EP GLOBAL PULSE

US President Donald Trump has threatened severe economic consequences for any country that helps Iran, marking an escalation in American pressure on the Islamic Republic. The warning comes as a 60-day ceasefire between Iran and Israel expired on Monday with no breakthrough in sight toward either a lasting peace deal or a military resolution. Trump’s […]

South Korea is growing anxious about its military alliance with the United States after Donald Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises between the two countries. The decision, announced in early 2025, came as part of Trump’s broader strategy to reduce US military spending and shift focus away from what he sees as costly

Indian student enrollment in the United States has fallen to a 29-month low, with the decline continuing for 10 consecutive months. According to US Department of Homeland Security data, there were 338,230 Indian students in the US in July 2026, down 12% since September 2025. The fall has been sharpest among postgraduate students, whose numbers

The United States has accused more than 40 countries, including India, of being part of what it called a “shadow trans-shipment network” that helps China avoid steep American tariffs. The accusation comes from a report titled “The Great Transshipment Scam,” released by Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser. Officials also outlined plans to

Several US sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard as the aircraft carrier continues an extended deployment in the Middle East, prompting renewed scrutiny of crew welfare and operational conditions. According to reports by The Guardian, Stars and Stripes and Navy Times, the carrier’s nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines have

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz was protected by a simple regional equation. The United States guaranteed freedom of navigation, Gulf nations exported energy, and Iran remained contained. That equation is now being tested. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Gulf governments increasingly believe Iran’s influence over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may

The United States has expanded an existing immigration fee to cover certain H-1B and L-1 visa extension petitions, increasing costs for employers that sponsor large numbers of foreign workers, including Indian professionals. The new rule, issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), extends the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to qualifying extension-of-stay petitions.

A US federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, but accompanied the decision with a scathing criticism of the Justice Department’s handling of the prosecution. In a 47-page ruling, US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis approved the government’s request to drop the case while questioning the conduct of Principal Associate Deputy

The United States has launched an urgent effort to expand missile production after the conflict with Iran sharply reduced its inventory of critical air defence interceptors. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has instructed leading defence companies to submit plans within 21 days detailing how they can accelerate production and reduce delivery timelines for key weapons

Indian students seeking to study in the United States have seen a sharp decline in student visa approvals, with new data showing that visa issuances during the peak admissions season fell far more steeply than those for Chinese applicants. According to an analysis by the Centre for Immigration Studies (CIS), US consulates issued 22,149 F-1