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Raghuram Rajan Claims US Tariffs on India Linked to Trump's Ego, Not Russian Oil Imports
Dec 10, 2025 10:53 am CST
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggests that the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Indian goods were primarily motivated by India's refusal to credit Donald Trump for the May ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, rather than India's Russian oil purchases. While Pakistan received only 19% tariffs after publicly praising Trump's role, India maintained the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications. Rajan's comments have sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users defending India's stance as protecting national interests over political appeasement.
Strategic Diplomacy: How Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Strengthened US Alliance During Trump's Visit
Oct 28, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi employed sophisticated diplomatic strategies during US President Donald Trump's first visit, securing critical minerals agreements, accelerating defense commitments, and leveraging personal connections through the Shinzo Abe legacy. The visit showcased Tokyo's commitment to strengthening the US-Japan alliance through carefully orchestrated diplomatic gestures, strategic agreements, and symbolic exchanges designed to appeal to American priorities.
Pakistani PM's Praise for Trump Draws Criticism from Former Ambassador and Indian Politician
Oct 28, 2025 11:36 am CST
Former Pakistani ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for excessively praising Donald Trump's peace efforts, with Indian MP Shashi Tharoor sharing the criticism. Sharif had lauded Trump's role in various peace initiatives and nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting backlash on social media.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Endorses Trump's Role in Preventing India-Pakistan War and Brokering Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
Oct 14, 2025 02:21 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly supported US President Donald Trump's claims of preventing an India-Pakistan conflict while praising his role in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. During an international gathering in Egypt, Sharif nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize and credited him for averting potential nuclear escalation between the two South Asian nations, despite India maintaining that hostilities ceased through direct military communications.
Trump Praises "Very Good Friend" PM Modi During Middle East Peace Summit
Oct 14, 2025 09:13 am CST
US President Donald Trump publicly praised India and Prime Minister Modi at an Egyptian peace summit, expressing optimism about India-Pakistan relations while standing alongside Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif. The article explores Trump's claims about mediating regional conflicts, Sharif's Nobel Prize nomination for Trump, and the recent military tensions between India and Pakistan that ended with a ceasefire in May.
Trump Receives Standing Ovation in Israeli Parliament as Gaza Ceasefire Brings "Historic Dawn of a New Middle East"
Oct 13, 2025 08:19 pm CST
US President Donald Trump visited Israel to address parliament amid a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire deal, receiving high praise from Israeli lawmakers including Speaker Amir Ohana and PM Netanyahu. The ceasefire agreement resulted in the release of 20 hostages by Hamas, with Trump promising a "golden age for Israel" and describing the moment as "the historic dawn of a new Middle East."
Trump Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Pakistani Army Chief Praised Him for "Saving Millions of Lives"
Oct 01, 2025 03:06 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has reasserted his role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan during their 2025 military conflict, citing praise from Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. While Trump claims he prevented war between the nuclear powers by threatening trade sanctions, India maintains the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications between the countries.