Trump Threatens New 5% Tariff on Mexican Goods in Water Fight

President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 5% tariff on imports from Mexico if the country did not release water that his administration says must be allowed to flow under a treaty, escalating a fight with a major trading partner.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 5% tariff on imports from Mexico if the country did not release water that his administration says must be allowed to flow under a treaty, escalating a fight with a major trading partner.

Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha at noon today

PM Modi is set to initiate a pivotal debate on 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, igniting political tensions. The Congress has prepared a strong response, reflecting on historical decisions that shaped the song's legacy. 

from mint - politics PM Modi is set to initiate a pivotal debate on 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, igniting political tensions. The Congress has prepared a strong response, reflecting on historical decisions that shaped the song's legacy. 

Swiss Population Cap Proposal Gets Almost 50% Backing in Poll

A plan by Switzerland’s right-wing People’s Party to cap the population at 10 million has the backing of almost half the country, according to a poll before an expected vote next year.

from mint - politics A plan by Switzerland’s right-wing People’s Party to cap the population at 10 million has the backing of almost half the country, according to a poll before an expected vote next year.

Trump’s Chile Ambassador Met With Leftist Presidential Candidate Jeannette Jara

Chile’s leftist presidential candidate Jeannette Jara met with US head of state Donald Trump’s ambassador to the Latin American nation, the diplomat said on Wednesday following tensions between both nations.

from mint - politics Chile’s leftist presidential candidate Jeannette Jara met with US head of state Donald Trump’s ambassador to the Latin American nation, the diplomat said on Wednesday following tensions between both nations.

Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term

TUNISIA-POLITICS-OPPOSITION-ARRESTS:Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term

from mint - politics TUNISIA-POLITICS-OPPOSITION-ARRESTS:Tunisian police arrest opposition figure Chaima Issa to enforce 20-year jail term

Peru’s Jerí to Declare Emergency as Migrants Block Chile Border

Peruvian President José Jerí said he is pushing ahead with plans to declare a state of emergency as migrants block the country’s southern border with Chile, from where undocumented foreigners are apparently fleeing ahead of a threatened crackdown on migration.

from mint - politics Peruvian President José Jerí said he is pushing ahead with plans to declare a state of emergency as migrants block the country’s southern border with Chile, from where undocumented foreigners are apparently fleeing ahead of a threatened crackdown on migration.

China Turns to France for Support During Its Feud With Japan

Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi used a call with his French counterpart to say the two sides needed to back each other, underscoring Beijing’s push to win diplomatic backing during a spat with Japan.

from mint - politics Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi used a call with his French counterpart to say the two sides needed to back each other, underscoring Beijing’s push to win diplomatic backing during a spat with Japan.

After Jharkhand HIV scare, govt enforces stricter blood screening rules

To ensure safer blood transfusions, the government has mandated the use of ELISA tests for infectious disease screening in blood centres. This regulation follows HIV cases linked to contaminated blood, emphasizing compliance with safety protocols across the nation’s 4,153 licensed facilities.

from mint - politics To ensure safer blood transfusions, the government has mandated the use of ELISA tests for infectious disease screening in blood centres. This regulation follows HIV cases linked to contaminated blood, emphasizing compliance with safety protocols across the nation’s 4,153 licensed facilities.

Shashi Tharoor hails Trump-Mamdani meet, says 'love to see more of this in India'; BJP asks ‘will Rahul Gandhi…'

Reacting to the rare moment of cooperation in Washington, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor wrote on X, “This is how democracy should work. Fight passionately for your point of view in elections, with no rhetorical holds barred.”

from mint - politics Reacting to the rare moment of cooperation in Washington, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor wrote on X, “This is how democracy should work. Fight passionately for your point of view in elections, with no rhetorical holds barred.”

Turkey Wants to Join Gaza Force Against Israeli Wishes

Turkey is prepared to contribute a few thousand troops to a US-backed, Muslim-majority force in the Gaza Strip, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter, despite Israeli opposition to such a move.

from mint - politics Turkey is prepared to contribute a few thousand troops to a US-backed, Muslim-majority force in the Gaza Strip, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter, despite Israeli opposition to such a move.

US representative will attend G20 handover in South Africa but wont take part in talks

US representative will attend G20 handover in South Africa but won't take part in talks

from mint - politics US representative will attend G20 handover in South Africa but won't take part in talks

Britain reviews human rights laws in major shake-up of asylum policy

MIGRATION-BRITAIN/ (PIX):Britain reviews human rights laws in major shake-up of asylum policy

from mint - politics MIGRATION-BRITAIN/ (PIX):Britain reviews human rights laws in major shake-up of asylum policy

Charlotte Becomes Latest Target of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

A new deployment of federal agents arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday as part of President Donald Trump’s expanding immigration enforcement campaign, marking the latest push to carry out large-scale arrests in Democratic-led cities.

from mint - politics A new deployment of federal agents arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday as part of President Donald Trump’s expanding immigration enforcement campaign, marking the latest push to carry out large-scale arrests in Democratic-led cities.

Nitish Kumar poised to become Bihar's CM for 10th time - did he break Jyoti Basu's record? A look at longest-serving CMs

Nitish Kumar, who has already held the post of Bihar Chief Minister for nine times – is set for another term. Did he break West Benga former CM Jyoti Basu's record?

from mint - politics Nitish Kumar, who has already held the post of Bihar Chief Minister for nine times – is set for another term. Did he break West Benga former CM Jyoti Basu's record?

Trump Likely to Sell F-35 Fighters to Saudis, US Official Says

President Donald Trump is expected to reach an agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that would allow the kingdom to purchase F-35 stealth planes, according to an administration official.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump is expected to reach an agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that would allow the kingdom to purchase F-35 stealth planes, according to an administration official.

Bots, Billionaires Behind Gen Z March in Mexico, Sheinbaum Says

President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized a Gen Z march planned for Saturday in Mexico City, calling it a movement financed by right-wing politicians and business leaders who oppose her government.

from mint - politics President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized a Gen Z march planned for Saturday in Mexico City, calling it a movement financed by right-wing politicians and business leaders who oppose her government.

Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

from mint - politics Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

Navy Weighs Building Base for 10,000 Near Gaza Without US Troops

The US military is exploring whether to build a temporary base capable of housing 10,000 people near the Gaza Strip as part of its push for a stabilization force of troops from other countries to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

from mint - politics The US military is exploring whether to build a temporary base capable of housing 10,000 people near the Gaza Strip as part of its push for a stabilization force of troops from other countries to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Mohan Bhagwat rubbishes RSS registration row — ‘Even Hindu Dharma not registered’

Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the RSS registration issue, said that after Independence, the government did not make it compulsory to register.

from mint - politics Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the RSS registration issue, said that after Independence, the government did not make it compulsory to register.

Democrats Trim Shutdown Demands as Travel, Food Aid Delays Hit

Senate Democrats on Friday pared back their demands to end the US government shutdown but are insisting on a one-year extension of expiring health care subsidies in exchange for their votes on a temporary spending bill.

from mint - politics Senate Democrats on Friday pared back their demands to end the US government shutdown but are insisting on a one-year extension of expiring health care subsidies in exchange for their votes on a temporary spending bill.