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India-US Trade Deal Signals Reset in Bilateral Economic Ties

India and the United States have announced a major trade agreement aimed at easing tensions and restoring momentum to their economic relationship after nearly a year of strained negotiations. The deal was confirmed on Monday following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and...

Countries Move to Strengthen Supply Chains Through a Critical Minerals Alliance

Around 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU members, Japan, Australia, India, and South Korea, will meet in Washington this week to discuss forming a strategic alliance on critical minerals and rare earths. The talks aim to strengthen non-China supply chains for materials essential...

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Trump Raises Tariffs to 15%: The Truth Social Post That Moved Markets

It took fewer than 280 characters on Truth Social for President Trump to move global markets, reshape diplomatic calculations, and upend existing trade arrangements — all at once. The Saturday post announcing a 15% tariff on all US imports, made just hours after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff authority, was a masterclass in the kind of unilateral, social-media-driven governance that has...

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Trump Calls for Harmony as His Bombs Shatter Iran’s Infrastructure

The dissonance at the heart of President Donald Trump's war against Iran is perhaps nowhere more apparent than in the gap between his stated objectives...

Trump Redirects USS Gerald R Ford From Venezuela Mission to Iran Nuclear Challenge

President Trump has redirected the USS Gerald R Ford from its Venezuela mission to confront the Iran nuclear challenge in the Middle East. The carrier's...

Ukraine, Russia, and US Abu Dhabi Peace Process: Trilateral Talks Offer Path to Stability

The international community focuses attention on Abu Dhabi as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States confirm participation in high-stakes peace negotiations on February 4-5. These...

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OpenAI Sets Industry Benchmark for Ethical Military AI in Landmark Pentagon Accord

In a significant development for global security, OpenAI has finalized a contract with the Pentagon that includes some of the most stringent ethical safeguards ever...

Nvidia Invests $30 Billion in OpenAI as the AI Hardware-Software Divide Blurs

One of the most meaningful boundaries in technology — between hardware companies and software companies — is becoming increasingly porous in the AI era. Nvidia's...

Anthropic Secures $30 Billion in Historic Funding, Valuation Doubles

The AI startup Anthropic has completed a $30 billion capital raise, pushing its valuation to $380 billion from the previous $183 billion achieved in September....

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First Away Win of the New Era: England Level Series in Colombo

England’s new white-ball leadership officially has its first overseas win under its belt after a hard-fought battle against Sri Lanka. The five-wicket victory in the second ODI was a testament to the team's ability to adapt to subcontinental conditions. After a disappointing loss in the series opener, this bounce-back performance highlights the resilience of the current squad. The foundation of the victory was laid in...

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