US President Donald Trump opened his State of the Union address by declaring that the United States is stronger than ever, highlighting major energy accomplishments as the centerpiece of his administration’s success.

He stated that the US received more than 80 million barrels of oil from a partner, Venezuela adding that American natural gas production is at an all-time high. Beyond energy, He emphasized that more Americans are working than ever before, that border security has improved, and that fentanyl trafficking and violent crime are down.

Trump also highlighted falling gasoline prices, lower mortgage rates, and trillions of dollars in new investment pouring into the US, framing these achievements as part of a historic turnaround.

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The Tourism Leadership Summit convened in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on strategies to strengthen India’s position as a competitive global tourism hub.

Organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation, the summit brought together key stakeholders in the national capital. It aims to deepen public–private collaboration and develop actionable strategies to enhance India’s resilience and competitiveness in the global tourism sector.

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Japanese Trade Minister Akazawa Ryosei said he asked his US counterpart to make sure the latest developments on tariffs will not affect existing agreements between the nations.

A deal reached last July imposed a 15-percent tariff on imports from Japan. Also agreed was that levies on Japanese automobiles and auto parts under a different law would be lowered from 25 percent to 15 percent. A further element of the trade relationship was revealed last week. That was the first set of projects in Japan’s 550-billion-dollar investment in the American economy.

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Guangdong — China’s manufacturing powerhouse — is now dominating the skies with advanced drones.

Ninety five percent of the country’s consumer drones and more than half of its industrial drones are made in Guangdong, powering China’s command over the global market. Backed by the 15th Five-Year Plan for national socioeconomic development in the 2026-2030 period, Guangdong is not only making drones, but also shaping the future of China’s low-altitude economy.

Every day from 10:30 in Guangdong’s tech hub of Shenzhen City, drones take to the skies from Qianhai to deliver parcels to neighboring cities Zhongshan and Zhuhai.

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva arrived at Seoul Airport for his official trip to meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday.

Lula arrived in Korea on the 22nd for a 2-night, 3-day schedule. There will be a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in areas such as economy and science, as well as a joint press announcement.

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In Viet Nam, the Municipal Department of Tourism reported that Hanoi received 217,000 foreign tourists and 1.13 million domestic travelers during this period, A key highlight of Hanoi’s tourism during this year’s Tet holiday was the stronger focus on cultural experiences and the interactivity of tourism products at tourist sites. A series of heritage sites hosted activities rich in traditional Tet atmosphere, combining folk art performances with introductions to craft villages and intangible cultural heritage.

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ITALIAN power giant Enel said Saturday it is buying a “portfolio” of US wind and solar plants with a capacity of 830 megawatts (MW) for around $1 billion.
It said it was buying the plants, which have an expected average output of around 2.1 TWh (Terawatt-hours) per year, from Excelsior Energy Capital, a renewable energy fund.
The deal is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, Enel said in a statement.
The acquisition would bring Enel’s installed capacity from renewable sources in North America to around 13 GW, it added.
Enel’s renewables arm, Enel Green Power, has a capacity of 68 GW globally, including wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power as well as energy storage facilities. — AFP

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India’s President Droupadi Murmu received Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi on Saturday. Murmu noted that the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership continues to make steady progress across several sectors.

She stated that India is keen to expand the Preferential Trade Agreement with Southern Common Market, MERCOSUR and is equally committed to deepening bilateral trade engagement with Brazil. The two leaders agreed that there is tremendous potential to further deepen India-Brazil bilateral cooperation.

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LEADERS of Southern California’s two major seaports and anxious small-business owners are seeking clarity about the future after the US Supreme Court struck down much of President Donald Trump’s tariff programme on Friday.
In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that his tariff policy under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was illegal. The ruling is expected to have a significant impact on two of the nation’s busiest trade hubs — the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles — which together form the largest gateway for international trade in the United States.
Noel Hacegaba, chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach, said in a statement on Friday that they hope the “ruling brings greater certainty to the supply chain.” Both ports were heavily affected by trade policies enacted during the Trump administration, particularly tariffs imposed on goods from China and other trading partners, which created ripple effects across nearly every aspect of port operations, from cargo volumes to employment and long-term planning. — Xinhua

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President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court delivered a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy.

Trump signed the tariff order in the Oval Office, saying on social media, that it was effective almost immediately. US trading partners that reached tariff deals with Trump's administration will also face a 10 percent duty,despite higher levels they may have agreed on previously.

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