India and China, long time rivals locked in border disputes and power competition, are now being nudged into a cautious thaw.  The trigger is the 50 percent tariff rate imposed on India by US president Donald Trump. 


India’s Key Concern: Record $100 Bn Trade Gap With China | WION

US President Donald Trump remained the top trend on Google search and social media platforms on Saturday. Rumors claiming that Trump has died are circulating widely on social media platforms. The speculation has no official basis.


Simpsons Rumor Sparks Trump Death Trend, X Buzzes With Death Hashtags | WION

Global markets are on edge as a U.S. court ruling on Trump-era tariffs raises fresh uncertainty in international trade policy.


SCO Summit: Markets on Edge as Trump Tariff Ruling Adds Uncertainty Before The Summit 

A viral wave of posts claiming ‘Trump Is Dead’ has flooded social media. But visuals of President Trump leaving White House for Golf squashes rumours.


The Simpsons, fake news and the 'Trump death' rumour 

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against President Trump, asserting he violated federal law by attempting to fire her without due process.


USA: Lisa Cook challenges Trump's attempt, citing lack of cause 

A US appeals court has ruled that many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which disrupted global trade, were unlawful, but has allowed them to stay in effect until October 14. This gives the Trump administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. The ruling, made on August 29, 2025, was in response to lawsuits filed by small US businesses and 12 Democratic-led states, who argued that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).



Trump Tariffs: US Court Finds Trump's Tariffs Illegal, Are Trump Tariffs on India Illegal Too? 

The United States said on Friday it will not allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to New York next month for a United Nations gathering of world leaders, where several U.S. allies are set to recognize Palestine as a state.



Israel-Gaza War: US Bars Palestinian Leader Abbas From UN Meet, Israel Hails Move | WION

A high-stakes legal battle is brewing in Washington, one that could reshape the independence of the US Federal reserve. Fed governor Lisa Cook has taken president Donald Trump to court, challenging his attempt to remove her from the central bank’s board. At the heart of the case, accusations of mortgage fraud, policy disagreements over interest rates, and the limits of presidential power.



Legal Battle Over FED Governor's Removal | WION

US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro Steps Up Military Enlistment, Boosts Militia to Counter Threat | WION

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said there was "no way" American troops could invade Venezuela after Washington deployed multiple warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean to pressure the leftist strongman.



US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro Steps Up Military Enlistment, Boosts Militia to Counter Threat | WION

A US appeals court ruled that president trump's global tariffs are illegal and upheld a similar verdict by the US International trade court earlier. However, the judges in Washington sent the case back to the trade court to scope out if the ruling should stick to only the case in hand or broader tariffs.



Does Court Ruling Include Tariffs on India? | WION

Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal by US Court | WION Business Watch

A US appeals court ruled that most of president Trump's global tariffs were illegal. In a startling verdict on Friday before the labour day weekend, a panel of judges said Trump had exceeded his authority.



Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal by US Court | WION

Trump Tariffs: US Court Finds Trump's Global Tariffs Illegal, Trump Calls Verdict 'Total Disaster'

The United States said on Friday it will not allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to New York next month for a United Nations gathering of world leaders, where several U.S. allies are set to recognize Palestine as a state.


US Bars Palestinian Leader Abbas From UN Meet | Israel Hails Move by Trump Administration | WION

Venezuelans are reacting to President Nicolás Maduro’s recent call to mobilize troops in response to what he describes as escalating threats from the United States. As tensions rise, citizens express mixed emotions—ranging from patriotism to concern over further instability.


US Sends Nuclear Submarine USS Newport News Toward Venezuela

Trump revoked the directive in a memo to the Secretary of Homeland Security dated Thursday, formally ending Harris’ additional Secret Service protection.


Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former VP Kamala Harris

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the ongoing escalation in Gaza, calling it an "unfolding tragedy" marked by unprecedented destruction, famine, and civilian suffering. He renewed calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages, warning that Israel’s renewed military push into Gaza City could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe.


Israel-Hamas war: Gaza City declared 'dangerous combat zone' by Israel

While Indian exporters brace for the shock of higher tariffs, it is American consumers who could soon feel the real pinch.


Trump's tariffs bite into US working class

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still in her position despite an announcement by the White House that she had been fired, one of her lawyers has said.

CDC Officials Resign Over Vaccine Policy, Director Removed Within A Month

Hundreds of protesters waved the American flag and denounced US President Donald Trump's policies on mass deportations and social welfare cuts. Watch in for more details!

Anti-Trump Labour Day Rallies In US Capital Amid Federal Takeover

Trump revoked the directive in a memo to the Secretary of Homeland Security dated Thursday, formally ending Harris’ additional Secret Service protection.

US President Trump Cancels Kamala Harris' Secret Service Detail

BREAKING: Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection revoked before she begins her book tour 

While Indian exporters brace for the shock of higher tariffs, it is American consumers who could soon feel the real pinch.

Trump tariffs: $87 billion in US imports from India at risk 

US Vice President JD Vance says he is prepared to step in as President if a ‘terrible tragedy’ occurs, amid growing speculation about Donald Trump’s health after recent sightings with a hand bruise during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung

JD Vance reiterates 'Trump is in great health' | Trump's 'frailing' health causes concerns

Laos is bracing for economic challenges as a 40% US tariff is set to take effect, threatening job losses and a decline in market share, especially in key industries like agriculture, textiles and manufacturing. The country is already grappling with high inflation and severe labor shortages, and experts warn that the tariff hike could exacerbate these issues, potentially disrupting supply chains and affecting exports.



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The US Department of State has approved a possible $825 million Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine that includes 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on August 28.



