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Trump’s Last-Minute End to Taiwan Arms Deal Questions Strategy, Pressure
Poonam Sharma
In an unexpected policy about-face, the Trump administration has apparently put on hold a proposed $400-million arms package to Taiwan—just months after it had cleared it. The decision has fueled speculation in Washington,…
Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applicants
GG News Bureau
Washington DC, 20th Sept: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (over ₹88 lakh) fee on each H-1B visa application, escalating his renewed crackdown on immigration and sparking alarm in the…
“India May Face ‘Tough Time’ Over US Corn,” Warns Lutnick
US warns India may face “tough time” if it rejects US corn imports.
Lutnick claims India blocks US goods while exporting freely to the US.
Dispute focuses on genetically modified US corn, banned in India.
Tariffs on Indian imports…
Trade Talks to Resume with US Negotiator Arriving in India
US trade envoy Brendan Lynch lands in New Delhi Sept 15 for one-day talks with India’s Rajesh Agrawal.
Visit follows renewed bonhomie between Trump and Modi after weeks of tariff tensions.
US imposed 50% combined tariffs on Indian…
PM Modi Reaffirms Strength of India-US Relations
PM Modi reaffirms India-US ties in response to Trump’s post on X.
Expresses confidence in early conclusion of trade negotiations.
Calls India and the US “close friends and natural partners.”
Stresses on unlocking “limitless…
‘It Won’t End Well for India’: Trump Aide Warns India
GG News Bureau
Washington, 9th Sept: Former US President Donald Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro has warned that it “won’t end well” for India if New Delhi does not soften its stance in trade talks with Washington. In a sharp attack,…
Putin Defends India, Slams US Tariffs
Putin says “colonial era is over,” urges equal rights in global politics.
Warns West against punishing India and China for sovereign choices.
Remarks follow US tariffs on India doubled to 50% over Russian crude.
Trump adviser…
China Defends Inviting Putin to WWII Parade After Trump’s Rebuke
China defends inviting Russia’s Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to WWII commemorations
Trump accuses leaders of conspiring against the US in fiery Truth Social post
Beijing says diplomatic ties not aimed at any “third party”
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“Colossal Blunder”: US Expert Slams Trump’s Tariffs on India
John Mearsheimer calls Trump’s India tariffs a “colossal blunder.”
Says secondary sanctions over Russian oil imports “won’t work.”
Warns US has “poisoned” ties with India, pushing Modi closer to China & Russia.
Claims Trump…
India Suspends Booking of Mail to USA
Department of Posts suspends booking of all categories of mail to the USA.
Suspension covers letters, documents, and gift items up to USD 100.
Decision follows carriers’ inability to transport U.S.-bound mail.
GG News Bureau
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