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Trump had welcomed Netanyahu to the White House just two weeks before the election. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump says PM Netanyahu win gives US peace plan 'better chance'

President Donald Trump has said that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's election victory improved the chances of a forthcoming US peace plan.

11 Apr 2019 10:24 AM

The video in Trump's tweet, captioned as "Make America Great Again", has now been replaced by a message. (Photo:AP)

Trump campaign clip taken down by Twitter after Warner Bros complaint

Twitter has deleted a video by Trump for his 2020 election bid, that used unauthorised music from blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises.

10 Apr 2019 3:35 PM

However, Trump said the practice, which ended in June 2018 under heavy political and legal pressure, had in fact been useful in stemming the flow of illegal immigrants across the US-Mexican border. (Photo: File)

Must stop people from crossing border like going to 'Disneyland', says Trump

'They are coming like it's a picnic, like 'let's go to Disneyland,'' Trump said.

10 Apr 2019 9:09 AM

Ali heads the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM party which is based in Maryland. (Representational Image)

Pakistan Party's US branch leader arrested over 'slaughter' threat

The head of a Pakistani political party based in Maryland has been accused of threatening to ‘behead’ and ‘slaughter’ a man and his family.

09 Apr 2019 1:55 PM

The funds sent under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme by resident individuals to study abroad rose to USD 278 mn in Sept from USD 160 mn a year ago. (Representational image)

India highest recipient of remittances at USD 79 billion in 2018: World Bank

China (USD67 billion), Mexico (USD36 billion), Philippines (USD34 billion), and Egypt (USD29 billion), followed India.

09 Apr 2019 12:16 PM

The two sides wrapped up the latest round of talks in Washington late last week and will be resuming discussions this week remotely. (Photo:AP)

US, China yet to find common ground in trade talks: White House official

US officials are 'not satisfied yet' about all the issues standing in the way of a deal to end the US-China trade.

09 Apr 2019 10:44 AM

Several hundred people seeking asylum have been returned to Mexico to await the outcome of their request. (Photo:AP)

Trump's return policy for asylum seekers blocked by US judge

A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico.

09 Apr 2019 9:50 AM

This would be just the latest move by the Trump administration to isolate Iran. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump to pressure Iran by branding its Guard a terror group

To ramp up pressure on Tehran, the Trump administration is planning to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a 'terrorist organisation.'

08 Apr 2019 6:41 PM

If Congress takes the administration to court over Trump’s taxes then little case law would be available to help guide judges. (Photo:AP)

White House shruggs off Democrats request for Trump's tax returns

President Donald Trump’s tax returns will never be handed over to Democratic lawmakers, White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said.

08 Apr 2019 1:36 PM

The 46-year-old’s departure marks the end of a tortured relationship with her boss, who blamed her for a recent spike in the number of migrants coming through the Mexico border and reportedly felt she wasn’t tough enough to implement his policies. (Photo: AP)

US Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen leaving her position: Donald Trump

Trump said US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan would become acting secretary.

08 Apr 2019 9:00 AM

The US President has repeatedly claimed that India is a 'tariff king' and imposes 'tremendously high' tariffs on American products. (Photo:AP)

'So much stupid trade': Trump critical of India, China tariff rates

India charges US over 100 per cent tariffs on a large number of products while the US imposes nothing on the similar or same items.

07 Apr 2019 4:23 PM

Shringla was speaking at Celebrate India Festival on India: Land of a Billion Dreams organised by Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) and Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures in Detroit, the auto capital of the world. (Photo: File | Facbeook | Harsh V Shringla)

India needs to sustain high level of economic growth: Envoy

India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Saturday that India represents dreams of more than a billion people.

07 Apr 2019 12:54 PM

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has said he plans to make public a redacted copy of the nearly 400-page investigative report. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump says he hasnt read the Muellar report yet

Donald Trump said he had not read Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report investigating contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.

07 Apr 2019 8:36 AM

The state department was quick to distance itself from the news report when they were requested to confirm or deny it. (Photo:AP)

Pentagon 'not aware' on Pak F-16 count after Feb aerial dogfight with IAF

US defence department said it was 'not aware' of any investigation that was conducted to ascertain if Pakistan had lost an F-16.

06 Apr 2019 3:49 PM

The United States has already blacklisted dozens of entities and people for affiliations with the IRGC. (Photo:AP)

United States to classify Iranian force as 'terrorist organization'

The United States is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organization.

06 Apr 2019 12:54 PM

Trump has refused to make public past tax returns, while retaining ownership in many enterprises. (Photo:AP)

Lawyer slams Democrats' request as scuffle over Trump's taxes heats up

An attorney for President Donald Trump blasted U.S. House Democrats’ request for six years of Trump’s tax returns as a misguided attempt.

06 Apr 2019 11:05 AM

The agency said it will reject and return visa fees for all unselected cap-subject petitions that are not prohibited multiple filings. (Photo:Pixabay)

United States reaches H-1B visa cap for 2020

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it has reached Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2020.

06 Apr 2019 10:33 AM

Trump indicated again that closing the border is no longer on the cards at present, but reiterated a warning that he will impose 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports from Mexico if illegal migration and drug smuggling are not controlled. (Photo: File)

'Our country is full,' says Trump at Mexico Border, asks immigrants to 'turn around'

In a message to those heading for the United States, Trump said: 'The system is full and we can't take you anymore.'

06 Apr 2019 9:03 AM

MacKenzie Bezos will wind up with a stake in Amazon that is worth roughly USD 36 billion. (Photo:AP)

Jeff Bezos to continue holding Amazon voting power after divorce settlement

Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will retain voting control of his entire USD 143 billion stake in the company.

05 Apr 2019 10:40 AM

The statement by Boeing came after Ethiopia on Thursday released the preliminary report into the March 10 Ethiopian Airlines crash. (Photo:AP)

Boeing CEO apologises for lost lives in recent 737 Max crash in Ethiopia

Boeing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dennis Muilenburg on Thursday apologised for the 346 lives lost in crashes.

05 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

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