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US President Donald Trump defended Jair Bolsonaro after Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced him to 27 years for plotting a coup, calling the verdict “surprising” and comparing it to his own legal battles.
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In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a precision airstrike on Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, as top officials convened to discuss a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The attack, which occurred on the soil of a key American ally, drew sharp condemnation from Qatar, calling it a breach of international law and a threat to regional stability.
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A 2003 birthday book from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate allegedly includes a lewd drawing and note signed by Donald Trump. Democrats released the image, demanding transparency. Trump denies involvement, calling it fake, and has filed a US$10 billion defamation lawsuit
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Gold surged to Rs 1.06 lakh per 10 grams and silver crossed Rs 1.23 lakh per kg this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariffs, and investor demand for safe-haven assets
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US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms
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European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile
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President Donald Trump criticized the US-India trade relationship as “one-sided,” citing high Indian tariffs on American goods. While acknowledging improved ties, he defended steep US tariffs. India called the measures “unjustified,” asserting its right to protect national economic interests
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Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, criticized Indian PM Modi’s display of unity with Russia and China at the SCO summit, calling it “troublesome.” He urged India to align with the US, Europe, and Ukraine instead of supporting Russia
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Trump’s policies towards India — from deportations, tariffs to siding with Pakistan — exposed the risks of overreliance on any one power
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to expand expedited deportations of undocumented migrants. The ruling raises due process concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth Amendment rights of migrants living in the US interior
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for peace talks with US President Trump and European leaders to discuss the ongoing war with Russia. Despite Ukraine's efforts, Russia has stalled peace negotiations. Zelenskyy urges swift sanctions and more Western military support
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The US State Department has revoked the visas of several Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) officials in advance of the UN General Assembly. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to impose visa restrictions on Palestinian figures.
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US President Donald Trump, during his first summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, renewed hopes of meeting North Korea’s Kim Jong-un this year. He pushed for renewed diplomacy, floated US base land ownership, discussed trade, shipbuilding, and trilateral cooperation
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US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including 25% on Russian oil imports, to pressure an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. India rejected the move as “unjustified,” vowing to protect its national interests and economic security
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The Ukraine war enters its fourth year as Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin benefits Russia by sidelining Kyiv and weakening Western unity. Zelenskyy’s Washington visit with European leaders sought damage control, but Trump’s vague commitments leave Ukraine’s prospects uncertain
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Jefferies has advised clients to buy Indian stocks, predicting Donald Trump will reverse his tariff stance. Analyst Christopher Wood highlighted India as Asia’s best long-term structural story, despite high valuations, while warning Trump’s policies could push BRICS nations toward de-dollarisation
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Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine
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K Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined European leaders in the “Coalition of the Willing” to support peace efforts in Ukraine. Praising Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin, he stressed that any settlement must include Volodymyr Zelenskyy and robust security guarantees for Kyiv
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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.
