The United States will not participate in a UN review of its human rights record, officials said, a move that rights advocates called a worrying retreat from Washington’s global engagement on rights and justice issues. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) expects all 193 UN member states to submit reports on their human rights records every…
US President Donald Trump has stated that China must supply magnets to the United States or face a potential 200% tariff. This warning comes amid an ongoing trade dispute, where China has been sensitive about its control over the rare earths supply, adding magnets to its export restriction list in April. The discussion includes the…
Donald Trump has issued a two-week ultimatum to Russia, stating a decision on sanctions or tariffs will be made within that period. This follows a strike on a US factory, a development that occurred just days after a meeting in Alaska between Trump and Vladimir Putin. Trump said he is not happy with the strike…
On this bulletin, the focus is on the repeated threats and imposition of sanctions by the United States on India. The White House states, ‘The President has taken actions to pressure Putin, like the sanctions on India, to end this Russia-Ukraine war.’ This comes amidst discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. There is a perceived duality…
BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday downplayed the impact of US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on India, asserting that India’s economy would be “least affected” by tariffs despite global pressures.Addressing a press briefing, BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam…
On India Today Global, the focus is on the crucial diplomatic developments concerning the conflict. Ukrainian President Zelensky has agreed to a trilateral meeting with Russian President Putin and US President Donald Trump. This follows a meeting in Washington D.C. involving President Trump, President Zelensky, and European leaders. A key concern for Ukraine remains its…
Donald Trump has countered what he termed ‘fake news’ regarding his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In a social media post, Trump stated, “the fake news has been saying for three days that I suffered a major defeat by allowing Russian president Vladimir Putin to have a major summit in the United…
A shooting incident has been reported at Brooklyn Lounge in New York City, specifically at the Taste of the City lounge on Franklin Avenue. Three people have been killed and eight people have been injured. Reports indicate multiple shooters were involved in the incident. According to the New York City police, no arrests have been…
A report details claims by Pakistan’s army chief regarding rare earth minerals. The chief points to a potential $2 billion annual profit for Pakistan from these resources. The Trump administration and the US State Department are noted for their interest in potential hydrocarbon and mineral cooperation with Pakistan. However, the report highlights a history of…
The US State Department has revoked and restricted visas for multiple Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organisation staff, and their family members over alleged involvement in forced labor linked to Cuba’s Mais Medicos program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The state department announced the visa revocations via a press release. Among…