India says USTR failed to prove trade harm

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:24 PM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday told the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that its proposed 12.5 per cent tariff on Indian imports lacks the legal and evidentiary basis required under Section 301, arguing that Washington has failed to establish any causal link between India's policies and harm to U.S. commerce.

Trump says Iran ‘decimated’, warns of more strikes

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:18 PM

Ankara, July 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the US military campaign against Iran had crippled Tehran's military and nuclear capabilities, warned of more strikes if Iran attacked again, and said he had little faith in further negotiations even as his envoys remained free to continue talks.

Trump claims he remains Iran's top assassination target

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:18 PM

Ankara, July 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that he remains Iran's primary assassination target but insisted the threat would not alter his decisions, saying protecting the United States and preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon outweighed the personal risks of holding office.