Modi–Trump G7 meeting signals progress on long-awaited US–India trade deal as leaders exchange unusual praise and urgency for agreement

Modi–Trump G7 meeting signals progress on long-awaited US–India trade deal as leaders exchange unusual praise and urgency for agreement

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have reported “significant progress” in ongoing trade negotiations between their two countries following a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France. The two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since early 2025, discussing a wide range of economic and […]

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Nato’s Rutte says European allies have “got the message” from Trump as military coordination intensifies

Nato’s Rutte says European allies have “got the message” from Trump as military coordination intensifies

European allies within NATO have taken US President Donald Trump’s concerns seriously and are now actively ensuring that existing military agreements—particularly around the use of bases—are being properly implemented, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Speaking on Monday at a European Political Community summit in Armenia, Rutte acknowledged that while there has been “some […]

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Trump’s proposed US$400 million East Wing ballroom faces lawsuit as January plans release approaches

Trump’s proposed US$400 million East Wing ballroom faces lawsuit as January plans release approaches

Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]

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