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- World
White House responds to China on rare earths
Washington: Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Trump, said China’s decision to stop exports of some rare earth minerals was “concerning.” Rare earths are critical ingredients for technology and electronic…
- World
Trump admin freezes USD 2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University
Boston: The federal government says it’s freezing more than USD 2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University, since the institution said Monday it won’t comply with the Trump administration’s demands…
- World
US-funded Al Hurra fires staff, goes off air after Trump aid cuts
Cairo: The head of a US-funded Arabic-language television and online news outlet that claims a 30 million-strong audience in the Middle East and North Africa terminated most staff and TV programming Saturday,…
- World
Trump ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
West Palm Beach: Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief as the White House released the results of Trump’s…
- India
US exemption on electronics: India has clear tariff edge over China
New Delhi: Industry leaders and experts on Sunday welcomed the Donald Trump administration’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics imported to the country from reciprocal tariffs — a move which…
- World
America’s news TV channel cuts staff, blames Trump admin & Musk
Cairo: The head of a US-funded Arabic-language television and online news outlet that claims a 30 million-strong audience in the Middle East and North Africa has terminated most staff and curtailed TV…
- World
Trump’s former vice president calls abuse of tariffs ‘misstep’
Washington: Former US Vice President Mike Pence has voiced concern over the White House’s imposing tariffs on foreign countries and specific industries, calling it a “misstep.” Pence, who served as vice president…
- Business
Rupee jumps 58 paise at settle at 86.10 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee surged 58 paise against the greenback to settle at 86.10 on Friday due to a sharp correction in the US dollar and a strong rebound in the domestic equity…
- World
US, India to finalize trade poact in 90 days, target $500B trade
New Delhi: An interim trade agreement between India and the US could be finalised in the 90-day tariff pause announced by the Trump administration if it is a “win-win” for both sides,…
- Hyderabad
Gold rates in Hyderabad skyrocket, break all-time high record for 3rd time in April
Hyderabad: The gold rates in Hyderabad skyrocketed in the past three days and broke all-time high records third time in April. In the current month, all-time high records were broken on April…
- Stock Market
Sensex, Nifty open higher after Trump pauses tariffs till July 9
Mumbai: Indian equity market opened in the green on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced to pause reciprocal tariffs till July 9. At around 9:22 am, Sensex was up 1,170 points…
- World
South Korea calls for contingency plans amid US tariff uncertainty
Seoul: Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok instructed officials on Friday to prepare contingency plans to effectively respond to uncertainties stemming from the U.S. administration’s tariff schemes and strengthen monitoring of financial markets. Choi…
- World
Trump says tariffs will be back on July 9 for no-deal countries; 26 pc for India
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said trading partner countries that are not able reach an agreement with the US by July 9, when the 90-day pause ends, goods coming to…
- Middle East
Trump: Israel would lead military action if Tehran doesn’t give up nuclear weapons programme
Washington: President Donald Trump has said that Israel would be the “leader” of a potential military strike against Iran if Tehran doesn’t give up its nuclear weapons programme. Trump made the comments…
- World
90-day US tariff relief will lead to more sustainable trade pacts: Experts
New Delhi: The temporary relief on the US reciprocal tariffs front gives businesses and India vital space to stabilise supply chains and adapt operations, while also providing policymakers an opportunity to work…
