President Trump extended the US-China tariff truce for 90 days, aiming to de-escalate tensions. Xi Jinping is strategically weaponizing China’s control over key supply chains, like rare earths, to exert economic pressure on the US and its allies. This approach allows China to target critical industries and defense sectors, potentially reshaping global trade dynamics.

Sandeepa Virk was arrested on August 12 following searches in Delhi and Mumbai under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

S&P says India’s GDP likely to grow 6.5% in FY26 despite 50% US duty on Russian oil-linked imports.