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Kharg Island is Iran’s ‘spare heart’: Read why the US and Israel hesitate to strike this tiny island in the Persian Gulf

Kharg Island, a small coral island in the Persian Gulf, handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports and acts as the backbone of its economy.

US tells its citizens to leave Middle East countries immediately, sparks concerns of worsening, prolonged war with Iran

The advisory covers Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, West Bank, Gaza and Gulf nations after US Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, with Washington warning of escalating risks and possible prolonged conflict across the region.

EU trade chief proposes freezing ratification of trade deal with US, says Trump’s new 15% tariff breaches the deal, calls it “pure tariff chaos”

The trade chief of the European Parliament has called for suspending the ratification of the trade agreement between European Union and the United States,...

US reduces tariffs on Indian Goods to 18% after Modi-Trump talks, giving India an edge over China and other Asian rivals

India has secured a major trade advantage as the US slashed export tariffs to 18% following a Modi-Trump deal. This lower rate gives Indian goods a competitive edge over rivals like China (34%) and Bangladesh (20%) in the American market.

‘The US has made bigger sacrifices than the Europeans’: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seethes as India-EU move closer to ‘mother of all deals’

Scott Bessent’s outburst over the EU–India trade deal exposes Western double standards on Russian oil and the limits of US tariff pressure on a rising India.

US: Federal agents murder another citizen in Minneapolis, victim worked as a nurse for army veterans

Federal agents in Minneapolis fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse, during an immigration operation. While officials claim Pretti was armed, bystander videos appear to show him unarmed on the ground, sparking nationwide outrage and demands for federal forces to leave Minnesota.

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

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.

Iran threatens to attack Israel and the US, declares their military bases and shipping centres ‘legitimate targets’

In recent days, the US, seeking regime change in Iran, has declared support for the demonstrators in Iran.

US: Immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, video goes viral

The Department of Homeland Security said that the victim was a "violent rioter" who tried to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Donald Trump withdraws US from 66 global organisations, India-led International Solar Alliance among one of them: Here is why

President Trump signed an executive order on 7th January, suspending US support for 66 international organizations, mostly UN-linked, including the UNFCCC and UN Women. Critics warn of weakened global climate and health efforts, as the US prioritizes "America First" over "globalist" agendas.

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