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US Trade Deal May Shield India From 100% Tariff Risk Under Russian Sanctions Law, Sources Say

India could be insulated from a threatened 100% US tariff under the Graham Act if a bilateral trade agreement is concluded before Washington moves to enforce the sanctions framework, according to sources familiar with the talks. The prospect has injected a new layer of urgency into India-US trade negotiations, even as uncertainty persists over how aggressively the Trump administration will use the law against major buyers of Russian oil and gas.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
India & World Affairs7h ago

China, U.S. strike $30 billion tariff cut deal and open AI talks after Xi-Trump summit

China said it has reached an eight-point consensus with the United States that includes a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The agreement, announced after a closely watched summit with President Donald Trump, also covers a trade council, continued follow-through on earlier Kuala Lumpur talks, and coordination on global forums and foreign policy issues.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Deputy Secretary Landau Champions Economic Diplomacy at NYC Trade Showcase

At the Trade Over Aid Deals Showcase in New York City, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized the importance of economic diplomacy in U.S. foreign relations. His remarks highlighted a shift towards integrating trade and aid as vital components of national security strategy.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Trump, Xi Wrap State Visit Centered on Spectacle Over Substance

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high-profile state visit in Washington, marked by elaborate ceremonies but lacking significant agreements. The discussions largely skirted critical issues such as Taiwan and Iran, leaving analysts questioning the efficacy of the diplomatic engagement.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Trump Reinstates Fuel Economy Standards, Undermining Biden's EV Push

In a significant policy shift, former President Donald Trump announced the approval of new fuel economy standards that reverse the Biden administration's stringent regulations aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption. This move has raised concerns about the future of U.S. environmental policy and its implications for the global automotive market.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Deputy Secretary Landau Champions Economic Diplomacy at NYC Showcase

In a pivotal address at the Trade Over Aid Deals Showcase, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized the importance of economic diplomacy in shaping U.S. foreign relations. His remarks underscore a strategic shift towards prioritizing commercial interests alongside traditional political and military concerns.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

South African White Genocide Claims Debunked by New US Ambassador Roelf Meyer

In a recent interview with the BBC, Roelf Meyer, South Africa's new ambassador to the United States, refuted claims of a white genocide in South Africa, directly challenging former President Donald Trump's assertions. Meyer emphasized the importance of nuanced discourse around the issues facing South Africa, particularly in the context of race relations and historical injustices.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

White House Excludes CNN from Air Force One on Trump's Tennessee Trip

In a significant move, the White House has barred CNN from accompanying President Trump on Air Force One for his upcoming trip to Tennessee, raising concerns over press freedom and transparency. This decision underscores ongoing tensions between the administration and the media, particularly with outlets critical of the President.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump FDA Pick Heidi Overton Sidesteps Question on Whether the President Can Be Wrong

Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faced pointed questioning over vaccines, birth control and vaping during her confirmation hearing. The exchange underscored how closely the agency's future could be tied to political loyalty as much as scientific judgment. Overton declined to say whether Trump can ever be wrong, a moment that sharpened concerns among lawmakers and public health observers about the independence of the nation's top drug regulator.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors1h ago

Meta and YouTube Reverse Course on Ads for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Documentary

Meta and YouTube said they will now allow advertising for the trailer of Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk," after earlier reports that several major platforms had rejected the campaign as political content. The reversal sharpens questions about how tech companies classify documentary promotion, especially when films touch on politically powerful figures such as Elon Musk and his ties to President Donald Trump.

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World Politics & Diplomacy58m ago

Elizabeth Holmes' Early Release Plan Sparks Fresh Scrutiny as Trump Returns to the Center of the Story

Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced Theranos founder serving an 11-year prison sentence for fraud, is set to transfer to a halfway house in August 2027, according to reports cited by major U.S. outlets. The development has reignited public fascination with Holmes' case, with one tabloid report framing her as "thirsting" over Donald Trump after the shock release plan was revealed, underscoring how her saga continues to intersect with politics, celebrity culture and the lingering fallout from one of Silicon Valley's biggest scandals.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9m ago

Trump's Diesel Threat Risks Undercutting U.S. Credibility in Global Energy Markets

President Donald Trump's reported consideration of a diesel-export ban has jolted energy markets and alarmed traders who say the move could raise prices rather than lower them. The proposal, described by outlets including Politico, Bloomberg and The Economist, would mark a sharp departure from America's long-standing role as a reliable supplier and could reverberate far beyond U.S. fuel pumps.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rules Out Bessent as AI Czar, Keeping Treasury Chief in Place

President Donald Trump said Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be named his artificial intelligence czar, reversing speculation that had circulated after reports from Semafor and Reuters. Trump said Bessent does not want the job and is doing "such a great job at Treasury" that he intends to keep him there.

