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The United States and India are close to finalising a comprehensive trade agreement signalling expanded economic ties. The pact emphasises energy cooperation, tariff reductions, and phased imports, subject to final legal review in Washington. The negotiations reflect shared security and economic interests between the two nations.
Israel, backed by the United States, carried out a major pre-emptive attack on Iran on Saturday, targeting sites including near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices and sparking nationwide strikes that have plunged the Middle East into renewed military crisis. இஸ்ரேல், அமெரிக்க ஆதரவுடன் சனிக்கிழமை ஈரானுக்கு எதிராக பெரிய முன்கூட்டிய தாக்குதலை தொடங்கியது; உச்ச தலைவர் அயதொல்லா அலி கமேனியின
The United States is rapidly deploying a massive naval and air armada to the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers (USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford) plus 13 warships and thousands of troops, amid escalating threats from President Trump against Iran over failed nuclear talks. This rare dual-carrier presence signals potential for sustained military action, raising global tensions a
India and the United States finalized a bilateral trade deal after a Modi-Trump phone call, slashing US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25% and dropping a 25% penal levy tied to India’s Russian oil purchases.
The United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass the 2026 budget before the deadline, reviving fears among federal workers. While disruption is expected to be short-lived, nearly three-quarters of government operations face uncertainty.
Saudi Arabia, joined by Qatar and Oman, has firmly told the United States that it will not allow its airspace or bases to be used for any military attack on Iran, pressuring the Trump administration to avoid force amid Iranian protests. Gulf states warn such action could destabilize the region and disrupt oil markets. Meanwhile, Russia has issued a stern warning to Washington against military esca
Nineteen US states, led by California and Massachusetts, filed a lawsuit on 12 Dec 2025 challenging Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, calling it unlawful and harmful to employers in tech, education and healthcare. The fee threatens to cripple hiring of skilled foreign talent used heavily by Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Meta and Apple.
The United States Federal Reserve is holding its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to decide the key benchmark interest rates for the US economy. Much anticipated rate cut may increase the gold and silver rates.
