‘Economic golden age’: Donald Trump hails Q3 GDP beat as proof of tariffs push; inflation and jobs data add caution

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday seized on stronger-than-expected third-quarter growth to claim an “economic golden age,” arguing that tariffs and his tax policies were driving a sharp acceleration in activity even as official data pointed to lingering inflation pressures and a softening labour market.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US economy’s…

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Epstein files released: US Justice Department publishes first batch of documents – What’s new?

The US Justice Department has begun releasing a large batch of previously unseen files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following lengthy efforts to make government records about the case public.The release comes under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law passed by Congress and signed by US President Donald Trump in November. It…

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Air scare: Bomb threat on London-Hyderabad flight; lands safely | India News

NEW DELHI: A Hyderabad-bound British Airways flight from London landed safely at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after it received a bomb threat.News agency PTI reported, the airport’s customer support service received an email threatening BA 277, which was operating from Heathrow to Hyderabad. The aircraft landed safely, and standard safety protocols were initiated.“The flight…

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Why skills matter in the global economy

Last month, tense negotiations between two major economies over critical minerals nearly stalled the global supply of essential technology components, sending shockwaves through industries from automotive to electronics. This high-stakes standoff spotlighted how the future of international commerce can hinge on the skills of trade diplomats working behind the scenes. As the global economy grows,…

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‘Charlie was martyred for his beliefs’: Donald Trump pays tribute to the Kirks in State of the Union speech

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last September, calling him a martyr for his beliefs during the State of the Union address. The president invited Kirk’s widow, Erika, as his special guest, prompting chants of “Charlie” from the crowd as he honored her…

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‘Speculation behind India not participating in Pax Silica’: US explains trade separate from supply chain security; Helberg to attend Delhi summit

NEW DELHI: The United States on Wednesday said India was not excluded from its newly launched Pax Silica technology initiative due to political or trade tensions, asserting that New Delhi remains a “highly strategic potential partner” in supply chain security efforts.Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg dismissed speculation linking India’s absence from…

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