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How are world markets performed today? Get a snapshot of global stock market indices and key market movements on April 11, 2025

Global stock market indices: How the world markets performed today - 11 April 2025

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Global stocks surged as Donald Trump paused tariffs on most nations for 90 days, lifting market sentiment, even as he raised duties on China to 125 percent.

Asian stocks crack higher as Trump delays painful tariffs

Global stocks surged as Donald Trump paused tariffs on most nations for 90 days, lifting market sentiment, even as he raised duties on China to 125 percent.

Asian stocks rocketed Thursday as investors breathed a huge sigh of relief after Donald Trump announced a pause on crippling tariffs on US partners, with Chinese markets even brushing off his decision to ramp up duties on Beijing to 125 percent.
Equities surged across the board, tracking a blistering performance on Wall Street, after the US president said he would delay for 90 days measures announced last week that set off a firestorm on trading floors and sparked warnings of a global recession.
Trump said he would keep in place a basic levy of 10 percent on dozens of countries but upped the ante in his brutal trade war with superpower rival China by hitting it even harder after it retaliated in kind at the weekend.
Trump made the decision because he said investors were "jumping a little bit out of line" as markets collapsed and US Treasuries -- considered the safest option in times of crisis -- were also showing signs of cracking on concerns about the world's top economy.
People "were getting yippy, a little bit afraid", he added, referring to a term in sports to describe a loss of nerves.
The extra tariffs on Beijing, however, were "based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the world's markets", Trump said.
The president denied he had made a U-turn, telling reporters that "you have to be flexible".
Asian traders welcomed the move, ramping up equities throughout the region.
Hong Kong rallied more than four percent -- a third day of gains after collapsing more than 13 percent on Monday in its worst day since 1997 during the Asian financial crisis. Shanghai gained more than one percent.
The two markets have been given extra support by optimism that Chinese officials will unveil fresh stimulus to support the economy in light of the tariff measures.
Official data showing another drop in consumer prices last month added to those hopes.
 - 'Fear to euphoria' -
Tokyo's Nikkei surged more than eight percent, Seoul and Singapore each piled on more than five percent, and Sydney and Jakarta more than four percent.
Taipei's 9.3-percent gain was its best rise on record -- after Monday's 9.7-percent drop represented its worst fall.
Shares in Vietnam, which was facing some of the heftiest tariffs, jumped 6.5 percent, while Manila and Wellington were also deep in the green.
Tech firms were the standout performers, with Sony, Sharp, Panasonic and SoftBank chalking up double-digit gains, while airlines, car makers and casinos also enjoyed strong buying.
Apple suppliers posted blockbuster rallies -- Hong Kong-listed AAC Technologies surged 23 percent and in Taiwan, Hon Hai added almost 10 percent.
"Asia markets are flipping the switch -- from fear to euphoria -- as Trump throws a 90-day lifeline, pausing the reciprocal tariff barrage," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.
"The president's post nodded to the 'yippy' reaction to his historic hikes, and honestly, that sums it up.
"We just witnessed one of the all-time bouncebacks -- and now, we look for Asia investors, much like their North American counterparts, to step in and buy the 'yips'."
US Treasury yields also edged down, after a successful auction of $38 billion in notes, said Briefing.com.
That eased pressure on the bond market, which had fanned worries that investors were losing confidence in the United States.
The tumult caused by Trump's trade war is also causing a headache for the US Federal Reserve as it tries to decide whether to cut interest rates to protect the economy, or keep them elevated to ward off the inflation many say tariffs will fuel.
Minutes from the central bank's March meeting, released Wednesday, showed members were concerned that "the announced or planned tariff increases were larger and broader than many of their business contacts had expected".
That was before the president unveiled his widespread duties of up to 50 percent on friend and foe -- now paused until July.
Some decision-makers noted that they "may face difficult tradeoffs if inflation proved to be more persistent while the outlook for growth and employment weakened", the minutes showed.
Oil prices edged down after a much-needed bounce of more than four percent on Wednesday. Still, both main contracts remain under pressure amid concerns about the global economy and its impact on demand.
Gold also rallied around two percent, while bitcoin put on more than six percent.

Global markets rally as Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, but tensions rise with China as both nations raise import duties in escalating trade war.

Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%

Global markets rally as Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, but tensions rise with China as both nations raise import duties in escalating trade war.

US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets Thursday, but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
After days of turmoil, stocks on Wall Street and across Asia saw huge surges in reaction to Trump's announcement that he was halting a levy hike for almost all nations for 90 days.
But Trump also said he was raising tariffs on China to 125 percent because of a "lack of respect."
Beijing hit back with retaliatory tariffs of 84 percent on US imports, which came into effect at 12:01 pm (0401 GMT) on Thursday, the latest salvo in an escalating standoff between the world's two largest economies.
Trump has denied that he backtracked on the tariffs, telling reporters that "you have to be flexible."
"People were jumping a little bit out of line, they were getting yippy, a little bit afraid," Trump said. "Yippy" is a term in sports to describe a loss of nerves.
He said he had been watching the "very tricky" state of the crucial US bonds market before his decision.
"I saw last night where people were getting a little queasy," he said, as US bond yields rose during the stocks sell-off -- a major economic red light as American sovereign government debt is normally seen as a safe haven for investors in troubled times.
Trump also predicted that trade deals will be made with all countries, including China, which has for now refused to roll back retaliatory tariffs on US goods.
"A deal's going to be made with China. A deal's going to be made with every one of them," Trump said, adding however that China's leaders "don't quite know how to go about it."
Trump also said that he "can't imagine" increasing Chinese tariffs more than he has.
 - China duel -
Markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs one week ago on what he called "Liberation Day" before his dramatic pause on Wednesday.
Trump had imposed 10 percent baseline tariffs on all countries which came into effect on Saturday, and higher rates on key trading partners such as China and the European Union that he accused of cheating the United States, which activated on Wednesday.
But as markets swayed yet again, Trump said in a surprise announcement on his Truth Social network that "I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE" on the higher tariffs, while the baseline 10 percent would remain.
He said that he took the decision after more than 75 countries reached out to negotiate and did not retaliate.
Japan -- which had been slapped with 24 percent under the so-called reciprocal tariffs -- said it welcomed the news but still "strongly" demanded that Washington reconsider other levies on its steel and auto exports.
The European Union had earlier launched its own counterattack, announcing measures targeting some US products from next week in retaliation for American duties on global steel and aluminum exports.
The 27-nation bloc will hit more than 20 billion euros' worth of US products, including soybeans, motorcycles and beauty products.
But the EU notably did not retaliate against the separate "Liberation Day" tariffs of 20 percent that came into effect on Wednesday.
 - 'BE COOL!' -
Wall Street stocks rocketed on Trump's pause announcement.
The S&amp;P 500 surged 9.5 percent to 5,456.90, snapping a brutal run of losses over the past week.
Markets in Asia also rallied Thursday, with Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore sharply higher.
Stocks in Chinese economic powerhouse Shanghai were also up, despite Trump's decision to further hike tariffs.
Before his pivot, Trump said world leaders were rushing to negotiate "tailored" deals with the United States, with Japan and South Korea among those sending delegations to Washington.
"I'm telling you, these countries are calling us up kissing my ass," Trump told a dinner with fellow Republicans on Tuesday night.
Trump believes his policy will revive America's lost manufacturing base by forcing companies to relocate to the United States.
The billionaire former property tycoon has particularly raged against China, accusing it of excess production and "dumping" inexpensive goods on other economies.
With the trade war between the world's two biggest economies showing little signs of abating, China told tourists on Wednesday to "fully assess the risks" before travelling to the United States.
Separately, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned against Chinese "threats" as he visited Panama, whose canal is at the center of a row between Beijing and Washington.

