US Skips UN Ocean Conference After Rejecting Development Goals

The US is only sending observers to a UN conference on protecting the oceans that began Monday in France, part of the Trump administration’s broader retreat from multilateral institutions and the fight against climate change.

from mint - politics The US is only sending observers to a UN conference on protecting the oceans that began Monday in France, part of the Trump administration’s broader retreat from multilateral institutions and the fight against climate change.

Trump Calls Iran ‘Tough’ Negotiators, Briefed Israel on Talks

President Donald Trump said he discussed the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, indicating he was worried Tehran was asking for too much in negotiations.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump said he discussed the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, indicating he was worried Tehran was asking for too much in negotiations.

11 years of NDA: PM Modi says India’s growth powered by 140 cr people – ‘from economic growth to social upliftment’

On June 9, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the NDA government's achievements over 11 years, emphasising India's rapid economic growth and its role on global issues. 

from mint - politics On June 9, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the NDA government's achievements over 11 years, emphasising India's rapid economic growth and its role on global issues. 

UK Timeline for US Deal Is Too Ambitious, Ex-Trade Adviser Says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer would need President Donald Trump to be “extraordinarily generous” to meet his ambition of finalizing the UK-US tariff deal in two weeks, according to Britain’s former top trade negotiator.

from mint - politics Prime Minister Keir Starmer would need President Donald Trump to be “extraordinarily generous” to meet his ambition of finalizing the UK-US tariff deal in two weeks, according to Britain’s former top trade negotiator.

Trump Vows to ‘Solve’ LA Immigration Unrest as Raids Spark Fury

President Donald Trump warned that the federal government will intervene in Los Angeles to restore order, as his administration began mobilizing the National Guard in response to growing unrest over a wave of immigration raids.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump warned that the federal government will intervene in Los Angeles to restore order, as his administration began mobilizing the National Guard in response to growing unrest over a wave of immigration raids.

US Court Rules Trump Can Exclude Journalists From Oval Office

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can exclude journalists from the Oval Office, Air Force One and other “restricted” spaces based on their editorial decisions, handing the administration a win in its fight with the Associated Press over access.

from mint - politics A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can exclude journalists from the Oval Office, Air Force One and other “restricted” spaces based on their editorial decisions, handing the administration a win in its fight with the Associated Press over access.

India calls for dedicated global funding mechanism for tackling disaster risks

At a UN conference in Geneva, P.K. Mishra, principal secretary to prime minister Narendra Modi, called for the creation of a global facility, backed by the UN system and multilateral financial institutions, to provide catalytic funding, technical assistance, and a platform for knowledge exchange.

from mint - politics At a UN conference in Geneva, P.K. Mishra, principal secretary to prime minister Narendra Modi, called for the creation of a global facility, backed by the UN system and multilateral financial institutions, to provide catalytic funding, technical assistance, and a platform for knowledge exchange.

Govt proposes mandatory online payment system for copyright licence fees

The move is aimed at streamlining payments and improving transparency in the way royalties are collected and distributed, especially amid the growing reliance on digital modes of content consumption and public performance.

from mint - politics The move is aimed at streamlining payments and improving transparency in the way royalties are collected and distributed, especially amid the growing reliance on digital modes of content consumption and public performance.

Trump, Xi Speak by Phone as Trade, Technology Dispute Roils Ties

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Thursday, according to Chinese state media, amid trade tensions that have roiled relations between the world’s two largest economies.

from mint - politics US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Thursday, according to Chinese state media, amid trade tensions that have roiled relations between the world’s two largest economies.

South Korea’s New Leader Is Facing an Old Problem

North Korea’s expanding ties with Russia are creating more risk on the peninsula, and the US is adding to the uncertainty.

from mint - politics North Korea’s expanding ties with Russia are creating more risk on the peninsula, and the US is adding to the uncertainty.

Germany’s Merz Lets Trump Do the Talking and Survives Oval Office Meeting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz successfully navigated a 40-minute meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office without falling victim to the public humiliation the American president has doled out to other leaders — even though both Germany and Europe are two of Trump’s perpetual irritants.

from mint - politics German Chancellor Friedrich Merz successfully navigated a 40-minute meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office without falling victim to the public humiliation the American president has doled out to other leaders — even though both Germany and Europe are two of Trump’s perpetual irritants.

Shashi Tharoor's on Bilawal Bhutto-led US delegation: 'Sympathise with his mother's death due to terror but...'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sympathises with Bilawal Bhutto over his mother's death but questions Pakistan's claims of innocence regarding terrorism, referencing Hillary Clinton's quote about breeding vipers in one's backyard.

from mint - politics Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sympathises with Bilawal Bhutto over his mother's death but questions Pakistan's claims of innocence regarding terrorism, referencing Hillary Clinton's quote about breeding vipers in one's backyard.

Trump Violated Rights of Deported Venezuelans, Judge Rules

A US judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the due-process rights of more than 100 Venezuelans deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, and they must now get a chance to challenge their removal.

from mint - politics A US judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the due-process rights of more than 100 Venezuelans deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, and they must now get a chance to challenge their removal.

Trump Broadcasts Putin Vow to Respond to Ukraine Drone Strike

Donald Trump on Wednesday broadcast Vladimir Putin’s warning that he’ll retaliate against Ukraine for its recent stunning drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, the clearest signal yet that the US president’s peace efforts have stalled.

from mint - politics Donald Trump on Wednesday broadcast Vladimir Putin’s warning that he’ll retaliate against Ukraine for its recent stunning drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, the clearest signal yet that the US president’s peace efforts have stalled.

China’s Top Diplomat Urges US to Put Relations on ‘Right Track’

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used his first meeting with new US Ambassador David Perdue to complain about recent actions by Washington, underscoring a downturn in relations between the world’s two biggest economies.

from mint - politics Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used his first meeting with new US Ambassador David Perdue to complain about recent actions by Washington, underscoring a downturn in relations between the world’s two biggest economies.

Korean Air Chairman Calls for Political Stability, Tariff Cuts

South Korea’s next government should prioritize making a trade deal with Washington that shields the aviation industry from tariffs, the head of the country’s largest airline said.

from mint - politics South Korea’s next government should prioritize making a trade deal with Washington that shields the aviation industry from tariffs, the head of the country’s largest airline said.

Trump says withdrawing Musk ally as nominee to head NASA

Trump says withdrawing Musk ally as nominee to head NASA

from mint - politics Trump says withdrawing Musk ally as nominee to head NASA

Korea’s Presidential Front-Runner Backs Nuclear Power — for Now

South Korea’s presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has pledged to keep nuclear power “for the time being,” but plans a long-term shift to renewables if elected June 3 — a stance that could undermine the nation’s atomic energy expansion plans at home and abroad.

from mint - politics South Korea’s presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has pledged to keep nuclear power “for the time being,” but plans a long-term shift to renewables if elected June 3 — a stance that could undermine the nation’s atomic energy expansion plans at home and abroad.

Northern US Mayors Call for End to ‘Irrational’ Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities and upended one of the world’s most successful economic relationships.

from mint - politics Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities and upended one of the world’s most successful economic relationships.

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with colossal change

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with 'colossal change'

from mint - politics Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with 'colossal change'