Jaishankar, Rubio agree on sealing trade deal early
Tuesday, 8 April 2025 Amid global trade tensions sparked by US tariffs, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed the importance of finalizing the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Both sides aim to increase market access, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen supply chain integration. India has not imposed retaliatory tariffs, choosing negotiation instead.
The U.S.-China trade war has hit new highs as Trump’s tariff rate on Chinese imports surges to 145%, triggering fierce retaliation from Beijing. China’s Commerce Minister is seeking new markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, signaling a potential global realignment. With tensions rising,...
Seventeen U.S. Senate Democrats, led by a Jewish senator, are demanding accountability from Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed six journalists, including prominent Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif. Lawmakers called the strike part of Israel’s “systematic targeting of journalists,” accusing the Israeli government of silencing media voices exposing Gaza’s devastation. In their letter, the senators urged Rubio to press Israel for transparency, citing violations of international law and warning of risks to U.S. credibility and national security. Israel has claimed al-Sharif was tied to Hamas, but has offered no compelling evidence. The senators argue that targeting journalists is unacceptable and have demanded greater media access inside Gaza. The call underscores rising political pressure in Washington over Israel’s conduct in the war and its treatment of reporters covering one of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones.
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Hours before President Zelensky’s White House visit, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made waves by suggesting Ukraine and Russia must consider concessions for a peace deal. His remarks come after reports that Putin demanded control of Donbas in exchange for ending the war. Zelensky, backed by Europe, has firmly rejected any territorial compromise, repeating “No land for invaders.” While Rubio urged diplomacy, he warned peace may remain elusive, and without an agreement, the war—already entering its fourth year—could bring more deaths and consequences for Russia.
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