Donald Trump pardons two police officers convicted in murder of Black man in Washington WASHINGTON: Republican US President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned two police officers in Washington who were... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:11pm
World India and US trying to arrange Modi meeting with Trump next month NEW DELHI: Indian and US diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between Indian Prime Minister... Published 22 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
World Donald Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU, Feb 1 China deadline WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his... Published 22 Jan, 2025 08:22am
World Trump removes Coast Guard commandant, US official says WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female... Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:11pm
World Elon Musk’s hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk’s hand gesture while he spoke during a celebration of President Donald Trump’s... Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:50pm
World Donald Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump did not immediately impose tariffs on Monday as previously promised but directed... Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:20am
World Biden preemptively pardons family members, Trump foes WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday to former Covid pandemic advisor Anthony... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
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World Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threats WASHINGTON: Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:47pm
World Russia, Iran to harden military and trade ties in new pact MOSCOW: Russia and Iran are poised to sign a new treaty on Friday to cement their military and economic ties, a pact... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:24pm
World Trump ally Arkansas governor Sarah Sanders to attend Davos forum WASHINGTON: Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders, a key ally of President-elect Donald Trump, plans to attend the World... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:06am
World US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, seeking to increase... Published 16 Jan, 2025 11:50am
Pakistan Pakistan was never a formal ally of US: White House WASHINGTON: The United States has declared that Pakistan has played a pivotal role in the US counterterrorism ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
World Trump says will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to form an “External Revenue Service” for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:10pm
World Biden issues order to boost AI infrastructure in US WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will sign an order Tuesday to speed up the pace at which infrastructure for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:15pm
World US says Gaza deal ‘can get done this week’ WASHINGTON: A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of US President... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:04am
World Qatar hands Israel, Hamas ‘final’ draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a “final” draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:16pm
World Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday denounced new U.S. sanctions against Moscow’s energy sector as an... Published 11 Jan, 2025 10:48pm
World Kamala Harris cancels foreign trip due to California wildfires WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris canceled her upcoming trip to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany due to... Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:05pm
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World Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up WASHINGTON: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday a meeting was being set up between him and Russian... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:50am
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World Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate LOS ANGELES: A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:55am
World US, Taliban in talks to swap detainees WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is negotiating with Afghanistan to exchange Americans detained in the country... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:42pm
World MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House WASHINGTON: With Donald Trump’s allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World Biden to announce decision on Nippon Steel bid for US Steel as early as Friday, CBS News reports WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden is likely to announce a decision as soon as Friday on whether he will approve... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:18am
World North Korean troops slaughtered in ‘hopeless’ Ukraine assaults: US WASHINGTON: A “human wave” of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia’s side in the Ukraine war are being sent to... Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:39pm
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World Weakened Iran could pursue nuclear weapon, White House’s Sullivan says The Biden administration is concerned that a weakened Iran could build a nuclear weapon, White House National... Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:30pm