August 2025 – Page 33

From tariffs to tuition: Donald Trump just welcomed 600,000 Chinese students and MAGA can’t keep calm | World News

There’s an old Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times. Actually, there’s barely anything Chinese about said curse which is most commonly associated with late 19th century speeches of Joseph Chamberlain, which in turn was made popular by his son Austen Chamberlain, a man who won the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace between […]

Trump guns for George Soros: US president demands criminal charges against billionaire; accuses him of supporting violent protests

US President Donald Trump has called for criminal charges against billionaire George Soros and his son, accusing them of backing violent protests across the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and […]

‘I’ll go insane’: Pacer who missed India-England Test series reveals injury layoff struggle | Cricket News

Mark Wood is plotting a return to be fit in time for the Ashes in late November (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England pacer Mark Wood is aiming to make his comeback in county cricket next month after spending more than six months on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 35-year-old has not featured […]

India’s first counter to Donald Trump’s tariffs: Textile exports to be pushed; 40 countries in focus amidst 50% duties

(AI image) NEW DELHI: India in its first countermeasure to US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, announced dedicated outreach programmes in 40 key markets, including the UK, Japan, and South Korea, to boost textile exports, an official said on Wednesday.The targeted push will also cover Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, […]

Saudi Arabia and Syria sign historic $24 billion in investment deals across 12 sectors at first joint forum | World News

Saudi Arabia and Syria signed $24 billion in investment deals across 12 sectors during their first joint forum in Riyadh/Image: SPA In a significant step toward rebuilding diplomatic and economic bridges, Saudi Arabia and Syria have launched their first private-sector-led investment forum. Held in Riyadh, the Saudi-Syrian Partnership and Investment Forum brought together over 450 […]

Nearly 25 countries, including India, suspend postal services to US: Check list and reasons explained | World News

Starting August 29, 2025, postal services in 25 countries have temporarily suspended or limited deliveries to the United States. The move comes in response to new US tariff rules that remove the long-standing $800 de minimis exemption, which previously allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free. Postal operators are pausing shipments to […]

‘Cottage industry…mostly from one country’: Republican Governor slams H-1B, India

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said H-1B is a scam and only Indians are hired in this visa program. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, known for his anti-H-1B stance, called out the visa program once again and termed it a ‘scam’ and ‘cottage industry’. Targeting India, the Republican leader said most of the H-1B workers are from […]

Braveheart 2.0: Why a Dundee girl became a right-wing symbol of resistance against immigrants in the UK | World News

Police Scotland said a 14-year-old girl was charged on 23 August after being found with a bladed weapon in St Ann Lane, Lochee, Dundee. A short video of the confrontation circulated online soon after, showing the teenager and her younger sister engaged in a dispute with an older man before the knife appeared. What might […]

Ravichandran Ashwin after retiring from IPL, keen to play in The Hundred 2026: Report

After announcing his retirement from the Indian Premier League, Indian spin-bowling great Ravichandran Ashwin is reportedly keen on continuing his career in franchise cricket across the globe. According to Telegraph Sport, England’s The Hundred could be his next big destination, with the 2026 edition expected to feature his name. Ashwin’s announcement came as a surprise […]

Thackeray tie-up? Uddhav meets Raj on Ganesh Chaturthi; civic polls in focus | India News

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited his cousin, MNS supremo Raj Thackeray, at his Mumbai residence to offer prayers on Ganesh Chaturthi.The visit once again highlighted the growing bonhomie between the two cousins, who have had a history of […]