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The US has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India and 16 other countries under new forced labour enforcement measures. Washington reduced India's proposed tariff after New Delhi amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports produced using forced labour
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Donald Trump warned Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels against further attacks on ships, saying the US would hold Iran responsible for any renewed aggression and threatened major military action if such incidents continue
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The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation pact, known as a "123 agreement," establishing a legal framework for long-term collaboration in peaceful nuclear energy. The deal opens Saudi Arabia’s nuclear programme to American companies.
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The US military carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure after repeated attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned that America would destroy Iranian bridges or power plants for every strike on vessels.
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An Indian-origin US Army sergeant, Angela Rampersad, is feared killed in an Iranian drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The Pentagon said her status has been updated to “believed deceased” after initially being listed missing. Rampersad, 25, hailed from Ozone Park, Queens, and was serving with the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command.
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US President Donald Trump has threatened strikes on Iran’s underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility amid escalating tensions. The deeply buried site near Natanz remains inaccessible to UN inspectors, raising concerns over uranium enrichment capabilities and challenges for potential military operations
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US President Donald Trump announced phased tariffs on imported generic medicines, keeping them at zero until 2028 before raising them to 100 and 200 per cent. The policy aims to boost domestic manufacturing and could significantly affect India's pharmaceutical exports
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US President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit uranium enrichment in the kingdom and generate major opportunities for US firms. The deal, expected to be signed on Wednesday, will now be submitted to Congress for review.
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The Trump administration said oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to nearly two-thirds of pre-war levels despite Iran conflict. Officials vowed to safeguard shipping, while former NATO commander James Stavridis warned Iran could expand tensions by targeting the Suez Canal
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The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after another American service member was killed, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, escalating regional tensions. Attacks targeted military sites, disrupted Gulf security, threatened shipping, and deepened concerns over energy supplies and wider conflict
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the US of violating a peace MoU, calling President Donald Trump's signature worthless. Iran suspended its commitments, warned of retaliation, and regional tensions escalated as both countries exchanged military strikes across the Gulf
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The US intensified airstrikes on Iran, targeting bridges and port infrastructure to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Qatar and other regional countries, escalating tensions after the collapse of a temporary ceasefire
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US President Donald Trump unveiled a broad election reform agenda, proposing stricter voter identification, proof of citizenship, limits on mail voting, cybersecurity measures, and investigations into election intelligence handling. The plan aims to strengthen election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
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Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that regional infrastructure could be targeted if US strikes expand to Iranian power plants and bridges. The statement came amid escalating tensions, with Tehran also reaffirming that foreign intervention in the Strait of Hormuz remains unacceptable
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The US reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports after renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting fresh military strikes and Iranian retaliation across the Gulf. The escalating conflict has jeopardised ceasefire efforts, disrupted regional security, and heightened concerns over global energy supplies
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The White House has launched Gold Eagle, an AI-powered cybersecurity clearing house that will identify, prioritise and help patch vulnerabilities across critical US infrastructure. The initiative brings together federal agencies and private industry to accelerate cyber threat detection and coordinated responses.
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The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran early Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and proposed charging ships for safe passage. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Bahrain and two Emirati tankers, killing one Indian national and injuring eight others.
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US President Donald Trump announced plans to take permanent control of the Strait of Hormuz following overnight American airstrikes against Iranian military assets. Trump labeled the US the "guardian angel" of the waterway and demanded foreign financial reimbursement
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Ukraine mourned Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's death, calling him a vital link to President Donald Trump and a steadfast supporter against Russia. Ukrainian leaders fear his loss could weaken Kyiv's influence in Washington and stall efforts to strengthen sanctions on Moscow
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Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said President Donald Trump's policies are prompting allies to reduce dependence on the United States. He warned weakening partnerships, declining defence sales, lower tourism and education revenues, and shifting global alliances are imposing economic and strategic costs
