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Trump promised 'golden age' for America, jobs data show economy is 'flashing yellow'
Fp Staff •US President Donald Trump promised the 'golden age' for America. But data shows that the economy is flashing all warning signs: job growth has reduced to a trickle, inflation has risen, manufacturing has fallen, and recession odds have risen.
‘Absolutely useless’: Russia mocks Trump’s phase-2 sanctions threat after attack on Kyiv
Fp Staff •Russia has ridiculed US President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to impose a second wave of sanctions over the ongoing war in Ukraine, calling them “absolutely useless” and claiming they have “no effect whatsoever”
Will US refund tariffs if Supreme Court rules against Trump’s policy?
Fp Explainers •The US Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs later this year. If the court rules against the administration, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that 'we would have to give a refund on about half of the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury'
Why is Trump aide Peter Navarro clashing with Elon Musk again, this time over India?
Fp Explainers •Peter Navarro and Elon Musk are locked in a public feud after X fact-checked the White House trade advisor’s claims that India is profiteering from Russian oil. Navarro accused Musk of spreading 'propaganda', while Musk defended X’s Community Notes. The clash is not the first time the duo have feuded as US-India relations face strain amid Trump's tariffs
Modi skips, Jaishankar joins Brics virtual summit today under US tariff fire
Fp Staff •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join the Brics virtual summit today, as India and other emerging economies confront the impact of US tariffs
Planning a US visit? Join the visa queue, wait time up to 9 months in India; Trump changes rule
Fp Staff •The Trump administration made its B1/B2 visa rules more stringent as they announced that those seeking the visa will not be allowed to book interviews abroad, making Indian's wait as long as 9 months for visas
Can sanctions break Russia’s resolve? US bets on economic pressure to push Putin to the negotiating table
Fp Staff •As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, the US and EU bet on tougher sanctions to break Russia’s resolve. But experts question whether economic pressure can truly force Putin to the negotiating table.
Some US colleges are welcoming pets in students’ dorms. Here’s why
•Several colleges in the United States are now allowing dogs, cats and other animals to be part of campus life, as they now live in dormitories alongside students. For many, the presence of pets helps ease stress, anxiety and homesickness. Colleges also believe it improves student engagement and encourages stronger connections among peers
Ukrainian refugee stabbed to death in 'random attack' on US train, Chilling video emerges
Fp Staff •A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who escaped the war was fatally stabbed in what police described as a random attack on a Charlotte light rail train, sparking outrage.
Trump is secretly planning a trip to South Korea in a bid to meet China's Xi at Apec Summit: Report
Fp Staff •Amid geopolitical uncertainties, reports are emerging that US President Donald Trump and his top advisers are quietly preparing to travel to South Korea next month, where Trump is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping