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The entire population of Gaza could be relocated, and the United States may take control of the Palestinian territory under a plan reportedly being considered by the Trump administration, the Washington Post reported Sunday. The plan envisions transforming the war-ravaged enclave left in ruins after Israel’s 2023 conflict triggered by the Hamas attack into a U.S. administered trusteeship for at …

US President Donald Trump has dropped plan to visit India later this year, as trade frictions and political disagreements strain relations between Washington and New Delhi, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The development comes after months of escalating tensions, with both sides struggling to make progress on trade talks. In recent weeks, the United …

Indian exporters are bracing for a sharp decline in orders from the United States after trade talks collapsed and Washington confirmed that steep new tariffs on the South Asian nation’s goods would take effect from Wednesday, escalating tension between the strategic partners. An additional 25 per cent duty announced by President Donald Trump, confirmed in a notice by the Homeland …

Former US President Donald Trump declared that Ukraine reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO was “off the table,” as President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Washington on Monday for high-stakes talks on ending the war with Russia. Zelensky, who has consistently ruled out territorial compromises, is scheduled to meet Trump in Washington alongside European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and several …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is flying to Washington on Monday under intense US pressure to agree to a swift end to Russia’s war, but he remains adamant about protecting Kyiv’s interests — while seeking to avoid a repeat of his earlier Oval Office clash with Donald Trump. Trump extended the invitation to Zelensky after hosting Vladimir Putin, Ukraine’s chief adversary, …

Trade tensions between the United States and India have escalated further after Washington abruptly cancelled the planned trade talks that were scheduled for the final week of this month. According to Indian media, a high-level US trade delegation had been expected to visit New Delhi from August 25 to 29, but the visit has now been called off. The cancellation …

The United States played a key role in preventing a potential crisis between Pakistan and India during their recent hostilities, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Tuesday, praising Washington’s swift and decisive actions in defusing tensions. “Obviously, we had an experience with Pakistan and India when there was a conflict — one that could have escalated into something quite terrible,” …

In an extraordinary assertion of presidential authority, U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and temporarily taken control of the city’s police department. The move, which bypasses the city’s elected leaders, is being cast by the president as a necessary measure to “rescue” Washington from a wave of lawlessness. This marks the second time …

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order delaying the return of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, just hours before a trade truce between Washington and Beijing was set to expire. The White House said the suspension of steeper tariffs will now remain in place until November 10. “I have just signed an Executive Order extending the Tariff Suspension …

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to end a longstanding sanctions programme on Syria, marking a significant step toward reintegrating the country into the global financial system and fulfilling Washington’s commitment to support Syria’s post-war reconstruction. Despite the broader easing, the United States will retain targeted sanctions against Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad, his inner circle, …