Rudy Giuliani, ex-New York Mayor & ex-Trump lawyer, injured in car crash
• 9 days agoRudy Giuliani, the disgraced former Mayor of New York who went on to become a personal lawyer for Donald Trump, has been injured in a car accident. He has been held in contempt of court in cases related to false claims about the 2020 election.
FirstUp: Day 2 of SCO Summit; PM Modi likely to meet Putin on the sidelines
Fp Explainers • 9 days agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the second day of the SCO summit in China's Tianjin. In India, the Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking the extension of the Special Investigation Report (SIR) in Bihar over alleged irregularities and corruption. And the fastest ferry in South Asia will be launched today in Mumbai
How can India offset Trump tariff impact? PM Modi’s economic adviser lists policy tweaks
Fp Staff • 9 days agoIndia can offset the impact of US tariffs through rising domestic demand, alternative export markets and long-term business strategies, says PM Modi’s economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran
India climbs 4 paces in Henley passport index, US slips 3 ranks; Singapore tops the list
Fp Staff • 9 days agoIndia’s passport has climbed to 76th place in the Henley Passport Index 2025 granting Indian citizens visa-free access to 58 countries
SCO Summit: Why Modi, Xi, Putin together would make Trump nervous
Fp Explainers • 9 days agoAbout 20 world leaders have assembled in China’s Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit being held from August 31 to September 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among those hosted by China’s Xi Jinping as Donald Trump’s trade war sours US’ relations with India. Here’s why the SCO Summit could make the American president jittery
'Trump is dead': Is JD Vance to blame for rumours about US president’s demise?
Fp Explainers • 9 days ago‘Trump Is Dead’ and ‘Where Is Trump?’ trended on X as the internet wondered about the US president’s health and his whereabouts. Now, Donald Trump has dispelled all speculations about his ‘death’ after he was spotted golfing in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday (August 30). But how did the rumours begin? Is JD Vance to blame?
Half-mast US flag at White House not linked to Trump health rumours, it's about...
Fp Staff • 10 days ago"TRUMP IS DEAD" became the most trending topic on X today (Saturday), with thousands of users posting about the president's whereabouts. However, the reason behind the half-mast US flag is completely different
Europe condemns US visa denial to Palestinian leaders ahead of UNGA
Fp Staff • 10 days agoFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's comment came during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Denmark. A string of ministers in Copenhagen echoed France's call for the United States to allow access to the Palestinian delegation
Ready for top job if….: Will this be Vance’s big slip in Trump’s books?
Fp Staff • 10 days agoUS VP JD Vance's comments came amid rising concerns over President Trump's health, following the appearance of a noticeable bruise on his hand during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
US court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: Is this a relief for countries like India?
Fp Explainers • 10 days agoDonald Trump overstepped his authority with tariff polices, a US federal appeals court has ruled, striking down many of his levies. However, these taxes will remain in place until October 14, giving the US administration enough time to appeal this matter. This move deals a huge blow to the US president and his tariff policy, which he has been touting as a major success