US President Donald Trump takes questions from members of the media during a meeting with oil and gas executives in the East Room of the White House on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. AFP
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Firstpost13-01-2026, 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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