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Trump to send tariff warning letters to 12 countries ahead of July 9 trade deadline

In a "take it or leave it" move, President Trump signed official letters to notify 12 trading partners of planned tariffs—ranging from 10% to 70%—effective August 1 unless deals are sealed by July 9.

abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali

3 Indians abducted in Mali as Al-Qaeda-linked group unleashes wave of terror attacks

India demands swift action from Malian authorities as gunmen storm cement factory and take workers hostages amid escalating militant violence in West Africa.

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Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to six months in jail for contempt by war crimes tribunal

Convicted in absentia, Hasina becomes the first former Bangladeshi premier to face sentencing by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal since fleeing amid mass protests and crimes against humanity charges.

Quad foreign ministers unite to condemn Pahalgam terror attack, urge swift justice

In Washington, Quad FMs firmly denounce April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, calling for perpetrators, organisers, and financiers to be brought to justice amid rising cross-border tensions.

Trump proposes fixed time limits on student visas in effort to curb immigration

rump’s administration has proposed replacing flexible duration-of-status rules with fixed-term student visas, part of a broader push to tighten immigration controls—triggering concerns among universities and students.

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Trump signals imminent US-India trade pact with major tariff cuts

With negotiations in final stretch, Washington eyes breakthrough on market access and tariff reduction as July 9 deadline looms,

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Quad slams Pahalgam terror strike, demands swift justice for victims

Foreign ministers vow zero tolerance for terrorism, back India’s right to defend citizens following deadly April 22 attack linked to Pakistan.