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Canada called ‘broken sh**hole’ after Trump suggests to Trudeau to make it 51st US state – Times of India
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Canada called ‘broken sh**hole’ after Trump suggests to Trudeau to make it 51st US state – Times of India

Justin Trudeau laughed nervously after Donald Trump told him that Canada could become US's 51st state and he the Governor if Canadian economy crumbles because of 25 per cent tariff. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not thrilled when Donald Trump joked to him that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States of America, if Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff kills the Canadian economy. Trudeau and other officials nervously laughed at Trump's joke but social media users think it was not a joke as Canada would have to eventually join the US because it is a "broken sh**hole". "Canadian dollar is going to die within the next couple decades. I doubt America wants a failed state as its hat," one user wrote. Social media users started debating whether the US should also "acquir...
China bans exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US – Times of India
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China bans exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US – Times of India

China bans exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US (Picture credit: Reuters) BEIJING: China will ban exports of "dual-use items" related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the US with immediate effect, its commerce ministry said on Tuesday, a day after Washington's latest crackdown on China's chip sector. The ministry's directive, which cites safeguarding national security and interests, also requires a stricter review of end-usage for graphite dual-use items shipped to the United States. The curbs strengthen enforcement of existing limits on exports of the critical minerals that Beijing began to roll out last year. But they apply specifically to the United States, in the latest escalation of trade tensions between the world's two largest economies in the run ...
Trump’s rhetoric against BRICS currency doesn’t worry India. US President-elect, Modi are on same page
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Trump’s rhetoric against BRICS currency doesn’t worry India. US President-elect, Modi are on same page

New Delhi: US President-elect Donald J. Trump’s broadside against the BRICS grouping over the “de-dollarisation” rhetoric, would surprisingly find purchase in New Delhi, given that India has consistently dismissed the replacement of the dollar as a global reserve currency. The loudest support for a BRICS common currency or a move away from the US dollar as the global currency for trade has primarily been from Moscow, as a part of its efforts to circumvent the Western dominated global architecture, including the international financial system, explained Harsh V. Pant, the Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), to ThePrint. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, last month during his visit to the US, made it clear that New Delhi has “never a...
Trump Demands Immediate Release Of Israel Hostages In Gaza Or Face ‘Hell’ After He Joins Office
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Trump Demands Immediate Release Of Israel Hostages In Gaza Or Face ‘Hell’ After He Joins Office

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, demanded the immediate release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas. He claimed that there would be “Hell To Pay” if they were not freed by the time he was sworn into office.  In a Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity”.  He added, “Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!” According to an Associated Press (AP) report, it remains...
US President-elect Donald Trump picks businessman Warren Stephens for UK ambassador – Times of India
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US President-elect Donald Trump picks businessman Warren Stephens for UK ambassador – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump picked businessman Warren Stephens as ambassador to the United Kingdom on Monday (US time)."I am pleased to announce that Warren A Stephens, one of the most successful businessmen in the Country, has been nominated to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s, a role in which he will act as our Representative to the United Kingdom," Trump announced in a post on social media.Warren Stephens leads Stephens Inc. as chairman, president, and CEO. The privately held financial services company operates from its headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. A significant Republican party supporter, he served as a fundraising bundler for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign in 2012. Despite initially backing conservative organisations that opposed Tru...
Video | American President को न्याय व्यवस्था पर भरोसा नहीं तो India में संसद ठप क्यों कर रहे Rahul और Congress
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Video | American President को न्याय व्यवस्था पर भरोसा नहीं तो India में संसद ठप क्यों कर रहे Rahul और Congress

Donald Trump On Hunter: अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति जो बाइडन ने कानून से दोषी साबित हो चुके अपने बेटे हंटर बाइडन को माफी दे दी है। बाइडन ने अपने विशेषाधिकार के इस्तेमाल से अपने बेटे को बचा लिया लेकिन नवनिर्वाचित राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने इसे न्याय का गर्भपात बता दिया। अब जिस अमेरिकी न्याय व्यवस्था में अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति को ही भरोसा नहीं है, उसी न्याय-व्यवस्था के फ़ैसले को लेकर भारत में हंगामा मचाया जा रहा है। अदाणी समूह के लोगों के ख़िलाफ़ अमेरिका में लगाए जा रहे आरोपों पर यहां कांग्रेस और उसके नेता संसद चलने नहीं दे रहे हैं।(Disclaimer: New Delhi Television is a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks Limited, an Adani Group Company.)Source link...
Tulsi, Kash, Vivek: Trump picks Hindu lawmakers for top cabinet roles – Times of India
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Tulsi, Kash, Vivek: Trump picks Hindu lawmakers for top cabinet roles – Times of India

