US President Trump defended his tariff strategy despite economic slowdown signs, suggesting Americans might face fewer and costlier products. He insisted China would bear the brunt of the economic pain, dismissing recession concerns and attributing market jitters to his predecessor. While touting foreign investment, his administration faced criticism over contradictory messaging and the potential for economic instability due to trade tensions.
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Punjabi entertainment industry is again under threat following a shooting outside singer Prem Dhillon’s house in Canada. The Jaipal Bhullar gang claims responsibility, referencing Sidhu Moosewala's 2022 murder and gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Previous targeted incidents include shootings near AP Dhillon’s and Gippy Grewal’s residences in Vancouver, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
India and New Zealand have secured their spots in the Champions Trophy semifinals from Group A, while South Africa and Australia advanced from Group B. The final group match between India and New Zealand will determine the semifinal match-ups. A win for India means they face Australia, while New Zealand will play South Africa.
Protests from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) led to the withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's movie 'Emergency' from cinema halls in Punjab. The SGPC claimed the film misrepresented Sikh characters, prompting cinema managers to halt its screening. Joining the protests, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De condemned the film for alleged anti-Sikh content. Further screenings are threatened with additional protests.
Actor Allu Arjun was granted regular bail after the incident at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', where a stampede caused one death and left a child injured. Allu Arjun's father announced financial assistance for the deceased woman's family.
India is evaluating US President Trump's offer of the F-35 fighter jets, weighing strategic and economic factors. With China deploying its own advanced jets, India might seek F-35s in the interim, while continuing its 5th-generation fighter project. The India-US defence relationship is set to expand further this year.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian refuses to negotiate a nuclear deal with the US amidst threats from President Donald Trump. Trump's maximum pressure campaign and letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei expressing his willingness to negotiate a deal have been met with rejection from Iranian leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in Washington, engaging in discussions that included top officials like External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval. Modi also interacted with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and will meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce’s relationship is growing stronger as she matches outfits with his mother, Donna Kelce, at his games. This gesture has deepened Travis’s affection for her. Despite engagement rumors, the couple intends to take their time. They are currently spending the holiday season in New York City.