Jaishankar, Rubio agree on sealing trade deal early
Tuesday, 8 April 2025 Amid global trade tensions sparked by US tariffs, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed the importance of finalizing the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Both sides aim to increase market access, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen supply chain integration. India has not imposed retaliatory tariffs, choosing negotiation instead.
The U.S.-China trade war has hit new highs as Trump’s tariff rate on Chinese imports surges to 145%, triggering fierce retaliation from Beijing. China’s Commerce Minister is seeking new markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, signaling a potential global realignment. With tensions rising,...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Malaysia to lead urgent ceasefire talks between Cambodia and Thailand amid the deadliest border clashes in over a decade. President Trump warns both nations that continued fighting will halt all trade agreements with the United States, pushing for peace or facing severe economic consequences. With over 30 dead and 200,000 displaced, the region teeters on the brink of wider conflict as Washington intensifies its diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation. Watch the full breakdown of this escalating Southeast Asia crisis and America’s high-stakes intervention.
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In a dramatic global twist, Russia has declared full support for Palestinian statehood, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirming Moscow's long-standing commitment to a two-state solution. The statement comes on the heels of French President Emmanuel Macron’s bombshell announcement that France will recognize Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September — making it the first major Western power to do so. Russia, which adopted Palestine’s 1988 declaration of independence under the USSR, insists that peace in the Middle East hinges on UN Security Council resolutions and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. Macron’s decision has enraged Israel and the U.S., with Netanyahu calling it a “reward for terror” and Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeling it “reckless.” Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Spain have praised the move, calling it “historic.” Over 59,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing Gaza war, intensifying the global demand for Palestinian recognition.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September, sparking fierce backlash from both Israel and the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the move as “reckless,” while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called it “shameful” and accused France of rewarding terrorism.
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