Trump announces terrorist capture, thanks Pakistan for help
President Donald Trump has announced the capture of Mohammad Sharifullah, the terrorist responsible for the deadly suicide bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He credited Pakistan for its role in the arrest. Speaking before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Trump
US pauses aid to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has halted all aid to Ukraine while assessing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commitment to ending the war with Russia, according to multiple US media reports. Fox News, citing unidentified officials, reported that an official order is imminent. Trump is expected
Elon Musk supports US withdrawal from NATO and UN
Amid growing tensions between the US and its European allies over the Ukraine conflict, Elon Musk, a close adviser to President Donald Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, has publicly backed the idea of the US withdrawing from both NATO
Zelensky ready to sign mineral deal as Europe backs Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to sign the previously aborted mineral deal with the United States, following British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a European-led “Coalition of the Willing” to support Ukraine. “If we agreed to sign the minerals deal,
Zelensky expresses gratitude for U.S. support amid ongoing war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the United States for its continued support during the ongoing war with Russia. In a video message posted on X, Zelensky acknowledged America’s role in Ukraine’s fight, stating, “Of course, we understand the importance of
U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution supporting Taiwan, rejecting CCP’s misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758
By Ashwani Mahajan In a bipartisan effort to counter China’s pressure tactics, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has joined forces with Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Representatives
US launches private lunar lander to deliver NASA science instruments
American aerospace company Intuitive Machines has successfully launched its second lunar mission, IM-2, to deliver NASA science payloads to the Moon. The mission lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:16 p.m. EST (5:46
India to review US reciprocal tariffs, report by March 15
With the US set to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee to review tariff relief on imports from the US. The panel, operating under the Union Commerce Ministry, is expected to submit
South Korean delegation meets U.S. commerce chief
A visiting South Korean business delegation described its meeting with newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as “productive,” following reports that discussions included potential $1 billion investments from each company in exchange for expedited regulatory benefits. The delegation, led by SK
Kash Patel and officials defy Elon Musk’s federal firing order
U.S. intelligence chief Kash Patel and other top government officials are pushing back against Elon Musk’s directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly work reports or face termination. Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had
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