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US President Donald Trump said further military strikes on Iran were unlikely if nuclear and Strait of Hormuz negotiations progressed. Meanwhile, Washington imposed sanctions on eight Canadian businesses accused of facilitating Iranian financial transactions through cryptocurrency networks
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US President Donald Trump has questioned the law banning Russian petroleum imports but announced no policy change. His administration's authorisation of Russian diesel transactions has triggered controversy, with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill alleging that it conflicts with federal law
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US President Donald Trump has warned of possible further military action against Iran without specifying targets or a timeline. Meanwhile, senior House Democrats are preparing resolutions, hearings and funding-related scrutiny to challenge the war's objectives, costs and exit strategy
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Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to overturn his historic New York hush money conviction on 34 felony counts, arguing that the prosecution was politically motivated and improperly used presidential conduct as evidence. Prosecutors maintain the verdict was legally justified
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India faces reduced trade pressure from the US following Republican losses in the midterm elections, easing tariff uncertainty. Lower crude prices and a softer dollar support rupee stability, exports and economic outlook, although oil, inflation and sectoral tariff risks remain
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Democrats' projected control of both chambers of the US Congress could strengthen scrutiny of Trump's H-1B visa fee and tariffs on Indian goods. However, reversing the executive actions will require overcoming presidential opposition.
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US Vice President JD Vance has publicly distanced himself from President Donald Trump’s defence of the Iran war after the Republican Party suffered major losses in the midterm elections. Vance blamed the unpopular conflict for the GOP’s poor performance, arguing voters rejected the party over issues including the war, cost of living and foreign policy.
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Democrats’ capture of both chambers deals Trump a major political blow, offering global relief and potentially reshaping America’s trade and foreign policy
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Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a major setback for President Donald Trump. Defeats in traditionally Republican states, including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, have raised questions about his influence within the party
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Initial results of the US midterm elections are expected Tuesday night, but closely contested Senate and House races could delay final outcomes. Ranked-choice voting, legal challenges and concerns over President Trump's acceptance of results may further complicate the electoral process
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Indian-American candidates made contrasting final appeals ahead of the US midterm elections, reflecting the broader national divide. Republicans such as Vivek Ramaswamy and Saritha Komatireddy focused on crime, taxes, energy costs and affordability, while Democrats including Suhas Subramanyam, Ro Khanna, Pooja Sethi and Pia Dandiya emphasized opposition to Donald Trump, concerns over the Iran war, and rising hate incidents.
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Americans vote on Tuesday in crucial midterm elections widely viewed as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s leadership. The polls will determine control of the US Congress, with Democrats aiming to capture at least the House of Representatives. The elections also feature key races involving several Indian-American candidates, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Nithya Raman.
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The White House has included India among countries with which President Donald Trump claims to have secured new and improved trade agreements, despite the India-US interim trade deal announced in February not yet being formally signed.
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President Donald Trump defended his handling of the Iran war, claimed US intelligence outperforms China and Russia, and insisted inflation and oil prices were declining as he concluded his midterm campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas ahead of Tuesday’s elections
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The US State Department has revoked over 300,000 visas under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, citing criminal activity, immigration violations, fraud and public safety concerns. More than 4,000 cancellations involved birth tourism, including over 700 Chinese nationals
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US President Donald Trump said he would invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the December G20 summit in Florida. The development comes as Washington explores diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and protect Black Sea grain and energy shipments
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A US federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s USD 10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over its report on his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, ruling that Trump failed to establish actual malice in the publication
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US President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at a rally in Chillicothe, urging voters to elect him governor. Ramaswamy promised major property-tax relief and action against sanctuary cities, aligning his campaign with Trump's "America First" agenda.
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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said there is no evidence Iran has repaired nuclear facilities damaged in US-Israeli strikes. He urged Tehran to restore inspectors’ access, as the UN Security Council debated Iran’s uranium stockpile and nuclear nonproliferation obligations
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Bipartisan US lawmakers warned banks, port authorities and fuel distributors of potential legal action over Russian diesel imports. Citing federal law and national security concerns, they urged companies to avoid facilitating shipments that could finance Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine