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Trump singled out India and clamped 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil; and imposed 145% tariffs on China and later climbed down and struck a deal with Beijing, reducing tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%

The leaders welcome advancements in trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security

At the invitation of PM Modi, his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong is on an official visit to India from September 2-4. It is Wong's first visit to India in his capacity as Singapore's Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint telephone call with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday.

India and Singapore are working on strengthening their defence cooperation, with both countries exploring possibilities for co-developing technologies together, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) P Kumaran said on Thursday.

The Government of Nepal on Thursday decided to block 26 social media platforms for operating without registration.

South Korea's economy has shown signs of recovery, with a 0.7 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2025, slightly surpassing the Bank of Korea's earlier estimate of 0.6 per cent, 'thanks to stronger consumption and exports', Maeil Business Newspaper reported, citing the country's central bank statement.

At least 15 people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide bombing outside a Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP) gathering in Quetta, an attack later claimed by the Islamic State (IS). According to The Balochistan Post, the explosion occurred near Shahwani Stadium on Monday evening, shortly after the rally ended.

Residents of flood-affected areas in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have voiced deep frustration over government inaction as road closures continue to isolate entire communities. According to Media Lens, for the past 15 days, people in Phandar and Yaseen have been cut off from essential supplies, with no relief in sight.

Maurice Obstfeld, a renowned economist and professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, has expressed concerns over 'uncertainties surrounding' the South Korea-US trade agreement, announced in July 2025, under which South Korean goods will be subject to a 15 per cent tariff, while US exports will not face duties, as per the Maeil Business Newspaper.

The MEA said that their talks focused on expanding cooperation in various gamuts.

Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that the leaders 'were hoping I was watching' their joint appearance at a large military parade in Beijing.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong emphasized the importance of India-Singapore ties, rooted in shared values and trust, saying the partnership can strengthen resilience, seize opportunities, and promote regional stability. He expressed eagerness to work with PM Modi to elevate the bilateral relationship further.

A police report cited by Geo News revealed that in the first eight months of 2025 alone, the province endured 605 terror-related incidents, resulting in heavy casualties among civilians and security personnel.

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed a strong US military presence in Poland during a White House meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, praising their close ties. The visit highlighted US-Poland defense cooperation amid the Russia-Ukraine war, military displays, and concerns over Ukrainian refugees, with Nawrocki pledging continued support for Ukraine.

Tulku Palden Wangyal, Head Lama of several Choegyal Monasteries, died in Chinese custody at 53 after years of imprisonment and mistreatment. The Central Tibetan Administration condemned his death as part of Beijing's suppression of Tibetan religious leaders and called on the international community to hold China accountable.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said it will continue to support India's skill development initiatives and collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects while addressing a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in the national capital.

PM Modi in a joint Press Conference with Singaporean Prime Minister Wong said that both the nations share similar concerns regarding terrorism, and fighting terrorism is the duty of all humanitarian countries.

According to Taiwan News, the response came after the Jamestown Foundation released a report on Tuesday, outlining Beijing's increasing use of offshore drilling platforms near restricted waters as part of its 'grey zone' strategy.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong thanked PM Modi for the warm welcome during his first official visit, highlighting 60 years of India-Singapore friendship. He noted Singapore's role as India's largest foreign investor, discussed expanding cooperation in space, and reaffirmed that people-to-people ties remain central to bilateral relations.

PM Modi in a joint Press Conference with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that Singapore's investment in setting up a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Chennai will help in developing skilled manpower in the field of advanced manufacturing.

'Today, we have prepared a detailed roadmap for the future of our partnership. Our collaboration will not be limited to traditional sectors only. In keeping with the changing times, areas such as Advanced manufacturing, green shipping, skilling, civil nuclear and urban water management will also become the focal points of our cooperation,' said PM Modi while adressing a joint press conference with Singapore PM in Hyderabad House.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in New Delhi. The leaders jointly inaugurated JN Port PSA Mumbai Terminal Phase-II, and multiple MoUs were signed between India and Singapore during the event.

Punjab braces for severe flooding as the Ravi and Chenab rivers near Khanewal threaten Multan and Muzaffargarh. Over 3,900 villages and 3.7 million people are affected, with 46 dead. Authorities are conducting controlled breaches, running 409 relief camps, and mobilising resources to manage rising water levels, Dawn reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Hyderabad House in Delhi.