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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. The leaders will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional diplomacy, and security cooperation as both face mounting domestic political pressure and shifting public support
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US President Donald Trump said the United States maintains a substantial lead over China in artificial intelligence as his administration investigates whether Chinese AI firms have benefited from unauthorised model distillation. He pledged to preserve America's technological advantage in AI and related sectors
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US President Donald Trump defended Turkey as a key American ally, saying Washington alone would decide defence exports, including any potential F-35 fighter jet sale to Ankara. Ahead of meeting Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump also reiterated his stance on Iran and Middle East security
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US President Donald Trump said Iran has sought direct talks with Washington following recent US military action. He expressed optimism about a possible deal, warned that military operations could resume if diplomacy failed, and defended America's military preparedness and defence production.
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US President Donald Trump said his administration is rapidly rebuilding America's weapons stockpiles after military assistance to Ukraine. He maintained that the US remains militarily prepared, defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and highlighted efforts to expand the country's defence manufacturing capacity.
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Industry leaders and healthcare experts said the proposed US tariffs on imported generic medicines should push India's pharmaceutical sector to diversify export markets, boost innovation and strengthen resilient supply chains while ensuring affordable medicines remain accessible to patients worldwide
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Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US strikes on Iran, saying she never approved its use and that it contradicted the song's message of hope, healing and self-worth
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The US has paused airstrikes on Iran as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent wider conflict. Negotiations focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though tensions remain high with President Donald Trump warning of renewed military action if talks fail
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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
