UNBELIEVABLE: 2 | History Defined

‘Shakespeare was a Black woman’: the playwright’s under-recognized connection to Black culture

A new Washington DC exhibition examines how Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and more used the Bard’s work to help tell their own stories

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

What is holding up the US-India trade deal?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next week to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss trade issues. His meetings will take place in Mumbai and Jamnagar, focusing on investment and energy. The two countries have faced considerable delays in finalizing a trade agreement due to several ongoing challenges.

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears in Ukraine that Washington could ease further restrictions on Moscow.

France 24 · Oct 18

US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief, but trade uncertainties persist: CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani Sinha

CareEdge Chief Economist Raj Sinha said the US decision to waive sanctions provisions that could have led to tariffs of up to 100% on India offers economic relief, but New Delhi must remain cautious and pursue a comprehensive trade deal with Washington.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

500%, 100%, then a waiver: How India escaped Trump's Russia tariff threat

In the beginning it was 500%, then it came down to 100% and then, a waiver. This is how the tariff threat has evolved from an ambitious proposal into a more flexible instrument of policy for Trump and US. For India, the immediate danger has receded. But with US retaining…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Slick diplomacy: Trump’s crude u-turn on Russia sanctions bails out India

Donald Trump issued an executive order reversing sanctions that could have impacted India's oil purchases from Russia. The sanctions were initially implemented due to India's reliance on Russian oil, but the economic situation prompted a change. Trump's decision reflects a shift towards prioritizing affordable energy for American consumers. Indian officials…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Trump’s 100% Russian oil tariff U-turn has a catch India can’t ignore

GTRI has warned that Donald Trump’s waiver of threatened 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers offers India only temporary relief, as Washington can reinstate the duties at any time. The think tank cited US purchases of Russian diesel, tariff protection for China and ongoing India-US trade talks as possible reasons…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Washington parents create a hidden fairy garden for their daughters

Melissa and Aaron Miller embarked on a heartfelt project, transforming a vacant section of their home library into a secret fairy garden for their daughters. This magical realm, adorned with miniature trees and shimmering stars, not only celebrates their girls' imaginations but also honors their son’s memory. The duo worked…

The Times of India · Oct 17

US holds more secret talks with Myanmar's military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

The US and Myanmar’s military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, their second meeting in a month, as Washington seeks cooperation on scam centres targeting Americans and explores access to Myanmar’s rare-earth deposits. The renewed engagement signals a shift in US policy despite continuing sanctions and concerns over human…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

'US tilting toward Russia: Europeans are standing more and more solidly with Zelensky'

As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis lies a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic…

France 24 · Oct 16