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By India News Desk | Financial Express | ~2 min read Following the announcement that Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after U.S. intervention, social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), exploded with memes and lighthearted commentary. Among the viral reactions, one stood out—a meme shared by American influencer Ian Miles Cheong that has amused netizens across the globe. The meme portrays a fictional scene involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, playfully depicting the high-stakes geopolitical situation. The image features a dramatic visual of Shehbaz Sharif clinging to Trump’s leg with a caption that reads, “PLEASE HELP ME,” while Modi looks on calmly in the background. The satire cleverly suggests that Pakistan’s decision to call for a ceasefire was heavily influenced by U.S. pressure. Cheong captioned the meme: “This is kind of what happened before Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Indian X users rema...

By Laura Bicker | 5–7 min read Geneva/Beijing, May 12, 2025 — After years of intense standoff and rising tariffs, China has finally come to the negotiating table with the United States—but the trade war is far from resolved. For much of this economic conflict, China held its ground against the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policies, projecting defiance with viral memes and sharp official rhetoric. Beijing insisted it would not yield to pressure, even as backdoor negotiations were underway. As trade officials from both nations met in Geneva over the weekend, state-controlled Chinese media maintained a tone of mockery, posting a cartoon of the US Treasury Secretary pushing an empty shopping cart. And yet, the meetings marked a shift. After two days of what were described as “robust” discussions, both sides signaled a cautious willingness to move forward—though major issues remain unresolved. A Fragile Consensus US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters, “The...