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Donald Trump faces tough Putin question: US president blasts reporter; cites ‘India’ to justify stance

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again doubled down on tariffs he imposed on India while huffing at a reporter in the Oval Office. Fuming over a Polish reporter, who accused him of lacking punitive actions against Russian President Putin, Trump said that secondary sanctions on India have cost “hundreds of billions of dollars […]

Katchatheevu row: Sri Lankan president ‘inspects’ island; makes unscheduled visit days after actor-politician Vijay’s remarks

Image released by Sri Lankan President’s office Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made an unannounced visit to Katchatheevu island on Monday, just days after actor-turned-politician Vijay’s remarks on the island reignited debate over its status. Once claimed by both India and Sri Lanka, the dispute over Katchatheevu was formally resolved in 1974, with New […]

Jakarta protests: President Prabowo cancels foreign visit; fires, deaths reported across Indonesia

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called off a planned visit to China after days of unrest spread beyond Jakarta, with parliament buildings in several regions torched and lives lost in violent clashes. Prabowo had been scheduled to attend a “Victory Day” parade in China on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of […]

‘Trump is Dead’ trends on X: American online streamer Adin Ross quashes rumour; claims President is okay

After rumours claiming that the US President Donald Trump had died went viral on social media on Friday, triggering hashtags such as #TrumpIsDead, #WhereIsTrump, and #HesDead to trend on X.American online streamer Adin Ross, who interviewed Trump in a 90-minute livestream last year, told his fans during a Kick broadcast that he had personally received […]

Welfare of 2.8 bn people is linked to India-China ties: PM Modi to President Xi

PM Modi holds key talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping TIANJIN: India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks on Sunday to reset the bilateral relations. In his televised opening […]

‘Bill Clinton unwell?’: Ex-US president spotted in Hamptons; viral photo sparks health concerns

Former US President Bill Clinton (AP image) Former US President Bill Clinton is facing renewed questions about his health after being seen in the Hamptons carrying what appeared to be a portable defibrillator. Several visuals of Clinton have gone viral on social media, sparking concerns about his health. They showed the 79-year-old Democrat and his […]

‘Trump is Dead’ trends on X: J D Vance’s remark over US president sparks frenzy; Simpsons prediction adds fuel

US President Donald Trump is all over X as a trend, and it has nothing to do with his infamously spontaneous comments, a new round of tariffs, or a fiery campaign address. Rather, the term “Trump Is Dead” swept the social media platform, causing a viral storm that sent users scrolling frantically for clarification.Vice President […]

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 […]

‘Hypocrite’: North Korea slams South Korean President Lee Jae Myung over denuclearisation remarks; calls it ‘naive dream’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung North Korea on Wednesday lashed out at South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, calling him a “hypocrite” after he raised the issue of denuclearisation during his visit to the United States this week.Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies […]

‘What is going on?’: Donald Trump turns heat on South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung ahead of meet

TOI Correspondent from Washington: MAGA Supremo Donald Trump’s domineering style that has succeeded in overwhelming leaders of most countries was on full display at the White House on Monday when he turned the heat on South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and softened him up ahead of their meeting. Shortly before the Oval Office engagement, […]