"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," #Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

Trump did not give details but he has already said the #US military could bomb #Iran's bridges, power plants and other civilian infrastructure into the "stone age."

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/07/trump-warns-whole-civilization-will-die-in-iran-if-ultimatum-expires

The world teetered on the edge of collapse as President #Trump’s "obliteration" threats and the #WestAsiaConflict sent prices spiraling. #CrudeOil hit $119, aviation fuel jumped 200%, and markets like the Nasdaq plunged into correction territory.

For India, the crisis is hit home: the crude basket passed $115, threatening the fiscal deficit, while an acute #LPG shortage impacted millions. Additionally, a mass exodus of migrant workers from the #Gulf mirrored the panic of 2020.

As a fragile two-week #ceasefire begins with #Tehran’s regime and nuclear goals still intact, the question remains: what did this turmoil achieve?

Prabhu Chawla and Shankkar Aiyar decode the real winners—if any—and the losers of a war that nobody wanted, but one that the entire world is paying for.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1c0-S1UqxU

Pope Leo XIV has responded to sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump over his remarks on the ongoing US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking to reporters while en route to Algeria, the Pope made it clear he has “no intention to debate” with Trump, while reaffirming his commitment to peace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo95X-VE5sg

The #Trump administration has issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products already at sea, extending an earlier relaxation of restrictions amid surging global energy prices.


https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/18/us-extends-waiver-allowing-sale-of-russian-oil-already-at-sea-amid-energy-pressure

“On my personal behalf and on behalf of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, I sincerely thank President #Trump for graciously accepting our request to extend the ceasefire to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course.”


#Pakistan Prime Minister #ShehbazSharif thanked #US President #DonaldTrump for extending the ceasefire with #Iran, after #Washington said the move was made at Pakistan’s request amid stalled diplomatic efforts.


#IranWar


🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/pak-pm-thanks-trump-as-he-cites-islamabads-request-for-iran-ceasefire-extension-vance-visit-called-off

“I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination,” #Trump said.

The announcement came a day after reports said #US and Iranian negotiators had reached a tentative agreement to extend the fragile #ceasefire in the three-month-old conflict by 60 days while fresh talks are held on #Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/29/trump-meeting-with-aides-to-make-final-determination-on-moving-forward-with-iran-deal-2

#US President #Trump is likely to present the #FIFAWorldCup trophy to the winning captain at the 2026 final.

He drew attention at Club World Cup when he remained on podium beside #Chelsea captain #ReeceJames as he lifted the trophy.

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/trump-likely-to-hand-fifa-world-cup-trophy-to-winning-captain

#OPINION | #Trump desires to establish his place in history as an unconquerable President who stamped his supremacy over the world. Instead, he risks being recorded as a blundering #US leader who caused untold harm to global economic stability and international security.

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/26/traipsing-down-to-road-to-trumpville

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The #US Department of Justice has forcefully defended its decision to abandon the criminal case against Indian billionaire #GautamAdani and seven others, telling a federal judge the prosecution was legally flawed, diplomatically counterproductive and inconsistent with the #Trump administration's enforcement priorities.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/04/us-doj-says-adani-case-should-never-have-been-brought-urges-judge-to-drop-charges-permanently-2

"I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States," #US President #Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/14/trump-drops-20-hormuz-levy-in-favour-of-gulf-trade-deals-as-netanyahu-warns-iran-of-decisive-blow

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US President Donald Trump’s media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.

Trump Media said that it plans to start the service next month and that it has already signed up customers.

#Trump #TruthSocial

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/trump-firm-plans-to-sell-priority-access-to-truth-social-posts-possibly-his-own

The latest bid to tighten legal immigration in US

US President Donald Trump's administration finalized rules that impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States.

#Trump #USVisa

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/trumps-new-us-visa-rules-limit-foreign-students-to-four-year-stay-tighten-curbs-on-journalists

"The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"

US President Donald Trump said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will "keep it."

#Trump #IranWar

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/12/praise-be-to-allah-trump-claims-us-in-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz

Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran — even as his envoys hold talks with Tehran in New York. He threatens 100% tariffs on India and China over Russian oil, while also putting pressure on Europe and Canada.

Is this strategy or chaos?

On this episode of TNIE Global Talks, senior diplomat Navtej Sarna, former Indian Ambassador to the US and Israel, helps us make sense of the Iran war, US-Israel ties, the future of multilateralism, and whether the world is moving towards bilateral deals and even barter trade.

Is Trump rebuilding American power — or taking apart the global order?

Watch the full conversation with Prabhu Chawla on TNIE Global Talks.

https://youtu.be/pyKLVQHdVXI

Trump welcomed Xi Jinping with rare airport honours. The US-China trade truce was extended, not settled. India still has no signed trade pact with Washington, Pakistan is being publicly praised, and China remains Russia’s biggest energy buyer.

So where does India stand in this emerging US-China equation?

On this episode of Global Talks, Prabhu Chawla speaks to Ambassador Gautam Bambawale, former Indian Ambassador to China, about the questions that matter for India and the wider world.

Is Washington moving from building India up as a counterweight to China to managing China directly?

Will Beijing dilute its Russia ties for greater access to the US market? And if Washington and Beijing begin cutting deals over trade, energy and geopolitics, what does that mean for India, Israel, Europe and the Global South?

Watch Global Talks as Ambassador Gautam Bambawale breaks down the Trump-Xi summit and what it could mean for India’s strategic position.

#Trump #XiJinping

🔗https://youtu.be/4kLUi1FjyKI

#OPINION | If Washington increasingly treats India as an adversary on trade and energy, it cannot expect the wider strategic partnership to remain insulated from the consequences. Cooperation in areas important to the US also depends on reciprocity and respect for Indian interests. This is a reminder that the benefits of partnership must not flow in only one direction.

#US #Trump

🔗https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/11/the-diesel-pact-double-standards-and-the-price-of-strategic-partnership

India-US relations are facing fresh challenges under US President Donald Trump, with tensions over visa restrictions, trade negotiations and Russian oil.

From the controversy surrounding Indian professionals in the American technology sector to Washington’s demands for greater access to India’s agricultural and dairy markets, several issues are testing this strategic partnership.

Is the US treating India as an equal partner, or using economic pressure to influence its decisions?

This explainer examines the key disagreements, India’s strategic autonomy and the options available to New Delhi as it seeks to protect its national interests while maintaining crucial ties with Washington.


https://youtu.be/njVWQjcKg8E?si=SvO_SoJ8iMD9SKGr

#US #Trump