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In a major relief for individuals and businesses, India Post has officially resumed all international mail services to the United States after a sudden two-month suspension. However, senders must now navigate a new, mandatory flat-rate customs duty on all parcels. Get the full details on the resumed services and the financial implications for you.

A high-stakes NATO summit in Washington D.C. was momentarily upstaged by a personal and public snub. Former President Donald Trump conspicuously avoided greeting new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a moment made all the more viral by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s unmistakable reaction.

Former President Donald Trump’s consideration of a blanket 100% tariff on all Chinese imports has sent shockwaves through global markets and political circles. AlwaysFirst delves into the potential consequences for consumers, businesses, and the worldwide economy, answering the critical questions on everyone’s mind.

Fresh from the honor of a Nobel Peace Prize, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado finds herself at the center of a new storm. AlwaysFirst delves into the complex reasons behind the growing criticism she faces from both adversaries and unexpected quarters within her own movement.

In a significant breakthrough, a temporary truce has been reached between Israel and Hamas, offering a respite in Gaza. The deal, mediated by Qatar and the U.S., includes a hostage-prisoner swap. However, the development has also reignited a separate, highly political conversation: Is former U.S. President Donald Trump now a frontrunner for the Nobel Peace…

In a significant move to bolster its maritime prowess, India has signed a major £468 million defence pact with the United Kingdom. The deal, centered on the advanced ‘Martlet’ lightweight missiles, is set to equip the Indian Navy’s AWACS helicopters with a potent, rapid-strike capability, marking a pivotal shift in its defensive and offensive naval…

In a dramatic response to sweeping layoffs across the U.S. technology sector, a bipartisan group of American lawmakers is demanding a radical overhaul of the H-1B visa system. The proposal? A staggering fee increase, potentially up to $100,000, for companies with large foreign workforces. AlwaysFirst delves into why this controversial plan is now finding a…

In a major move set to boost cultural ties and the UK’s creative economy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a landmark partnership with Indian cinema giant Yash Raj Films. The deal will see three new Bollywood productions filmed across Britain, signaling a vibrant new chapter for Indian cinema on British soil.

In a significant endorsement of India’s economic resilience, the World Bank has revised its growth projection for the fiscal year 2026 upwards to 6.5%. This optimistic forecast highlights the nation’s strengthening position as a key driver of global economic activity, even as other major economies face slowdowns.

In a move set to recalibrate geopolitics in the Arabian Sea, Pakistan has formally proposed that the Trump administration collaborate on a major port development. The strategic location, near the Indian border, is seen as a direct counter to India’s ambitious Chabahar port project in Iran, signaling a new front in the regional battle for…