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US Military Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq, Rescue Operation Underway

Rescue teams were deployed after a US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during an operation linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. According to United States Central Command, the aircraft involved was a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker that went down during a mission carried out under Operation Epic Fury. Officials said the incident occurred in friendly airspace and was not caused by hostile...

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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the agreement, tariffs on Indian goods exported to the US will be reduced to 18...

US to Slash Airline Traffic by 10% as Shutdown Strains Air Traffic Control

The US government will reduce airline traffic by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday if the ongoing federal shutdown remains unresolved, Transportation Secretary...

China Suspends 24% Tariffs on US Goods for One Year, Keeps 10% Duties

China has announced a one-year suspension of its 24 percent tariffs on US goods while retaining a 10 percent levy on selected products. The...

Trump Administration to Provide Only Half of SNAP Funds Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

The Trump administration announced it will release only half of the usual monthly funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the government...

Obama Urges Democrats to Reject Trump’s ‘Lawlessness and Recklessness’ Ahead of State Elections

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Democrats to strongly oppose what he described as the “lawlessness and recklessness” of Donald Trump’s administration,...

Trump Urges Republicans to Scrap Senate Filibuster Amid Lengthy Government Shutdown

Former President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to eliminate the Senate filibuster rule to break the ongoing government shutdown and push past Democratic...

US and India Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework to Boost Strategic Ties

In a major step toward deepening strategic cooperation, the United States and India have signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new...

Trump Announces Tariff Cut on China After ‘Successful’ Meeting with Xi in South Korea

US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods following what he described as a highly successful meeting with Chinese...

Trump Strengthens Influence in Southeast Asia with Peace and Trade Deals

Former US President Donald Trump has expanded his influence across Southeast Asia by brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia and signing new trade agreements...

Trump Praises Japan’s New Prime Minister, Calls Alliance “Strongest Level”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, during their meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday, calling the United States and...

China and US Reach Preliminary Consensus on Trade, Tariff Suspension

China and the United States have reached a preliminary consensus on several key trade issues, including tariff suspension, agricultural trade, and export controls, following...

Japan’s New PM Takaichi Pledges Stronger Ties with Trump, Tougher Stance on China and Immigration

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to strengthen ties with the United States under President Donald Trump and adopt a tougher stance...

US Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Bid to Delay Veterans’ Disability Appeals

A US federal court has unanimously rejected an attempt by the Trump administration to delay rulings on disability benefit claims filed by military veterans....