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Responding to a question, Trump asserted that none of his predecessors had sanctioned Russia like he had. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trumps says, 'sensible' for US to get along with Russia

Trump, who had a lengthy talk with Putin over phone, is to meet his counterpart in Japan next month on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit.

14 May 2019 8:57 AM

Washington withdrew last year from a 2015 pact between Iran and global powers aimed at reining in Tehran's nuclear plans. (Photo:AP)

It would be big blunder for Iran to try anything against US: Donald Trump

Trump's comments came after the United Arab Emirates reported four commercial vessels had been sabotaged on Sunday near Fujairah emirate.

14 May 2019 8:42 AM

After the indictment, American Airlines said Martin has been suspended. (Representational Image)

US pilot arrested for triple murder as passengers wait to board plane

More than three years after three homicides in a small town in Kentucky, Christian Richard Martin, an American Airlines pilot, was arrested.

13 May 2019 9:39 AM

A few hours later, he asserted that China's sudden change in policy was mainly because it thought that leaders from the opposition Democratic party would be able to replace him. (Photo:AP)

China delusional, they want Joe Biden to get elected: Donald Trump

In a series of tweets, Donald Trump indicated toughening of his stand against China.

13 May 2019 8:28 AM

He then ordered a tariff hike on almost all remaining imports – USD 300 billion worth, according to Lighthizer -- from China. (Photo:AP)

Meeting set for next month on trade between Trump, Xi: White House

In his own comments on Saturday, Trump struck a more belligerent tone, urging China that it would be 'wise for them to act now.'

13 May 2019 8:15 AM

Two days of talks ended Friday with no deal. (Photo:AP)

Trade deal now or 'far worse' in 2020: Trump to China

Washington and Beijing are locked in trade battle that has seen mounting tariffs, sparking fears the dispute will damage the global economy.

12 May 2019 2:50 PM

Only a week earlier, the two had seemed poised to complete a sweeping agreement. (Photo:AP)

'Make or produce in good old USA': Trump shows way to avoid tariffs

Trump had accused Beijing of reneging on its commitments in trade talks and ordered new punitive duties, which took effect Friday.

12 May 2019 7:46 AM

US President Donald Trump said Friday that North Korea's recent missile tests were not a 'breach of trust.' (Photo:AP)

Trump says North Korea missile tests not a breach of trust

Trump, who has said that he and Kim have a good relationship, added that he might eventually lose faith in the North Korean leader.

11 May 2019 9:16 AM

Trump gave US importers less than five days notice about his decision to increase the rate on the USD 200 billion category of goods to 25 percent. (Photo:AP)

US increases tariffs on Chinese goods; China says it will retaliate

China's Ministry said it 'deeply regrets' the US decision, adding that it would take necessary countermeasures, without elaborating.

10 May 2019 3:43 PM

Now the administration seems to be further hedging its position. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump sceptical of scrapping 'Obamacare' completely

Trump last week floated to a Democratic lawmaker that he'd like to revive her legislation shoring up the health law's insurance markets.

10 May 2019 12:33 PM

'Nobody's happy about it,' he told reporters. (Photo:AP)

Trump says, 'nobody's happy' about North Korea's missile launch

Since then Kim has accused Washington of acting in 'bad faith' and given it until the end of the year to change its approach.

10 May 2019 9:54 AM

Pompeo, however said: 'We do not seek war.' (Photo:AP)

US warn Iran of swift, decisive response to any attack

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday threatened a 'swift and decisive' US response to any attack by Iran.

10 May 2019 8:54 AM

The renewed tensions roiled global stock markets this week and unnerved exporters caught off guard. (Photo:AP)

China-US trade talks resume; Trump insists deal 'still likely'

But Trump warned he was also more than happy to use tariffs in resolving his differences with China.

10 May 2019 8:41 AM

The US women's football team's class action will have wider implications for all American women, said their lawyer Jeffrey Kessler. (Photo: AFP)

Fight for equality by US women footballers

American women footballers' class action is for all women in USA according to the lawyer representing the national women’s soccer team.

08 May 2019 8:57 PM

Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for another term. (Photo:AP)

Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to INCB, as India scores another victory at the UN

Pavadia has been a member of the INCB since 2015, and second vice-president and chair of the standing committee since 2015 and 2017.

08 May 2019 12:15 PM

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Photo:AP)

Trump tax returns from 1985 to 1994 show USD 1 billion in losses

US President Donald Trump’s businesses lost a total of more than USD 1 billion from 1985 to 1994, according to the New York Times.

08 May 2019 10:27 AM

White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday that the United States was deploying a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East. (Photo:AP)

B-52 bombers to be part of US forces in Iran row

The US military said that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter threats from Iran.

08 May 2019 10:05 AM

The letter came after Mnuchin missed two deadlines in the last month to divulge tax details. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump infuriating Democrats to impeach him: Nancy Pelosi

US President Donald Trump is trying to provoke the Democrats to impeach him as he wants to 'solidify' his base ahead of the 2020 election.

08 May 2019 9:18 AM

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. (Representational Image)

Indian IT companies may bear the brunt with US proposing H-1B visa fee hike

US is proposing H-1B visa fee hike to increase funding for expansion of an apprentice programme to train American youths.

07 May 2019 10:58 AM

Trump's job approval rating crept up one point to 46 percent. (Photo:AP)

Gallup poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating at an all time high

US President Donald Trump is enjoying the strongest polling of his presidency following the release of Robert Mueller's report.

07 May 2019 9:40 AM

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