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‘Historic moment’: Putin’s envoy hails Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver, calls for dialogue and cooperation

Russian president’s Vladimir Putin investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev has described US president Donald Trump’s decision to waive a fresh package of sanctions and tariffs against Russia as a “truly historic moment”. The remarks came after Washington suspended key provisions of legislation aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow over its…

The Times of India · Oct 17

US universities review CPT rules for international students as higher education groups seek court relief, hearing on November 6

Four US higher education organisations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s stricter interpretation of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) rules for international students, with a hearing scheduled for November 6. The groups are seeking to pause the changes, arguing that they have disrupted internships and created uncertainty for universities.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief, but trade uncertainties persist: CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani Sinha

CareEdge Chief Economist Raj Sinha said the US decision to waive sanctions provisions that could have led to tariffs of up to 100% on India offers economic relief, but New Delhi must remain cautious and pursue a comprehensive trade deal with Washington.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Former security chief warns UK public of deadly Russian threat amid strained US-Ukraine relationship

Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Ex-national security adviser issues warning amid fraying US-Ukraine relationship

Lord Peter Ricketts said ministers must do more to warn the public about the Russian threat.

Evening Standard · Oct 17

'This Is Torture for Him': Critic Reacts to Trump's Rose Garden Entrance After Arizona Doctor Remark

Donald Trump's Rose Garden appearance attracted criticism on X after he waited through a song and moved during an event, though the report found no evidence linking this to health concerns.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

White House’s Katie Zacharia sitting down for ‘interview with Wall Street Journal when fired by Trump’

Donald Trump told the newly appointed press secretary to ‘reconsider’ her position

The Independent UK · Oct 17

North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system

It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.

Euronews · Oct 17

500%, 100%, then a waiver: How India escaped Trump's Russia tariff threat

In the beginning it was 500%, then it came down to 100% and then, a waiver. This is how the tariff threat has evolved from an ambitious proposal into a more flexible instrument of policy for Trump and US. For India, the immediate danger has receded. But with US retaining…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Why Trump has paused new Russia sanctions

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The Independent UK · Oct 17