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Last updated: 21 Feb, 2026  
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Key takeaways from President Trump's press conference
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump used an expansive and combative news conference to respond to a Supreme Court judgment that curtailed his use of a key tariff authority, turning what might have been a defensive moment into an aggressive reaffirmation of his trade doctrine.
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 Asia
tariffs-2.jpg Tariffs on India to drop to 10 pc temporarily, says White House
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
The White House has clarified that India will face a 10 per cent tariff temporarily following US Pre  Read more....
» Political parties eye power as violence, fairness concerns shadow Bangladesh polls
» India, Tanzania discuss cooperation in military training, maritime security
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» S. Korea, US agree to pursue pact for cooperation over nuclear-powered subs
» Pakistan: Imran Khan’s son seeks proof of life amid rumours of former PM's death
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 Americas
trump-pc.jpg Trump denounces US court's verdict, broadens tariff offensive
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump has mounted a forceful and combative defence of his trade agenda after the  Read more....
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» US lawmakers warn 'public charge' rule risks H-1B green cards
» Trump orders strict scrutiny of Green Card-holders from Afghanistan, 18 other countries after shooting incident
» Trump, Xi meet in South Korea to focus on strategic, economic, geopolitical issues
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 Africa / Middle East
trump-israel.jpg Trump, Netanyahu hold talks on Iran, 'progress' in Gaza
IANS | 12 Feb, 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good meeting” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net  Read more....
» India, UAE target doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032
» India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry
» Iran's Supreme Leader says no message sent to US through third countries
» Egyptian FM, Palestinian VP discuss Gaza reconstruction over phone
» Guterres welcomes Gaza deal, sees opportunity for two-state solution
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 Europe
india-brazil.jpg India, Brazil to bolster steel supply chain
IANS | 21 Feb, 2026
India and Brazil on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in th  Read more....
» India reducing Russian oil buys, claims US
» India key partner in UK’s 40-billion-pound International Education Strategy
» Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict
» US-proposed list of points on Ukraine could form basis for future agreements: Putin
» Lithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month
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