How are world markets performed today? Get a snapshot of global stock market indices and key market movements on April 08, 2025

Global stock market indices: How the world markets performed today - 8 April 2025

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Asian stocks attempted a fragile recovery after a tariff-driven collapse, as Trump’s fresh threats and China’s firm stance deepened global recession fears.

Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns

Asian stocks attempted a fragile recovery after a tariff-driven collapse, as Trump&rsquo;s fresh threats and China&rsquo;s firm stance deepened global recession fears.

Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight "to the end" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.
Equities across the world have been hammered since the US president unveiled sweeping levies against friend and foe, upending trading norms, sparking talk of a global recession and wiping trillions of company valuations.
Investors fought to claw back some of those losses as they try to assess the possibility that Washington could temper some of the tariffs. Tokyo traded up more than six percent -- recovering much of Monday's drop -- after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held talks with Trump.
However, the US leader's threat to hit China with an extra 50 percent tariffs -- in response to its 34 percent retaliation in kind -- ramped up the chances of a catastrophic stand-off between the two economic superpowers.
Trump said he would impose the additional levies if Beijing did not heed his warning not to push back against his barrage of tariffs.
China fired back that it would "never accept" such a move and called the potential escalation "a mistake on top of a mistake".
"If the US insists on going its own way, China will fight it to the end," a spokesperson for Beijing's commerce ministry said on Tuesday.
In light of the turmoil gripping markets, Trump told Americans to "be strong, courageous, and patient".
While uncertainty rules, investors in most markets took the opportunity to pick up some beaten-down stocks.
In Tokyo, Nippon Steel piled on around 11 percent after Trump launched a review of its proposed takeover of US Steel that was blocked by his predecessor Joe Biden.
Hong Kong gained more than two percent but was well off recouping Monday's loss of more than 13 percent that was the biggest one-day retreat since 1997. &nbsp;Sydney, Seoul, Wellington and Manila also rose.
Shanghai was also up Tuesday after China's central bank promised to back major state-backed fund Central Huijin Investment in a bid to maintain "the smooth operation of the capital market".
The advance followed a less painful day on Wall Street, where the S&amp;P and Dow fell but pared earlier losses, while the Nasdaq edged up.
Oil prices also enjoyed some respite, gaining more than one percent.
Others however were not as fortunate. Taipei shed more than four percent to extend the previous day's record loss of 9.7 percent, while Singapore also suffered further selling.
Trading in Jakarta was suspended soon after the open as it plunged more than nine percent as investors returned from an extended holiday, while the bourse in Vietnam -- which has been hit with 46 percent tariffs -- shed five percent.
Analysts warned that things could get worse.
"If none of the announced tariffs are reversed by deal-making in the next four weeks or so, the global economy risks entering an 'oil price shock' type crisis by mid-year," said Vincenzo Vedda, global chief investment officer at DWS.
Pepperstone's Chris Weston added: "Most see a low probability that China will fold on its 34 percent tariff countermeasure, so we assume a high risk that Trump will follow through with an additional 50 percent tariff rate."
And JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told shareholders: "Whether or not the menu of tariffs causes a recession remains in question, but it will slow down growth."
He added that "the recent tariffs will likely increase inflation".
The trade war has also put the Federal Reserve in the spotlight as economists say it could send prices surging. Bank officials are now having to decide whether to cut interest rates to support the economy, or keep them elevated to keep a lid on inflation.
"Because the tariffs announced thus far are higher than previously expected, we think the risk is now skewed toward more rate cuts by year-end," said Nuveen chief investment officer Saira Malik.
"The debate around further cuts, however, has shifted from inflation to decelerating growth. Notably, our probability-weighted guidance has increased from a total of four Fed cuts through 2025 and 2026 to 6.6 cuts."

Tensions soar as China vows to fight Trump’s aggressive tariff hike, triggering global market turmoil and fears of recession.

China vows 'fight to the end' as Trump warns 50% more tariffs

Tensions soar as China vows to fight Trump&rsquo;s aggressive tariff hike, triggering global market turmoil and fears of recession.

