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India slapped 30% tariff on US pulse crops, North Dakota and Montana senators request Trump to talk to PM Modi and help US farmers

OpIndia Staff - 17 January, 2026

'India announced on October 30 that it will impose 30% tariff on yellow peas imported from the US. The tariff went into effect on November 1, and it has meant a competitive disadvantage for farmers in North Dakota and Montana, the letter states.

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As Donald Trump continues his threats to capture Greenland, Norwegian leaders fear losing Svalbard amid rising great-power rivalry

OpIndia Staff - 16 January, 2026

Norway's Socialist Left Party (SV) leader Kirsti Bergstø said that if US annexes Greenland, it could undermine Norway's hold on the demilitarised Svalbard archipelago and invite aggressive claims from Russia

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US nuclear-powered supercarrier heads towards Middle East while Trump announces ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, reports of secret Israel-Iran understanding via Russia. Read details

Rukma Rathore - 16 January, 2026

According to reports, Trump will chair the "Board of Peace" which will have global representatives to oversee its operations.

Nobel Peace Centre trolls Donald Trump just after his claim that Maria Machado presented her Nobel Prize to him

OpIndia Staff - 16 January, 2026

Trump has long been endorsing himself for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming that he ended many wars in the world.

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US freezes visas for Pakistani immigrants: Read how Islamabad’s continuous bootlicking has no impact on the Trump administration

Rukma Rathore - 15 January, 2026

Pakistan had extended its thanks to Trump for his alleged mediation resulting in a ceasefire during "Operation Sindoor."

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European nations to send troops to Greenland amid Trump’s annexation threats, Germany to send 13 soldiers while UK sending 1 personnel and Norway sending...

OpIndia Staff - 15 January, 2026

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten to annexe Greenland, Denmark has announced an immediate increase in its military presence in Greenland, deploying...

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Trump claims credit for stopping executions of protestors in Iran, marks 9th claim of stopping conflicts globally

OpIndia Staff - 15 January, 2026

When asked whether this meant that US military action against Iran was no longer being considered, Trump avoided giving a direct answer.

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Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Troop pullouts, threats and signals that point to escalation

Rukma Rathore - 15 January, 2026

The ties between Iran and the United States are worsening in light of the continuing protests within the Islamic Republic.

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US govt freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Pakistan and Bangladesh: Here is why

OpIndia Staff - 15 January, 2026

The Trump administration will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, starting January 21. The move aims to prevent new arrivals from becoming a "public charge." While permanent residency applications are paused indefinitely, temporary tourist and student visas remain unaffected.

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