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India-US Trade Deal Signals Reset in Bilateral Economic Ties

India and the United States have announced a major trade agreement aimed at easing tensions and restoring momentum to their economic relationship after nearly a year of strained negotiations. The deal was confirmed on Monday following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and...

Countries Move to Strengthen Supply Chains Through a Critical Minerals Alliance

Around 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU members, Japan, Australia, India, and South Korea, will meet in Washington this week to discuss forming a strategic alliance on critical minerals and rare earths. The talks aim to strengthen non-China supply chains for materials essential...

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Geographic Distribution of Crude Sources Shifts Toward Western Hemisphere and Middle East

The geographic distribution of India's crude oil sources shifted notably in 2025, with increased flows from the Western Hemisphere and traditional Middle Eastern suppliers while Eurasian sources declined. Data shows that US crude imports to India surged by 65.6% to $8.2 billion during April-December 2025, while Russian crude imports contracted by more than 17%, falling from $40 billion to $33.1 billion year-on-year. December 2025 illustrated...

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Trump Orders USS Gerald R Ford to Middle East in Show of Force Against Iran

Donald Trump has ordered the USS Gerald R Ford to the Middle East in a dramatic show of force against Iran as nuclear negotiations proceed....

Russia-Ukraine-US Trilateral Summit: Abu Dhabi Peace Talks Promise Framework for Resolution

Diplomatic efforts intensify as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare for trilateral peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5. President Zelensky's confirmation signals...

Carney Slams Door on US Involvement in Canadian Unity Question

Mark Carney is slamming the door on United States involvement in the Canadian unity question, demanding full respect for sovereignty. The Prime Minister made this...

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Nvidia’s $30 Billion OpenAI Stake Resets Expectations for AI Industry Investment

The bar for AI investment has been raised — and reset — simultaneously. Nvidia's reported $30 billion equity stake in OpenAI replaces a much larger...

Anthropic Raises $30 Billion, Cementing $380 Billion Valuation

The artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has successfully closed a $30 billion funding round, more than doubling its valuation from $183 billion to $380 billion. The...

WhatsApp Introduces Advanced Shield for High-Profile Targets

WhatsApp has launched Strict Account Settings, a comprehensive security feature designed to protect users from sophisticated digital threats. The one-click activation provides professional-grade defenses without...

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Rashid’s Spin Clinic Sets the Stage for England’s Gritty Victory

In a match where the ball seemed to talk, Adil Rashid was the most eloquent speaker. The second ODI between England and Sri Lanka was a masterclass in spin bowling, with Rashid leading an attack that eventually broke a long-standing jinx for the visitors. His clever use of the pitch's natural turn restricted Sri Lanka to 219, a total that gave England a fighting...

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