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24 Sep

Macron Tells Trump: Stop Gaza War if You Want Nobel Peace Prize

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Gaza conflict, Israel, Nobel Peace Prize

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma)— French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said that U.S. President Donald Trump could earn the Nobel Peace Prize if he takes decisive action to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking to a French television channel in New York, Macron highlighted that Trump has the leverage to influence Israel due to America’s role as the primary supplier of weapons and military equipment.“There is one person who can do something about this, and that is the President of the United States,” Macron said. “America has this power because we do not supply the equipment that enables…

24 Sep

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late-Night Stage After Suspension, Defends Free Speech

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCharlie Kirk, Donald Trump, FCC, Jimmy Kimmel, media freedom

Los Angeles, September 24, 2025 — Jimmy Kimmel made a high-spirited comeback to late-night television on Tuesday, greeted with a standing ovation and chants of “Jimmy, Jimmy” from his audience, following a week-long suspension that stirred nationwide debate on media freedom. The suspension came after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr and several network affiliates raised objections to Kimmel’s monologue on the MAGA movement’s response to the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The move sparked fierce discussions over free speech, government involvement in media, and political polarization between Donald Trump supporters and the longtime TV host. Kimmel…

20 Sep

Trump Administration Seeks $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visas, Sparking Concerns in Tech Industry

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Washington/San Francisco: In a sweeping move that could dramatically impact U.S. technology firms, the Trump administration announced a proposal on Friday to charge companies a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa they sponsor. The new fee, which would be assessed for each of the three years that the visa holder is employed, has raised concerns about the future of skilled labor in the technology sector, particularly in companies that rely heavily on workers from India and China. The announcement is part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has already targeted various aspects of legal immigration. The H-1B…

17 Sep

PM Modi Gets Birthday Call From Donald Trump Amid Revival of Trade Negotiations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations received an international touch as US President Donald Trump phoned him with warm wishes, only hours after stalled trade discussions between New Delhi and Washington were revived. In a brief post on X, Modi acknowledged Trump’s gesture and noted the progress in bilateral talks. “Like you, I remain committed to advancing the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership,” he wrote, adding support for initiatives aimed at securing peace in the Ukraine conflict. Trump, for his part, shared the exchange on Truth Social, praising Modi’s leadership and thanking him for backing…

13 Sep

Trump Urges NATO, EU to Target Russia and China in Bid to End Ukraine Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina tariffs, Donald Trump, European Union, NATO, Russia-Ukraine conflict

Washington, September 13: U.S. President Donald Trump has called on NATO members and the European Union to toughen their stance on the Russia-Ukraine war by introducing heavy sanctions against Moscow and imposing steep tariffs on China.Posting a lengthy statement on Truth Social, Trump said NATO allies are failing to show full commitment to Ukraine and criticised some countries for continuing to import Russian oil. “The ongoing purchase of Russian oil is shocking and undermines your leverage over Moscow,” he wrote. Trump proposed tariffs ranging from 50% to 100% on Chinese goods, to remain in place until the war is resolved.…

06 Sep

Donald Trump Softens Stance on India After Harsh Tariff Measures, Calls PM Modi a “Great Friend”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has clarified recent remarks that appeared to criticize India’s growing ties with Russia and China, insisting that his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains strong despite rising trade tensions. Just days after imposing a steep 50% tariff on a range of Indian imports — a move interpreted as a response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil — Trump struck a more diplomatic tone, calling PM Modi a “great Prime Minister” and reiterating his respect for the India-U.S. partnership. The shift comes after Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing…

05 Sep

Trump Flags Growing India-Russia-China Proximity Amid Tariff Tensions with Washington

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-China-Russia ties, Narendra Modi, U.S.-India tariffs, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Washington, September 5, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a fresh wave of debate over global alignments after commenting on India, Russia, and China’s closer engagement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi walking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, writing, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”The remark comes at a time when ties between Washington and New Delhi are under visible strain. Recently, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on a wide range…

03 Sep

Trump Accuses India of Imposing “World’s Highest Tariffs,” Defends U.S. Trade Policy

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has criticized India’s past trade approach, arguing that American businesses faced some of the harshest tariff barriers in the world while Indian goods entered the U.S. market with relative ease. Trump claimed that the U.S.–India economic relationship had long been tilted against American producers. “India was charging us tremendous tariffs, some of the highest anywhere. Meanwhile, our market was wide open for them,” he said during his remarks. He pointed to the example of Harley-Davidson, an American motorcycle manufacturer, which faced import duties of up to 200 percent in India. According to Trump,…

02 Sep

Trump Damaged US-India Ties Over Pakistan Business Links : Former US National Security Advisor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US relations, Jake Sullivan, Pakistan business deals, US foreign policy

Washington, September 2, 2025 – Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of sacrificing America’s relationship with India for personal business interests linked to Pakistan, calling it a “huge strategic harm” to US foreign policy.Speaking on the MeidasTouch network, Sullivan said the US-India partnership had been nurtured for decades across party lines, with progress in technology, economics, and security cooperation, especially against the backdrop of China’s growing influence. However, he claimed that progress had been undermined under Trump’s leadership.“In no small part, because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, Trump…

01 Sep

Trump Calls US-India Trade Relationship a ‘One-Sided Disaster’ Amid Tariff Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Narendra Modi, Russia oil imports, Tariffs

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has sharpened his criticism of America’s trade relationship with India, describing it as “a totally one-sided disaster.” He asserted that New Delhi’s recent offer to eliminate tariffs on American goods might have come too late.In a statement posted on his social media platform Monday, Trump claimed India, after years of imposing restrictive duties, is now willing to reduce tariffs to zero. Yet, he questioned the timing, remarking, “It’s getting late” for such a step.The president argued that trade between the two nations remains imbalanced. “We do very little business with India, but…