Russia Ukraine War: US Delivers 3,350 ERAM Missiles to Ukraine; $825 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

Top Headlines of the Hour:

- Trump's Adviser Targets India again
- Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv: 23 killed
- Houthi leadership targeted in Israeli strikes
- Jakarta protests turn violent


Trump's Adviser Targets India | Israel Attacks Houthis | Russia-Ukraine War | WION

California Governor Gavin Newsom warns that Donald Trump is serious about pursuing a third term, disregarding democratic norms and free, fair elections. Speaking at a Politico summit, Newsom urged Americans to wake up to the threat Trump poses, highlighting his ambitions for 2028 and extravagant White House renovations.

California governor takes on Donald trump | Points at Trump's 'authoritarian tendencies'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday in an interview with Breibert senior editor Joel Pollock 'You can't be MAGA if you're anti-Israel'. &nbsp;He criticised the growing anti-Israeli sentiment in the US and blamed it on the political rights NGOs based in Europe and Qatar.&nbsp;“If you support Iran, Iran tried to kill President Trump twice, not once, but twice. Iran has put a price on his head," claimed Netanyahu.&nbsp;He then accused Iran of killing 251 American Marines in Beirut. He said Iran has killed thousands of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan using explosive devices. ‘They bombed American embassies. They burn American flags. They chant, ‘Death to America.’ The first thing they did when this regime took power was to take over 50 hostages in the American embassy.’Netanyahu was positioning support for Israel as an essential element of the Republican, specifically Trump's, political identity. In this way, he was entrenching geopolitical loyalty into partisan politics.Netanyahu insisted Iran wants to destroy the United States, claiming that Israel is the best Ally of the United States, and it's fighting a war for the United States. Israel and Netanyahu had been facing strong criticism from the MAGA support base. Influential MAGA figures like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and strategist Steve Bannon have criticised Israel's conduct, a shift in the Republican sentiment.Steve Banon responded to the interview in a social media post where he said US citizens are not concerned about Netanyahu, “They care about exposing your pathological lies in order to keep us out of your next war” &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">American Citizens Do Not Give 2 Fucks About Your Thoughts on MAGA , or What Our Citizens Need to Believe—They Care About Exposing Your Pathological Lies in Order to Keep Us Out of Your Next War <a href="https://t.co/RYVE0Lisj8">https://t.co/RYVE0Lisj8</a> <a href="https://t.co/kcRJma4mEV">pic.twitter.com/kcRJma4mEV</a>&mdash; Grace Chong, MBI (@gc22gc) <a href="https://twitter.com/gc22gc/status/1961251197366800413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The remark from Netanyahu reflects his strategy to influence domestic politics of the US by linking it to foreign policy. It is deepening the divide between traidtional pro Israeli republican with anti war MAGA supporters. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz had also been a vocal critic of Israel calling out the Netanyahu government of warcrimes in Gaza.&nbsp;

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Trump supporters “can’t be MAGA” if they oppose Israel, sparking backlash from figures like Steve Bannon and reigniting debates over US-Israel ties within the conservative movement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday in an interview with Breibert senior editor Joel Pollock 'You can't be MAGA if you're anti-Israel'. He criticised the growing anti-Israeli sentiment in the US and blamed it on the political rights NGOs based in Europe and Qatar. “If you support Iran, Iran tried to kill President Trump twice, not once, but twice. Iran has put a price on his head," claimed Netanyahu. He then accused Iran of killing 251 American Marines in Beirut. He said Iran has killed thousands of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan using explosive devices. ‘They bombed American embassies. They burn American flags. They chant, ‘Death to America.’ The first thing they did when this regime took power was to take over 50 hostages in the American embassy.’ Netanyahu was positioning support for Israel as an essential element of the Republican, specifically Trump's, political identity. In this way, he was entrenching geopolitical loyalty into partisan politics. Netanyahu insisted Iran wants to destroy the United States, claiming that Israel is the best Ally of the United States, and it's fighting a war for the United States. Israel and Netanyahu had been facing strong criticism from the MAGA support base. Influential MAGA figures like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and strategist Steve Bannon have criticised Israel's conduct, a shift in the Republican sentiment. Steve Banon responded to the interview in a social media post where he said US citizens are not concerned about Netanyahu, “They care about exposing your pathological lies in order to keep us out of your next war”

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Trump supporters “can’t be MAGA” if they oppose Israel, sparking backlash from figures like Steve Bannon and reigniting debates over US-Israel ties within the conservative movement.

Netanyahu warns Trump supporters: ‘You Can’t Be MAGA if You’re Anti-Israel’

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued President Donald Trump over his attempt to fire her, marking the first such legal challenge in the Fed’s history. Later on Thursday, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said he had filed a second criminal referral against Cook. Trump accused Cook of mortgage fraud, alleging she misrepresented her residency on two 2021 loan applications. He also sparred with a reporter earlier when asked about ‘weaponization’ by his administration.

Trump, Fed Governor in explosive legal showdown 

Trump Tariffs: American Shoppers Face Rising Prices Ahead | WION Business Watch

While Indian exporters brace for the shock of higher tariffs, it is American consumers who could soon feel the real pinch.



Trump Tariffs: American Shoppers Face Rising Prices Ahead | WION

As Trump’s administration proposes sweeping new visa rules for students, journalists, and exchange workers, questions grow over America's shifting immigration stance. From wage-based H-1B reforms to 4-year visa caps and revived DHS checks — here’s what the new crackdown could mean for Indians and international talent in the US.

Beyond U.S. Tariffs: Trump targets India's tech talent | U.S. Visa impact

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