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A Modi-Trump meet on the cards after 16 months? Buzz over G-7 encounter next month in France
A possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the upcoming G7 Summit in France is drawing significant attention.
Why Thomas Massie's loss in Kentucky’s Republican primary is a win for Trump
Donald Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein defeated Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie in one of the most expensive House primaries in US history. Massie’s loss highlighted Trump’s continued dominance over Republican politics and highlighted the risks faced by GOP lawmakers who openly challenge the US president
China seeks to extend US tariff truce, says it will buy 200 Boeing jets
China has said it will buy 200 Boeing aircraft while seeking an extension of its tariff truce with the United States, signalling renewed efforts to stabilise trade relations and prevent fresh escalation in bilateral tensions
EU reaches provisional trade deal with US as it seeks to head off fresh Trump tariffs
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to remove tariffs on US goods, advancing a key transatlantic trade pact and helping avert the threat of fresh tariffs from US President Donald Trump
Why is Trump’s new IRS settlement triggering allegations of ‘self-dealing’?
Donald Trump’s new settlement with the IRS has sparked accusations of “self-dealing” after the Justice Department barred future audits into past tax matters involving Trump, his family and businesses
US authorities investigate 'hate crime' motive in San Diego Mosque shooting
A shooting at a mosque complex in the US state of California left three people dead. The attack took place at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, one of the largest mosques in the region, causing panic among worshippers.
US clears $428 million military support package for India’s Apache helicopters and M777 Howitzers
The United States has approved two major military support deals for India worth a combined $428 million, further strengthening defence ties between the two countries amid growing strategic cooperation.
What comes next as Musk vs Altman trial ends? Is the AI battle only just beginning?
Elon Musk’s courtroom battle against OpenAI and Sam Altman has ended in defeat, but the explosive trial exposed major divisions over AI safety power in Silicon Valley. With OpenAI’s IPO plans moving ahead and Musk promising an appeal, the AI industry’s biggest rivalry is far from over
US approves possible Apache support sale to India months after Trump’s helicopter claims sparked row
The US has approved a $198.2 million Apache helicopter support package for India, months after Donald Trump’s controversial claims over delayed deliveries and amid wider tensions over trade and Russian oil imports
Rare earth truce? China agrees to ease US supply concerns after Beijing summit
China has agreed to address US concerns over rare earth shortages following the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, signalling a possible easing of supply chain tensions amid ongoing trade disputes
China agrees to buy at least $17 billion in US farm goods after Trump-Xi talks
China has agreed to buy at least $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually through 2028 following talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, signalling a fresh push to stabilise trade ties between the world’s two largest economies
White House prayer event sparks debate over Christian nationalism in US
A large prayer gathering backed by the White House is set to take place in Washington on Sunday, with several top officials from President Donald Trump’s administration expected to participate.
How Monica Witt, ex-US Air Force intelligence specialist, ended up being accused of spying for Iran
The FBI has refreshed its hunt for former US Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt, accused of defecting to Iran and sharing classified US defence information. From her counterintelligence career to espionage charges linked to Tehran and the IRGC, here’s everything known about one of America’s most controversial defectors
16 more people in US are being monitored for Hantavirus, bringing the total to 41: CDC
On Thursday, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that American health officials are monitoring 16 additional people across the country for Hantavirus as the bid to curb its spread continues.
Trump says China wants to buy US oil as trade thaw gathers pace after Xi talks
US President Donald Trump said China wants to buy American oil and soybeans following talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing, signalling a possible thaw in trade ties as the two sides discussed energy, Iran, Taiwan and market access
US-China trade talks avoid chip curbs, leaving Nvidia H200 exports in limbo
The US said semiconductor export controls were not a major topic during trade talks with China, signalling no immediate breakthrough for Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales to Chinese firms despite growing industry pressure
US DoJ accuses Yale Medical School of illegally using race in admissions after a year-long probe
The US Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale Medical School of discriminating against white and Asian applicants following a year-long probe into diversity practices at the elite university.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran to resign as Kevin Warsh prepares to take over as Fed chair
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he will resign once Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the next Fed chair, clearing the way for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US central bank
US-China talks ‘good for world economy’, IMF says as trade thaw gains momentum
The IMF welcomed renewed dialogue between the US and China after talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, saying easing trade tensions and reducing uncertainty would support global economic stability amid rising energy prices and geopolitical risks
US approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance as Trump meets Xi
The US has approved Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to major Chinese firms including Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance, even as President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing amid rising US-China tech tensions
China renews licences for over 400 US beef exporters as Trump and Xi meet in Beijing
China has renewed export licences for more than 400 US beef exporters during talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, signalling a potential easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies
America’s ‘top’ CEOs came to ‘do business’ with China, Trump tells Xi
US President Donald Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping that America’s top CEOs had joined the Beijing delegation to strengthen trade and business ties as both sides seek to stabilise economic relations
US Senate confirms nomination of Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair in most divisive voting in history
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh's appointment as chair of the Federal Reserve, as Jerome Powell's term ends on May 15
US may rename Iran conflict ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire fails, says report
The US government is considering renaming the ongoing war in Iran from Operation Epic Fury to Operation Sledgehammer if the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran collapses and fighting resumes.
US customs processes $35 billion in refunds for illegal Trump tariffs so far
The US has processed $35.46 billion in refunds, including interest, for tariffs imposed under Donald Trump after the Supreme Court ruled the levies unlawful under emergency powers law
India rejects sanctioned Russian LNG amid West Asia energy crunch, China keeps buying: Report
India has declined Russia’s offer to supply sanctioned LNG cargoes despite growing energy pressures from West Asia tensions, while China continues to buy both sanctioned and non-sanctioned Russian LNG
US sanctions China-linked Iran oil network ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US has sanctioned a China-linked network of firms and individuals accused of helping Iran export oil through Hong Kong, UAE and Oman ahead of Donald Trump’s crucial summit with Xi Jinping, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz conflict
Trump backs temporary US gas tax cut as Iran war pushes fuel prices to near-record highs
US President Donald Trump backed a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax as fuel prices surged above $4.50 a gallon amid the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while Republicans moved to introduce legislation in Congress
Musk, Apple’s Cook and Boeing CEO to join Trump’s China visit: Nvidia CEO not invited
US President Donald Trump will travel to China with top American CEOs including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Kelly Ortberg as Washington and Beijing discuss trade, rare earth supplies and a possible record Boeing aircraft deal, while Jensen Huang has been left out of the delegation
Oil jumps over 3% as US-Iran peace talks collapse
Oil prices surged more than 3 per cent after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a peace proposal, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to tighten global energy supplies and stoke inflation fears