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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s call to resume trade talks, calling them key to unlocking India-US potential. Trump softened his tone after imposing steep tariffs, affirming friendship with Modi and optimism for a successful outcome.

US President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with PM Modi and that India-US ties remain “special,” despite tensions over tariffs and India’s Russian oil imports. He voiced disappointment but downplayed fears of a diplomatic rupture.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi while threatening “very strong tariffs” over the Ukraine war and claimed he averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. India, however, has denied Trump’s mediation, insisting the ceasefire was initiated through military channels.

US President Donald Trump has nominated longtime aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. The 38-year-old aide, praised for loyalty and organisational skill, has been key in vetting thousands of Trump appointees.

Russia has warned the UK against interfering in ongoing US-Russia efforts to settle the Ukrainian conflict. Putin and Trump are maintaining close contact, while Zelensky is open to bilateral or trilateral meetings, including $90 billion in US weapons support.

US President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Zelensky could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” but warned Crimea and NATO membership are non-negotiable. European leaders will meet Zelensky at the White House to discuss potential security guarantees.

President Donald Trump indicated that the US may not enforce secondary tariffs on countries, including India, purchasing Russian oil. The warning follows earlier US tariff measures, while India maintains that targeting it is unjustified and will safeguard its national interests.

US Vice President J.D. Vance said President Trump is still deciding on imposing tariffs on China for buying Russian oil, highlighting complexities in US-China relations. The US recently imposed a 50% tariff on India for similar purchases, drawing criticism from New Delhi.

US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, focusing on a long-term peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Russia expects the next meeting to take place on its soil.

Bilateral relationships are nurtured not through diktats but through a shared understanding of each other’s economic realities

US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper and copper derivative imports, effective August 1. The move aims to protect national manufacturing and defence, but has already triggered a sharp 20% drop in US copper futures.

Donald Trump has cut his Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline from 50 to 10 days, warning of tariffs if Moscow doesn't end the war. The Kremlin says operations continue. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region amid rising cross-border drone warfare.

The White House said President Donald Trump remains open to engaging with Kim Jong-un to achieve a “fully denuclearised” North Korea, even as Washington imposed new sanctions and measures to block Pyongyang’s illicit revenue schemes linked to its weapons program.

Indian textile stocks surged after US President Donald Trump imposed a 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi goods. Companies like Gokaldas Exports and Vardhman Textiles saw gains. The US warned of further action if Bangladesh retaliates with higher tariffs.

During a White House meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu, US President Trump said Gaza ceasefire talks are progressing well. He also revealed Hamas’s willingness to end the conflict and discussed relocation plans for Palestinians and a potential 60-day truce agreement.

China stated that BRICS is not a confrontational bloc and targets no nation, responding to Donald Trump’s threat to impose extra tariffs on countries supporting BRICS. China reiterated its stance on open cooperation and warned against protectionist trade practices

President Donald Trump warned of an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS’ “anti-American policies,” following criticism from the bloc. He also announced that tariff-related letters and trade deal notifications will be sent out starting July 7.

President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law during the Independence Day celebrations at the White House. The bill includes major tax and spending cuts, along with border security investments. Trump hailed it as a “new Golden Age” for America.

The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 85.34 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by gains in Asian currencies amid optimism over trade deals. US-Vietnam agreement, falling dollar index, and strong domestic PMI data boosted investor confidence.

EAM S. Jaishankar dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that trade pressure ended the India-Pakistan standoff in May. Offering a firsthand account, Jaishankar emphasized that diplomacy and trade were separate, and India responded to Pakistan’s aggression on its own terms.