China vowed on Tuesday to "fight to the end" against fresh tariffs of 50 percent threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.
Trump upended the world economy last week with sweeping tariffs that have raised the spectre of an international recession, but has ruled out any pause in his aggressive trade policy despite a dramatic market sell-off.
Beijing -- Washington's major economic rival -- responded by announcing its own 34 percent duties on US goods to come into effect on Thursday, in a showdown between the world's two biggest economies.
The swift retaliation from China earned a new warning from Trump that he would impose additional levies if Beijing refused to stop pushing back against his barrage of tariffs -- driving the overall levies on Chinese goods to 104 percent.
"I have great respect for China but they can not do this," Trump said in the White House. "We are going to have one shot at this... I'll tell you what, it is an honour to do it."
China swiftly hit back, blasting what it called "blackmailing" by the US and saying it would "never accept" such action.
"If the US insists on going its own way, China will fight it to the end," a spokesperson for Beijing's commerce ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Trump's threat "once again exposes the US's blackmailing nature".
"If the US escalates its tariff measures, China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests," the ministry said.
The ministry reiterated that it sought "dialogue" with the United States, and that there were "no winners in a trade war".
 - Market turmoil -
Trump's tariffs have already had a dramatic impact on markets in the last days, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng collapsing by 13.2 percent on Monday -- its worst day since the Asian financial crisis -- before paring back some of those losses in opening trade on Tuesday.
Wall Street stocks finished lower following a volatile session, with both the Dow and S&amp;P 500 ending down.
Trillions of dollars have been wiped off combined stock market valuations in recent sessions.
Trump doubled down again on Monday, saying he was "not looking" at any pause in tariff implementation.
He also scrapped any meetings with China over tariffs, but said the United States was ready for talks with any country willing to negotiate.
After equities took a huge hammering in Shanghai on Monday, China's central bank issued a statement before trading resumed Tuesday to underline it was standing behind a sovereign fund as it buys up exchange traded funds to stabilise the market.
With investors seeking any relief from the ruinous trade war, stocks in Tokyo leapt on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested in an interview with Fox News that Japan would get "priority" in negotiations over the US tariffs "just because they came forward very quickly".
A 10 percent "baseline" tariff on US imports from around the world took effect Saturday, and a slew of countries will be hit by higher duties from Wednesday, including the levy of 34 percent for Chinese goods as well as 20 percent for EU products.
Scores of countries have sought talks, Bessent told Fox News, adding "through good negotiations, all we will do is see levels come down".
While meeting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first leader to lobby Trump in person over the levies, the US President said: "There can be permanent tariffs, and there can also be negotiations, because there are things that we need beyond tariffs."
EU trade ministers were in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss the bloc's response, with Germany and France having advocated a tax targeting US tech giants.
"We must not exclude any option on goods, on services," said French Trade Minister Laurent Saint-Martin.
The 27-nation bloc should "open the European toolbox, which is very comprehensive and can also be extremely aggressive", he said.
 - Inflation? Recession? -
While markets continued its wild ride, Trump told Americans: "Don't be Weak! Don't be Stupid!".
The 78-year-old Republican believes that the tariffs will revive America's lost manufacturing base by forcing foreign companies to relocate to the United States, rather than making goods abroad.
But most economists question his theory and say his tariffs are arbitrary.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of coming inflation, adding "whether or not the menu of tariffs causes a recession remains in question, but it will slow down growth".
US Senator Ted Cruz -- a staunch Trump loyalist -- expressed widespread concern among Republican lawmakers over the impact on ordinary voters.
He warned of a jobs crunch and rising prices, saying a recession would mean a "bloodbath" for Republicans in mid-term elections next year.

How are world markets performed today? Get a snapshot of global stock market indices and key market movements on April 07, 2025

Global stock market indices: How the world markets performed today - 7 April 2025

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Investor panic spreads worldwide after Trump defends tariffs and China hits back, fueling fears of a global recession and economic instability.

Global markets plunge as Trump refuses to soften tariff stance

Investor panic spreads worldwide after Trump defends tariffs and China hits back, fueling fears of a global recession and economic instability.

Panic selling gripped global markets on Monday, as US President Donald Trump refused to budge on his swingeing tariffs despite China retaliating and global recession warnings growing louder.
Countries across the world have been scrambling to blunt the edge of the new US tariffs, but Beijing signalled it was taking the levies head on, escalating the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Trump doubled down on his demand to slash deficits with the US' trading partners, saying he would not cut any deals unless that was resolved.
"Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something," Trump said on Sunday.
He told reporters aboard Air Force One that world leaders are "dying to make a deal."
Trump announced last week a baseline 10-percent import tariff on goods coming into the United States and higher rates for many countries including allies the European Union, Japan and Taiwan.
Most countries have stopped short of retaliating but China announced on Friday -- after Asian markets closed -- retaliatory tariffs of 34 percent on all US goods from April 10.
"(This) is blunt-force economic warfare," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.
"The market's telling you in plain language: global demand is vanishing, and a global recession is on the cards and coming on fast," Innes said.
Trillions of dollars have been wiped off stocks worldwide, and on Monday Asian equities took an even heavier hammering as investors moved to safer assets.
In Japan the Nikkei was off an eye-watering 6.5 percent, falling almost eight percent in early trade.
In Hong Kong the Hang Seng plunged almost 10 percent and the Shanghai Composite more than four percent.
Taiwan's main index -- like in Hong Kong and Shanghai closed on Friday -- plummeted almost 10 percent and Singapore 8.5 percent.
Futures contracts for the New York Stock Exchange's main boards were sharply down Sunday, suggesting more pain for battered Wall Street stocks when markets open Monday.
US oil dropped below $60 a barrel for the first time since April 2021 on worries of a global recession.
 - 'Deals and alliances' -
Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel -- which has been hit with 17 percent tariffs, despite being one of Washington's closest allies -- was due Monday to become the first leader to meet Trump since last week's announcement.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned in a newspaper op-ed that "the world as we knew it has gone," saying the status quo would increasingly hinge on "deals and alliances."
Trump's staggered deadlines have left space for some countries to negotiate, even as he insisted he would stand firm and his administration warned against any retaliation.
"More than 50 countries have reached out to the president to begin a negotiation," Kevin Hassett, head of the White House National Economic Council, told ABC's This Week on Sunday, citing the US Trade Representative.
Vietnam, a manufacturing powerhouse that counted the US as its biggest export market in the first quarter, has already reached out and requested a delay of at least 45 days to thumping 46 percent tariffs imposed by Trump.
 - 'Bad actors' -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also told NBC's Meet the Press that 50 countries had reached out.
But as for whether Trump will negotiate with them, "I think that's a decision for President Trump," Bessent said.
"At this moment he's created maximum leverage for himself... I think we're going to have to see what the countries offer, and whether it's believable," Bessent said.
Other countries have been "bad actors for a long time, and it's not the kind of thing you can negotiate away in days or weeks," he claimed.
Peter Navarro, Trump's tariff guru, has pushed back against the mounting nervousness and insisted to investors that "you can't lose money unless you sell," promising "the biggest boom in the stock market we've ever seen."
Russia has not been targeted by the latest raft of tariffs, and Hassett cited talks with Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine as the reason for their omission from the hit list.
On Wednesday a White House official suggested the reason for Russia's omission was because trade was negligible thanks to sanctions.
Trump has long insisted that countries around the world that sell products to the United States are in fact ripping Americans off, and he sees tariffs as a means to right that wrong.
"Some day people will realize that Tariffs, for the United States of America, are a very beautiful thing!" Trump wrote on Truth social Sunday.
But many economists have warned that tariffs are passed on to US consumers and that they could see price rises at home.
"I don't think that you're going to see a big effect on the consumer in the US," Hassett said.

