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The US faces its first government shutdown in seven years as talks between Trump and Democrats fail, with disputes over Medicaid cuts and funding deadlines leaving federal services at risk.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the US to show “consideration” after new tariffs on heavy vehicles, stressing the importance of USMCA trade ties in shielding Mexico from harsh economic impacts.

Hamas has received a US-backed ceasefire plan delivered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. While Arab and Muslim nations welcomed it, Islamic Jihad rejected the proposal, and Israel warned of consequences if refused.

President Trump urged Microsoft to fire Global Affairs head Lisa Monaco, calling her a “menace to national security,” citing her past in the Biden administration and criticising her access to sensitive contracts.

President Donald Trump escalated his campaign of political retribution, overseeing the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and directing efforts to label liberal groups as domestic terrorists, sparking bipartisan concern over abuse of power and weaponization of federal agencies

A senior US official confirmed President Trump and PM Modi will meet soon, highlighting strong US-India ties despite tensions over Russian oil, tariffs, and Chabahar sanctions. Planning for the next Quad Summit is underway, with India set to host

Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC after suspension over controversial comments, but some affiliate stations, including Nexstar and Sinclair, continue to block his show. The dispute has drawn political scrutiny, raising concerns over media censorship, corporate influence, and free speech

Charlie Kirk’s killing has exposed deep divisions in America, especially among Black clergy who reject his portrayal as a martyr, citing his history of racist and divisive rhetoric. His memorial, blending religion and politics, fuels debates over faith, race, and nationalism

President Trump promoted unproven medical claims about Tylenol and vaccines, linking them to autism without evidence. Speaking alongside vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., he advised pregnant women and parents to avoid recommended medications, drawing widespread criticism from medical experts and scientists

China is launching a new K-Visa to attract foreign science and tech professionals, as the US imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Unlike H-1B, China’s visa doesn’t require a local job offer and promotes global collaboration

The arbitrary and unreasonable hike in the visa fee to $1,00,000 would significantly impact the technology sector, which depends heavily on skilled workers from India and China

US President Donald Trump said his administration is trying to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to China’s nuclear sites, while renewing criticism of Biden’s withdrawal and linking it to Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump has designated Antifa a "major terrorist organisation" following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump blamed left-wing extremism for rising violence, while the accused in Kirk’s killing was reportedly politically left-leaning and pro-LGBTQ+

King Charles III is preparing a lavish royal welcome at Windsor Castle for Donald Trump’s historic second UK state visit. The event highlights diplomatic ties amid global tensions, with pageantry, a banquet, and talks on trade, tech, and transatlantic unity

India-US trade talks resumed in New York as officials, led by Brendan Lynch and Rajesh Agrawal, discussed pending trade issues. Optimism follows supportive statements by PM Modi and President Trump, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral trade negotiations amid improving relations

Donald Trump filed a US$15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four journalists, alleging false and malicious reporting tied to the 2024 election. He claims the outlet has long targeted him and spread damaging, untrue information

US trade envoy Brendan Lynch met India’s negotiator Rajesh Agrawal as talks resumed. Analysts say a narrow package on tariffs, agriculture, and standards could lead to an early deal despite oil tensions.

Donald Trump announced a second US military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three men. The move follows a previous strike that killed 11, drawing sharp condemnation from President Maduro.

Trump's binary worldview divides the country into two ideological and political camps: one that supports him and one that does not

Gold and silver prices surged this week, with 24-carat gold rising by over Rs 3,300 and silver breaching the Rs 1.28 lakh mark, amid global uncertainty and safe-haven demand