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Trump gives two-week deadline to Iran before military action

Trump gives two-week deadline to Iran before military action

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has opened a two-week window for diplomacy with Iran before deciding on military action, aiming to restart stalled negotiations amid Israel's bombing campaign, CNN reported.

US court blocks Trump's major tariffs, says exceeds authority

US court blocks Trump's major tariffs, says exceeds authority

Rediff.com29 May 2025

A US federal court on Wednesday (local time) ruled against US President Donald Trump's large-scale imposition of sweeping tariffs, deeming that this move exceeds his legal authority and that it would affect a wide range of imported goods, as reported by CNN.

Is Trump's tariffs on India a strategic mistake?

Is Trump's tariffs on India a strategic mistake?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Former White House official John Bolton suggests that tariffs imposed on India by the US for purchasing Russian oil may have unintended consequences, potentially driving New Delhi closer to Beijing and Moscow.

Israel ready to launch operation in Iran, US withdraws personnel

Israel ready to launch operation in Iran, US withdraws personnel

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

This is part of the reason the US advised some Americans to leave the region earlier Wednesday, with the State Department ordering non-emergency government officials to exit Iraq due to 'heightened regional tensions', CBS News reported.

Russia unleashes 400 drones, 40 missiles across Ukraine

Russia unleashes 400 drones, 40 missiles across Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Three firefighters were killed in Kyiv, two civilians were killed in Lutsk, and another person was killed in Chernihiv, according to the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, as per CNN.

Iran attacks US military bases in Qatar, Iraq

Iran attacks US military bases in Qatar, Iraq

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

A major escalation unfolded in West Asia on Monday after Iran reportedly launched multiple missiles targeting United States military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar -- the largest US military installation in the region, according to a CNN report.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

4 killed in shooting at New York skyscraper, shooter dead

4 killed in shooting at New York skyscraper, shooter dead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The shooter, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, has also died from what police said was a self-inflicted injury, New York police said.

Skibidi, Tradwife, Delulu...Know What it Means?

Skibidi, Tradwife, Delulu...Know What it Means?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Like it or not, the dictionary is changing in real time through trends, memes and the lived expression of digital communities.

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the operation as a historic moment for the US, Israel and the world, while urging Iran to agree to end the ongoing conflict.

Putin will face severe economic consequences if...: Trump warns again

Putin will face severe economic consequences if...: Trump warns again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Trump stated that Russia will face "severe economic consequences" if Putin doesn't show interest in de-escalating the Ukraine conflict.

IAEA chief: Iran may restart uranium enrichment in months

IAEA chief: Iran may restart uranium enrichment in months

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

While the final military and intelligence assessment has yet to come, Trump has repeatedly claimed to have "completely and totally obliterated" Tehran's nuclear programme.

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis.

2 dead, 19 hurt as Mexican navy ship crashes into New York bridge

2 dead, 19 hurt as Mexican navy ship crashes into New York bridge

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The Mexican Navy ship carrying 277 passengers lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, said on Sunday (local time).

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The 81-year-old Biden and his family are currently consulting with doctors to determine the best course of action.

Trump warns Iran: Not killing 'so-called Supreme Leader', for now

Trump warns Iran: Not killing 'so-called Supreme Leader', for now

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said 'we' now have 'complete and total control of the skies over Iran' and 'we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding'.

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said that it was 'very nice' of Elon Musk to apologise after billionaire entreprenuer admitted he had gone 'too far' in his personal attacks during a public fallout between the two men last week.

Iranian port blast toll rises to 14, about 750 hurt

Iranian port blast toll rises to 14, about 750 hurt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

The Iranian government has said that the explosion was likely related to chemicals being stored.

Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza; Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza; Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The announcement came after Hamas consulted with other Palestinian factions. It precedes a planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for an end to the war, now in its 21st month, Al Jazeera reported.

US: Pro-Palestinian protest leader taken away in handcuffs

US: Pro-Palestinian protest leader taken away in handcuffs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Immigration officials on Monday detained Mohsen Mahdawi, an organiser of pro-Palestinian protests last year at Columbia University, after he arrived at the Vermont immigration office, hoping to begin the final step to becoming a US citizen, CNN reported.

