Lebanese president urges US support for army, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the US to continue supporting the Lebanese army with equipment and resources to help it carry out its national security duties, particularly in southern Lebanon, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. During a meeting with a US
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
Mexico strengthens sovereignty laws amid US terrorism designations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed two constitutional amendments to strengthen national sovereignty and impose stricter penalties on foreigners engaged in illegal activities within Mexico. The move comes in response to Washington’s decision on Wednesday to designate six Mexican drug cartels as “terrorist
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
Kash Patel moves closer to becoming FBI director
Kash Patel has taken a significant step toward becoming the first Indian American to lead the FBI, as the US Senate narrowly approved a procedural vote to advance his nomination for a full confirmation. The Senate voted 48-45 along party lines to begin
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
Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, stated that Israel and the US are working in “full cooperation” on issues related to the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu described his meeting with Rubio as “very productive,” highlighting discussions
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.
Tulsi Gabbard vows to strengthen US-India ties
Tulsi Gabbard, the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening US-India relations. In a post on X, Gabbard expressed her enthusiasm for enhancing bilateral ties. “It was an honor to welcome India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi back to
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 arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. His visit aims to strengthen the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. “Landed in Washington DC a short while
MP gears up for PM Modi, Prez Murmu & HM Shah’s visit
In his first formal official meeting after arriving in Washington, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard, who was recently confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence following her Senate victory. Following their meeting on Wednesday night, PM Modi shared on X:
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
Macron’s Paris soirée brings together PM Modi, US Vice President Vance
French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm embrace upon his arrival in Paris for a dinner at the Elysee Palace. Macron welcomed Modi as they exchanged friendly remarks before beginning discussions. The high-profile dinner also saw the presence
‘Aero India 2025’: Defence trade between India and US is deepening, says charge d’affaires
U.S. Embassy New Delhi Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K. Andrews inaugurated the U.S. Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on Monday, emphasizing the United States’ commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with India. Growing defence partnership “President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra
Hamas must release all hostages now, says US Secretary of State
Reaffirming US President Donald Trump’s firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas, following the return of three captives. Posting on X, Rubio stated, “After 490 harrowing days in captivity,
PM Modi’s February 12-13 US visit to strengthen ties with Trump administration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the first world leaders to visit the United States following the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. The visit, scheduled for February 12-13 at
India and US discuss deepening defense ties ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to congratulate him on his confirmation and discuss strengthening India-US defense cooperation. The leaders reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored expanding ties in operational, intelligence, logistics, and defense-industrial sectors. Singh emphasized the