was handed to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly before the group draw began at a packed convention hall in Washington. With the world’s football community looking on, the moment quickly became the centrepiece of the ceremony. FIFA’s New Award Debuts Amid Global Spotlight Announced only weeks ago, the FIFA Peace Prize is…
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Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit, Cites ‘Human Rights Concerns’ Over White Minority

Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit, Cites ‘Human Rights Concerns’ Over White Minority

Washington DC, November 29, 2025: US President Donald Trump declared that one of the G20 member nations will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit, which the United States is set to host in Miami next year. The announcement followed America’s conspicuous absence from the recently concluded G20 Summit in Johannesburg.In a detailed post on X, Trump accused the South African government of ignoring what he called human rights violations against “Afrikaners and other descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers.” He alleged that members of the white farming community were facing targeted violence and land seizures. “They are…
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‘Act of Terror’: Trump Sends Additional Troops After Two Soldiers Shot Near White House

‘Act of Terror’: Trump Sends Additional Troops After Two Soldiers Shot Near White House

National Times Bureau :- President Donald Trump strongly condemned the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it a “terrible attack” and “an act of terror.” He ordered the Pentagon to send 500 more troops to Washington, DC. The two soldiers from the West Virginia National Guard were attacked on Wednesday afternoon just a few blocks from the White House, leading to an immediate lockdown as police and security forces rushed to the scene. At the time of the incident, Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida for Thanksgiving. "On the eve of the Thanksgiving…
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