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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Amid Rising Tensions

 

                                            US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi                                                    shake hands, at the White House, February 13, 2025

In a move that could reshape U.S.-India trade relations, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all goods imported from India, effective August 1, 2025. The decision, shared via his Truth Social account, also includes an unspecified penalty targeting India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia.

Trump cited India’s “high tariffs” and “obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers” as justification for the action, expressing frustration over stalled negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. Despite five rounds of talks, the two nations failed to reach a deal before the August deadline.

India, which exports nearly $86.5 billion worth of goods to the U.S. annually, now faces significant headwinds. Key sectors like chemicals, machinery, and electronics—once booming—may see sharp declines due to the new tariff regime.

Indian officials have expressed disappointment but remain committed to resolving the dispute diplomatically. The next round of trade talks is scheduled for late August in New Delhi.

This escalation comes at a time when India is strengthening global trade ties, including a recent agreement with the UK. However, the U.S. remains India’s largest export market, making this tariff a potentially disruptive force in the region’s economic landscape.

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