Trump floats 200% tariff on French wine over perceived snub

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes amid reports that French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join his proposed “Board of Peace” initiative. Trump linked the tariff threat directly to Macron’s apparent refusal to participate in the body, which the US president has pitched as a forum to … Read more

Imtiaz Ali backs AR Rahman amid ‘communal’ remark backlash: ‘He did not say exactly what is being perceived’

Following the backlash faced by AR Rahman over his “communal” remark, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has come out in support of the composer amid the ongoing controversy. Imtiaz stated that Rahman’s comments may have been “misconstrued,” asserting that there is no communal bias in the film industry. Imtiaz Ali has worked closely with AR Rahman on … Read more