News Bulletin: August 27, 2025

NEW YORK, August 27, 2025 - Today’s top stories span international trade, geopolitics, finance, natural disasters, and high-profile engagements.

Tariffs on Indian Imports Take Effect At midnight, the US imposed a cumulative 50 percent tariff on a wide range of goods imported from India, including textiles and pharmaceuticals, citing national security concerns and India’s continued purchase of Russian energy products. The move is expected to escalate trade tensions and prompt retaliatory measures from New Delhi.

President to Lead Gaza Peace Planning Session The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump will convene senior national security and diplomatic advisers this afternoon to formulate a “comprehensive plan” aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. The meeting follows international outcry over a recent strike on a Gaza hospital, which killed at least 20 people, and growing calls for a ceasefire to secure hostage releases.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Files Lawsuit to Preserve Seat Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed suit in federal court seeking to block President Trump’s attempt to remove her from the central bank’s board. Cook’s legal filing argues that the president lacks authority to unilaterally dismiss a sitting governor, while the administration contends that Cook’s alleged ethical lapse warrants her ouster.

Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir Claim 30 Lives Heavy monsoon rains triggered two major landslides along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route in India’s Jammu region this morning, killing at least 30 pilgrims and injuring dozens more. Rescue teams used boats and helicopters in a race against time to evacuate survivors from submerged paths and collapsed slopes.

Fatal Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic School Authorities in Minnesota reported that an active shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shortly after classes began, resulting in at least two deaths. Law enforcement officers on the scene confirmed the suspect is deceased and have begun reuniting terrified students with their families.

Swift-Kelce Engagement Sparks Social Media Frenzy In entertainment news, pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announced their engagement via social media early this morning. Fans and celebrities alike have flooded platforms with congratulatory messages, marking one of the most talked-about celebrity unions of the year.