Reuters World News Hamas, India-US trade and Taiwan semiconductors
Aug 5, 2025
Hamas is signaling readiness to coordinate aid for hostages in Gaza, stirring global attention. Meanwhile, a Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia's war, complicating US trade talks. Taiwan faces a significant shortage of skilled workers in its semiconductor industry, prompting a push to recruit talent from abroad. The complex interplay of these geopolitical issues presents a unique view into current global dynamics.
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Hamas Conditions Aid for Hostages
- Hamas offers to coordinate aid delivery to hostages only if Israel halts airstrikes and opens humanitarian corridors.
- Israel blames Hamas for the suffering, but aid access remains dangerous amid ongoing conflict.
US-India Trade Talks Breakdown
- US-India trade deal faltered after US president demanded bigger, headline-catching investments.
- Lack of direct communication between Modi and Trump likely blocked final agreement.
US Leverages Trade Against Russian Oil Purchase
- US pressures India with tariffs and potential penalties over Russian oil purchases.
- Potential trade-offs may arise between oil purchase concessions and trade deal terms.