Global Hot Takes: India-US Trade, Iran Crisis, Asian Diplomacy, US Sports Ban & Modi's TN Visit

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Firstpost•13-01-2026, 07:22
Global Hot Takes: India-US Trade, Iran Crisis, Asian Diplomacy, US Sports Ban & Modi's TN Visit
- •US President Donald Trump to receive high-level briefing on escalating Iran crisis, including potential responses to crackdown on protesters.
- •India and the US to hold fresh trade talks today, aiming to resolve disputes after previous negotiations failed and tariffs were imposed.
- •Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Nara City for bilateral talks to stabilize ties.
- •Canadian PM Mark Carney visits Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping, aiming to thaw strained relations and boost trade.
- •US Supreme Court to hear arguments on state bans of transgender athletes in girls' sports, including cases from West Virginia and Idaho.
Why It Matters: Key global events unfold today: US-Iran tensions, India-US trade talks, major diplomatic visits, and US legal battles.
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