Former President Donald Trump has selected several Indian-Americans for prominent positions in his prospective administration. These appointments include roles in law enforcement, government efficiency, and health.Trump nominated Kash Patel to head FBITrump nominated Kash Patel to lead the FBI, replacing Christopher Wray, subject to Senate confirmation. Patel, a staunch Trump supporter, has previously expressed his support for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. “Whether or not you are Hindu or Muslim, there was a Hindu temple there for one of the quintessential gods in the Hindu pantheon in 1500 that was toppled, and they have been trying to get it back for 500 years. Washington establishments conveniently forgot this part of history,” Patel said in February.Trump taps Vivek Ramaswamy for DOGEVive...
‘What worked in Wisconsin can work nationwide’: Ben Wikler joins DNC chair race after 2024 defeat – Times of India
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‘What worked in Wisconsin can work nationwide’: Ben Wikler joins DNC chair race after 2024 defeat – Times of India

As the Democratic Party works to regroup after the US presidential election results, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler announced his candidacy for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair on Sunday.Wikler aims to lead the national party after Republicans and Donald Trump won the 2024 election. The DNC will elect its new leader in February. This election will indicate the party's direction during the next four years of Trump's presidency.“In Wisconsin, we’ve built a permanent campaign,” Wikler said. “We organize and communicate year-round in every corner of the state — rural, suburban, urban, red, blue and purple areas alike.”Wikler recalled his experience leading Wisconsin Democrats. He noted the party flipped the state Supreme Court majority and re-elected democrat leader and g...
‘Our brand is toxic’: Former US Democratic lawmaker calls for ‘complete reset’ of party after Harris loss to Trump – Times of India
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‘Our brand is toxic’: Former US Democratic lawmaker calls for ‘complete reset’ of party after Harris loss to Trump – Times of India

Former US Democratic lawmaker Tim Ryan urged the party to “rebrand” on Saturday, calling the party’s image “toxic” in many areas. Speaking on MSNBC's "The Weekend," Ryan argued the party needs a major overhaul after President-elect Donald Trump's victory over vice president Kamala Harris.“You start with a complete reset. We need a rebrand. I think you and I have been talking about this since 2016, like, our brand is toxic in so many places and it is like, you are a Democrat? That’s the stuff we get like in Ohio. So it needs — we need a complete reboot. We need a complete reboot with the DNC. We need a complete rebranding,” Ryan said, as reported by Fox News. He believed the party hadn’t offered enough to voters in the political middle ground who were reluctant to vote for Trump.Ryan sugges...
Video | Donald Trump Dollar Statement: राष्ट्रपति Trump ने BRICS देशों को दी ये चेतावनी
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Video | Donald Trump Dollar Statement: राष्ट्रपति Trump ने BRICS देशों को दी ये चेतावनी

 Donald Trump Dollar Statement: अमेरिका के नव-निर्वाचित राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने शनिवार को एक कड़ी चेतावनी जारी की है.. ट्रंप ने ब्रिक्स देशों से मांग की है... कि वो नई करेंसी बनाने या अमेरिकी डॉलर की जगह पर किसी दूसरी करेंसी को समर्थन देने से बचें, नहीं तो उन्हें 100% टैरिफ का सामना करना पड़ेगा. ऐसा माना जा रहा है कि ट्रंप अपने इस बयान के जरिए रूस और चीन को निशाना बनाने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं.. लेकिन अगर उन्होंने वही किया जो वो कह रहे हैं... तो इसका खामियाजा भारत को भी भुगतना पड़ेगा.Source link...
What Trump’s ‘100% tariff’ threat means for BRICS nations & India’s stance on de-dollarisation
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What Trump’s ‘100% tariff’ threat means for BRICS nations & India’s stance on de-dollarisation

