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Vietnam orders mass evacuations ahead of powerful Typhoon Kajiki

With winds reaching 166 kph and heavy rain forecast, Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands, shut airports, and deployed security forces as it braces for what may be the strongest storm of 2025.

US President Donald Trump

Trump taps longtime aide Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India

Nomination comes amid tariff tensions and strained Delhi-Washington ties, with Gor also tasked as Special Envoy for South and Central Asia.

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong

China envoy warns silence on US tariffs emboldens ‘bully’, pledges support for India

Beijing’s ambassador slams Washington’s trade war tactics, urges India-China unity to defend Global South and multipolar order.

US Vice-President JD Vance says Europe must take 'lion's share' of Ukraine's security burden

President Trump and Vance reaffirm that the US will limit its involvement to air support only, urging European allies to lead and fund Ukraine’s defense as Washington resists open-ended financial commitments.

US to vet visa and green card applicants for “anti-American” views, expands social media screening

USCIS now flags support for anti-American, antisemitic, or extremist ideologies scrutinizing applicants' social media for immigration adjudication, prompting concerns from free speech advocates.

Russia affirms ‘India matters’ as US tariffs loom over Moscow’s oil trade

As Washington threatens 50% tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil imports, Russia’s envoy praised the India-Russia alliance and pledged continued energy ties, dismissing US pressure as undermining the strategic friendship.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Wang Yi’s India visit signals cautious thaw, Jaishankar presses for forward movement on border de-escalation

First Chinese ministerial trip since BRICS summit comes ahead of PM Modi’s likely China visit, with both sides eyeing fragile reset.