May 2025: Trump Validates Pakistan’s Calm, Not India’s Claims
In a major shift, Donald Trump has backed Pakistan’s account of the 2025 crisis, dismissing India’s narrative and crediting Islamabad’s credible deterrence for preventing war. His statement reaffirms that diplomacy only worked because Pakistan held the line with calm strength.
US Vice President JD Vance Arrives in India Amid Looming Tariff Threat
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US Vice President JD Vance visits India to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and strengthen the US-India strategic partnership.
Trump Administration Says Harvard May Lose Ability To Enroll Foreign Students
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US threatens Harvard with foreign student ban and funding cuts over refusal to meet White House antisemitism demands.
China Responds to Trump’s 245% Tariffs, Calls It a “Tariff Numbers Game”
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China rejects Trump’s “tariff numbers game” as meaningless amid WTO, UNCTAD warnings of declining global trade and growth.
Iran Threatens to Expel UN Nuclear Inspectors Ahead of US Talks in Oman
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Iran warns of expelling UN inspectors amid US talks in Oman, citing threats; tensions rise over nuclear programme.
Trump Calls Afghanistan Withdrawal ‘Catastrophic,’ Criticizes Bagram Base Loss
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Trump calls Afghanistan withdrawal catastrophic, claiming Bagram Air Base would have been key to countering China.
EU Takes Stand Against US Tariffs, Proposes 25% Retaliatory Duties
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EU backs first retaliatory tariffs on US goods over Trump’s levies, targeting $24B in imports across three phases.
Trump Claims US Will Hold Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran
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US and Iran to hold direct talks on nuclear deal, with high stakes for both sides, Trump warns of military action.
US Supreme Court Allows Trump Use of Wartime Powers for Deportations
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US Supreme Court allows Trump to deport alleged gang members under wartime powers, but mandates due process for challenges.
Hong Kong’s Stock Market Faces Steepest Fall Since 1997 Crisis Over Tariff Fears, Drops 13%
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Hong Kong’s stock market suffers its steepest drop in nearly 30 years amid panic selling triggered by Trump’s tariff announcements.