New Delhi: US President-elect Donald J. Trump Saturday slammed the BRICS grouping of countries for attempting to trade in local currencies, promising to impose 100 percent tariffs if its member nations continue to “move away from the dollar”. BRICS—a grouping of nine countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates—has publicly been pushing for greater trade in local currencies, especially since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. The policy of de-dollarisation has become one of the foreign policy goals of Russian President Vladimir V. Putin, given that Moscow has been cut off from international payment mechanisms, such as the SWIFT network, since its invasion of Ukraine. Show Full Article ...
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Donald Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact The Profit Margins Of Carmakers By Up To 17 Per Cent: S&P

US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to have a significant impact on carmakers across Europe and America. A report by S&P Global on Friday revealed that the automakers are estimated to lose up to 17 per cent of their combined annual core profits if the US government levies tariffs on Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The ratings agency in the study said that these taxes could have a severe impact on the margins for the carmakers. Further, the agency warned of possible credit downgrades, reported Reuters. In terms of exposure due to higher tariffs, the agency found Premium auto players such as Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover (who majorly produce in Europe) as most vulnerable, while General Motors and Stellantis (who assemble cars in Mexico and Canada at a large scale) also faced...
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Trump Warns BRICS Countries Of 100% Tariffs If They Replace US Dollar

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday warned BRICS countries against any move to replace the US dollar and has sought a commitment from the nine-member group that includes India, Russia, China, and Brazil. BRICS, formed in 2009, is the only major international group of which the United States is not a part. Its other members are South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Over the past few years a few of its member countries, in particular Russia and China, are seeking an alternative to the US Dollar or create own BRICS currency. India has so far not been part of the move. On Saturday, Trump warned BRICS nations against such a move. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” the president-elect ...
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Trump Nominates Indian-Origin Loyalist Kash Patel As FBI Director

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-origin loyalist Kash Patel as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to upend America's premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived "conspirators."  “I am proud to announce that Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation," Trump said Saturday night in a post on Truth Social.  “Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People,” the Republican President said.  Trump said Patel "played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution."  However, it remains u...
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US President-elect Donald Trump picks Indian-American, loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump, on Sunday (Indian time), named his loyalist Kashyap 'Kash' Patel the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). With this, Patel became the second Indian American to be picked in his cabinet. Taking to his account on Truth Social, Trump said that Indian-American Kash will work under our great Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to bring back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI."I am proud to announce that Kashyap 'Kash' Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People. He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as a...
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Trump says meeting with Trudeau was very productive: ‘I made it very clear that…’ – Times of India

Justin Trudeau dined with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Friday. President-elect Donald Trump said his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was very productive where they discussed many issues including the drug crisis. On Truth Social, Trump said Prime Minister Trudeau has made a commitment to work with us to end this terrible devastation of US families. The statement came as Trudeau said he had an excellent conversation with Trump. Trudeau flew to Florida in an unexpected meeting with Trump after the President-elect announced there would be 25 per cent tariff on Canada and Mexico if the two countries failed to address the immigration and drug problem. Trudeau came to Mar-a-Lago and had dinner with Trump becoming the first G7 leader to meet Trump after his election victory"I ju...
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‘Lies, Cheats, Sleeps Around & Uses Women For…’: Mother Of Trump’s Defense Pick In Leaked Email

United States President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, has drawn attention not only for his career achievements but also for allegations concerning his treatment of women, which are expected to be a focal point during his Senate confirmation hearings. The New York Times reported that in 2018, Hegseth's mother, Penelope Hegseth, wrote an emotional email accusing her son of mistreating women and displaying questionable character traits. “On behalf of all the women (and I know it’s many) you have abused in some way, I say … get some help and take an honest look at yourself,” she wrote. According to NYT's report, Penelope expressed her frustration, stating, “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps...
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X Owner Elon Musk Takes A Seat Beside Donald Trump For Thanksgiving Dinner At Mar-a-Lago: Watch

X owner Elon Musk took a seat beside US President-elect Donald Trump at the family table for Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Trump's wife Melania Trump and her 18-year-old son Barron were also seen at the table, indicating Trump's growing bond with Musk. A video footage from the event has been doing the rounds on social media, showcasing Trump giving Musk a friendly shoulder pat and the world's richest man then throwing both fists up in the air to celebrate.  As Musk was seen in his celebratory spirits, Trump smiled and turned to Barron as other dinner guests stood around taking photos and clapping along.According to a PageSix report, an insider said, "While there were no formal speeches, a toast was made by none other than Musk, who took a moment to raise his glass to Trump and his f...
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Canada PM Trudeau meets Trump as US president-elect threatens to impose tariffs – Times of India

