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US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month, opening up a distinct possibility of a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Trump may meet Modi at World Economic Forum, Davos: Report

This would be the first time since 1997 that an Indian prime minister will attend the Davos summit.

10 Jan 2018 10:37 AM

Forbes estimates Oprah Winfrey (L) is worth USD 3.0 billion compared to USD 3.5 billion for Donald Trump (R). (Photo: AP)

Trump will gladly face Oprah Winfrey as opponent in 2020 presidential race: WH

White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said, 'We welcome the challenge, whether it be Oprah Winfrey or anybody else.'

09 Jan 2018 11:58 AM

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump published a letter by his long term doctor Harold Bornstein that stated he was in 'excellent physical health.' (Photo: AP)

Trump’s medical exam won’t include mental fitness test: WH

Trump, 71, will be examined at the Walter Reed military hospital in a Washington suburb on Friday and the results are set to be made public.

09 Jan 2018 11:10 AM

Trump in a New Year's Day tweet accused the country of giving nothing to the US but ‘lies and deceit’ and providing ‘safe haven’ to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid over the last 15 years. (Photo: File)

Not just aid-cut, WH open to 'all options' to deal with Pak terror problem

The warning came after the US suspended about USD 2 billion in security aid to Pakistan for failing to clamp down on terror groups.

06 Jan 2018 1:23 PM

Trump cut ties with Bannon on Wednesday, saying his former adviser had ‘lost his mind,’ in a blistering statement issued after comments attributed to Bannon in the book were made public. (Photo: File)

Trump wants to stop publication of incendiary book, threatens ex top aide

Sarah Sanders called the book ‘some trash’ that came from ‘an author that no one had ever heard of until today.’

05 Jan 2018 11:26 AM

‘Suddenly, Donald Trump became a man who believed that he deserved to be, and was wholly capable of being, the president of the United States,’ according to the book. (Photo: File)

‘He never wanted to be US Prez’: New book sheds light on unknown about Trump

Wolff claims that from the moment of victory, the Trump administration became a looking-glass presidency.

04 Jan 2018 2:52 PM

Trump told reporters that he was rushing through the signing of the bill to fulfil his promise to his fellow countrymen that he would do it before Christmas. (Photo: AP)

Trump delivers on Xmas promise, signs Republican tax bill

Trump signed the sweeping tax overhaul which represents the most drastic changes to the US tax code since 1986 into law.

23 Dec 2017 12:31 PM

Mr Trump himself complained in a tweet that ‘defeated Dems’ and the media were out to ‘demean’ the tax package but ‘the results will speak for themselves, starting very soon.’ (Photo:

As trump celebrates tax overhaul, others worried about backlash

Some of the President’s strongest allies conceded that voters may not immediately warm to the new law.

21 Dec 2017 3:08 PM

The bill was passed along party lines, with every Senate Republican present voting in its favour and all Democrats voting against it. (Photo: AP)

In his 1st legislative victory, Senate passes Trump’s tax reform bill

Once enacted, the legislation will represent the most drastic changes to the US tax code since 1986.

20 Dec 2017 4:54 PM

In the first year, the Trump administration has eliminated 22 regulations for each new one, which should result in savings of USD 8.1 billion in present value. (Photo: Twitter/ @Neomi_Rao)

Indian-American key figure in Trump’s deregulation scheme

Neomi Jehangir Rao had recently accompanied Ivanka on her India trip.

15 Dec 2017 10:45 AM

Trump said that his administration is cutting regulation at a rate 'never seen before in the history of the country.' (Photo: AP)

Trump promises ‘giant tax cut’ as Christmas gift to American people

Trump recognised the tax reform as a campaign promise during his run-up to the 2016 presidential election.

14 Dec 2017 11:27 AM

While Donald Trump dominated US headlines in 2017, here are some other bizarre headlines that went viral.(Photo: Pixabay)

From Covfefe to Hollyweed: Weird news grabs headlines in 2017

Animal stories also captured the public’s attention.

13 Dec 2017 12:04 PM

Armed female members of the militant Palestinian group Islamic Jihad carry Kalashnikov assault rifles as they take part in a rally to protest against US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in Gaza. (Photo: AFP)

Palestinians are walking away from peace talks: White House

US V-P office says Pence was looking forward to meeting the Israeli PM.

12 Dec 2017 5:22 AM

Earlier, The New York Times - followed shortly afterwards by several other news outlets - had reported that Trump has become frustrated with Tillerson and plans to replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

Denouncing rumours, Rex Tillerson’s spokeswoman confirmed ‘he intends to stay’

John Kelly had called the State Department to assure officials that the reports that he was to be replaced were untrue.

01 Dec 2017 5:18 PM

The handling of protests had made it easier in Pakistan for people to levy blasphemy charges which are very unhelpful. (Photo: AP)

Pak govt weak, recent protests have emboldened extremists, worries White House

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and human rights inside Pakistan is getting worse, the official added.

01 Dec 2017 2:43 PM

Trump Wednesday took the social media by storm when he retweeted inflammatory anti-Muslim videos by Britain First, a group founded in 2011 by former members of the far-right British National Party. (Photo: AP/ File)

White house defends Trump’s anti-Muslim retweets

Shah underscored that safety and security were priorities of the Trump administration.

30 Nov 2017 12:20 PM

A Pakistani court ordered the release of Hafiz Saeed on Wednesday, who was put under house arrest in January after years of living freely in Pakistan, one of the sore points in its fraying relationship with the United States. (Photo: AP | File)

Repercussions for US-Pak ties over Saeed's release, warns White House

Donald Trump has accused Pak of providing safe havens to militant groups waging insurgency operations against a US-backed govt in Kabul.

26 Nov 2017 8:29 AM

The ban ruled that the government could bar entry of people from six Muslim-majority countries with no connections to the US. (Photo: File/AP)

White House requests US SC to allow complete travel ban

A San Francisco-based court had partially granted a Trump administration request to block a judge’s ruling that had put the new ban on hold.

21 Nov 2017 3:13 PM

In a fact-sheet, the White House said President Trump's trip to five Asian nations strengthened existing relations and advanced high-standard rules that will enable regional development and prosperity. (Photos: AP)

Trump’s Asia tour indicates that US is ready to lead again, says Nikki Haley

Donald Trump's visit helped strengthen the international community's commitment to addressing the security threats posed by North Korea.

16 Nov 2017 11:12 AM

Obama's doodles sold for over USD 11,000 at auction

The online auction house had expected the item to be sold for USD 8,000.

15 Nov 2017 2:21 PM

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