Trump has stopped U.S. engagement with the U.N. Human Rights Council and his plan to take over Gaza is called a proposal of ethnic cleansing by rights experts. He has also dismantled U.S. diversity, equity and inclusion programs aimed at uplifting marginalized groups.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump

India has slashed tariffs on bourbon whisky to 100% from 150%, a move that will benefit imports of brands like Suntory's Jim Beam, after U.S. President Donald Trump's criticised "unfair" levies in the South Asian market.