Jake Sullivan criticizes Donald Trump's trade policies towards India, asserting they jeopardize the strategic partnership built to counter China. The recent 50% tariff on Indian exports risks pushing India closer to Beijing, as New Delhi seeks to hedge against perceived American unreliability. Sullivan argues Trump's actions undermine US credibility and hand China a diplomatic advantage.
Related news
Pakistan's bowling coach, Ashley Noffke, assures that Shaheen Afridi is regaining his top form before the Asia Cup, after battling a back injury in 2023. Afridi's pace is improving, with more balls reaching 140km/h during the West Indies series. He is working on his technique and swing to challenge the stumps consistently, aiming to hit speeds close to 150km/h.
Manchester United suffered a humiliating League Cup exit to Grimsby Town, losing 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. The League Two side prevailed after a marathon shootout, increasing pressure on United's manager, Ruben Amorim, following a poor start to the season. Grimsby celebrated a historic victory, eliminating one of United's few chances for silverware.
Alexander Isak has moved to Liverpool from Newcastle United for a record fee. The Swedish striker's transfer is now the most expensive in British soccer history. Isak expressed his happiness to join Liverpool. Newcastle has signed Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa as replacements. Liverpool's acquisition of Isak is part of their summer spending.
War 2's box office earnings sharply declined, earning only Rs 65 lakh on its third Friday, coinciding with the release of 'Param Sundari'. The Hrithik Roshan starrer, after a strong opening week of Rs 204.25 crore, faced a significant drop in its second week. 'Param Sundari's' debut at Rs 7.
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall and gusty winds on Monday, providing respite from the heat but causing significant disruptions. Waterlogging and traffic jams plagued the region, with rising Yamuna levels prompting flood alerts and the closure of the Old Railway Bridge. Commuters faced severe congestion, and travel advisories were issued by airlines.
Donald Trump has shared his views on Elon Musk, describing him as a "super genius" with some issues to resolve. This follows a fallout between the two after Musk criticized Trump's tax bill. Despite past tensions and Musk's talk of forming a new party, Trump hopes he will return to the Republican fold, with prominent MAGA figures echoing this sentiment.
Abhay Deol recently engaged in a candid conversation with Dr Jai Madaan during his signature analysis, where the subject of marriage and children naturally came up. Known for his unconventional views, the actor did not shy away from admitting that parenthood isn’t part of his life plan.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' continues its box office run, earning Rs 235.1 crore in India by its 19th day, with Monday collections at Rs 0.60 crore. Rajinikanth’s 'Coolie', also in its third week, made Rs 1.10 crore on the same day, totaling Rs 280.20 crore.
Tarzan Sheikh, a migrant worker from Katwa, alleged he was assaulted in Odisha for being a "Bengali-speaking Bangladeshi." Sheikh, who has been working as a hawker in Jaleshwar for five years, was reportedly attacked near Lakshmandihi area after speaking in Bengali. The mob allegedly stole Rs 6,000 and fractured his arm, branding his documents as forged.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the soldiers involved in Operation Mahadev, which neutralized three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack. Shah emphasized that Operations Sindoor and Mahadev delivered a strong message to terror masterminds about the repercussions of harming Indian citizens.