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Donald Trump warned that a Democratic victory in the November 3 midterm elections could reverse his economic, immigration and national security policies. At a Kentucky rally, he promised tax relief, fresh investments, tougher border controls and financial payments to American citizens
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US President Donald Trump is taking 60 days to assess the global and domestic economic impact of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waivers offer relief to India amid energy uncertainties
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged support for US sanctions against Russia after Donald Trump put a sweeping package on hold. Zelenskyy also reported attacks on more than 15 energy sites as Ukraine braces for winter and further Russian strikes
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India and the United States are nearing the first tranche of a trade agreement, with dairy access remaining a key obstacle. Tariff concessions, Russian oil purchases, energy supplies and rising fuel prices ahead of US midterm elections shape the negotiations.
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A Congressional Research Service report says Trump administration changes to the H-1B programme have increased employer costs and scrutiny. The assessment details proposed wage hikes and fees, changes affecting foreign workers and families, and a sharp decline in certain overseas recruitment petitions.
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US President Donald Trump will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila on November 16 before travelling to China for APEC. The trip comes amid strained US-India ties over tariffs and Russian oil purchases, with potential diplomatic engagements carrying regional significance
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis accused President Donald Trump of possibly violating US law through a Russian diesel deal, while Senator John Barrasso defended it as leverage against Vladimir Putin. Trump faces an October 18 deadline to decide sanctions on major Russian oil buyers
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US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin was keen to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, while accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of rejecting peace opportunities. Disagreements over Russian diesel exports have further complicated Washington-Kyiv relations
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US President Donald Trump said Washington could end its military campaign against Iran soon but requires guarantees that Tehran will never acquire nuclear weapons. He claimed US strikes had weakened Iran’s military capabilities and predicted a sharp fall in global oil prices
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised Donald Trump’s reported diesel supply agreement with Russia, warning that the revenue could sustain Moscow’s war effort. His remarks came as Ukrainian officials held talks with US envoys on a possible ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump honoured Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other technology leaders, while Vice President JD Vance announced Microsoft's suspension from a green-card sponsorship programme over alleged visa abuse. The move highlights tensions between immigration restrictions and America's technology ambitions
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require schools to pay a $70,000 fee for an international student's initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) participation and $30,000 for subsequent OPT applications.
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The Trump administration unveiled plans for a “Golden Fleet” aimed at restoring US naval dominance by expanding shipbuilding capacity. During a Maryland visit, President Donald Trump announced a new high-tech shipyard, citing $76 billion in funding and plans for 80-plus Navy vessels
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US President Donald Trump appeared to confuse Brazil with India in a Truth Social post praising the speed of Brazil’s election results. He incorrectly referred to an Indian presidential election, although India does not directly elect its President through popular voting
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Former FTC Chair Lina Khan warned that allowing AI companies to self-regulate risks repeating Big Tech’s past failures. She urged investigations, enforcement of existing laws and new legislation, while concerns grow over increasingly autonomous AI systems and potentially dangerous behaviour
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25 after neither secured a first-round majority. The contest pits Lula’s left-wing agenda against Bolsonaro’s conservative, Trump-aligned platform
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The US Air Force has withdrawn B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England following a terror plot investigation linked by British authorities to Iran. The move comes as President Donald Trump weighs further strikes amid escalating tensions and military deployments
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Former White House official Brett McGurk warned the Iran conflict could persist through President Donald Trump’s term, citing economic pressure, military exchanges and fragile ceasefires. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington is pursuing diplomatic and military options while managing energy and political risks
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Iran’s IRGC Navy has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within five days, escalating tensions after restrictions on US and Israeli-linked vessels. Donald Trump said the Iran war would end quickly, predicting sharply lower oil prices
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has adopted new measures to manage economic pressure, claiming US-led efforts have failed, while Donald Trump said Iran faces severe military and economic strain, predicting the conflict will end quickly and oil prices fall