During the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, several pivotal advancements in defense cooperation between India and the United States were announced

PM Modi, Trump Launch COMPACT at White House

PM Modi and President Trump strengthen US-India ties with COMPACT initiative

During the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, several pivotal advancements in defense cooperation between India and the United States were announced

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for significant discussions covering defense, trade, technology, and energy. President Trump greeted PM Modi warmly with a hug before they commenced talks. This meeting, following PM Modi's stop in France, took place shortly after President Trump revealed a new reciprocal tariff policy affecting all US trading partners, including India.
During their meeting, PM Modi and President Trump announced the COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce) initiative.
Key Announcements from the Modi-Trump Meeting on Defense Collaboration
During the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, several pivotal advancements in defense cooperation between India and the United States were announced. A comprehensive ten-year framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership will be established by the end of the year. This significant development includes plans for the expansion of US platforms within Indian defense services, highlighted by new procurement deals for Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stryker armored fighting vehicles, and six additional P8I maritime surveillance aircraft.
A notable restructuring of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is underway, aimed at streamlining technology transfers and spare parts logistics. Additionally, negotiations are set to begin on a Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) agreement, which is anticipated to facilitate more seamless mutual defense trade.
The dialogue extended to accelerating collaboration on defense technologies across various domains, including space, air defense, missile technology, and both maritime and undersea warfare. The US has conveyed its intention to review policies regarding the release of fifth-generation fighter jets and advanced undersea warfare systems to India.
In a groundbreaking move, India and the US have initiated the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) to enhance industry partnerships in underwater domain awareness (UDA) technologies. India stands as the first nation to engage with the US in co-developing sensitive UDA technologies.
Further discussions are progressing on joint efforts for the development and production of cutting-edge systems, such as the Sea Picket Autonomous Surveillance Systems (Thayer Mahan) and Wave Glider Unmanned Surface Vehicles (Boeing). This deepened partnership underscores a mutual commitment to fostering innovation and strategic collaboration in defense between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day US visit to hold bilateral talks with President Donald Trump, focusing on trade, defense, technology, and regional security.

PM Modi to meet Prez Trump, visit expected to give further momentum to Indo-US ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day US visit to hold bilateral talks with President Donald Trump, focusing on trade, defense, technology, and regional security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day working visit to the US starting Wednesday and hold a bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump, with New Delhi saying it will give further direction and momentum to this &ldquo;important partnership&rdquo;.
Modi, who is currently visiting France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, would be among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following the January 20 inauguration after Trump&rsquo;s victory in the US elections last November.
The visit will provide a &ldquo;valuable opportunity&rdquo; to engage the new administration in all areas of mutual interest, senior officials said.
The prime minister&rsquo;s visit to the US at the invitation of President Trump shows the &ldquo;importance of India-US partnership and is also reflective of the bipartisan support that this partnership enjoys in the US&rdquo;, Foreign Secretary said Vikram Misri said here in a briefing on February 7.
Modi will also interact with business leaders and members of the Indian community in the US.
PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with President Trump in both restricted and delegation-level formats, he said.
A range of bilateral issues are expected to be on the table besides, besides discussions on regional and international situation.
&ldquo;There is an obvious convergence of interests between the two countries in a number of areas &mdash; trade, investment, technology, defence cooperation, counterterrorism, Indo-Pacific security, and of course, people-to-people relations,&rdquo; the FS said in the briefing.
The visit is also expected to boost people-to-people ties between India and the US.
&ldquo;The 5.4 million-strong Indian community in the US and the more than 3,50,000 students from India who are pursuing studies in universities strengthen this bond immeasurably,&rdquo; Misri said.
&ldquo;The prime minister&rsquo;s visit to the United States will give further direction and momentum to this important partnership. We expect a joint statement to be adopted at the end of the visit and will share that in due course,&rdquo; the foreign secretary said.
This will be Modi&rsquo;s first visit since the inauguration of the second presidential term of Trump on January 20.
&ldquo;After President Trump&rsquo;s inauguration, the prime minister called to wish him, and it was on that occasion they agreed to meet very soon, and that is the promise and the commitment that is now unfolding,&rdquo; he said.

US President Donald Trump has requested SpaceX to facilitate the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, after months of delays.

