FGN19: US-TRUMP-IRAN

Trump announces 25% tariff on 'any country' trading with Iran, move could impact India, China, UAE New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that any country “doing business" with Iran will have to pay a 25 per cent tariff on its trade with Washington, a move that could impact Tehran’s major trading partners such as India, China and the UAE.

FGN55: CHINA-IRAN-TRUMP

China warns retaliation as Trump's Iran tariff threat puts its cheap oil imports at risk Beijing: China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, on Tuesday warned counter measures against US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs on countries trading with Iran, amid concerns that sanctions could end Beijing's reliance on cheaper oil imports.

FGN16: US-VISAS

US revokes over 100,000 visas in 2025, including 8,000 student permits New York/Washington: The US has revoked over 100,000 visas, including of around 8,000 students, in 2025 as part of its widespread efforts to crackdown on immigration citing criminal activity.

FGN57: UK-ILLEGALS-ARRESTS

UK claims historic levels of illegally working migrant raids, arrests London: The UK government on Tuesday claimed its enforcement action against illegally working migrants is at the “highest level in British history”, with a record number of raids and arrests since the Labour Party came to power in July 2024.

FGN51: RUSSIA-US-IRAN-EXPERT

Russia not to be affected by US tariffs on Iran's trade partners: Expert Moscow: The latest tariffs announced by the US on countries dealing with Iran will not affect Russia, given Moscow's negligible trade with Washington, a top Russian economist has said.

FGN21: US-VAISHNAW

Strengthening critical mineral supply chains vital to enhance India's manufacturing capability resilience: Vaishnaw New York/Washington: India highlighted its firm commitment to strengthening and securing critical mineral supply chains as it participated in a key ministerial meeting hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

FGN17: US-VANCE-GOR

Vance, Rubio congratulate Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India New York/Washington: US Vice President J D Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have congratulated Sergio Gor as he took charge as the US Ambassador to India, expressing confidence that he would “do a great job” in New Delhi.

FGN62: IRAN-PROTEST-LD TOLL

Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000, activists say Dubai: The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said.(AP)

PTI GSP

US tariffs on countries trading with Iran may disrupt global trade; China warns retaliation and visa revocations reported. The United States announced a 25% tariff on imports from any country trading with Iran, a trade restrictive measure prompting warnings of countermeasures from China and concern for major partners such as India and the UAE; related reports noted large scale US visa revocations and intensified UK enforcement against illegal working, framing the tariff within broader immigration, security, and supply chain resilience concerns.