Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump says US stopped 96% of drug flow, threatens action against traffickers

"We knocked out 96 per cent of the drugs coming in by water," Trump said at the White House. "Every one of those boats you see get shot down, you just saved 25,000 American lives." Trump said enforcement efforts were expanding beyond maritime routes. "Now we're starting by land, and by land is a lot easier," he said. 5 hours ago
Tariffs under Trump cut US trade deficit by over 35 per cent year-on-year

Tariffs under Trump cut US trade deficit by over 35 per cent year-on-year

US exports rose 6 per cent from a year earlier, reaching their second-highest value on record, the release said. Inflation-adjusted exports of consumer goods were described as the largest ever, underscoring what the administration portrayed as growing global demand for American-made products. 5 hours ago
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty open higher on hopes of India–US trade deal

The positive sentiment strengthened further after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, with both leaders discussing ways to boost economic ties as officials continue negotiations on a trade agreement. 1 day ago
U.S. skips G20: Trump to Boycott G20 Summit in South Africa, Citing 'Abuse' of White Farmers

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files after US Congress vote

In a Truth Social Post, Trump wrote, "I have just signed the bill to release the Epstein Files! As everyone knows, I asked Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to pass this Bill in the House and Senate, respectively. Because of this request, the votes were almost unanimous in favour of passage." 23 days ago
Trump administration sues California over voter-approved Prop 50

US clears $93 million in arms sales to India as defence ties deepen

On October 31, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year 'Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership', heralding a new era in deepening the defence ties between the two nations. 23 days ago
Trump administration sues California over voter-approved Prop 50

Trump administration sues California over voter-approved Prop 50

In a complaint filed in federal court, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged that the map enacted under Prop 50 is a "race-based redistricting plan" that violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause and the federal Voting Rights Act, the department said in a press release. 29 days ago
US government shutdown likely to end soon as Senate clears bill

US government shutdown likely to end soon as Senate clears bill

At least eight Senate Democrats broke with their party to support the measure, allowing it to pass with 60 votes despite opposition from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York, who cited concerns over ongoing healthcare issues, including subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Nov 10, 2025
U.S. skips G20: Trump to Boycott G20 Summit in South Africa, Citing 'Abuse' of White Farmers

U.S. skips G20: Trump to Boycott G20 Summit in South Africa, Citing 'Abuse' of White Farmers

The South African government has repeatedly rejected US accusations of discrimination, saying that white South Africans continue to have higher living standards than the Black majority population, decades after the end of apartheid. President Cyril Ramaphosa has previously told Trump that reports of widespread persecution of white farmers were "completely false." Nov 8, 2025