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Trump Claims Iran Navy ‘Completely Obliterated’, Warns of Brutal Response Amid Rising Strait Tensions

US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Iran’s navy had been “completely obliterated,” alleging that 158 vessels were destroyed and now lay “at the bottom of the sea.” Posting on Truth Social, he added that smaller “fast attack ships” were not targeted as they were not considered a major threat. “Iran’s Navy is lying […]

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Trump Warns of Higher Tariffs After Supreme Court Blocks Emergency Duties

Donald Trump on Monday warned countries against stepping back from recently negotiated trade agreements with the United States after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his emergency tariffs. He said nations attempting to “play games” with the ruling would face significantly higher duties imposed under alternative trade laws. In a series of

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Trump’s $500-Billion India Purchase Claim Raises Questions Over Trade Math

US President Donald Trump’s claim that India will buy $500 billion worth of American energy, agricultural products, coal and other goods under a newly announced trade deal has sparked sharp questions over the feasibility of such a commitment. So far, neither side has released the fine print of the agreement. India has also not publicly

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US Warns Iran of Strong Action Over Possible Execution of Protesters

The United States has warned Iran of serious consequences if it proceeds with the execution of protesters arrested during the ongoing anti-government demonstrations. Former US President Donald Trump said Washington would take “very strong action” if Iranian authorities carry out hangings of those detained during the unrest. Speaking in an interview, Trump said he was

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The Paradox of Peace and Power: Donald Trump and the Expanding Theatre of Intervention

Shrayan Sen Few global figures embody contradiction as starkly as Donald Trump. At a time when the language of peace is repeatedly invoked to justify the use of force, Trump stands at the centre of a widening moral and political paradox — celebrated in symbolic gestures as a peace enabler while actively advancing a worldview

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Trump Signals Tougher Stance on Greenland Acquisition

Former US President Donald Trump has once again raised the prospect of the United States acquiring Greenland, suggesting that Washington may pursue more forceful options if diplomatic efforts fail. Speaking at a public interaction, Trump said he would prefer an agreement reached through negotiations but warned that the US could take a “harder way” if

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India adopts wait-and-watch approach on Trump’s remarks on Modi

The Indian government has decided not to issue an immediate response to recent remarks made by Donald Trump concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although the comments have drawn attention and some unease in political circles, New Delhi believes that restraint is the more appropriate course for now. Diplomatic caution over public rebuttal Sources indicate that

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Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs if India Continues Buying Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump on Monday (India time) warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi does not stop purchasing Russian oil, signalling continued pressure on India over its energy ties with Moscow. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said India had sought to placate him on the issue.

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US Launches Large-Scale Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets in Syria

US forces carried out large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, escalating military action against the extremist group’s remaining networks in the region. The strikes were conducted after a recent attack linked to the group that resulted in the deaths of US personnel and injured several others. According to US officials, the operation

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