Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries with Digital Services Taxes, Warns of Export Restrictions on US Tech
US President Donald Trump has threatened "substantial" tariffs and export restrictions on countries imposing digital services taxes and regulations targeting American tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. The move escalates trade tensions with Europe, Canada, and beyond, as Trump warns foreign governments to “show respect or consider consequences.”
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Pentagon Restricts Ukraine’s Use of US Missiles Against Russia Amid Trump’s Frustration Over Peace Talks
The Pentagon has reportedly blocked Ukraine from using US-made ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia, raising tensions as President Trump struggles to secure peace between Moscow and Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has final authority over strikes, while Trump weighs sanctions, tariffs, or stepping back from the conflict.
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Putin Pays Rs 2.2 Crore Cash to Refuel Jets at Trump Alaska Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin was forced to pay nearly $250,000 (Rs 2.2 crore) in cash to refuel his jets during the Trump-Putin Alaska summit, as US sanctions blocked banking access. Here’s why it happened and what it means for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Will Ukraine Get NATO Membership or Just Security Guarantees? Explained
NATO allies debate Ukraine’s future: full NATO membership versus Article 5–style security guarantees. Explore what these guarantees mean, why membership is unlikely soon, and how the U.S. and Europe aim to shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.
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Trump-Zelensky Meeting Sparks Hope for Peace Deal: ‘Good Chance of Ending Russia-Ukraine War’
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held their best meeting yet at the White House, fueling hopes for a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Talks included security guarantees, NATO, U.S. air support, and a possible trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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US Monitors India-Pakistan “Every Single Day,” says Rubio Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Claim
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington monitors India-Pakistan tensions “every single day,” while Donald Trump continues to claim credit for ending their conflict through a ceasefire. India denies any foreign mediation in Operation Sindoor.
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Zelensky in Washington: Trump, European Leaders Push for Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump in Washington with European leaders to push for a quick end to the war with Russia. Can a peace deal be reached without land concessions?
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Trump Shifts Stance on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire After Alaska Summit with Putin
After meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Donald Trump pivoted from calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine to pushing for a comprehensive peace deal, sparking alarm in Kyiv and across Europe.
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Lavrov’s USSR Sweatshirt Sparks Controversy at Trump-Putin Alaska Summit
At the Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov wore a USSR sweatshirt, sparking global reactions. Analysts call it a nod to Kremlin’s imperial ambitions as Trump and Putin fail to reach a Ukraine peace deal.
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Trump Softens Stance on India, China Tariffs After Putin Meeting
Donald Trump signaled a softer stance on imposing secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil after his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. Here’s what he said and what it means for US-India-China trade relations.
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