First it was trade then tech and then came the indopacific standoff and cyber snooping. The US, China, Russia rivalry that has been evolving from a contest of influence to a global turf war is now going beyond our planet.

This story takes a look at how China and Russia are planning to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon to power their joint lunar research station. China aims to become a major space power and land astronauts on the moon by 2030. Watch in for more details!

Nukes on the moon: China & Russia's cosmic gambit

#Gravitas Iran has fortified and beefed up its security around its nuclear facilities, amidst looming threat of potential American and Israeli attacks. And just days before the U.S. and Iran prepare to hold a third round of talks this weekend on Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran fortifies nuclear sites amid US tensions

Trump said he will meet Goldberg, person responsible for "fictional stories about me, including the made-up HOAX on “Suckers and Losers” and, SignalGate." WORLD

Trump to be interviewed by Atlantic editor—guy added to Houthi group chat. How will he handle Signalgate questions?

The white house has been witnessed to another showdown between the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the tech billionaire Elon Musk and according to an Axios report the duo was involved in a loud and a pretty fiery argument inside the White House last week. The scuffle occurred over a disagreement about who heads the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Reports now say that a war of words started in a meeting in the Oval Office and then spilled out into the hallway. Watch in for more details!

USA News: Musk-Bessent clash over IRS turns heated at White House

The American president is nearing the 100 day mark of his second presidency but the closer Donald Trump is getting to his milestone the more his popularity seems to be falling. The latest poll by Fox News this is his favorite news channel that shows a clear downward spiral in terms of Trump's popularity particularly on issues that are related to tariffs economy and inflation so let's take a quick look as to what the numbers say.

US: Economic uncertainty hurts Donald Trump's approval rating

While calling out Putin, Trump stressed that 5000 soldiers are dying a week, adding that it is very bad timing. He asked Putin to get the peace deal done. WORLD

'Vladimir, STOP': Trump slams Putin for Russian strikes on Kyiv, tells him to stop attacking Ukraine

New US sanctions against Iran's energy sector point to Washington's "lack of goodwill and seriousness" over dialogue with Tehran, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday ahead of Iran-US nuclear talks this weekend.

UN watchdog asks Iran to clarify the tunnel around a nuclear site

Trump, who seems to be softening his tone with China regarding tariffs, made the remarks after he rattled the global markets with his sweeping tariffs on several nations. World

Trump softening with China on Tariffs? US President says he wants ‘fair deal’ with Beijing

“145% is very high and it won’t be that high,” Trump said, adding, “It won’t be anywhere near that high. It’ll come down substantially. But it won’t be zero.” WORLD

'China tariffs may come down, but...': Trump changed his mind on Beijing trade war - What will happen next?

Rubio announced on Tuesday (April 22), in a move towards reducing what US President Donald Trump's administration says is an inefficient foreign affairs operation | WORLD

'Bloated, bureaucratic': Trump administration to reorganise US State Department - Here's what all will change

World: Officials were warned that Chinese satellite companies may push out other players, potentially “leaving your host country stuck in a monopolistic, Beijing-controlled market”, it said.

US urges allies to ‘stay away’ from Chinese satellite services, reveals leaked memo

US vice president was speaking at an event in Jaipur, made the big announcement, stressing that it sets a roadmap towards a final deal between the two nations | WORLD

'India-US finalise terms for trade deal': Vance's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT amid Trump tariff war

US Vice President is currently on a four-day visit to India, from April 21 to 24. While, the Dalai Lama is at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh |  WORLD

Fact Check: Did Dalai Lama 'cancel' meeting with US VP JD Vance after Pope Francis' death?

With the rising tensions in West Asia the Israeli air force has conducted drills simulating the Iranian missile attack on the Israeli air bases targeted by Thran in April and October 2024. This is according to a report by the Kan News public broadcaster. The drills were aimed at boosting readiness in case of the ongoing nuclear talks between the United States and Iran were to collapse.

US-Iran nuclear talks: Israel simulates air strikes in drills amid growing tensions with Iran

Us Vice President JD Vance with second lady Usha Vance and their children took a cultural tour in Jaipur this is the second family of the United States which is on a 4-day visit to India.

US vice president JD Vance, family visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort, receive traditional Rajasthani welcome

Donald Trump is standing behind as Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said despite a new scandal. Trump's backing comes amid growing calls to fire the US defense secretary over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

US President Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a US India bilateral trade agreement as they met in New Delhi.

US VP JD Vance visits Amer Fort in Jaipur with family

Sweeping trade tariffs are sending shockwaves through the 40-billion-dollar U.S. toy industry. Imports from China—which account for more than 13 billion dollars of the 17 billion dollars in toys brought into the U.S. last year—are now subject to a 145 percent tariff.

China-made toys, 75% of US imports, face cost hikes

China's increasing reliance on foreign demand is a critical weakness that was concealed by the country's stronger-than-expected March-quarter growth. The reason: it raises the risk of a more severe economic shock as trade tensions rise. Net exports accounted for over 40% of the 5.4% increase in March-quarter GDP, the largest percentage for this period in over a decade.

China's export-led growth exposes economy to tariff hit

US president Trump backs defence secretary after reports of second Signal chat leak

More than 14,000 Filipino and American troops kicked off the annual Bali Katan military exercises amid heightened tensions in the region.

Exercise Balikatan 2025: Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in 'full battle test'

An unlikely item is at the center of a growing smuggling operation at the US Mexico border and it's eggs that we're talking about. Eggs have become the latest hot item in America's underground smuggling scene. Now US Customs and Border Protection is in fact cracking down seizing thousands of illegal egg shipments at the southern border. Watch this report for more details!

US Egg Crisis: Egg smuggling surges at US-Mexico border amid soaring prices

White House says no chance of Trump firing defence secretary

Donald Trump is standing behind as Pentagon chief Pete Heg said despite a new scandal. Trump's backing comes amid growing calls to fire the US defense secretary over his reported use of messaging app Signal to discuss strikes on Yemen with his wife and others.

US President backs Pete Hegseth despite new Signal chat scandal

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