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US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff war has brought about an unexpected geopolitical outcome. India and China, ranked as the fifth and second largest economies in the world, are beginning to strengthen ties with an emphasis on trade cooperation. This development carries weight, as the two neighbouring nations have experienced strained relations over the past few years.

Law enforcement officers gathered outside Annunciation Church and School in South Minneapolis on Wednesday after a horrific tragedy shook the community.

Japan, Australia, and Taiwan have now joined the growing list of countries suspending parcel shipments to the United States. This development comes right after the Trump administration announced new trade rules ending tariff exemptions on small imports.

Eighty years have passed since World War II ended, yet the argument over who truly defeated Japan continues to divide China and Taiwan. This battle is not fought with armies anymore but with history books, commemorations, and political speeches. Both sides want to claim the honor of victory, making it a war of narratives. As Beijing prepares for its grand 80th Anniversary Parade, the debate has only become more intense across the Taiwan Strait.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine, saying he is “very angry” about Kyiv’s decision to bomb the Druzhba oil pipeline, which carries Russian oil to Central Europe. The pipeline is a critical lifeline for Hungary and Slovakia, and Trump’s statement came after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally reached out to him, calling the strikes unfriendly and damaging.

The United States Embassy in New Delhi has firmly dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegation that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) directed $21 million toward voter turnout activities in India. In its official communication with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Embassy stated clearly that USAID had never received nor released such funds during fiscal years 2014 to 2024. It also stressed that the agency did not carry out any voter-related programs in India during this period.

On 15th August (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly made a striking demand during a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. According to a Financial Times report, Putin said Moscow would only agree to end its war if Ukraine surrendered the entire eastern Donetsk region. During the talks, Putin argued that ceding Donetsk could allow Russia to freeze the frontline, particularly across the highly contested southern zones of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Notably, Russian forces already control large portions of Donetsk, tightening Moscow’s grip on the battlefield.

The much-awaited summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump finally took place in Alaska on Friday, August 15. Yet, after weeks of speculation and global anticipation, the meeting ended with no breakthrough and no agreement on the Russia-Ukraine war. What stood out most was the unusual friendliness between the two leaders, a striking contrast to the harsh language Trump has often used when speaking about Russia. Despite his repeated threats of new sanctions, the meeting was marked more by warmth than confrontation.

In geopolitics, relationships are never fixed. Nations have no eternal friends or enemies—only permanent self-interest. This idea is once again on display through the actions of US President Donald Trump. From the war-torn streets of Syria to the tense borders of Pakistan, Trump has shown that self-interest can outweigh principles, even if it means working with some of the most notorious Islamic jihadist figures and their backers.

On 11th August (local time), the United States officially placed the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its fidayeen wing, the Majeed Brigade, on the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under an Executive Order. This move mirrors the decision Washington took in 2019 and blocks any assets the groups may have in U.S. jurisdiction while prohibiting American citizens or companies from engaging in transactions with them (U.S. Federal Register).