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Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is willing to eliminate 100% of tariffs on American goods, signaling that a US-India trade deal may be finalized soon. While emphasizing that he’s “in no rush” to close the agreement, Trump described India as “one of the highest tariff nations in the world.” In response, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that any trade deal must be “mutually beneficial” and that negotiations remain ongoing. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in Washington for high-level talks to assess progress on the proposed pact.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peace while warning that any aggression from India would be met with a strong response. Speaking on Youm-e-Tashakur, he praised the military’s actions during the recent cross-border conflict, calling them a “golden chapter” in Pakistan’s defence history. The statement follows a ceasefire agreement reached on May 10 after four days of intense drone and missile strikes between Pakistan and India.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s highest-paid athlete for 2025 by Forbes, earning a record USD 275 million. The top 50 athletes collectively amassed USD 4.23 billion over the past year the highest total ever recorded. The list features global stars like Stephen Curry, Tyson Fury, and Lionel Messi, but no female or Indian athletes made the cut this year.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed readiness to engage in peace talks with India, days after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following a brief but intense military escalation. Speaking at Kamra air base, Sharif emphasized that peace is contingent on resolving the Kashmir issue a stance that contrasts with India’s position asserting Jammu and Kashmir as its inalienable territory. The ceasefire, extended until May 18, comes amid fragile efforts to de-escalate tensions sparked by India's retaliatory strikes after the deadly Pahalgam attack.

Pakistan has formally urged India to reinstate the Indus Waters Treaty, following its suspension after the deadly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. In a letter to New Delhi, Pakistan warned of a looming water crisis, while India maintains that the treaty cannot continue amid Islamabad's support for terrorism. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the government’s tough stance, declaring, “Water and blood cannot flow together.” India is now pursuing a comprehensive plan to fully utilise its share of river waters, with high-level meetings underway to decide the next steps.