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US Embassy's Contrasting Response to Terror Attacks in India and Pakistan Raises Concerns
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
The US embassy has come under fire for its contrasting responses to terrorist incidents in India and Pakistan. While explicitly condemning "terrorism" in Pakistan following an Islamabad blast, the embassy's delayed response to Delhi's car bombing avoided the term entirely, referring to it merely as a "terrible explosion." This apparent double standard has sparked outrage among Indian social media users and geopolitical experts, highlighting potential issues in US-India diplomatic relations amid President Trump's tariff policies and comments about regional conflicts.
US Wants To Help China, Not Hurt It: Trump Softens Stance After 100% Tariff Threat
Oct 13, 2025 09:52 am CST
President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone toward China days after threatening a 100% tariff, stating America wants to help rather than hurt the Chinese economy. The trade tensions center around rare earth elements, critical materials for technology and defense that China largely controls. Beijing has accused Washington of applying "double standards" as economic measures between the two superpowers continue to escalate.
S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism as Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized terrorism as a persistent threat to global development and peace. Without directly mentioning Operation Sindoor, he advocated for decisive action against terrorism while criticizing double standards in international sanctions. Jaishankar called for multilateral reform and highlighted how ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have disproportionately affected Global South nations through increased prices of essential commodities.
Trump Was Asked Why He's Singling Out India Over Russia Trade. His Reply
Aug 07, 2025 12:37 pm CST
US President Donald Trump warned of new "secondary sanctions" for Moscow's trading partners when he was asked why India was being "singled out" for its business ties with Russia, leaving other nations that have been buying Russian energy.
"Caution Against Double Standards": India On NATO's Russia Trade Warning
Jul 17, 2025 10:03 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday responded to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) chief Mark Rutte's remarks on possible sanctions over India's trade with Russia, cautioning against "double standards".