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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Rubio Praises India’s Handling Of Latest Terror Attack U nited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, praised India’s handling of the latest terror- ist attack in India. He made the remarks during a press confer- ence at Hamilton International Airport in Canada where he was attending the G7 foreign ministers’ meetings, also at- tended among others, by India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. The car-bomb blast occurred near In- dia’s iconic Red Fort November 10, 2025, killed 13 people and injured several oth- ers. India is investigating the explosion under India’s Unlawful Activities (Preven- tion) Adt, a law used mainly to deal with terrorism-related activities. Secretary Rubio was asked how con- cerned he was with latest car explosion incident in light of conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Rubio responded, “we’re aware of the potential that that holds. But I think the Indians are – need to be commended; they have been very measured and cau- tious and very professional in how they’re carrying out this investigation. That investigation continues. Clearly, it was a terrorist attack. It was a car loaded with highly explosive materials that detonated and killed a lot of people. But I think they’re doing a very good job of carrying out an investigation; and I think when they have facts, they’ll release those facts.” Conceding that the US administration was aware of the potential the latest inci- dent has and he did speak about it “a little bit today” with his Indian counterpart. “But I think we’re going to wait and see what their investigation reveals. We’ve offered to help, but I think they’re very capable in these investigations. They don’t need our help. They’re doing a good job, and I thought they were very mea- sured and professional in how they’ve approached it, as they usually are,” Rubio added. At a State Department press briefing inWashington on the same day, Novem- ber 12, spokesperson Tammy Bruce was asked about Pakistan’s growing favorable relations with the Trump administration. “I would say that our relationship with both nations is as it has been, which is good, and that is the benefit of having a president who knows everyone, talks to everyone, and that is how we can bring differences together in this case. So, it’s clear that the diplomats here are commit- ted to both nations,” Bruce said. “I can tell you also that there has been a U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue that was established. At this dia- logue in Islamabad, the United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their shared com- mitment to combatting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during this latest round of the talks in Islamabad,” Bruce added. “The United States and Pakistan discussed ways to enhance cooperation to counter terrorist threats. And I think that for the region and for the world, the United States working with both those na- tions is good news and will promote a fu- ture that’s beneficial,” Bruce concluded.r before settling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. By a StaffWriter PHOTO:X.COM/DRSJAISHANKAR Foreign Ministers of several countries pose for the group photo at the G7 meeting held in Canada, November 2025. Diplomacy Community News India Times (November 15, 2025 - November 21, 2025) November 21, 2025 8 US-India Community Leader Meets PM Modi PHOTO:Courtesy Jagdish Sewhani Indian community leader Jagdish Sewhani met Prime Minister Narendra at his residence in New Delhi. From left, Jayshree Sewhani, Jagdish Sewhani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Gunjan Sewhani Banerji. T he NewYork Times reported November 13, 2025, that Pakistan hired lobbying firms with close ties to Presi- dent Donald Trump; A few weeks later it not only got highly favorable tariff rates, but also “unique access” inWashington. The article entitled, “How Paki- stan’s Spending Blitz HelpedWin Over Trump and Flip U.S. Policy,” notes that while other factors played an important role in a visible reversal of Pakistan policy, the hiring of six lobbying firms by Islamabad for close to $5 million in April and May, was also an important factor. It notes that the amount Pakistan spent during the Spring, was “at least three times” as much as what India spent, sourcing the informa- tion to the Department of Justice. The lobbyists Islamabad hired, included President Trump’s “former business partners and bodyguard.” The firms named in the NY Times article include Seiden Law LLP, Jav- elin, as well as a former bodyguard who served during the first Trump administration. However, other factors had already played a major role in the reversal of policies toward Pakistan, among them, Pakistan crediting President Trump with ending the conflict with India, and nominating him for the Nobel Prize. Added to that was Islamabad pitching a $500 million mineral extraction agree- ment withWashington, and opening up its markets to American farm goods. From News Dispatches New York Times: Pakistan Hired Lobbying Firms With Close Ties To Trump