A Thai-flagged cargo ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz has come under attack while sailing toward India. Amid the ongoing Iran war, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, owned by Thailand-based Precious Shipping, was reportedly struck while transiting the crucial maritime corridor after departing Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates.
12 March,2026 12:47 AM IST
President Donald Trump has raised temporary tariffs from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier trade program. The new move relies on Section 122, a rarely used statute that allows tariffs up to 15% for 150 days without prior congressional approval.
22 February,2026 02:19 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron has openly criticized Donald Trump as tensions between France and the United States intensify. Macron warned that some global leaders are moving backward from decades of diplomatic norms. The dispute follows the public sharing of a private message. Not only this, Macron recently emphasized reducing dependence on US and China technology models, signaling a broader strategic shift. He urged Europe not to bow to what he described as aggression, as the transatlantic alliance faces one of its most serious tests in years.
22 February,2026 02:12 PM IST
The Donald Trump administration’s sweeping tariff strategy has been dealt a powerful legal blow after the Supreme Court limited the use of emergency powers to impose worldwide import taxes, a decision that could redefine how far presidential authority extends over international commerce. The ruling, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, found that broad global tariffs enforced without clear congressional approval exceeded constitutional limits. Despite the court’s intervention, the White House has moved forward with a policy reset, introducing a revised tariff framework that sets a 10% baseline on global imports. Key trade partners, including India and Canada, remain within the broader structure, though negotiated rates and terms vary depending on bilateral agreements.
21 February,2026 02:07 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
