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New India Budget Takes Aim at Trade Threats

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has released a spending plan to protect the economy from US tariffs with support for exporters and strategic sectors. Bloomberg’s Swati Pandey has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg) Image: Abhishek Choudhary / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg

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Trump’s Two-Tone Diplomacy: Praises for Israel, Threats for Hamas as Ceasefire Holds

Introduction In a statement that underscored his administration’s unwavering support for Israel, former President Donald Trump offered a starkly bifurcated view of the fragile Gaza ceasefire. While lauding Israeli leadership for what he termed compliance with the truce, he directed pointed threats toward Hamas, framing the militant group as the sole obstacle to lasting peace….

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A Tinderbox Ignited: Tehran Vows ‘Crushing’ Retaliation as Trump Renews Strike Threats

Introduction The specter of open conflict between the United States and Iran has roared back to life. Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would order strikes if Tehran reconstitutes its nuclear or missile programs, Iranian officials have issued a stark warning of a ‘severe and crushing’ response. This exchange has plunged the already…

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