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Trump says US deal gives it control of Venezuela’s 65bn barrels

Trump says US deal controls Venezuela’s 65bn oil barrels

Trump faces rising pressure over soaring gas prices as Iran war enters six months with no end in sight. Trump announced the agreement on August 28 , calling it the “biggest oil deal in world history.”The deal reportedly involves 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth and Delcy Rodriguez were named as […]

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Canadian PM vows ‘dollar for dollar’ tariffs against US

Canadian PM Vows Dollar-For-Dollar Tariffs Against US Over Trade Dispute

Canadian PM Vows Dollar-For-Dollar Tariffs Against US Over Trade Dispute Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada’s position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa’s “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory become the most serious trade dispute between the two neighbours in years. Why negotiations collapsed

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US names India a part of ‘shadow transhipment network’ helping China evade Trump tariffs

US accuses India of helping China evade Trump tariffs through transhipment.

US accuses India of helping China evade Trump tariffs through transhipment. The United States has accused India of being part of a “shadow transhipment network” allegedly helping Chinese exporters evade US tariffs by routing goods through third countries. The allegation appears in a White House report titled “The Great Transhipment Scam,” which calls for stronger

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‘America shooting itself in the foot’: US Senators Wyden, Paul oppose 100% tariffs on India, China

US senators oppose Trump’s 100% tariffs on India and China.

US senators oppose Trump’s 100% tariffs on India and China. US senators opposed tariffs in a Russia sanctions debate, affecting India’s growing reliance on Russian energy amid West Asia conflict. Why the US Senate Tariff Debate Matters A debate in the US Senate has drawn attention in India because it could reshape the economic relationship

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India, others at risk of up to 100% tariffs as US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also The US Senate advanced the Russia sanctions bill during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Capitol visit, raising potential 100% tariff risks for India. The Senate’s move on the Russia sanctions bill puts India in a difficult and very practical bind. It is not

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US imposes tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns.

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns. The United States is India’s second-largest trading partner and its biggest export destination, making the move economically significant. The new US tariff move is a warning shot, but not a shutdown of the India–US trade relationship. Washington has lowered the rate for India from the earlier

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Trump hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The White House said Canada’s policies unfairly disadvantaged American exporters while favouring other international trading partners. The move, framed by the White House as a response to Canada’s “discriminatory treatment” of American exports, is set to hit a wide range of goods and revive fears of a broader

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US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

US approves Iranian oil sales, raising hopes for peace

US approves Iranian oil sales, raising hopes for peace For nearly half a century, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by suspicion, hostility, and an almost impenetrable wall of sanctions. But on Monday, something remarkable happened in Washington—a crack appeared in that wall, not through force or confrontation, but through

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Cuba prez Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms for investments

Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Announces Economic Reforms to Boost Investments

Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Announces Economic Reforms to Boost Investments Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Unveils Economic Reforms to Attract Investments Fuel Shortages, Food Insecurity Drive Cuba’s Economic Reforms Fuel Shortages and Food Insecurity Spur Cuba’s Reforms Díaz-Canel Announces Major Economic Reforms: ‘Time to Change’ as Cuba Faces Fuel Crisis and US Pressure HAVANA – In a significant policy shift

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Geopolitical tensions biggest threat to India’s growth: RBI Annual Report

RBI warns global tensions threaten India’s steady growth momentum

RBI warns global tensions threaten India’s steady growth momentum RBI says geopolitical risks now cloud global growth outlook The Reserve Bank of India’s Annual Report for 2025–26 arrives at a moment when headlines are dominated by conflict, commodity gyrations and anxious markets. Read closely, however, the report offers a quieter, steadier message: India’s economy is

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