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Germany, France, and the UK will decide Sunday on attending Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Washington, pending official invitations. Leaders aim to avoid a publicity stunt while discussing Ukraine peace efforts online.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will clearly present its position during Friday’s Alaska summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, with talks set to focus on the Ukraine conflict, security, and other pressing global issues.
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Ahead of his Friday Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump indicated a follow-up trilateral session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could take place. European leaders might also be included in efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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US President Donald Trump estimated a 25 per cent chance that his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could fail. He described the summit as a “chess game” and hinted a successful outcome could lead to a trilateral session with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London ahead of the US-Russia summit in Alaska. Starmer emphasised protecting Ukraine’s borders and warned that further sanctions could follow if Russia fails to engage in meaningful ceasefire talks.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for talks with European and US leaders ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. Kyiv and EU allies fear being sidelined from peace efforts that could hand Russia major concessions.
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EU leaders urged US President Donald Trump to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty in his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin, warning against land concessions without Kyiv’s consent. They stressed peace must respect international law, as fears grow over Russia’s ambitions and potential territorial swaps
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US President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to Washington and taken control of its police, while also announcing gold will be exempt from tariffs, impacting futures prices.
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Trump asserted that oil tariffs on India would harm Russia, making Putin more likely to seek an end to the Ukraine war. He also discussed his upcoming meeting with Putin and trade deals
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Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir is on his second visit to Washington since last month’s conflict with India. His schedule includes meetings with US military leaders, attending a CENTCOM change of command, and urging Pakistani diaspora to help attract investment.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected US President Trump’s suggestion of a territorial swap with Russia to end the war, stressing Ukraine will not cede land. Zelenskyy urged genuine peace and criticized an upcoming Trump-Putin meeting excluding Ukraine.
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India is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with multiple countries including the US, EU, Oman, Chile, Peru, and New Zealand, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said during the BT India @100 event. With India now the world’s fourth-largest economy, Goyal affirmed that the nation is on track to become the third-largest.
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In a move to further escalate trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India. The new levy is in retaliation for India's continued import of Russian oil, despite U.S. sanctions
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President Trump hinted at Vice President JD Vance as the likely heir to his MAGA movement, while also suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio could join him in some role. Trump said it was still “too early” to confirm a successor.
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Donald Trump announced tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could rise to 250 per cent within 18 months to push manufacturing back to the US. He also warned of increased tariffs on India, accusing it of reselling Russian oil and undermining US sanctions
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CPI(M) leader Tammineni Veerabhadram criticised the BJP for using Operation Sindoor politically and attacked PM Modi’s foreign policy decisions. He also accused the Election Commission of voter targeting and warned of protests over the Sitarama project design
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United States President’s tariff war has virtually undone efforts put in by India-US to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation
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Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocked Donald Trump for repeating his claim 22 times in 65 days that he stopped a potential India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade. India maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks, not foreign mediation
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EU leaders condemned US President Trump's surprise tariffs on EU exports, warning of inflation, disrupted supply chains, and economic fallout. Officials promised proportionate countermeasures if negotiations with Washington fail.
