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US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for bilateral talks lasting approximately an hour and a half, followed by a state dinner. Key business figures, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and former Apple CEO Tim Cook, attended the dinner. Trump presented Xi with a crafted bald eagle sculpture, while both leaders addressed the gathering, emphasizing mutual respect, bilateral ties, and future trade relations. Xi emphasized that competition should remain healthy, bilateral cooperation should benefit both nations, and artificial intelligence must develop under human control. Despite discussions on trade and bilateral ties, no official joint statement was released following the bilateral talks, indicating contentious matters remain unresolved. During the visit, Trump also led Xi on a tour of the White House Presidential Walk of Fame.

Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shared a lighthearted moment during a walk through a White House presidential display. Trump mocked former US President Joe Biden with an autopen joke while pointing at presidential portraits. Trump displayed his own photographs with Biden positioned in between, referring to the former president as autopen. The interaction drew notable laughter from President Xi, presenting unusual optics during a high-profile diplomatic visit.

Amid the escalating West Asia crisis, US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in military action against Iran, citing what he called "very good and productive conversations" and the "real possibility" of a deal.

The ongoing US-Iran war has claimed over 1,000 lives in its first week, with no signs of de-escalation. The conflict marks the explosive culmination of decades of mistrust between two nations that were once close allies in the 1950s.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discusses the future of Brazil-US relations under the Trump administration.

This news report examines the controversy surrounding Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, who presented her medal to US President Donald Trump on January 15. While Trump stated, 'The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me and said, I'm accepting this in honor of you because you really deserved it,' the programme clarifies the official stance of the Nobel Foundation. Legally, the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or reassigned once awarded. Although a laureate may physically donate or gift the medal—as seen in historical cases involving Kofi Annan and Knut Hamsun—the official record of the laureate remains unchanged. The report also touches upon past Nobel controversies involving Henry Kissinger and Barack Obama, noting Trump's criticism of the 2009 award. Ultimately, the Nobel Foundation and the Norwegian Nobel Committee maintain that their decisions are final and irreversible, regardless of personal gestures or political debates.

In this Special Report, anchor Aishwarya Paliwal discusses the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The report highlights a blunt and unprecedented warning from President Donald Trump, who stated, 'If anything happens to me, they will be wiped off the face of earth.' This statement follows allegations of Iranian plots targeting the President, linked to the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani. Correspondent Pranay Upadhyay joins the conversation to detail the 'maximum pressure' policy, including military strikes on Iranian nuclear establishments in May 2025. The bulletin notes a significant U.S. military buildup in the CENTCOM region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier. Trump further criticised Joe Biden, asserting that American presidents must defend one another against foreign threats. The programme explores the implications of these threats against Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amidst ongoing regional force augmentation.

In this Special Report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay analyses US President Donald Trump's decision to terminate 92% of Biden-era executive orders. The move follows a terror attack near the White House where an Afghan national killed a National Guard. Upadhyay notes that Trump is using the incident to 'consolidate his own politics' and MAGA support base ahead of the midterm elections. The President has also halted asylum decisions, citing safety concerns. Upadhyay highlights Trump's criticism of his predecessor, referring to Joe Biden as an 'auto pen president'.

This special report focuses on claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding India's oil trade with Russia and a purported conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'India, as you know, as told me, they are top stop it's on the process. You can't just stop it, but by the end of the year, they'll be down to almost nothing,' Trump stated, asserting that he had spoken with PM Modi. The bulletin covers Trump's assertion that India is actively reducing its Russian oil imports. The claim comes amid ongoing trade negotiations and US tariffs. While PM Modi has acknowledged a call from Trump for Diwali greetings, he did not confirm the specifics of the conversation regarding oil. Meanwhile, data shows India's imports of Russian crude have remained robust.

In a fiery speech, former US President Donald Trump heavily criticized the Middle East policies of his predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, while championing his own administration's actions. He stated, 'There was a hatred toward Israel. It was an absolute hatred.' Trump recounted his decisions to terminate the Iran nuclear deal, which he called a 'disaster for Israel,' and to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, a promise he claims other presidents failed to keep. He also referenced conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and major political donor Miriam Adelson, highlighting their influence on his policies, including the recognition of the Golan Heights. Trump positioned himself as Israel's strongest ally, asserting he was 'the best friend that Israel has ever had'.

Ahead of Bihar’s 2025 elections, Nitish Kumar faces scrutiny over his health, drawing Biden comparisons.

This report covers President Donald Trump's reaction to the murder of Chandranagamalaiya in Dallas, Texas. In a post, Trump stated, "I'm aware of the terrible reports regarding the murder of Chandranagamalaiya, a well-respected person in Dallas, Texas, who was brutally beheaded in front of his wife and son by an illegal alien from Cuba who should have never been in our country." He noted the individual had been previously arrested for serious crimes but was released under the Joe Biden administration. Trump assured that "the time for being soft on these illegal immigrant criminals is over" and the person is in custody and will be prosecuted. The segment also discusses the broader implications of the incident, including the problem of immigration and concerns over law and order in the United States.

President Trump and President Zelensky met in the Oval Office to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. President Trump stated that "very substantial progress" is being made and pointed to the possibility of a trilateral meeting involving Russia as a path to peace.

The discussion focuses on the strained relationship between the United States and Russia, noting ties are at their lowest point since the Cold War. A key point raised is the fundamental threat to Russian security, particularly concerning Ukraine. The historical context of Ukraine's borders, described as artificial, is explored, including Crimea's arbitrary transfer. European concerns about a Russian threat are discussed, alongside the view that Russia may be exhausted after years of conflict. A central issue is Russia's geopolitical imagination regarding Ukraine and the impact of NATO's expansion. It is stated that NATO's movement closer to Russia has heightened Russian security anxieties. The prospect of Ukraine joining NATO is highlighted as intolerable from Moscow's national security perspective. Ukraine's consistent rejection of territorial concessions is emphasized, with a quote stating, "any decisions that are without Ukraine are also decisions against peace." The differing treatment of President Zelensky and President Putin by President Trump is also noted.

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning of levying additional tariffs on India within the next 24 hours for purchasing oil from Russia.

In this edition of World Today, the focus is on a new executive order by US President Donald Trump imposing fresh tariffs on over 90 countries.

Donald Trump has expressed interest in running for an unprecedented third term as US President, despite constitutional term limits. He suggested former President Barack Obama would be a 'good' challenger.

Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, are set to return to Earth after an extended stay on the International Space Station. Their return has become a point of political contention in the United States, with former President Donald Trump criticising the Biden administration's handling of the situation. Trump alleges that Biden 'forgot' the astronauts in space, while expressing gratitude to NASA for facilitating their return.

A massive political showdown erupted over US President Donald Trump's claim that USAID under the previous administration led by Joe Biden allocated USD 21 million in funding to India for 'voter turnout'.

US President Donald Trump claimed the Biden administration allocated $21 million to boost voter turnout in India, suggesting it could be a kickback scheme. The Congress cited reports that USAID allocated funds to Bangladesh, not India. The BJP alleged foreign interference, while Congress demanded a white paper on fund usage. The controversy has sparked a political debate on potential foreign meddling in Indian elections.