Published by: Greatfuture Info Sep 09, Washington:  The trade war between Washington and Ottawa is entering another phase — with both sides digging in President Donald Trump has ordered a 50-percent surcharge on a range of Canadian products, including mattresses, motorboats and golf carts. The new tariffs are set to take effect September 15. A separate set of executive orders targets Canadian alcoholic beverages and certain dairy products, including whey. Those import restrictions are due to begin September 29. Trump has also targeted Canadian companies operating in the United States. He has threatened restrictions on Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, unless the company moves more manufacturing to the United States Washington is also threatening to remove Canadian-origin products from the U.S. government's Multiple Award Schedules procurement program. The latest measures came just hours after Canada's retaliatory tariffs took effect Ottawa is imposing duties on 27-poin...

Published by: Greatfuture Info External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to address the annual high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly on 26th of this month. Jaishankar will deliver India’s national statement during the afternoon session of the General Debate, which will be held from 22th to 28th of this month. The high-level session is taking place against the backdrop of continuing geopolitical conflicts and growing economic pressures, including rising food and fuel prices linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN General Assembly’s high-level week will also feature discussions on several pressing global issues, including the existential threats posed by sea-level rise, pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, climate action and the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the process of selecting the next UN Secretary-General is underway. The upcoming General Assembly session will be the last high-level gathering for current Secre...

Published by: Greatfuture Info NSD Delhi, September 3,    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever have underscored their commitment to a comprehensive and global approach to counter terrorism and affirmed that terrorism, in any form and manifestation and anywhere, could never be justified, and called for its perpetrators to be held accountable in accordance with international law.  The India-Belgium Joint Statement released after the talks between the two leaders highlighted that Prime Minister Wever conveyed Belgium's solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. He once again condemned the terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in April last year.  They agreed that the international community must act together, against terrorists and terrorist entities including those designated by the UNSC 1267 sanctions regime, terrorist networks, their safe havens and their ...

Published by: Greatfuture Info Sep 03, New Delhi:  U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he does not expect the ongoing war with Iran to continue for “very much longer”, days after renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. had launched a “very heavy attack” on Iran the previous night, targeting newly established military equipment along the Strait of Hormuz, including radar and missile-related systems. Trump also said the U.S. had “very strong control” over the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that American forces had removed mines while continuing to bring out boats carrying millions of barrels of oil. Trump also raised the possibility of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait”, questioning the designation of the critical waterway in a social media release. He asserted that the suggested title would be deemed “hotter” than the previous one, with the post concluding with the signature “President D...

Published by: Greatfuture Info September 2, New Delhi:  Leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, Palau, posed for a group photo after a plenary meeting on September 2. This year's 18-member forum has been overshadowed by tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing objecting to the island's presence at the summit. Hosts Palau invited Taiwan to attend sideline events as an aid partner, along with China and other non-Pacific countries. Australia and the USA announced a combined $580 million in funding for the Pacific Islands, as both nations compete with China for influence in the region. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will offer a $430 million package to combat drug smuggling in the region at a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum, including funds for enhanced aerial surveillance and more training for police and border officials. In a separate announcement, the U.S. State Department announced $150 million in regional fu...

Published by: Greatfuture Info August 28, New Delhi:  The Canada–United States trade dispute is hardening, with neither side currently signalling an immediate return to negotiations. Canada has announced counter-tariffs on 27.6 billion Canadian dollars, which is approximately $20 billion, worth of American imports. Beginning September 8, duties of 15, 25 and 50% will be imposed on more than 700 categories of U.S.-made products. The highest tariff of 50% will apply to American steel, aluminum, furniture, clothing and apparel. Appliances, dairy products (including cheese), fish, seafood and certain steel and aluminum derivatives will face a 25% tariff. Selected electronics and tools will face duties of 15%. Canada’s existing counter-tariffs on American automobiles will also remain in place. Ottawa says the measures will match the latest American tariffs “dollar for dollar and rate for rate.” The retaliation follows the United States imposing 50% tariffs on approximately 27.6 billion ...

  Published by: Greatfuture Info Aug 27, New Delhi:  As BRICS Chair 2026, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Summit will bring together leaders of BRICS Member and Partner Countries, as well as Outreach Invitees. India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a people-centric approach rooted in the spirit of “Humanity First.” In addition to these areas, the leaders will exchange views on strengthening intra-BRICS cooperation on common priorities and share perspectives on global and regional matters of mutual importance. Under India’s Chairship this year, over 350 meetings and high-level engagements have been held in over 25 cities across India to further strengthen the BRICS strategic partnership across three fundamental pillars: political and security, economic and financia...

Published by: Greatfuture Info Delhi, August 27,    In Nepal, nearly 160 people have been killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood swept through central Nepal yesterday. Originating in Tibet, the flood devastated several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament that an earthquake hit the Tibet region at 8:37 am (local time) and the flash floods were reported three minutes later, suggesting a glacial outburst due to tremors, which triggered the floods.  Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said the massive flood entered the Trishuli River through the Bhote Koshi in Timure, a border town in Rasuwa district, due to the rockslide and swelling of the Lhende River situated along the Nepal-Tibet border. It then spread along the river course to other districts like Nuwakot, Chitwan, Gorkha,...

Published by: Greatfuture Info August 25, New Delhi:  Iran promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign. Iran's Economy Chief Ali Madanizadeh dismissed new U.S. measures as another "failure," saying Tehran had anticipated them and has a two-year plan in place. He said the government understands "inflation," "currency pressure" and "shortages," but vowed Iran would not only defend itself. He said, "We know how to play this game" adding the unipolar era is over and some major countries have rejected the plan. Source :-PB-SHABD

Published by: Greatfuture Info August 26, New Delhi:  Concluding the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks on the India China boundary question held in Beijing on August 25, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas for the continued development and progress of the bilateral relationship. The visit took place at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, who co-chaired the talks alongside NSA Doval in their capacity as Special Representatives. The two sides noted the progress made in implementing the important consensus reached between their leaders in Kazan in October 2024 and Tianjin in August 2025. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the steady resumption of people-to-people and cross-border exchanges, including the ongoing Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and Border Trade through the three designated border trading passes. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, during the me...