WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he played a decisive role in preventing a major war between India and Pakistan during his presidency, stating that his use of trade pressure and diplomacy helped de-escalate tensions at a critical moment. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on occasion of Diwali celebrations, Trump reflected … Read more
WASHINGTON: The White House began demolishing the East Wing to make room for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom on Monday. The East Wing of the White House began coming down Monday afternoon as crews started demolition to make way for what may become the most dramatic structural overhaul in the building’s modern history: a … Read more
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that he would make efforts to end what he described as an ongoing war between Pakistan and Afghanistan, adding that he plans to revisit the issue after his current trip to the Middle East. Speaking to reporters before departing for a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, … Read more
From the Middle East to Southeast Asia, Trump has claimed credit for brokering ceasefires and ending wars. With the recent announcement of a truce between Israel and Hamas, he is doubling down on those claims, even suggesting he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. In June, Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, bringing an … Read more
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has announced that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza has officially come into effect today. The Israeli government is expected to confirm the deal by this evening. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ceasefire deal marks a significant turning point in the Gaza conflict. Positive developments at … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal aimed at halting the devastating war in Gaza. Trump made the announcement via social media, describing the agreement as a “major breakthrough” and praising the efforts of international mediators. “Israel and Hamas have both agreed to … Read more
Washington: An indirect negotiations aimed at finalizing a U.S.-backed peace plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza are currently underway in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The talks, which began Tuesday, include mediators from the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the progress during a conversation with … Read more
A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups has filed a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The legal challenge, filed in federal court in San Francisco, marks the first effort to contest Trump’s attempt to further tighten immigration rules. … Read more
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again launched a scathing attack on the West over the ongoing war in Ukraine, claiming that the crisis was a “tragedy that could have been prevented” had NATO not expanded towards Russia’s borders. In his statement, President Putin described the war as painful and tragic for both the … Read more
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the two-year conflict in Gaza is now in Hamas’s hands, as the Islamist militant group weighs a 20-point peace plan championed by President Donald Trump. The plan, described by Trump as “beyond very close” to resolving the crisis, demands Hamas’s disarmament and an immediate ceasefire, among other conditions. … Read more
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s powerful military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have agreed to support a landmark Middle East peace agreement. Trump made the remarks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it a “historic day for peace in … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday voiced optimism that recent discussions between US President Donald Trump and leaders of Muslim countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) would lead to meaningful progress toward resolving the Gaza crisis. Addressing overseas Pakistanis at the Pakistan High Commission in London, the prime minister said … Read more
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with top Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress on Monday to discuss government funding as the September 30 deadline approaches to prevent a government shutdown, a White House official confirmed Saturday. The meeting marks a significant step forward after Trump had previously canceled a planned session with House … Read more
New York: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared he will not support Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank, directly challenging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and key figures in his ultranationalist government who have been advocating for such a move. Trump’s unexpected statement came during a press briefing on Thursday, just one day before … Read more
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held a significant meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the official press release issued by Prime Minister office following the talks, the leaders discussed a wide range of topics including regional security, mutual cooperation, and expanding economic partnerships. Prime … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House today, a Trump administration official told Reuters on Wedneday, with the meeting coming weeks after the two countries agreed to a trade deal. U.S.-Pakistan ties have warmed in recent months under Trump after Washington had for years … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the high-level session of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), starting Monday in New York. He will be joined by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other ministers and senior officials. In his speech at the UNGA, the Prime Minister is expected to call … Read more
Canada and Mexico have pledged to deepen their bilateral relationship and closely coordinate their approach ahead of the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). During a visit to Mexico on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss economic cooperation and regional security. At a joint news … Read more
Washington: US President Donald Trump has emphasized the strong ties between the United States and Qatar, warning Israel to proceed with caution following a deadly airstrike on the Qatari capital, Doha. Speaking to reporters on Sunday while returning to the White House from Morristown, New Jersey, Trump praised Qatar’s role as a strategic partner in … Read more
Utah : A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose death during a public appearance at Utah Valley University (UVU) has sent shockwaves across the nation. Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody late Thursday following a 33-hour manhunt, authorities confirmed. His arrest came after … Read more
Vilnius: Belarus freed 52 prisoners on Thursday, including an EU employee, following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had urged Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko — a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin — to release what the U.S. termed “hostages.” In exchange, the U.S. is considering easing sanctions, particularly targeting Belarus’s national … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump turns heat to demand European Union to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100%, aiming to cut off funding from Russia. Trump made the demand during a high-level meeting between U.S. and EU officials on Tuesday, where economic strategies to confront Russia were discussed. The move would mark … Read more
Washington: Qatar’s prime minister will meet top U.S. officials on Friday and is expected to discuss an Israeli attack in Qatar and the status of talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, which has been under a mounting Israeli assault. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio … Read more
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is facing fresh turmoil after lawmakers released Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious “birthday book,” which contains a note allegedly written and signed by Trump himself — a revelation that directly undermines the president’s repeated denials of any meaningful connection to the convicted sex offender. The 238-page scrapbook titled “The First Fifty Years,” compiled in … Read more
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to rebrand the Pentagon by directing the Department of Defense to adopt a new title: the “Department of War.” He describes the move as part of an effort to project greater “strength and resolve” on the global stage. An executive order, set to be signed Friday, instructs Defense … Read more
President Donald Trump has billed his sweeping new tariffs as a tool to “create jobs in the US” and strengthen the American economy. But experts and exporters warn the opposite is happening: producers across the world are pivoting toward China and other markets while US consumers face higher prices on everyday staples. Agricultural brokers told … Read more
Washington: President Donald Trump has scheduled an unexpected and rare live address from the Oval Office today, Tuesday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m., sparking a whirlwind of speculation across political and media circles. The White House has remained tight-lipped on the purpose of the address, offering no formal agenda—an unusual departure from standard protocol. The … Read more
Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to hold his first official summit with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, in a high-stakes visit aimed at strengthening trade ties and reaffirming the security alliance between the two nations. Lee’s trip to the United States follows a brief stop in Tokyo, where he met with … Read more
