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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US

Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Tuesday that he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which would allow U.S.-Russia...

Top Story 09 Sep 2026

US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

The United States banned a broad swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products from import on Tuesday, sharply escalating an a...

Top Story 09 Sep 2026

India, Belgium agree to strengthen civil aviation cooperation: Ram Mohan Naidu

India and Belgium have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in civil aviation, including exploring direct air connectivity, improving air cargo li...

Top Story 05 Sep 2026

India’s 7.8% Growth Headlines a Week of Trade Drama

This week’s Economic Brief covers India’s 7.8% GDP growth under a new base year, Canada’s 50% counter-tariffs on the US, and a landmark US-Venezuela o...

Top Story 05 Sep 2026

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas

  The death toll from Nepal’s devastating floods surpassed 1,000 on Tuesday as rescuers deployed heavy machinery, helicopters and excavators to r...

Top Story 02 Sep 2026

US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over

  The U.S. and Iran found themselves back in a war footing on Wednesday after the most significant exchange in weeks, with Washington threatening...

Top Story 02 Sep 2026

India sends fifth relief aircraft to flood

  A fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essent...

Top Story 02 Sep 2026

Asian markets tumble as US

  Stocks slumped in Asian trading on Wednesday as a bond market-induced selloff on global markets spilled over into the region, after renewed att...

Top Story 02 Sep 2026

US, Australia commit $580 million in support for Pacific Islands

  The United States and Australia on Wednesday announced a combined $580 million in funding for the Pacific Islands, as both nations battle China...

Top Story 02 Sep 2026

We must dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism: PM Modi at SCO Summit

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a united global approach to combat terrorism, saying the entire ecosystem supporting the men...

Top Story 01 Sep 2026