US President Donald Trump said the United States is in a strong position against Iran, arguing that American military actions have significantly weakened Tehran. Posting on Truth Social, he pushed back on media narratives and pointed to Iran’s reported military decline and economic losses, even as fresh diplomatic talks are set to begin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a meeting with US President Donald Trump is likely to happen “in the near future,” adding that talks to end the war with Russia are moving without delays. The update follows Zelenskyy’s “good conversation” with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, suggesting momentum in US-led engagement.
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump after he used an “hellhole” remark about India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the comment was “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” adding that India noted both the initial remark and the later US statement.
Hours after Donald Trump shared a transcript attacking US birthright citizenship, Iran posted that India and China are “cradles of civilisation.” The move is widely read as a diplomatic snub at Trump, coming amid his pressure on Iran over peace-deal talks and negotiations. The contrast spotlights how US domestic immigration rhetoric is spilling into wider international messaging.
Rahm Emanuel, seen by some as a potential 2028 US presidential contender, launched a harsh attack on Donald Trump, accusing his administration of sabotaging efforts by previous presidents to strengthen US-India ties. Emanuel’s remarks frame Trump’s approach as undermining long-running relationship-building, sparking fresh debate over the direction of Washington’s India policy.
President Donald Trump reposted a Michael Savage radio rant on Truth Social attacking birthright citizenship, calling it a loophole that allows “anchor babies” to sponsor relatives and weaken U.S. immigration control. The move comes as the Supreme Court weighs arguments over a Trump administration order that challenges how the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to people born in America.
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Iran mocked US President Donald Trump after he called India and China “hellholes” in a controversial citizenship post. Iran’s Consulate General in Mumbai shared a video showcasing Maharashtra’s natural and cultural heritage, urging Trump to get a “cultural detox” and telling him to “kabhi India aa ke dekho.” The jab quickly sparked online reactions across social media.
Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve vice chair, sharply criticizes Donald Trump’s approach to economics and rhetoric, arguing that tariffs are contractionary and that political pressure is undermining trust in American statistics. Blinder also warns that the US retreat from globalization could worsen uncertainty and weaken the future of global trade, with ripple effects beyond India and the US.
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three more weeks after high-level talks in Washington hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump. Both ambassadors attended the Oval Office meeting, where Trump said the U.S. will help Lebanon protect itself from Hezbollah. The ceasefire targets reduced violence in southern Lebanon, with Trump expressing hope for a peace deal this year.
Donald Trump said the US would never use nuclear weapons in a war with Iran, even as he warned that military action could follow if negotiations fail. He claimed the US would control the Strait of Hormuz and keep it closed to pressure Iran for a deal. Trump also said Iran agreed to halt executions of women and that funding to Hezbollah must stop.
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The US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami this December in Florida. President Donald Trump, however, said he doubts Putin will attend. The move hints at a possible shift in US-Russia engagement, despite Putin having avoided Western soil since the Ukraine invasion. Russia’s participation remains subject to a final decision from Moscow.
Harvard economist Jeffrey Frankel says the US faces recession odds about three times the usual level amid Trump’s tariff push. He argues tariffs could mean slower growth alongside higher prices, weaken capital formation, and add uncertainty around the dollar. Frankel also warns that dismantling post-war trade rules could ripple outward, even if some voters still back the plan.
Donald Trump’s administration has pulled commodity dealmaking into the political spotlight, partnering with trading houses for lucrative contracts. For an industry long seen as apolitical, proximity to the White House is becoming a competitive edge. The ripple effects reach global resource flows, pushing firms into uneasy political alignments and reshaping who benefits from supply decisions.
Elon Musk, speaking on the tech podcast All In, where venture capitalists host, described his time at the White House as a “one hell of a side quest.” The remark came alongside a blunt view that government is “unfixable,” reflecting his experience from a high-profile role linked to Donald Trump and DOGE.
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Donald Trump said the US has largely completed its initial objectives in the West Asia conflict, with 78 percent of targets reportedly hit. He says Washington is now weighing options for a negotiated settlement, but warns that more military action could follow if talks fail. He also highlighted major disruption to the opposing side’s oil infrastructure.
Blockchain billionaire Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons. Sun alleges the firm illegally froze his token holdings worth about $320 million and secretly deployed tools to stop him from selling. The company denies the claims, calling them meritless.
Donald Trump’s “President of Peace” claim is growing: he now says he has solved nine wars and points to a ceasefire as a potential tenth. But the tally includes an unnamed item, ongoing conflicts suggest the impact is limited, and some disputes listed were not traditional military wars—raising questions about how the numbers are counted.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reacted cautiously after US President Donald Trump reshared a conservative radio host’s post disparaging India and China as “hellholes.” The repost criticized US birthright citizenship, alleging it creates “anchor babies” who later sponsor relatives and enable chain migration—phrased as coming “from China, India, or some other hell-hole.”
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US President Donald Trump said Washington has complete control over its naval blockade measures against Iran, describing them as effective. He cautioned that Iran’s reported regional actions—including targeting multiple countries—could amount to a serious mistake. The comments underscore heightened US pressure and signal that the blockade could remain a central tool as tensions continue to rise.
After widespread outrage over Donald Trump calling India a “hellhole,” the US embassy says Trump clarified his remarks in a new statement. Embassy officials report Trump praised India, describing it as a “great country” and emphasizing the relationship with a close friend. The reversal marks a rapid shift amid political and diplomatic backlash.
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