‘Oil weapon not quite tool of leverage’: Expert critiques Donald Trump’s India tariffs; calls policy ‘hypocritical’

In a scathing analysis, geopolitical analyst David Goldwyn called out Donald Trump’s flawed understanding of sanctions against India, especially concerning Russian oil imports, deeming it a classic case of hypocrisy. While Trump slapped tariffs on India, he conveniently sidestepped similar actions against China, mistakenly thinking his influence over India was superior.

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‘Close friends, natural partners’: PM Modi to talk with Donald Trump; confident on India-US trade talks amid tariff row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to President Trump’s remarks on trade negotiations, affirming India and the US as close friends and natural partners. He expressed confidence that ongoing discussions will unlock the limitless potential of their partnership. Modi anticipates speaking with Trump soon, aiming for a brighter future for both nations as teams work to…

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Indian marine sector: EU approves 102 more marine units; shrimp exporters to get relief from US tariffs

The European Union has approved 102 additional Indian marine establishments for exports, potentially increasing shipments by 20%. This decision, coinciding with FTA negotiations, signals growing confidence and improved standards. It offers relief to India’s shrimp sector amid US tariff challenges and strengthens the EU’s position as a key seafood export market.

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Red sea undersea cables cut: What damaged submarine cables & impacted internet? Here is what experts say

Internet services faced disruptions across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East due to damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea. Experts suspect commercial shipping activity, specifically dragging anchors, as the likely cause. The incident affected connectivity in at least 10 countries, highlighting the vulnerability of critical global communication infrastructure in a congested and strategic waterway.

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Critical mineral deal: US firm signs $500 mn deal with Pakistan; eyes gold, antimony, rare earth and more

US Strategic Metals has signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan to develop its mineral sector, focusing on critical minerals. This agreement, along with another with Mota-Engil Group, aims to boost mineral processing and large-scale mining projects in Pakistan. The US embassy hailed the deal as a sign of strengthened US-Pakistan relations.

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