Donald Trump requests SpaceX to bring stranded astronauts back from ISS

US President Donald Trump has requested SpaceX to facilitate the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, after months of delays.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed that US President Donald Trump had requested his assistance in facilitating the return of two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024.&nbsp;
Musk expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in their return, which he attributed to the current administration. Despite NASA&rsquo;s collaboration with SpaceX months earlier for their return, the astronauts remained stranded.
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"The @POTUS has asked @SpaceX to bring home the 2 astronauts stranded on the @Space_Station as soon as possible. We will do so," Musk wrote in a post on X, emphasizing how "terrible" it was that the astronauts were left in space for such a long period.
Trump expressed optimism about the mission, stating, "Elon will soon be on his way. Hopefully, all will be safe. Good luck Elon!!!" His message, posted on Truth Social, did not specify the exact timing of the mission.
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While Musk voiced concerns over the delay, NASA has maintained that the astronauts were never in danger, confirming that they were healthy and in good spirits.
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams had launched to the ISS aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in June 2024, initially expected to stay for only 10 days.
However, after a problematic journey and arrival, NASA and Boeing took several weeks to address issues with the spacecraft. Ultimately, it was deemed too risky to return the astronauts aboard the Starliner.
In August 2024, NASA officially requested SpaceX to return the astronauts as part of the Crew-9 mission.
SpaceX, led by Musk, has been running regular ISS crew rotations every six months, and the astronauts were assigned to Crew-9.
To accommodate their return, NASA adjusted the Crew-9 mission, removing two of the four astronauts initially scheduled to fly aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule in September.
As a result, only an astronaut and cosmonaut were launched on that mission, with Williams and Wilmore slated for their return at the end of the expedition in February 2025.
However, in December, another delay was announced as SpaceX needed more time to prepare the new Dragon spacecraft for the upcoming Crew-10 mission. This meant the Crew-9 mission, including Williams and Wilmore, would not return until late March, after Crew-10 had reached the ISS.
Musk&rsquo;s recent post, however, hinted that the Crew Dragon capsule, named 'Freedom,' might make an early departure from the ISS, potentially bringing the two astronauts back sooner than initially planned.

US President Donald Trump signs a controversial executive order to eliminate transgender ideology from the military, reinstates bans on diversity programs, and pushes for the construction of a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

Donald Trump signs order to get 'transgender ideology' out of military

US President Donald Trump signs a controversial executive order to eliminate transgender ideology from the military, reinstates bans on diversity programs, and pushes for the construction of a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called "transgender ideology," in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights.
In a series of orders related to the military that Trump told reporters he had signed on Air Force One, he also called for the building of a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.
The Republican signed further orders reinstating service members dismissed for refusing to take the Covid vaccine, and extending a wider government crackdown on diversity programs for the armed forces.
"To ensure that we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military," Trump told a Republican congressional retreat in Miami.
Trump has previously promised to bring back a ban on transgender troops and demonized any recognition of gender diversity.
In his order, Trump claimed the armed forces "have been afflicted with radical gender ideology to appease activists" and that "many mental and physical health conditions are incompatible with active duty."
The order said "adoption of a gender identity inconsistent with an individual's sex conflicts with a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle, even in one's personal life."
"A man's assertion that he is a woman, and his requirement that others honor this falsehood, is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member," it added.
In a separate order, Trump claimed diversity programs in the military "undermine leadership, merit, and unit cohesion, thereby eroding lethality and force readiness."
It also prohibited the defense department and armed forces from promoting "un-American" theories suggesting America's founding documents are racist or sexist or advancing discussion on "gender ideology."
The orders came at the start of Trump's second week back in the White House and on the day a welcome ceremony was held at the Pentagon for his new defense secretary, military veteran and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth.
"Thank you for your leadership Mr. President. We will execute!" Hegseth -- who was confirmed last week despite concerns over his inexperience, and alleged record of heavy drinking and domestic violence -- said on X.
Transgender Americans have faced a roller coaster of changing policies on military service in recent years, with Democratic administrations seeking to permit them to serve openly while Trump has repeatedly sought to keep them out of the ranks.
The US military lifted a ban on transgender troops in 2016, during Democrat Barack Obama's second term as president.
Under that policy, trans troops already serving were permitted to do so openly, and transgender recruits were set to start being accepted by July 1, 2017.
 - 'Patriots' -
But the first Trump administration postponed that date to 2018 before deciding to reverse the policy entirely, sparking criticism from rights groups.
Trump's Democratic successor Joe Biden moved to reverse the restrictions just days after he took office in 2021, saying all Americans qualified to serve should be able to do so.
While the number of transgender troops in the US military is fairly small -- with estimates of around 15,000 out of more than two million uniformed service members -- their dismissal would reduce US forces at a time when the country is already facing difficulties recruiting new personnel.
Biden's defense secretary Lloyd Austin appeared to criticize Trump's plans during a farewell address earlier this month, saying: "Any military that turns away qualified patriots who are eager to serve is just making itself smaller and weaker."
Transgender issues have roiled US politics in recent years, as states controlled by Democrats and Republicans have moved in opposite directions on policies ranging from medical treatment to what books on the topic are allowed in public or school libraries.
Trump has meanwhile repeatedly promised to build a version of the Iron Dome system that Israel has used to shoot down missiles fired by Hamas from Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
But he ignored the fact that the system is designed for short-range threats, making it ill-suited to defending against intercontinental missiles that are the main danger to the United States.
"We need to immediately begin the construction of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile defense shield," Trump said in Miami, adding that it would be "made right here in the USA."

Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump discussed the Gaza ceasefire, focusing on Middle East security and economic growth, while emphasizing strong US-UK relations.

PM Keir Starmer praises Trump for Gaza ceasefire deal during diplomatic call

Prime Minister Starmer commends President Trump for the Gaza ceasefire success, focusing on Middle East security and economic growth, while strengthening US-UK ties.

