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Trump announces 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners. How India may be affected

The protests in Iran continue to escalate, with 646 people dead and over 10,700 detained. Amid this, Donald Trump has once again resorted to his favourite tool — tariffs. Read More

‘Leave Iran now’: US warns its citizens as tensions rise; over 600 killed in protests — key details

(AP photo) The United States on Monday issued an advisory asking American citizens to “leave Iran now” amid massive unrest going on in Islamic Republic, warning that protests against the Khamenei regime across the country are “escala Read More

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species. AI-generated Plastic drifts across the Pacific in no particular hurry. Read More

India, US to resume BTA talks after 5 months as Gor pushes for trade deal with ‘real friends’

A proposed agreement between the US and India seeks to more than double their bilateral trade, targeting a total of $500 billion by 2030 compared to the current $191 billion Go to Source Read More

After 3 Years Marked By Trump Rift, Australia’s Ambassador Kevin Rudd To Step Down A Year Early

Kevin Rudd leaves his role as Australia’s ambassador to the US early, after tensions with Trump, to lead Asia Society, with possible successors including Joel Fitzgibbon. Read More

US Revokes Over 1 Lakh Visas In 2025, 8,000 Student Visas Cancelled In Immigration Crackdown

New York/Washington, Jan 13 (PTI) The US has revoked over 100,000 visas, including of around 8,000 students, in 2025 as part of its widespread efforts to crackdown on immigration citing criminal activity. Read More

‘Unafraid to use military force on Iran’: White House says Trump has ‘many options on table’ as protests spread

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also revealed that while Iran’s public message has been reflecting opposition to Trump’s threats, Tehran’s private messages to Trump have a tone of conciliation Go to Source Read More

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Attends Critical Minerals Ministerial Meet In US

Bessent convened a meeting of Finance Ministers at the US Treasury to discuss solutions to secure & diversify supply chains for critical minerals, especially rare earth elements. Read More

‘Leave Iran Immediately’: US Issues Advisory For Americans

The United States Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday urged American citizens to “leave Iran immediately”, warning that protests sweeping the country are intensifying and could turn violent, triggering arrests, injuries and major disruptio Read More

China-Bound Supertankers Sailing To Pick Up Venezuelan Oil Make Sudden U-Turn Amid US Embargo

Two Chinese-flagged supertankers that were heading toward Venezuela to lift crude oil cargoes have abruptly reversed course and are now sailing back to Asia, raising fresh doubts over Caracas’ ability to resume direct oil exports to its bigges Read More

Donald Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs On Iran Trade Partners: How India Could Be Affected

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on any country that continues to do business with Iran, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran amid its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests. Read More

China presses European nations to block entry of Taiwanese politicians: Report

China urged several European governments to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, citing border laws and warning against crossing Beijing’s “red lines” Go to Source Read More