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  In an extraordinary turn during a high-profile summit at the White House, President Donald Trump abruptly paused his discussions with European leaders—including figures from Germany, France, Italy, the U.K., Finland, the European Union, and NATO—to place a direct phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Notably, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also part of the forum. Reports confirm the meeting resumed once the call concluded. 1. Breaking Protocol: A Surprising Interruption According to EU diplomatic sources and mainstream outlets, Trump “interrupted discussions to call Putin,” despite having previously indicated that the call would occur after the summit. ReutersThe Washington Post German tabloid Bild first highlighted the disruption.   2. Strategy or Spectacle? This bold move shifts the narrative from protocol to spontaneity—typical of Trump’s personalized diplomatic style. It served as a clear signal that he’s seeking to inject himself directly into th...

  Recent developments in global trade policy have hit a nerve in India, as President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep 50% tariffs on Indian imports triggers a wave of backlash—both online and offline. Political and Public Response Tariffs trigger outrage : With talk centering on punitive 50% import duties, Indian citizens and political leaders have rallied around movements advocating a boycott of American brands like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Apple ReutersThe Times of India. Mobilizing nationalism : The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an RSS affiliate aligned with the BJP, organized country-wide rallies under the banner "Videshi Companies Bharat Choro" (“Foreign Companies, Quit India”), pushing for support of domestic products over foreign ones The PrintSilicon India. Voices of the Business Community Entrepreneurs and business leaders are framing the moment as a turning point for India’s economic independence. Manish Chowdhary emphasized making "Made in India...