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Donald Trump Considers Buying a Tesla, Praises Elon Musk as a 'Great American'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Musk, his long-time supporter, while attacking what he called "radical left lunatics" who were opposing both Tesla and its CEO.
India Becomes World's Second-Largest Arms Importer After Ukraine
India was the second-largest arms importer, though its imports decreased by 9.3% in the two periods. Even with the reduction, India was the biggest market for arms exports from Russia and France, though its Russian purchases dropped sharply.
India and US Aim to Expand Market Access, Cut Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers: Prasada
India has also made a point to demand "sensitive treatment" of sectors of prime importance like agriculture—a sector where the US, especially the Trump administration, has been trying to gain larger market access.
Former Facebook COO Allegedly Invited Assistant to Bed on Private Jet, Book Claims
In her book Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, ex-Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams claims Sandberg also asked her assistant to "come to bed" during a return flight on a private plane.
India Declares 'No Commitments' on Tariff Cuts Amid Trump's Tax Cut Remarks
Since the start of his second term, Trump has transformed international trade policies, going after both allies and competitors with tariffs. Trump has repeatedly targeted trading partners as having engaged in "unfair" trade and announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including India, that go into effect next month.
Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, Set to Visit India
Calling herself a "child of the Pacific," Gabbard said her itinerary also includes a short visit to France before returning to Washington, DC.
Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks Amid Pressure and Intimidation
In reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated calls for talks on Iran's nuclear program, Araghchi used the social media site X to make a statement on behalf of Tehran. He said, "We will not negotiate under pressure and intimidation," highlighting Washington's military threats and economic sanctions against Iran.
Rubio Suggests Possible Resumption of US Aid to Ukraine
Addressing journalists upon his arrival in Jeddah on Monday, Rubio said US aid had been suspended because of fears that Ukraine was not committed enough to bringing an end to the three-year war ignited by Russia's 2022 invasion, The Washington Post reported. But he intimated that a change of heart by Ukraine could reverse policy.
Saudi Arabia to Mediate US-Ukraine Talks on Russia Conflict
The vital talks, which are to be held in Jeddah, come after a tense confrontation during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House on February 28, 2025, strained US-Ukraine relations.
Pakistani Envoy Denied Entry and Deported from US in Unprecedented Incident: Report
Quoting sources, the report added that Wagan's deportation was prompted by "controversial visa references" picked up by the US immigration system. American authorities, however, have not revealed the exact issues that prompted the move.
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