TGV Desk
Taipei Fears Trump May Soften US Support to Secure China Deal
Taiwan fears Donald Trump could weaken US support for the island in return for economic concessions from China. A delayed $14 billion arms package and possible changes in Washington’s language on Taiwan have become central concerns as Trump meets Xi Jinping.
Sanctions, Blockade and Diplomacy: Iran Defies US Pressure
Iran has vowed to resist an expanding US pressure campaign as sanctions, a naval blockade and war strain its economy. Tehran says it will strengthen domestic resilience while keeping diplomacy open, but disputes over trade and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Talks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are preparing for high-level talks in Washington focused on trade, rare-earth supplies, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The summit follows an agreement to extend a tariff truce, but expectations of a major breakthrough remain limited.
Why the Election Commission Appointment Process Is Before the Supreme Court
India’s Election Commission appointment process faces a constitutional test over a law giving the government two seats on the three-member selection panel. A divided Supreme Court has now placed the challenge before the Chief Justice for consideration by a larger bench.
Eleven Killed in Mass Shooting Near Durban
Eleven people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, were killed when three gunmen opened fire at a house party near Durban. Police have launched a 72-hour manhunt and are examining whether a feud between rival groups led to the attack.
Russia and Saudi Arabia Push to Reopen Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
Vladimir Putin and Mohammed bin Salman have called for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Disruptions at both waterways have restricted Saudi oil exports, raised shipping costs and intensified fears of a wider global energy crisis.
Trump and Delcy Rodríguez Meet as US–Venezuela Relations Enter New Phase
Donald Trump has met Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, for the first time since Nicolás Maduro’s capture. The encounter signals a thaw centred on oil and reconstruction, while questions over Venezuela’s political future remain unresolved.
Trump Threatens to “Annihilate” Iran if Peace Talks Fail
Donald Trump has threatened to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if Iran refuses to reach an agreement ending the war. The warning came during his UN address, even as US envoys held indirect talks with Iranian mediators and both governments publicly signalled conditional interest in diplomacy.
Modi Could Visit Canada as India and Canada Race to Finalise Trade Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Canada as New Delhi and Ottawa work to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement by the end of 2026. The proposed trip has not been formally scheduled, but it could provide the setting for signing the pact if negotiations are completed in time.
Astronomers Confirm a Newborn Planet Less Than a Million Years Old
Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest known planet ever directly observed. Less than a million years old and still gathering material inside its birth disk, the distant gas giant offers a rare opportunity to watch planetary formation at an exceptionally early stage.
British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
British Columbia has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over the Tumbler Ridge massacre, alleging the company detected the attacker’s violent ChatGPT activity but failed to warn police. The province is seeking recovery costs and court-ordered changes to the platform’s safety procedures.
Texas Hanuman Statue Targeted Again as Anti-Hindu Rhetoric Intensifies
A MAGA activist’s call to tear down the 90-foot Hanuman statue at a temple in Sugar Land, Texas, has triggered accusations of religious intolerance. Hindu Americans stress that the monument stands on private temple property and is protected by the religious freedom guaranteed to every faith.