US, Ukraine finally sign rare earth minerals deal

US, Ukraine finally sign rare earth minerals deal

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The United States and Ukraine have signed an 'economic partnership agreement,' giving Washington, DC access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals in return for creating an investment fund in the country, CNN reported.

Elon Musk launches 'America Party' to 'give back freedom'

Elon Musk launches 'America Party' to 'give back freedom'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

United States tech billionaire Elon Musk said he has formed a new political party to give Americans their freedom back, after a dramatic falling out with Donald Trump.

The Country To Execute Most Indians Is...

The Country To Execute Most Indians Is...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Kuwait has executed 25 Indian nationals in the past five years.

MIT punishes Indian-American student for pro-Palestine speech

MIT punishes Indian-American student for pro-Palestine speech

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

MIT leadership said that they stand by the punishment they issued to Vemuri.

Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire amid Suwayda turmoil

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The ceasefire follows Israeli airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday, which Israel said were carried out to protect the Druze, a minority Arab religious group.

Trump's 'Gold Card': Get US residency in $5 million

Trump's 'Gold Card': Get US residency in $5 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will introduce a 'gold card' for wealthy foreigners, granting them the right to live and work in the country, with a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for a $5 million fee, CNN reported.

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Trump Taunts Modi, But India, US Still Do Business

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India and the US have collaborated through the past one month on launching a powerful satellite; are commencing joint production of GE Aerospace's F414 jet engines in India; India is participating in a massive three week-long military exercise in the Western Pacific, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Under the direction of the ministry of external affairs, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts are being progressed in conjunction with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force, the defence ministry stated.

CIA says Iran's nuclear program 'severely damaged'

CIA says Iran's nuclear program 'severely damaged'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The CIA's confirmation comes amid reports claiming that the US strikes did not destroy nuclear sites in Iran as claimed by President Donald Trump or his administration.

Pope Francis remains critical, receives blood transfusion: Vatican

Pope Francis remains critical, receives blood transfusion: Vatican

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

While the Pope "continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair" he is "in more pain than yesterday," it added.

Ukraine's biggest air attack destroys 40 Russian warplanes

Ukraine's biggest air attack destroys 40 Russian warplanes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Ukrainian forces conducted large-scale drone strikes on several air bases deep inside Russia, destroying multiple combat planes, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said on Sunday.

Trump tariffs 'will go into effect immediately': White House

Trump tariffs 'will go into effect immediately': White House

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Trump met with his trade team on Tuesday, and the tariffs he announces at a Rose Garden ceremony at 4 pm ET Wednesday will go into effect "immediately," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing.

Trump deploys more 2,000 National Guard troops in LA amid protests

Trump deploys more 2,000 National Guard troops in LA amid protests

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The latest deployment comes on the same day California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking a judge to declare the deployments unconstitutional.

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes long service.

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'Horrific act of terror that the people of Israel are waking up to this morning. AG Pam Bondi called to let me know and was at the scene. 2 dead in shooting targeting Israeli embassy staffers outside Jewish Museum in Washington DC'

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a Truth Social Post, Trump said, "This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days."

Trump admits to 'transition problems' with tariff plan

Trump admits to 'transition problems' with tariff plan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Amid the tumbling stock market in the United States, following the White House clarification of tariffs on China to be at least 145 per cent and an earlier announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for over 75 countries, President Donald Trump addressed the challenges associated with his tariff policy, stating that there would be 'transition problems'.

Those 88 hours...: Top military officer on Op Sindoor damage in Pak

Those 88 hours...: Top military officer on Op Sindoor damage in Pak

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

'This operation was a culmination of such long (period) of efforts, and gives us satisfaction that whatever we have been doing, we have been doing correctly'

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of National Intelligence

US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of National Intelligence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The vote was 52-48 mostly along party lines, though Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposing the confirmation, as per CNN.

Rohit, Kohli's absence an opportunity for others: Gambhir

Rohit, Kohli's absence an opportunity for others: Gambhir

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that dealing with the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be a significant challenge for the team.