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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

United States President’s tariff war has virtually undone efforts put in by India-US to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation

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

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

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.

US President Donald Trump made the remarks even as countries strive to reach deals with the US to avoid or minimise the impact of steep “reciprocal” tariffs that are set to take effect on August 1

Former Iranian advisor Mohammad-Javad Larijani hinted at a drone assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The remark follows heightened Iran–US tensions after recent military exchanges. A top Shia cleric also issued a fatwa declaring Trump and Netanyahu as "enemies of God"

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imports from Japan, South Korea, and 10 other nations, effective August 1. The move has sparked diplomatic pushback, legal challenges, and market jitters as trade negotiations remain unresolved and uncertainty looms

US President Donald Trump said the country is close to finalising a trade deal with India, as his administration sends out tariff letters to other nations. India, spared from this round, has three more weeks to conclude an interim agreement

Severe flash floods in Texas have killed at least 80 people, with 41 still missing. President Trump declared a major disaster, as criticism mounts over inadequate flood warnings and weather service staffing cuts. Rescue operations and shelter aid continue

US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters for 12 countries, with potential tariffs up to 70 per cent from August. India’s talks with the US on a trade deal remain unresolved, mainly due to differences over agricultural and dairy imports

Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi over the Indo-US trade deal, alleging he would bow to US pressure. Piyush Goyal asserted that India would only enter the deal if it serves national interest. Trump has set a July 9 deadline

Donald Trump announced Israel's agreement to a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar, involving hostage exchanges and talks on post-war governance. While similar deals have failed, shifting regional dynamics and U.S. leverage may create a new opportunity for peace

The US military has declared large swaths of the US-Mexico border as restricted zones, empowering troops to detain migrants and enforce border control. The move faces legal challenges and criticism over civil rights violations and militarisation of public lands

Tax and spending package clears the House after a narrow vote, delivering a major legislative win. The Bill extends 2017 tax cuts, slashes safety net programmes, and sparks backlash from Democrats warning of serious social fallout