Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his
Trump ‘very frustrated’ with Zelensky, says US NSA Mike Waltz
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Thursday that President Donald Trump is “very, very frustrated” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting the growing tensions between the Trump administration and Kyiv. During a White House briefing, Waltz declined to answer whether Trump
Mexican President Sheinbaum says she does not fear Trump’s threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she does not fear US President Donald Trump’s threats of mass deportations, trade tariffs, and military intervention, asserting that she has the full support of the Mexican people. During her daily press conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum
US to cut $50B from Pentagon, may fire generals
The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut $50 billion from the Pentagon budget and reallocate it to priority areas, including border security and missile defense. According to Military Times, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses has instructed defense
From Dhaka to Delhi, experts support Trump’s strong stance against USAID’s role in destabilizing sovereign governments
Analysts, politicians, diplomats, and strategic experts from India and its neighboring countries have backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of USAID’s alleged involvement in influencing elections and political landscapes in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Trump
Trump questions $21 million US funding for voter turnout in India
US President Donald Trump has backed the decision to cancel a $21 million grant meant for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning why such funds were allocated to a country with substantial financial resources. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump criticized
Russian officials in Riyadh for Trump-Putin talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov are heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to meet with a US delegation, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting on Tuesday
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from the Modi-Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Friday, discussing ways to deepen the India-US partnership across various sectors, including defense, trade, and energy. The meeting reaffirmed both leaders’ commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration and
The Modi-Trump meeting sets an ambitious roadmap for US-India relations
By Dr. Avi Verma The recent historic meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn global attention, signaling a crucial chapter in Indo-U.S. relations. The discussions encompassed trade, defense, energy, technology, international security, and people-to-people ties, leading
PM Modi welcomed in Washington ahead of Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Washington on Wednesday for a high-profile meeting with re-elected US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the world’s two largest democracies. Despite chilly
Trump, Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks
In an effort to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday after a phone call with Putin, Trump confirmed multiple planned meetings, with
UN welcomes diplomatic efforts after Trump-Putin phone call on Ukraine war
The United Nations has welcomed diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict, calling the recent phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin a “positive development.” Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stated on Wednesday that
Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia as part of Ukraine war diplomacy
In a diplomatic effort to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Following a phone call with Putin on Wednesday morning, Trump told reporters in Washington that they will have
Trump Claims ‘US Authority’ to Take Gaza as He Hosts Jordan’s King
Former US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he believes the US “will have Gaza,” citing “US authority” as the basis for claiming the enclave. “We’re going to have it, we’re going to keep it, and we’re going to
Trump Says Ukraine ‘May Be Russian Someday,’ Wants Kyiv to Trade Natural Resources for US Aid
Former US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine may eventually fall under Russian control as he proposed that the war-torn country share its natural resources in exchange for American assistance. Trump, whose potential return to power has raised doubts about continued US
Trump suspends US Foreign Corruption Act; Adani Group stocks surge
After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a law that prohibits US companies from bribing foreign officials, citing competitive disadvantages for American firms, all listed stocks of the Adani Group saw substantial gains on Tuesday. Trump’s executive
Trump moves to end ‘politically motivated’ prosecution of New York mayor
In an effort to address politically controversial prosecutions, US President Donald Trump has moved to drop a case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered federal prosecutors in the city on Monday to dismiss the corruption case
Trump formally announces 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, eliminating all exceptions and exemptions, raising concerns for exporters, including South Korea. Trump signed two proclamations formalizing the tariffs and confirmed plans to announce
Kremlin spokesman ‘neither confirms nor denies’ report of conversation between Putin and Trump
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday that he could “neither confirm nor deny” reports of a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. “As the administration in Washington unfolds its work, there are many different communications.