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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
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US President Donald Trump declined to reveal his next move regarding Iran but said the situation was “working out very well” and predicted the conflict would not last long. He also said Europe would increase diesel supplies to the global market.
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US President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military and economy had been severely weakened, saying the US would win the conflict “very quickly” and had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Major US technology companies agreed to internal risk reviews, external audits and board oversight for advanced super intelligence systems after meeting President Donald Trump. Leaders stressed responsible innovation, while Trump highlighted competition with China, and Musk predicted major economic and healthcare transformations
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Despite the influence the two superpowers wield over global geopolitics, the Washington summit produced little beyond an agreement to keep talking
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Gold and silver prices fell on MCX amid elevated US yields and uncertainty over the US-Iran standoff. Gold declined 0.33 per cent while silver dropped 0.93 per cent, with analysts maintaining a cautious outlook as key support levels remained under pressure
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US President Donald Trump announced that India’s Essar Group will invest USD 15 billion to build what he described as the largest steel plant in US history in Iowa. The Mesabi Metallics project is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually by 2030 and create over 1,750 jobs.
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India has been included among countries eligible for zero US tariffs on specified speciality pharmaceutical products and ingredients. The exemption covers orphan drugs, therapies and medical countermeasures, while generic medicines remain outside the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs
