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One of the major points of disagreement between India and the United States is the agriculture sector.
Updated : Jan 17, 2026

'Push for favourable crop provisions': Republican Senators to Trump on US-India trade deal

The appeal came in a letter written by Senators Kevin Cramer and Steve Daines, just days after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump has also linked Greenland directly to his broader vision of keeping the US at the “centre of power” in the Western Hemisphere, warning that strategic complacency could weaken America’s global standing. 
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

From a social media joke to national security strategy: Why Trump wants the US to own Greenland

In recent remarks, Trump argued that US ownership of Greenland is essential for national and global security. He has claimed that maintaining influence through alliances alone is no longer sufficient, stressing that control over key territories will determine future power dynamics.

Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado gives away her peace prize to Donald Trump
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

‘She is pandering to Trump’s ego’: Kanwal Sibal on Machado giving away her Nobel Peace Prize

Machado, who had earlier reiterated that Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize and Venezuelans certainly wanted him to be honoured with the award, gave away her own peace prize to Trump during a visit to the White House.

Donald Trump maintained his interest in annexing Greenland
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Troops from several European nations arrive in Greenland amid US’ ‘technical talks’

The White House described the recent negotiations as technical talks on the acquisition agreement for the US to acquire Greenland.

Donald Trump forms the Board of Peace for restoration and relief in Gaza
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Donald Trump constitutes ‘Board of Peace’, calls it the ‘most prestigious board ever assembled at any time’

Israel and Hamas had signed off on Trump’s plan to constitute the international ‘Board of Peace’ to govern Gaza for a transitional period.

Pakistan reacts to US visa pause, calls it review process and expects restart
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

'Hope processing of immigrant visas will resume soon': Pakistan as US visa suspension hits 75 nations

Responding to the decision, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad is seeking clarity from Washington and remains hopeful of an early restart

Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado presents Peace Prize medal to Trump amid Venezuela crisis
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado gives Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump during White House meet

Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democratic rights and a peaceful transition in Venezuela, told reporters that she gave the medal to Trump during their discussionss

The H-1B visa, widely used by US companies to hire foreign professionals in specialised roles, now comes with far steeper barriers.
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

US H-1B visa shake-up fuels anti-Indian sentiment across corporate America

From February, the rules are set to tighten further. Authorities will increasingly prioritise Level-IV H-1B applicants — the highest wage category — making it far harder for mid-level professionals to qualify. 

The deal was finalised during a visit by Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty and CEO of SC Financial Technologies.
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Pakistan’s crypto push: Decoding the USD1 stablecoin deal linked to Donald Trump’s family

On January 14, Pakistan’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies, described as an affiliated entity of World Liberty Financial.

New Delhi said it remains closely engaged with developments on the ground as it prioritises the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region.
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Middle East tensions: India prepares to evacuate nationals as Iran unrest turns deadly

Iran protests: In its latest guidance, the MEA urged Indian nationals in Iran to remain highly vigilant, avoid areas witnessing protests or demonstrations, and stay in regular contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.

Blinken questions US endgame in Venezuela
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Venezuela, oil and power: Blinken warns US risks becoming hegemon of Western Hemisphere

The president has focused on this spheres-of-influence strategy, where the big guys - and I mean guys in each of their respective areas - get to do what they want in those areas, says Blinken

Bolton says regime change should be the goal in Iran
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

'Military strike is a possibility': Ex-NSA John Bolton urges Trump to target regime change in Iran

'I think regime change should be the objective. I would advise that he go after the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard, again, the nuclear program, the ballistic missile program,' says Ex-NSA John Bolton

MP Abhishek Singhvi says UN's last rites need to be performed
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

‘Last rites of UN second time…’: MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on US actions in Venezuela, Iran

Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi said there was a perfect order in which the US is operating in terms of Iran and Venezuela.

Under investigation spotlight, Trump says no plan to fire Jerome Powell yet
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Amid DOJ probe, Trump says he has no plan to fire Fed chief Powell, for now

Trump indicated he is leaning toward naming either former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett as Powell’s eventual successor

Pakistan used lobbying firms in the US to keep itself out of FATF grey list
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Pakistan used lobbying firms to get US govt’s help to keep it out of FATF grey list

Jammu and Kashmir dispute as well as India-Pakistan relations were part of the issues on Pakistan's list it handed out to lobbying firms.

Washington doubles down on position on Greenland in meeting with Danish and Greenlandic leaders
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

‘It’s clear the president has the wish…’: Denmark says they haven’t managed to change Trump’s position on Greenland

Trump reiterated that the US needs Greenland, and that Denmark will not be able to save the island if Russia or China wants to occupy it.

Iranian TV airs chilling message alongside image of Trump from Butler rally
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

'This time bullet will not miss': Iranian state TV airs apparent threat to Donald Trump

Iranian state television aired footage of Donald Trump from the July 2024 rally where he was grazed by a bullet, pairing it with a stark warning that echoed across an already fraught standoff between the two countries

Al Udeid, the largest American military installation in the Middle East, houses around 10,000 US troops and serves as a critical hub for regional operations.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

US troops pulled from Qatar base amid escalating Iran standoff: Report

Qatar said on Wednesday that a number of personnel are being moved out of the US-run Al Udeid Air Base, as regional tensions intensify amid escalating unrest in Iran and repeated warnings from US officials about possible intervention.

US consular officers have been directed to refuse visas under existing law as the department reviews its screening and vetting processes.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Visa curbs: US to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries as screening rules tighten

The proposed pause, which is described as indefinite, would apply to a wide range of countries across multiple regions, including Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand and Yemen.

The protests began late last month in Tehran after Iran’s currency, the rial, plunged to record lows
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'Chaos in West Asia can travel fast': Ex-foreign secretary warns India against rushing on Iran

'India should closely gauge developments from all sides, avoid rushing to conclusions, and build its assessments around multiple plausible scenarios rather than a single prediction,' says former foreign secretary Nirupama Rao

Trump says US needs Greenland
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'If we don't, Russia or China will': Trump doubles down on takeover of Greenland

Trump has repeatedly articulated that the US must secure Greenland to safeguard its strategic interests in the Arctic

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