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China’s Foreign Ministry on Palestine Conflict, TikTok Deal, DPRK, Women’s Development, Taiwan, and US Ties

2025-09-22 Niranjan Ghatule

Here is What People’s Bank of China Says on US Fed Rate Cut

2025-09-22 Niranjan Ghatule

Moody's Warns: US Recession Risk Hits 48% – Highest Since 2020 – Amid Job Market Slump and Historic Payroll Cuts

2025-09-21 Niranjan Ghatule

US Proclamation Imposes New Restrictions on H-1B Visa Petitions with $100,000 Supplement Requirement

2025-09-21 Niranjan Ghatule

The U.S. has announced new restrictions on H-1B nonimmigrant workers under a presidential proclamation. Effective September 21, 2025, only petitions supplemented by a $100,000 payment will be accepted, impacting future H-1B filings while exempting current visa holders and approved petitions.

Out after GenZ protests, former Nepal PM Oli takes pot shots at India

2025-09-19 Niranjan Ghatule

Former Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli marks Constitution Day with sharp remarks against India, recalls 2015 blockade, defends his government during GenZ protests, and vows Nepal will never face such dependency again.

Trump Shifts Tariff Focus from India to China, Calls on NATO to Join Sanctions Push

2025-09-14 Niranjan Ghatule

Donald Trump shifts his tariff strategy from India to China, demanding 50-100% tariffs and urging NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and impose sanctions on Beijing. This marks a major shift in global trade and geopolitical tensions amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

India-EU Free Trade Agreement Nears Completion: 60-65% Chapters Finalized, High-Level Talks in New Delhi

2025-09-10 Niranjan Ghatule

India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations are progressing rapidly with 60-65% chapters finalized. As the 13th round of talks continues in New Delhi, EU Commissioners Maros Sefcovic and Christophe Hansen will visit India on September 12-13, 2025, to resolve key issues like market access, customs duties, and rules of origin. The landmark deal aims for completion by end-2025 ahead of the 2026

Shigeru Ishiba Resigns as Japan’s Prime Minister After Election Defeats and U.S. Trade Deal

2025-09-07 Niranjan Ghatule

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned less than a year after taking office, following major election losses and controversy over a $550 billion U.S. trade deal. His departure leaves Japan facing political instability, economic challenges, and uncertainty in international relations.

SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin: Modi-Xi Meeting Marks Shift in India-China Relations

2025-08-31 Niranjan Ghatule

The 25th SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin brings together world leaders, including Modi, Xi, and Putin, to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and multipolar world order. India-China thaw and Russia’s renewed push dominate the agenda.

Nepal PM Oli Objects to India-China Border Trade via Lipulekh, Raises Issue with Xi Jinping

2025-08-30 Niranjan Ghatule

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli raised strong objection over India-China border trade agreement through Lipulekh Pass during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin. Oli reiterated Nepal’s claim over Lipulekh, sought support for development projects, SCO membership, and discussed deeper Nepal-China ties.

Trump Cancels India Visit for Quad Summit, Casting Shadow on U.S.-India Relations

2025-08-30 Niranjan Ghatule

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly canceled his planned visit to India for the 2025 Quad Summit, citing trade disputes, personal friction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and shifting U.S. foreign policy priorities

Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech and the “Epiphany” Narrative: Did the Fed Chair Admit Trump Was Right on Tariffs and Inflation?

2025-08-27 Niranjan Ghatule

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech on August 22, 2025, sparked claims of a “Powell epiphany,” with some media outlets suggesting he admitted Donald Trump was right about tariffs and inflation. A closer look, however, reveals a more cautious stance,