Donald Trump talks with Canada's PM Justin Trudeau during a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Plenary Session at the Nato summit in Watford, Britain, December 4, 2019. (Reuters) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Florida on Friday for a dinner meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The meeting followed Trump’s announcement of planned tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imports from Canada.The visit was unannounced and came after a week of efforts by Canada and Mexico to address Trump’s trade threats. Experts have warned that the tariffs could also affect US consumers. Trudeau is the first G7 leader to meet Trump since November 5 election. The dinner included Trudeau, Trump, and some members of Trump’s proposed administration. The meeting was prompte...
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‘These sources have no idea’: GOP spokesperson rejects reports of Trump transgender military ban – Times of India

US President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on January 20, with reports suggesting plans to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military—a move that could impact approximately 15,000 personnel stationed worldwide, including in combat zones. The gender debate between Republicans and Democrats has long been a contentious issue.Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, however, dismissed reports of a definitive plan. “No decisions on this issue have been made,” she told Fox News Digital. “These unnamed sources are speculating and have no idea what they are actually talking about. No policy should ever be deemed official unless it comes directly from President Trump or his authorised spokespeople," she addedAccording to The Sunday Times, sources...
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Trump’s defence secretary pick Pete Hegseth accused of abuse, infidelity by own mother – Times of India

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defence, accused her son of mistreating women for years, New York Times reported.The 2018 email accusation resurfaced as questions about Hegseth’s personal conduct, especially his treatment of women, emerged during his nomination for a top administrative role, which carries significant responsibility, particularly given the military’s strict stance on adultery.Penelope's emailIn April 2018, Penelope Hegseth sent an email to her son, accusing him of years of mistreatment towards women. The email was written during a turbulent time in the family’s life, as Pete Hegseth was going through a contentious divorce from his second wife, Samantha.Penelope wrote in the email: “On behalf of all the wo...
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Did Biden’s border policies cost Democrats the White House? Party members blame ‘political malpractice’ – Times of India

After US President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory, Democrats spent Thanksgiving reflecting on what went wrong, with many admitting that President Biden’s handling of the border crisis alienated voters and handed Republicans control of the White House, New York Post reports.Party insiders have privately acknowledged that their failure to address concerns about illegal immigration hurt vice president Kamala Harris’ campaign.'Political malpractice'“We destroyed ourselves on the immigration issue in ways that were entirely predictable and entirely manageable,” a Democratic senator told The Hill, acknowledging the party's role in their election loss. “We utterly mismanaged that issue, including our Democratic caucus here. That’s political malpractice,” they added.A source close to New Yo...
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‘Coordinated psy-op’: Elon Musk echoes Joe Rogan’s defence of Trump – Times of India

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk (Picture credit: Agencies) Elon Musk has once again defended US President-elect Donald Trump in a post on social media platform X. On Friday, Musk defended Trump by calling the criticism against him a "coordinated psychological operation." Musk’s comment, which directly quoted podcast host Joe Rogan, has drawn attention to their shared belief that Trump’s opponents are engaging in a smear campaign to manipulate public perception.The post came shortly after Rogan, on his popular podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, claimed that much of the backlash Trump faces is orchestrated rather than genuine. In a recent episode of his recurring segment ‘Protect Our Parks’, Rogan described the criticism of Trump as a "massive, concentrated psy-op." Discussing this with his comedia...
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Yale, MIT, U-Mass, and Other Universities Advise Students To Return To Campus Before Donald Trump Takes Office: A Haunting Deja Vu? – Times of India

A system on edge: Preparing for the unknown With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025, anxiety is mounting among international students and university communities and stakeholders. Fears of travel disruptions, visa complications, and policy shifts echo concerns from Trump’s first term, leaving students and institutions preparing for a potentially rocky transition.A familiar unease: Universities advise students to return earlyThe University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) has joined at least two other institutions in issuing advisories urging international students, scholars, and staff to return to the U.S. before Trump’s inauguration. A travel advisory from the Office of Global Affairs notes:“This advisory is made out of an abundance of caution... gi...