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  • Trump

    Trump's Asia Tour: Securing Critical Minerals and Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations

    Oct 28, 2025 02:42 am CST

    US President Donald Trump's first Asia visit since returning to office has yielded significant trade agreements and critical mineral cooperation with Southeast Asian nations. During his summit in Malaysia, Trump signed deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia that maintain certain tariffs while offering exemptions and securing promises for aircraft purchases worth billions. These agreements aim to reduce China's dominance in rare earth minerals while providing preferential market access for American goods.

  • China Signals Shift to Multipolar World Order as Trump and Xi Prepare for Critical Trade Talks

    China Signals Shift to Multipolar World Order as Trump and Xi Prepare for Critical Trade Talks

    Oct 27, 2025 02:07 pm CST

    China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned of an emerging "multipolar world" ahead of crucial trade negotiations between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. With global markets anxiously watching, US and Chinese officials have reportedly reached a "preliminary consensus" to avert additional tariffs scheduled for November 1, potentially easing tensions in the ongoing trade dispute between the world's largest economies.

  • India

    India's Strategic Approach to International Trade Negotiations: Minister Piyush Goyal Emphasizes National Interest Over Pressure

    Oct 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST

    Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly declares that India approaches international trade agreements with deliberation rather than haste, actively engaging with the EU and US while prioritizing national interests. Speaking at the Berlin Dialogue, Goyal emphasized India's sovereignty in determining trading partners and exploring new markets, notably amid pressure regarding Russian oil imports.

  • India

    India's Strategic Trade Stance: No Rushed Agreements Amid Russian Oil Controversy

    Oct 24, 2025 05:42 pm CST

    India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal delivers a firm message at Berlin Global Dialogue, asserting India's sovereignty in trade decisions amid EU concerns over Russian oil imports. The statement comes as India navigates complex negotiations with the EU and US while facing pressure to reduce Russian crude purchases under new sanctions.

  • Japan

    Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Prepares Economic Package for Trump Meeting: Strategic Trade and Defense Agenda

    Oct 22, 2025 05:03 pm CST

    Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a strategic economic package including American pickup trucks, soybeans, and LNG for her upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump. This diplomatic initiative follows a $550 billion investment agreement while Japan navigates defense spending pressures and aims to strengthen the cornerstone US-Japan alliance during Trump's first post-election visit to Tokyo.

  • Trump

    Trump's Critical Asia Tour: Navigating Trade Tensions with China and Regional Diplomacy

    Oct 21, 2025 11:31 am CST

    President Trump embarks on a pivotal Asia tour this week that could reshape global trade relations. With planned visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, the highlight will be an anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid escalating tariff threats and export restrictions. The outcome of these high-stakes negotiations could determine the future of international commerce and regional stability across the Asia-Pacific.

  • Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India Will Become Leader of the Free World in Coming Decades

    Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India Will Become Leader of the Free World in Coming Decades

    Oct 17, 2025 07:13 pm CST

    At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott predicted India's rise as a global superpower, positioning it as the democratic counterweight to China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's three key advantages - democracy, rule of law, and English proficiency - that will enable it to assume global leadership, potentially with its Prime Minister becoming the 'leader of the free world' within the next 40-50 years.

  • Trump Hosts Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif as US-Pakistan Relations Warm Amid India Tensions

    Trump Hosts Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif as US-Pakistan Relations Warm Amid India Tensions

    Sep 26, 2025 09:10 am CST

    President Trump met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House, signaling improving US-Pakistan relations while tensions with India grow over Russian oil purchases. The meeting follows a July trade agreement between the US and Pakistan and comes as Trump has imposed significant tariffs on India. This diplomatic shift occurs amid ongoing efforts to resolve conflicts in Gaza and ease tensions between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals.

  • Trump Poised To Add Japan Stop To Upcoming Asia Trip

    Trump Poised To Add Japan Stop To Upcoming Asia Trip

    Sep 25, 2025 05:27 am CST

    U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.

  • Handshakes, Smiles, Performances: How PM Modi Was Welcomed By Indian Diaspora In China

    Handshakes, Smiles, Performances: How PM Modi Was Welcomed By Indian Diaspora In China

    Aug 30, 2025 08:53 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora on Saturday as he arrived at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin for a two-day official visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China.