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Marco Rubio tours Jamnagar as Washington courts Reliance's refining muscle

Rubio arrived in Jamnagar a day after calling India a crude-refining "superpower" and urging more processing of Venezuelan crude there. The day also included a visit to Reliance's Vantara animal-rescue centre and giga factories being developed by the conglomerate.

The Economic Times · 36m ago

Dave Bautista borrowed money for Christmas gifts before WWE and Hollywood fame

Before becoming a WWE champion and a familiar face in Hollywood, Dave Bautista faced a period of financial struggle that forced him to reconsider his future. In his late 20s, he was working as a nightclub bouncer in Washington, DC, when he realised he could not afford Christmas presents for…

The Times of India · 1h ago

The U.S. Is Spending More On Debt Interest Than Defense. The Annual Bill Just Hit $1.05 Trillion.

Debt held by the public has reached roughly the size of the U.S. economy, adding pressure to Washington's finances as Treasury borrowing rates remain elevated.

International Business Times · 2h ago

Islamabad Memorandum Of Understanding: Araghchi alleges US uses nuclear ‘excuse’; warns Strait of Hormuz stays restricted

Abbas Araghchi has criticized the United States for using Iran's nuclear ambitions as an excuse to undermine its position. He pointed out that the core issue stems from the US's refusal to accept Iran's ideology and its resistance to American hegemony. Furthermore, he indicated that maritime traffic in the Strait…

The Times of India · 10h ago

'Hormuz is closed until America accepts our conditions': Araghchi demands US to honour MoU commitments

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insists the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States complies. He emphasizes that Washington must first adhere to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for any negotiations to proceed. Indirect communications with the US continue through regional intermediaries, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts. The…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Musk ordered reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine: Report

Elon Musk imposed limitations on Starshield services for Ukraine, affecting their drone capabilities during the conflict. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that no directives were issued regarding these changes. Relations between Washington and Kyiv have strained recently, particularly after criticism from the US toward Ukraine's actions. President Donald Trump…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Trump Calls Rodríguez-Machado Election Race 'Interesting' — But Venezuela Has No Vote Set

Trump called a Rodríguez vs. Machado race "interesting," but Venezuela has no election date and Machado is still shut out of the talks.

Latin Times · 12h ago

Musk ordered Starlink slowdown, kept Ukraine and Trump administration in dark

US officials, however, have denied ordering any slowdown. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington had not directed any reduction in the satellite services, while secretary of state Marco Rubio maintained that the White House was not responsible for the reported disruption. Speaking to reporters, Hegseth said the US military had…

The Times of India · 12h ago

Trump Frames Potential Putin-Xi Meeting Around Denuclearization — Leaving Ukraine With No Seat at the Table

Trump is open to a Putin-Xi summit focused on nuclear arms — not Ukraine. Here's what that shift means and why Kyiv is alarmed.

Latin Times · 13h ago

'Russia is a big machine': Trump says Ukraine 'has to want' to settle war with Putin

US president Trump pointed to Russia's ability to sustain its military campaign and capture territory, portraying Moscow as having the upper hand in the conflict. "Russia is a big machine - they just keep grinding forward, and that's what they've done. They've taken a very large piece of land," he…

The Times of India · 16h ago