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Thailand has said that its high-level trade talks with the United States have been delayed. These discussions were important because Thailand is trying to avoid a 36% import tariff that the Trump administration plans to impose on its goods. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub confirmed that the talks, which were expected to take place this week, have been pushed back. He also mentioned that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will share more information about the new schedule on Tuesday. No specific reason was given for the delay in the talks, which were earlier planned for Wednesday. Minister Pichai also cancelled his planned visit to Seattle last week, where he was supposed to meet with American business leaders. Commerce Minister Pichai Narip...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance started his four-day visit to India on Monday. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk about finalizing a trade deal with the U.S. quickly, as India tries to avoid high tariffs from the Trump administration. This visit is also meant to boost the growing relationship between the two countries. Vance’s visit to India is partly official and partly personal. He is traveling with his family, and his trip includes visiting popular tourist spots like the Taj Mahal and attending a wedding in Jaipur. His wife, Usha Vance, has Indian roots—she is the daughter of Indian immigrants. He arrived at New Delhi’s Palam airport after making a stop in Rome, where he had a private meeting with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. During this trip, Va...

Student loan borrowers in the United States will soon see a new and simpler process for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Monday that it is making major changes to how these plans work to make them easier for borrowers to manage. Right now, borrowers on IDR plans need to recertify their income every year to stay on their plan. But under the updated process, this yearly step will no longer be required. The department said that once borrowers sign up, they won't have to submit their income details again each year, which should reduce stress and confusion for many. This change comes shortly after the Education Department reopened applications for IDR plans. Just a few weeks ago, these applications were paused because of a court decisi...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred public debate by backing a Long Island school district that is under pressure to remove its Native American-themed mascot. On Monday, Trump publicly supported the Massapequa School Board’s effort to keep its long-standing “Massapequa Chiefs” logo, a symbol that has become a significant part of the school’s identity over the years. Using his platform Truth Social, Trump criticized the recent order forcing the school to change the logo, calling it “ridiculous” and “an affront to our great Indian population.” His statement comes in response to a ruling by a state judge that sided with the New York Board of Regents. The board, in a statewide decision made in 2023, directed all public schools to remove Native American name...

Former President Donald Trump’s latest economic proposal is making headlines once again. This time, it's about scrapping individual income tax for all Americans. The idea sounds appealing—more money in everyone’s pockets and a potential boost in consumer spending. But many experts are concerned about how this plan would work and what it could mean for inflation, job security, and public services in the long run. Trump’s proposal is simple on the surface. No more income tax for individuals. That means workers could take home more money each month. According to GOBankingRates, this could increase the average person’s paycheck, giving them more freedom to spend, save, or invest. In the short term, this kind of move could lift the economy by pushing people to spend more. But where w...

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a senior Democrat from Maryland, has issued a strong warning to foreign governments that align themselves with former President Donald Trump. In a recent podcast interview, Raskin said that Democrats will not “look kindly” upon international leaders who cooperate with Trump’s controversial deportation strategies or support what he calls authoritarian practices. Speaking on the “Pod Save America” podcast, Raskin said that when Democrats regain power, they should hold such foreign governments accountable for aiding Trump’s administration in actions that undermine democratic values. The remarks were particularly directed at El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, who has worked closely with Trump on immigration and deportation policies. Raskin, who is the top De...

With a new 25% import tariff on foreign-made cars now in effect, car buyers in the U.S. are facing an unexpected shock — prices are jumping by as much as $10,000 (over ₹8 lakh) overnight. Dealerships are reporting a surge in sales as people rush to buy before prices climb even higher. But many are left wondering — should you buy now, or wait it out? Buyers Rush as Prices Climb At Walnut Creek Toyota in California, 70 cars were sold in one weekend just before the tariff deadline on April 3. The dealership ran ads warning, “The tariff clock is ticking.” “Every dealership in the Bay Area is seeing a rise in demand,” said Irina Ellis, the general manager, in a statement to ABC7 News. And it’s not just about new cars. Additional tariffs on imported auto parts are expected by May...

President Donald Trump has once again taken steps that could make it harder for Americans working in public service to get their student loans forgiven. This time, the focus is on removing the nonprofit status of institutions like Harvard University, which could directly affect thousands of workers who currently qualify for student loan forgiveness through their jobs. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created in 2007 to encourage people to work in lower-paying but important roles in government and nonprofit sectors. Under this program, if a person works full-time for 10 years in a qualifying job and makes regular payments on their federal student loans, the rest of their loan balance is forgiven. More than a million people have already benefited from thi...

In 2025, many student loan borrowers are wondering if this is the right time to refinance their loans. With federal repayment plans in flux and interest rates fluctuating, it’s natural to feel confused. Some people may want to refinance for a lower interest rate and lower monthly payments, but it’s not always the best option—especially if you have federal student loans. It’s important to know that you can refinance both federal and private student loans. But refinancing federal loans means giving up benefits like income-driven repayment plans and potential loan forgiveness. If you're not careful, you might lose more than you save. Recently, the SAVE Plan—a repayment option meant to help federal borrowers—was blocked by the courts. That means many borrowers who joined SAVE are now...