Starmer thanks Trump for helping with the Gaza ceasefire, focusing on mutual priorities and economic growth.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his "role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza" during a 45-minute call between the two leaders on Sunday. The call followed Trump's public praise of Starmer for doing a "very good job thus far," describing their relationship as "very good."
The Gaza ceasefire agreement, brokered before Trump&rsquo;s inauguration, involved close coordination between the incoming Trump administration and that of former President Joe Biden. The deal led to the release of hostages, including 28-year-old British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, who was among the first to be freed. A Hamas official credited Trump&rsquo;s insistence on a resolution before his inauguration, warning of &ldquo;hell to pay&rdquo; if the hostages were not released.
During the call, Trump and Starmer discussed their shared priorities, including security in the Middle East. Starmer also outlined his government&rsquo;s focus on deregulation to boost growth, referencing recent plans to block repeated legal challenges to major infrastructure projects and hints at expanding Heathrow Airport.
While the conversation avoided contentious topics such as the proposed deal on the Chagos Islands or potential US tariffs, it was described as cordial. Trump began by offering condolences to Starmer for the recent loss of his brother and expressed admiration for the UK Royal Family, calling Prince William a "fantastic" leader.
Starmer later posted on X, saying, &ldquo;I look forward to meeting soon to strengthen the close ties between our countries.&rdquo; A visit to Washington is expected in the coming weeks, marking their first in-person meeting since Trump resumed office.
The White House stated that the discussion emphasized fostering fair bilateral economic relations, though specific policies, including tariffs, were not elaborated upon in the Downing Street summary. Despite philosophical differences, the exchange underscored a willingness to maintain strong US-UK ties. &nbsp; 4o

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with US President Donald Trump regarding the Ukraine conflict but is waiting for signals from Washington.

Putin ready to talk to Trump, waiting for 'signals', Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with US President Donald Trump regarding the Ukraine conflict but is waiting for signals from Washington.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to US counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals from Washington first, the Kremlin said on Friday, fuelling expectations the two would be in contact.
The Ukraine conflict has plunged relations between the two nuclear powers to their lowest levels since the Cold War, with Trump repeatedly promising to end the fighting with a "deal".
He told reporters on Thursday he would meet Putin "immediately", and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to negotiate.
"Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of Trump's overtures.
Peskov said that he could not comment further on a possible meeting between the leaders, saying it was "hard to read coffee grounds" to predict the future.
Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions if it does not agree to end its nearly three-year offensive.
"If they don't settle this war soon, like almost immediately, I'm going to put massive tariffs on Russia, and massive taxes, and also big sanctions," the Republican said during a Fox News interview on Thursday.
The Kremlin rejected Trump's claim that the conflict in Ukraine could be ended by lowering the price of oil used to fund Moscow's budget, saying: "This conflict does not depend on oil prices."
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, Trump had said that he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices, saying: "If the price came down, the Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately."
Peskov said the conflict was instead based on "threats to Russia's national security", "threats to Russians" living in Ukraine and "the lack of desire and complete refusal of Americans and Europeans to listen to Russia's concerns".
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Neither side has shown signs of de-escalating hostilities since Trump's inauguration on Monday.
Russian aerial attacks near Kyiv killed three people and wounded several others, Ukrainian officials said Friday, while Ukraine fired 120 drones at at least 12 Russian regions, including the capital Moscow.
The Kremlin has launched drone or missile attacks at Kyiv almost every day since sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022, ostensibly targeting military and energy facilities.
"Three people were killed in an enemy attack in the Kyiv region," the emergency services said in a statement on social media.
It said fragments of a drone had struck a 10-storey residential building after the head of the region said a private home had also been hit.
Black smoke billowed from a residential building damaged in the strike as rescue workers hauled out the bodies of the victims, official images from the scene showed.
In Russia, the Ukrainian military said it launched an overnight drone attack striking an oil refinery, power station facilities and an electronics plant.
State media reported that a microelectronics factory had halted work after six Ukrainian drones damaged production and storage facilities in the Bryansk region.
Moscow and Kyiv are both vying to gain the upper hand ahead of possible negotiations in the early days of Trump's administration.
Prior to his inauguration, Trump vowed to end the Ukraine conflict immediately upon taking office, raising concerns in Ukraine it would be forced to make major territorial concessions to Russia.
Moscow has been advancing on the battlefield for months, closing in on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk.
On Friday, Russia said its forces captured the village of Tymofiivka about 20 kilometres (12 miles) east of the key industrial hub.

Elon Musk questions the credibility of a $500 billion AI infrastructure project announced by President Trump, stating that key investors, including SoftBank, lack the funds.

Elon Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project

Elon Musk questions the credibility of a $500 billion AI infrastructure project announced by President Trump, stating that key investors, including SoftBank, lack the funds.

Tech titan Elon Musk cast doubt Wednesday on a $500 billion AI project announced by US President Donald Trump, saying the money promised for the investment actually wasn't there.
The comments marked a rare instance of a split between the world's richest man and Trump, with Musk playing a key role in the newly installed administration after spending $270 million on the election campaign.
In his first full day in the White House, Trump on Tuesday announced a major investment to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence led by Japanese giant SoftBank and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
Trump said the venture, called Stargate, "will invest $500 billion, at least, in AI infrastructure in the United States."
But in a post on his social media platform X, Musk said the main investors "don't actually have the money."
"SoftBank has well under $10B secured. I have that on good authority," Musk added in a subsequent post.
<h3> - 'Wrong' -</h3>
Musk's swipe could be particularly targeted at OpenAI, the world's leading AI startup that Musk helped found before leaving in 2018.
The Tesla boss and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, who was present at the White House on Tuesday, have been mired in a serious feud with Musk opening repeated lawsuits against the company behind ChatGPT.
"Wrong, as you surely know. Want to come visit the first site already under way?" Altman replied to Musk on X.
"This is great for the country. I realize what is great for the country isn't always what's optimal for your companies, but in your new role I hope you'll mostly put (country) first," he added.
OpenAI is one of the world's highest valued startups but loses money on the high costs of turning out its expensive technology.
According to the Wall Street Journal, cloud giant Oracle, which is also involved, has about $11 billion in cash and securities. SoftBank has roughly $30 billion of cash on hand.
"The American people should take President Trump and those CEOs words for it. These investments are coming to our great country and American jobs are coming along with them," Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Fox News.
The Stargate project is committed to invest an initial $100 billion in the project, and up to $500 billion over the next four years.
Abu Dhabi's AI-focused state fund MGX and Oracle are also providing funding for the project, while SoftBank-owned Arm, Microsoft and Nvidia will be technology partners.
According to the companies, the project is initially building a data center operation in Texas, where construction is already underway.
Ahead of taking office, Trump this month unveiled a $20 billion Emirati investment in US data centers, as well as a previous investment pledge from SoftBank.
<h3> - 'Immediately' -</h3>
SoftBank, headed by flamboyant Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son -- who announced Stargate on Tuesday with Trump, Altman and Oracle boss Larry Ellison -- declined to comment.
In its statement on Tuesday the Japanese investment group said it would "begin deploying $100 billion immediately" for the project.
The firm's shares were up around six percent on Thursday, having added more than 10 percent on Wednesday.
Technology news outlet Information said that SoftBank and OpenAI each plan to commit $19 billion of capital to Stargate, Bloomberg News reported.
The two companies would then both own 40 percent of it, the Information said, citing comments by Altman to colleagues.
It added that Oracle and MGX would contribute about $7 billion apiece, with the rest of the money coming from limited partners and debt financing.
Son, 67, founded SoftBank in his 20s. He made spectacularly successful early bets on Yahoo! and Alibaba but also some disastrous investments such as in WeWork.
In Trump's first term the rags-to-riches investor promised SoftBank would invest $50 billion in the United States and create 50,000 jobs.
Appearing alongside the then US president-elect in December, Son said he would now "double down" with $100 billion and generate employment for 100,000 Americans.

