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December 18, 2025 11:30 AM December 18, 2025 11:30 AM

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US President Donald Trump Declares Tariffs a Permanent Pillar of US Economic Policy

  US President Donald Trump has asserted that tariffs will remain a central pillar of his economic policy. In his year-end address last night, Trump repeatedly credited tariffs for spurring investment, factory construction and job growth, framing import duties as a permanent tool to reshape global t...

December 18, 2025 11:27 AM December 18, 2025 11:27 AM

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India and Saudi Arabia Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Facilitate Official Travel

  India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement in Riyadh to facilitate official travels and boost bilateral exchanges under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. The agreement was signed by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Ajaz Khan and Abdulmajeed bin Rashe...

December 18, 2025 11:22 AM December 18, 2025 11:22 AM

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US Views India as Key Partner in Securing Global AI and Semiconductor Supply Chains

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg has said that the United States regards India as a crucial potential partner in efforts to secure global supply chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Jacob announced that he would attend the India AI Impact Summit in Feb...

December 18, 2025 11:18 AM December 18, 2025 11:18 AM

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Israel Signs Historic $35 Billion Gas Agreement with Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a 35 billion dollars gas deal with Egypt. In a televised statement last evening, Netanyahu hailed the agreement as the largest gas deal in Israel’s history. The deal involves an American energy company with Israeli partners who will supply gas ...

December 18, 2025 10:52 AM December 18, 2025 10:52 AM

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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal From Uvira, Eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed to have begun a withdrawal from the city of Uvira in eastern Congo late last night. Bertrand Bisimwa, leader of the M23, said the withdrawal would be complete by today. On who would take control of the city following his forces' withdrawal, Bisimwa said the responsib...

December 18, 2025 10:40 AM December 18, 2025 10:40 AM

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Venezuela Orders Navy to Escort Oil Ships Amid US Blockade Threat

Venezuela’s government has ordered its Navy to escort ships carrying petroleum products from port, escalating the risk of a confrontation with the US. The move comes after President Trump announced a blockade against oil tankers travelling to or from the South American country that faces American sa...

December 18, 2025 8:38 AM December 18, 2025 8:38 AM

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UKPNP Condemns Power Cuts, Internet Shutdowns in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

  The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has strongly condemned the hours-long load shedding, dangerously low electricity voltage, and the continued collapse of internet and mobile services across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The party expressed solidarity with the people amid a shut...

December 17, 2025 10:09 PM December 17, 2025 10:09 PM

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MEA says India rejects false narrative by extremist elements in Bangladesh

India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Riaz Hamidullah, expressing strong concern over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh and specific threats surrounding the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.   In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said India complet...