Double Whammy: US Slaps 50% Tariff on Indian Imports, Oil Purchases The United States imposed a significant trade blow on India on Thursday, August 7, 2025, announcing a 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian imports. This comes as a severe setback for India’s burgeoning export sector, impacting several key industries. Adding to the […]

US Trade War Jitters: Navarro’s “Good Answer” on China Tariffs Peter Navarro, a prominent figure in US trade policy, was observed engaging with reporters on August 7, 2025. He addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods. Navarro acknowledged the US desire to levy tariffs on China. However, he emphasized the […]

Spain Shelves F-35 Stealth Fighter Deal: Budgetary Woes or Geopolitical Shift? Spain’s planned acquisition of US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets is reportedly on indefinite hold, according to a recent Politico report. The news comes as a surprise, given Spain’s stated intentions to modernize its air force. The report suggests budgetary constraints may be a significant […]

Damning the Indus: India’s Strategic Water Gambit India’s move to potentially alter its water-sharing agreement with Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has emerged as a significant geopolitical development. This comes after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, further escalating tensions between the two nations. The decision follows a period of heightened strategic […]

United Airlines Grounded: 800+ Flights Cancelled Nationwide A massive technology failure at United Airlines plunged the airline into chaos on Thursday, August 7, 2025, leading to the cancellation of over 800 flights and hundreds more facing significant delays. The nationwide outage impacted both domestic and international routes. The disruption caused widespread travel havoc, affecting passengers […]

Trump’s Oil Gambit: 50% Tariff Slams India, China on the Horizon Former US President Donald Trump on August 6, 2025, imposed a 50% tariff on Indian oil imports from Russia. He cited India’s substantial purchases, drawing parallels to China. Trump’s move escalates trade tensions, threatening further sanctions against both nations. He explicitly hinted at additional […]

PLA Jets Breach Taiwan’s Air Defences: 14 Sorties Cross Median Line The Ministry of National Defence (MND) in Taiwan reported a significant incursion into its airspace on Thursday, August 7, 2025. A total of 15 sorties by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) were detected. Of these, a concerning 14 aircraft crossed the median […]

Moon Shot: Nuclear Reactor on Lunar Surface by 2030? A bold proposal has emerged to establish a nuclear reactor on the lunar surface by 2030. This ambitious plan aims to power a future moon base, significantly bolstering long-term lunar habitation efforts. The proposal, though currently in its nascent stages, has ignited considerable debate among space […]

Trump’s Shock Tariff: 25% Blow to Indian Exports Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, imposing a steep 25 percent tariff on various Indian imports. This unexpected move has sent ripples through India’s export-oriented sectors. The order, effective immediately, targets a wide range of goods, details of which […]

India’s Russia Oil Ties: White House Raises Concerns A White House official, responding to a query from ANI, highlighted the significant scale and deliberate nature of India’s oil trade with Russia. This contrasts sharply with the US’s limited purchases of essential goods from the same source. The official’s statement, released on August 7, 2025, underscores […]