S. Jaishankar's visit to Washington boosted India-U.S. relations, with talks on defense, economy, and Indo-Pacific focus aligning both democracies.

Jaishankar concludes U.S. visit, lauds "confident" Trump administration 2.0

In Washington D.C., Jaishankar praised Trump's administration's confidence, held key talks with U.S. officials, and reinforced strategic partnerships.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrapped up his four-day visit to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, praising the incoming Trump 2.0 administration as &ldquo;confident and upbeat.&rdquo; The visit coincided with the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20.
Speaking to Indian reporters, Jaishankar, 70, described the administration&rsquo;s strong resolve. &ldquo;What I saw was a very confident and upbeat incoming administration. There&rsquo;s a sense of &lsquo;we need to get things done,&rsquo;&rdquo; he remarked as he concluded his visit.
During his stay, Jaishankar represented India at the invitation of the U.S. government. He was seated in the front row at the Capitol Rotunda during the presidential inauguration and also attended the inaugural ball. In addition, he held bilateral talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, focusing on strengthening ties between the two nations.
Jaishankar also participated in a multilateral Quad meeting, reinforcing India&rsquo;s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. His visit included interactions with top officials from the Trump administration, highlighting India&rsquo;s proactive engagement with the U.S. under the renewed leadership.
The visit reflects India&rsquo;s intent to deepen strategic, economic, and defense ties with the U.S., as the two democracies continue to work together on global and regional challenges.

Trump's birthright citizenship order faces opposition from lawmakers and legal sectors due to its impact on U.S. immigration and the 14th Amendment.

Indian-American lawmakers condemn Trump's birthright citizenship order

Trump's executive order disrupting birthright citizenship invokes legal battles and political criticisms, affecting visa holders and challenging the 14th Amendment.

Indian-American lawmakers condemned President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for certain immigrant children, calling it unconstitutional. The order faces lawsuits from 22 states and widespread opposition.

In a move that has sparked widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of American immigration policy. The order, issued on the first day of his second term, denies automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants and certain temporary visa holders, such as students and H-1B professionals.
The controversial decision, which challenges the 14th Amendment&rsquo;s guarantee of citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from Indian-American lawmakers and immigrant rights groups.
Impact on Indian Professionals and Students
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna highlighted the far-reaching implications of the order. &ldquo;This move impacts not just undocumented immigrants but also children of legal residents on student, H-1B, or business visas,&rdquo; Khanna said, accusing the Trump administration of undermining even lawful immigration pathways.
Indian professionals are among the largest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire skilled workers for specialized roles. &ldquo;Trump's order strikes at the heart of a system that has brought some of the brightest minds from India and other nations to the U.S.,&rdquo; Khanna added.
Legal and Political Fallout
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal described the order as &ldquo;plainly unconstitutional.&rdquo; She stated, &ldquo;This cannot be done with the stroke of a pen. It disregards the Constitution and the legal precedents that uphold birthright citizenship.&rdquo;
The order has already triggered legal challenges. A coalition of 22 states, along with cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., has filed lawsuits, arguing that the 14th Amendment guarantees automatic citizenship and cannot be altered by executive action.
&ldquo;President Trump&rsquo;s attempt to unilaterally end birthright citizenship is a flagrant violation of our Constitution,&rdquo; said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. California Attorney General Rob Bonta echoed this sentiment, calling the move &ldquo;un-American.&rdquo;
Community Response
Ajay Bhutoria, a Biden White House Commissioner and advocate for immigrant rights, condemned the order, urging South Asian and immigrant communities to unite against divisive policies. &ldquo;This executive order undermines the values of equality and justice that define America,&rdquo; he said.
The executive order, set to take effect on February 19, 2025, faces mounting opposition, with legal experts and lawmakers warning of its far-reaching consequences. As the debate intensifies, the issue underscores the deep divisions over immigration policy in the U.S., with birthright citizenship emerging as a critical battleground. &nbsp; &nbsp;

PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th U.S. President, heralding stronger India-U.S. ties.

PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his return as 47th U.S. President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends congratulations to Donald Trump on becoming the 47th U.S. President, underscoring deepened India-U.S. relations and mutual cooperation for global betterment.

PM Modi congratulated Trump on his return as the 47th U.S. President, calling him a "dear friend" and looking forward to renewed ties. Trump signed executive orders, including exiting the Paris accord, vowing to put America "first."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to Donald Trump on his historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Trump, who took the oath of office on Monday, has returned to power for a second term with a vision to reshape U.S. policies.
In his message, PM Modi referred to Trump as his "dear friend" and expressed optimism about rekindling the strong partnership between India and the U.S. &ldquo;Congratulations, my dear friend President Donald Trump, on your historic inauguration as the 47th president of the United States!&rdquo; Modi posted on X.&nbsp;
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Congratulations my dear friend President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a&hellip;
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He added, &ldquo;I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!&rdquo;
India&rsquo;s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, represented PM Modi at Trump&rsquo;s inauguration ceremony, further underscoring the strong ties between the two nations.

