Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canada Over Trade Deal with China

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Canada on Saturday, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods imported into the United States if Ottawa proceeds with a recently announced trade deal with China. The ultimatum, delivered via a post on Truth Social, escalates tensions between the two longtime allies amid broader U.S. efforts to curb Chinese economic influence.

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Not Rankings, India’s Real Economic Test Is GDP per Capita

When former chief economist of IMF Geeta Gopinath highlighted India’s rapid rise in global GDP rankings at Davos, the applause was predictable—and understandable. India becoming the world’s fourth- or fifth-largest economy is no small achievement.

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2025: A World Reordered, Uneasily

2025 marked a decisive shift toward a fragmented, interest-driven world order, as major powers prioritized strategic autonomy, security, and economic resilience over global consensus.
Across regions, stability endured but remained fragile—shaped by prolonged conflicts, economic strain, and a steady erosion of old norms without a clear new order to replace them.

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‘UN risks irrelevance without genuine reform,’ India warns at global forum

New Delhi: India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, renewed New Delhi’s call for systemic reform of the Security Council — particularly demanding…

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Singapore Hand India a 27–7 Defeat in Women’s Water Polo 5–8 Classification Match at 11th Asian Aquatics Championships

Japan and China will compete in the Women’s Final. Iran defeated Japan in a thrilling Men’s Semi-Final to advance to the final. Singapore won in the Women’s classification match, while Thailand and Singapore also won in Men’s classification matches. China will play Kazakhstan in the remaining Men’s Semi-Final.

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Punjab Launches World’s First Compulsory Business Course, Aims to Turn Job Seekers into Job Creators

Punjab launched a mandatory business course across all universities and colleges. This aims to transform students into entrepreneurs, moving away from rote learning. The initiative, inspired by Delhi’s Business Blasters, seeks to foster innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth, with plans for expansion by 2027-28.

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The Doval Doctrine and India’s Strategic Crisis

The Modi government’s security policies, primarily under NSA Ajit Doval, are criticized for failures in Ladakh, the Northeast, and Kashmir. These policies led to diplomatic isolation, internal discontent, and weakened regional influence. Over-centralization and lack of accountability exacerbated these issues.

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CPEC Dreams to U.S. Dependence: Pakistan’s Port of Pasni

Pakistan’s economic promises tied to CPEC have failed, leading to dependence on the U.S. and a proposed port at Pasni. Meanwhile, global corporations are exiting Pakistan, and the economy struggles with inflation and poverty. India, in contrast, thrives, attracting investment and growing its economy.

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Trump Unaware of U.S.–Russia Imports Amid Tensions

Trump admitted ignorance of U.S. imports from Russia, including uranium and fertilizers. India criticized Western hypocrisy, highlighting the U.S.’s continued trade with Russia while pressuring India. Trump threatened tariffs on countries importing Russian energy, risking U.S.-India relations.

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“India is Buying Massive Amounts of Russian Oil”: Trump Threatens Steeper Tariffs on New Delhi

NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia, accusing New Delhi of profiting from the war…

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China Accused of Targeting Rafale Jet Sales via AI imagery

NEW DELHI: French military and intelligence officials claim that China deployed its defense attachés in embassies worldwide to spread doubts about the reliability and combat…

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