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US return to Bagram faces logistical, diplomatic challenges

Incidentally, the 'Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan' was signed with the Taliban in Doha on February 29, 2020, during the first term of President Trump. The Taliban returned to power in Kabul after US-led forces hastily withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021.

29 days ago

India-US tariff stalemate likely to be resolved in 8-10 weeks: Chief Economic Advisor

Addressing a session organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, Nageswaran said that conversations are already going on between the two governments to end the deadlock. "My hunch is that in the next eight to 10 weeks, we will likely see a solution to the penal tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods," he told the gathering.

Sep 18, 2025

Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

"I am pleased to inform our many USA Patriots that I am designating Antifa, a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster, as a major terrorist organisation. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding Antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Sep 18, 2025

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25 pc, balancing curbing inflation

Announcing the cut that brings the benchmark interest rate to the 4 per cent to 4.25 per cent range on Wednesday (local time), the Fed indicated that two more cuts could be on the way this year. Although Chairman Jerome Powell had steadfastly held the rate since the last rate cut in December because he feared a resurgence of inflation, the slowing job growth wore him down.

Sep 18, 2025

Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

In a statement posted on 'Truth Social' on Monday (US time), Trump wrote, "Today, I have the Great Honor of bringing a 15 billion dollar Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times, one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers in the history of our country, becoming a virtual 'mouthpiece' for the radical left Democrat Party."

Sep 16, 2025

DNA evidence links suspect to Charlie Kirk's killing: FBI

"We have the DNA on the screwdriver that was found on the rooftop and the towel that the firearm was wrapped in," Patel said in an interview with Fox News on Monday. The rifle itself is being processed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives laboratories in Maryland, Patel noted.

Sep 16, 2025

"F**k ICE and free Palestine": Hannah Einbinder calls for ceasefire in Gaza; broadcasters censor Emmy speech

For the unversed, Hannah Einbinder isn't the only actor to address the conflict between Israel and Gaza at the awards show. Actor Meg Stalter made a bold style statement as she carried a black leather bag with white tape that reads, "CEASE FIRE!"

Sep 15, 2025

Charlie Kirk murder: New video shows shooter jumping off college roof, fleeing

The Utah Governor, during a briefing on Friday, stated that a "tremendous" amount of disinformation was circulating online and urged people not to share it further. "I think Charlie said it best, that when things get bad, we should put our phones down and spend time with our families. Our adversaries want violence," he said.

Sep 12, 2025

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump's India policy as trade talks resume

Speaking on the floor of the House on Wednesday (US time), Dove said she is sounding "the alarm about the deterioration of our strategic partnership with India at the hands of Donald Trump".

Sep 11, 2025

Trump indicates readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia

The terse reply gave no inkling of what – or who -- he had in mind, but when a reporter asked him in mid-August about China, which had been spared punitive tariffs for buying Russian oil, he said, "I may have to think about it in two weeks or three weeks or something might have to "in two or three weeks."

Sep 8, 2025

Social media users fact-check Peter Navarro's 'India's Russian oil trade' comment on X

Dismissing the community note as "crap", Navarro lashed out at Elon Musk for "letting propaganda into people's posts", and yet again accused India of profiteering from the oil trade with Russia.

Sep 7, 2025

'Modi is a great PM, but I don't like what he is doing at this particular moment': Donald Trump

"He's a great Prime Minister. He's great. I'll always be friends but I just don't like what he is doing at this particular moment. But India and the United States have a special relationship. There's nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasions," he added.

Sep 6, 2025

Trump to rename US Department of Defence to 'Department of War'

Trump, previewing the move last month, told reporters: "We call it the Department of Defence, but between us, I think we're gonna change the name. We won World War I, World War II -- it was called the Department of War, and to me, that's really what it is."

Sep 5, 2025

Trump orders 'Venezuelan drug vessel' strike, Rubio calls it start of crackdown on cartels

"Instead of interdicting it, on the President's orders, we blew it up -- and it'll happen again," Rubio told reporters in Mexico City on Wednesday (local time), defending what he called an unprecedented escalation.

Sep 4, 2025

China showcases military might with new weapons at WW2 victory parade; Xi calls for 'global peace'

The parade was attended by over two dozen world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, underscoring China's diplomatic influence. The event featured more than 10,000 military personnel, over 100 aircraft, and hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles, with many weapons showcased publicly for the first time.

Sep 3, 2025

Give my warmest regards to Putin, Kim as you conspire against us: Trump to Xi

In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump accused the trio of "conspiring against the United States" and questioned whether China would acknowledge the American soldiers who "gave their blood" to help liberate the country during World War II.

Sep 3, 2025

America's top strategist calls Trump's India Policy a 'colossal mistake'

"This is a colossal blunder on our part. It's hard to believe, but what's going on here? It (Secondary sanctions) won't work with India. The Indians have made it clear that they will not cut off the importation of oil from Russia. Indians are not going to cave," he told the podcast platform "Daniel Davis Deep Dive" last week.

Sep 2, 2025

SCO nations back open, fair, multilateral trading system amid US tariff turmoil

"Member States oppose unilateral coercive measures, including those of an economic nature, that contravene the UN Charter and other norms of international law, the rules and principles of the World Trade Organisation, damaging the interests of international security, including its food and energy components, negatively affecting the global economy, undermining fair competition, hindering international cooperation and the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals," the joint declaration states.

Sep 1, 2025

Trump administration pushes to restore Pentagon's name as 'Department of War'

The Department of War, originally established by Congress in August 1789, was tasked with overseeing the nation's military operations and maintaining its armed forces. Following World War II, it was briefly renamed the National Military Establishment before adopting its current title, the Department of Defence.

Aug 31, 2025

US Appeals Court Strikes Down Reciprocal Tariffs; Trump Plans Supreme Court Move

"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," it said. The ruling stopped short of implementing the order until October 14 to provide time to the administration to seek legal recourse in the Supreme Court.

Aug 30, 2025