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Global Economy & Central Banks11h ago

Warsh Pushes Fed Regime Change, but Inflation and Internal Resistance Slow the Break

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is rapidly reshaping the central bank's tone and communications in the first 127 days of his tenure, but his broader promise of regime change is colliding with stubborn inflation, market expectations and resistance inside the Fed. While he has moved quickly on visible procedural changes, his ability to deliver deeper policy shifts remains constrained by the economy and by colleagues who are not yet aligned with his approach.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning10h ago

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Blow to AI Firm

A federal appeals court in Washington upheld the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, preserving a ban on the company's Claude models from U.S. military use. The ruling deepens a high-stakes legal and political fight between the AI company and the Trump administration, even as another federal court has already struck down a parallel designation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

Family First CEO Out After 'Lake America' Sweatshirt Post Sparks Backlash

Family First Credit Union says CEO Jane Smith is no longer with the company, days after she drew criticism for posting an image of her family in "Lake America" sweatshirts tied to President Donald Trump's renaming push for Lake Ontario. The Michigan-based lender apologized to members and named Chief Operations Officer Jason Acosta as interim CEO, while the episode fed a broader political and cultural dispute over the Great Lakes.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace10h ago

Chinese AI Models Surge in Global Use, Raising Alarm in Washington

Chinese artificial intelligence models are rapidly gaining traction with companies around the world, according to usage data shared with CNBC, even as U.S. officials move to contain Beijing's technological rise. The shift is intensifying concern in Washington that cheaper, increasingly capable Chinese systems could erode America's AI lead and extend China's influence across emerging markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

Xi Says U.S.-China Rivalry Can Avoid the 'Thucydides Trap' as Beijing Seeks a New Bottom Line

Chinese President Xi Jinping used his White House meeting with President Donald Trump to argue that the long-feared "Thucydides Trap" between a rising China and an established United States can be overcome. The message signaled Beijing's preference for intense competition without military confrontation, even as core flashpoints such as Taiwan remain unresolved.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

White House Seeks to Block $810 Million in Funds Through Controversial Pocket Rescission

The White House on Friday evening moved to claw back $810 million in congressionally approved funding, reviving a disputed budget tactic known as a pocket rescission and drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. The proposal targets programs at the Health and Human Services and Education departments, and comes amid an escalating fight over the president's power to withhold spending approved by Congress.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Offer as Gulf Tensions Flare and Oil Markets Swing

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, according to The Wall Street Journal, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through mediators. The development comes amid renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen and sharp moves in oil prices, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reverberating through global energy markets.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones as Yemen War Spills Toward Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom, underscoring the continuing reach of Yemen's war beyond its borders. The reported attacks came amid a wider regional escalation, with Reuters and other outlets linking the episode to heightened tensions involving Iran, Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Landau Pitches Trade as the Core of U.S. Diplomacy in New York Showcase

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau used a New York City event to argue that economic diplomacy should sit at the center of U.S. foreign policy, not at its margins. Framing trade and commercial ties as the foundation of lasting goodwill, he said the Trump administration is elevating dealmaking as a strategic tool for prosperity and influence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22m ago

South Africa's New U.S. Ambassador Rejects Trump's White Genocide Claim as Refugee Debate Escalates

South Africa's new ambassador to Washington, Roelf Meyer, has flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that white Afrikaners face genocide, saying the notion of a mass attack on the minority "does not exist." Meyer, a former apartheid-era mediator and self-described Afrikaner, says violence in South Africa has been misrepresented as the Trump administration expands a refugee pathway for white South Africans.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8m ago

White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip as Trump Escalates Media Clash

The White House has barred CNN from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee, intensifying an already volatile confrontation between the administration and major news organizations. The move comes days after a federal judge said Trump's restrictions on some outlets were likely unconstitutional and after the White House briefly restored access to regular television coverage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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