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US extends India tariff suspension till August 1, boosting hopes for trade deal

The US has pushed its deadline to August 1 for implementing Trump’s April reciprocal tariffs on India, offering relief to exporters and crucial time to finalise an interim trade agreement before tariff hikes return.

US President Donald Trump

Trump dangles trade deal with India as global tariff offensive intensifies

As US President slaps fresh tariffs on 14 nations, he signals India is 'close' to a breakthrough — linking diplomacy, commerce, and conflict de-escalation in bold remarks.

China opposes Trump’s 10% tariff threat on BRICS supporters, calls for cooperation not coercion

In response to Trump’s threat of extra duties on nations backing BRICS policies, China’s foreign ministry warns against using tariffs as political weapons and urges global economic stability.

Trump threatens 10% extra tariff on any country aligning with BRICS “anti‑American” policies

Announcing on Truth Social, Trump sets a hard July 9 deadline, warning of increased duties on nations backing BRICS rhetoric—prompting swift criticism from the bloc gathered in Rio.

Bilawal Bhutto’s offer to extradite Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar sparks fierce backlash in Pakistan

Pakistan's former foreign minister’s remark on extraditing terrorists to India, framed as a confidence-building gesture, triggered outrage from jihadi groups and political rivals, with Hafiz Saeed’s son condemning it as a betrayal of national interests.

Dalai Lama

China says Dalai Lama has no say in reincarnation tradition, asserts Beijing’s control over succession

As the Tibetan spiritual leader turns 90, China reignites controversy, declaring only Beijing can approve his successor despite Dalai Lama's affirmation of the tradition's continuity.

Centre says it did not order Reuters’ X account to be blocked amid legal demand notice

The government clarifies it didn’t request the block, attributes action to an old “Operation Sindoor” order, and urges X to restore access.