Trump returns for a second term, presenting sweeping reforms and ambitious plans for American expansion and border security.

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th U.S. President: Key takeaways from his speech

Donald Trump returns, launching an ambitious vision for the U.S. with reforms, border security, and expansion plans as focal points.

Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th U.S. President, vowed to restore the American dream, tackle border security, end diversity policies, and reclaim U.S. strength globally, while sharply criticising the Biden administration's legacy.

Donald Trump has officially returned to the White House as the 47th president of the United States, taking the oath of office four years after his first term ended in defeat. At 78, Trump struck a confident and combative tone in his inaugural address delivered from the Capitol Rotunda, promising sweeping reforms and a "thrilling new era" for the nation.
In his 29-minute inauguration speech, Trump promised to restore the American dream while also warning of what he described as chaos and destruction left by the previous administration.
Trump&rsquo;s speech set the stage for a presidency marked by aggressive policy changes, sharp criticism of his predecessor Joe Biden, and a vision of restoring American power both domestically and globally. Here's a detailed look at the key takeaways from his address.
Key Takeaways from Trump&rsquo;s Inaugural Speech
<h3>A Fierce Critique of the Past Administration</h3>
Trump wasted no time targeting the outgoing administration, accusing it of corruption and betrayal. While avoiding direct mention of Biden, he spoke of reversing a &ldquo;horrible decline&rdquo; that he attributed to a "radical and corrupt establishment." He framed himself as a victim of government &ldquo;weaponisation,&rdquo; calling for justice reform to end what he described as the political misuse of federal agencies like the Justice Department.
<h3>Prioritising Border Security and Immigration</h3>
Immigration was a cornerstone of Trump&rsquo;s address, where he declared a state of emergency at the southern border. He promised to halt illegal entries, reinstate the controversial "Remain in Mexico" policy, and deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Trump also proposed designating drug cartels as "foreign terrorist organisations" and invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport those he deems a threat. While Trump framed these policies as necessary for national security, critics fear they could have far-reaching implications for families and communities.
<h3>&ldquo;Gulf of America&rdquo; not Gulf of Mexico</h3>
Trump resurrected rhetoric of &ldquo;manifest destiny,&rdquo; painting a vision of the U.S. as a growing, assertive power. He proposed reclaiming the Panama Canal, encouraging Canada to become the U.S.'s 51st state, and even expanding to outer space by sending astronauts to Mars to plant the American flag. His speech also called for renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the &ldquo;Gulf of America&rdquo; and reverting Alaska&rsquo;s Denali mountain to its colonial-era name, Mount McKinley.
<h3>'There are only two genders'</h3>
Trump promised to end federal efforts aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools and workplaces. He described his vision for a &ldquo;colour-blind and merit-based society,&rdquo; dismantling initiatives that he claimed promoted social engineering of race and gender. Additionally, Trump declared that his administration would officially recognise only two genders &mdash; male and female &mdash; sparking sharp criticism from human rights advocates.
<h3>Pledges of Unity Despite Polarising Policies</h3>
Despite the divisive rhetoric in his speech, Trump repeatedly referred to himself as a &ldquo;peacemaker and unifier,&rdquo; aiming to bring a fractured nation together. He envisioned a prosperous future under his leadership, promising economic growth, cultural resurgence, and a more influential America on the global stage. &ldquo;We will stop all wars and bring unity to a world that has been angry and violent,&rdquo; he declared.
A Presidency Shaped by Bold Promises
Trump&rsquo;s return to the presidency comes after years of political and legal battles, which he linked to his resilience and resolve. He framed his inauguration as a turning point for the country, promising to take swift action through executive orders, including new pro-business energy policies and military deployments to secure borders.
However, the speech also reignited deep divisions. His call for a return to "manifest destiny," the strong language against immigration, and the dismantling of diversity programmes reflect a polarising vision that will likely face intense scrutiny.
As Trump begins his second term, his agenda signals a presidency determined to reshape America&rsquo;s domestic and global standing, promising significant change but also reigniting contentious debates on key issues. Whether this vision succeeds remains to be seen, but the boldness of his return marks a new chapter in U.S. history.
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Indiaspora celebrates Trump's inauguration, expecting stronger US-India ties. Notable Indian-Americans appointed to key roles, emphasizing communal impact. Indiaspora committed to advancing US-India relations and diaspora participation.

Indiaspora congratulates Donald Trump, hopes for stronger US-India ties in second term

Indiaspora congratulates Trump, anticipating strengthened US-India ties. Indian-Americans in key roles highlight diaspora's impact. Indiaspora vows to boost bilateral relations during this administration.

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Indiaspora, a global non-profit representing the Indian diaspora, extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States, expressing optimism for the future of US-India relations under his leadership.
"On behalf of Indiaspora and the Indian-American community, I congratulate Donald Trump as he begins his second term as president. I am confident that US-India relations will continue to thrive in the evolving political climate," said MR Rangaswami, founder-chairman of Indiaspora.
Rangaswami noted that during Trump&rsquo;s first term, senior officials from both nations built robust ties, supported by strong bipartisan backing in the US to advance the bilateral relationship. In his new term, Trump has appointed several Indian-Americans to significant positions across fields such as civil rights, national security, and technology.
Notable appointees include Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, Jay Bhattacharya, and Sriram Krishnan, reflecting the continued inclusion of Indian-Americans in senior government roles.
Sanjeev Joshipura, Indiaspora&rsquo;s executive director, highlighted the organisation&rsquo;s commitment to enhancing the Indian diaspora's civic and political engagement and strengthening US-India ties.
"It is encouraging to see successive administrations, regardless of party affiliation, appoint Indian-Americans to senior government roles. The Trump administration continues this tradition, and Indiaspora remains committed to fostering bilateral dialogue, as we did during the previous term in New Delhi and Houston," Joshipura said.
Indiaspora remains optimistic about contributing to further dialogue and collaboration between the two nations under the new administration.

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