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Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting chaired by South Africa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlined that the developing world was disproportionately impacted by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.&nbsp;

‘Double standards visible’: From veiled US swipe to counter-terrorism warning and push for dialogue | Key highlights from Jaishankar’s G20 address

US President Donald Trump&nbsp;had previously signalled he would represent former president Joe Biden with an autopen on the walkway.

 No gold frame for Biden? Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ replaces portrait with autopen signature

The remarks follow an earlier statement from the White House that an investigation had been launched into whether a moving escalator had been stopped deliberately to humiliate the US president.&nbsp;

‘Not one, not two, but three sinister events!’: Trump demands arrests over UN ‘triple sabotage’  

The move, announced by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), named Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and Khizar Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh, who allegedly worked with narcotics traffickers in the US and the Dominican Republic to sell counterfeit pills marketed as legitimate pharmaceutical products.

US sanctions two Indian nationals, online pharmacy for supplying counterfeit pills containing fentanyl

The Commerce Ministry described those exchanges as “positive,” with both sides agreeing to step up efforts toward an “early and mutually beneficial conclusion” of the proposed deal.

US: Piyush Goyal leads high-stakes trade talks in Washington amid tariff turmoil

He made these remarks during a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.&nbsp;

PM Shehbaz Sharif urges IMF to consider flood impact on Pakistan economy

The shift marks a significant departure from Trump’s earlier claims that Ukraine would never reclaim all occupied territory. Zelenskyy welcomed the change, telling reporters: “Trump is a game changer by himself.”

'WIN all of Ukraine back!': Another Trump U-turn after 'Alaska meet' with Putin, bats for shooting down Russian jets

According to a press statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides conducted a comprehensive review of advancements made over the past year, emphasising engagement in emerging technologies such as Small and Advanced Modular Reactors (SMRs/AMRs), as outlined in the Declaration of Intent signed in February 2025.&nbsp;

India, France strengthen civil nuclear ties, discuss Ukraine, West Asia at Special Task Force meeting

The administration has reassured companies and workers that the new fee will not affect existing visa holders, nor prevent them from re-entering the country after travel. Still, the White House faces mounting pressure from industries and lawmakers to carve out broader exemptions, with healthcare expected to be first in line.

Trump administration may exempt doctors from $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock, White House hints

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI chief Sam Altman have backed US President Donald Trump's H-1B visa curbs&nbsp;in a joint interview, where they also announced a $100 billion Nvidia investment in OpenAI to build massive data centres powered by its processors.

'We need brightest minds, smartest people’: Jensen Huang, Sam Altman back Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike

The meeting is set to be held at 11 am EST (8:30 PM IST) on Monday as per the schedule of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio released by the US State Department.

EAM Jaishankar to meet US Secretary of State Rubio in New York to strengthen India-US ties

As the Trump administration restricts the H-1B visas, it has released the details of an investment-based programme called the 'Trump Gold Card'.&nbsp;President Trump signed an executive order on Friday that would allow people to obtain a visa for $1 million and corporations for $2 million.

New ‘Trump Gold Card’ offers visa access for wealthy amid H-1B crackdown

In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.

Indian Embassy in US issues emergency helpline amid H-1B visa fee

"To be clear: This is NOT an annual fee. It's a one-time fee that applies only to the petition. This applies only to new visas, not renewals, and not current visa holders," Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X.

$100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to new applications filed after Sept 21, clarifies US

Responding to questions at the Oval Office about his agenda for the UNGA high-level debate next week, Trump emphasised his diplomatic achievements and ongoing push for a Ukraine settlement.&nbsp;

Trump to focus on 'World Peace' at UNGA, says 'working very hard' to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to drastically increase the US H-1B visa fee to $100,000. When was the H-1B visa programme introduced? Here's a brief history of the professional visa crucial to lakhs of Indians.&nbsp;

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A brief history of H-1B visa programme—From launch in 1990 to developments in 2025 

You may have read about the US president signing an executive order or a proclamation. But do you know what's the difference between the two? Read on to learn about four types of US presidential action.&nbsp;

Know difference between US executive order and proclamation? 4 POTUS actions explained

Donald Trump has signed a proclamation&nbsp;to hike the official fee of the H-1B visa programme.&nbsp;

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H-1B Visa Fee Hiked: Trump signs proclamation, wants to ensure 'actually very highly skilled' aliens enter US

Trump described the call as “very productive,” noting that discussions touched on trade, fentanyl trafficking, efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and final approval of the TikTok deal. He further confirmed that Xi would travel to the United States “at an appropriate time.”

After call with Xi, Trump confirms TikTok agreement, plans China visit early next year

During the call, Mitsotakis assured Greece’s full support for the early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), underlining the importance of mutually beneficial trade ties.&nbsp;

Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis extends support for India-EU FTA, AI Summit in call with PM Modi

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India and China held talks in New Delhi on Wednesday to assess progress in stabilising bilateral relations, with a focus on people-centric engagement and trade. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan discussed steps to rebuild trust, enhance exchanges and advance ties gradually. Both sides reiterated their commitment to leaders’ directions and supported engagement through platforms such as BRICS, signalling cautious optimism amid unresolved challenges.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on countries trading with Iran due to ongoing unrest in Tehran. For India, this could push total US tariffs to 75 percent, impacting key sectors like Basmati rice, tea, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, and dry fruits. While bilateral trade remains around 1.6 billion dollars, the strategic pressure on India's exports and the Chabahar Port is mounting. India must now navigate complex geopolitical waters to protect its global trade interests.

Trump’s 25 Percent Iran Tariff: 5 Major Trades At Risk And The 75 Percent Impact On India

The uncertainty associated with the situation has led to the recommendation for Indian citizens in Iran to leave the country as soon as possible utilizing the available commercial options.

India advises nationals to avoid Iran travel, asks them to leave immediately 

US President Donald Trump said the policy was forcing foreign automakers, including Chinese and Japanese companies, to rethink their strategies and shift production to the United States. “Let China come in, let Japan come in,” he said. “They are and they'll be building plants, but they're using our labor.”

Trump defends auto tariffs, links Venezuela oil move to lower US fuel prices

The president pointed out that there were all over-the-clock working factories in the US, and he described the rate of developing as nothing but the fastest ever.

Trump declares US economy ‘rocketing’ as factories run 24/7

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