Trump to decide on Iran action in two weeks: White House
New York, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing. “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not take place […]
French Prez rallies G7 leaders for de-escalation in Middle East, peace in Ukraine
Kananaskis, June 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Kananaskis, Canada, emphasising the urgent need to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Iran, while calling for a revival of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Macron met with […]
Bring manufacturing back to US, Trump tells Apple again
Washington, May 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 25 per cent tariff on iPhones imported to the US, including from India, ratcheting up pressure on Apple to bring manufacturing back to the US from its international operations. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their Phones […]
Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky on Monday
Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries. “I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at 10:00 a.m.,” Trump said, […]
UAE, US Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi to boost partnership
Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS) President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with visiting US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to deepening their strategic partnership, media reported. The two leaders on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen cooperation […]
Qatar, US sign key agreements during Trump’s visit to Doha
DOHA(RAHNUMNA): Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and US President Donald Trump oversaw the signing of several major agreements and memorandums of understanding on Wednesday during a state visit to Doha, Qatar News Agency reported. The leaders witnessed the signing of a joint declaration of cooperation between the two governments, as well as agreements […]
Trump meets Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh
Riyadh, May 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the presence of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh on Wednesday. “HRH the Crown Prince holds a meeting with the US President and the Syrian President,” the Ministry of […]
Trump offers to mediate Kashmir solution after announcing India-Pakistan ceasefire
Washington, May 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed willingness to mediate a resolution to the decades-old Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, sarcastically terming it a conflict of “a thousand years,” even as Pakistan breached a fresh ceasefire agreement within hours of its announcement. New Delhi has been opposed to any third-party […]
Trump announces ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ between India and Pakistan
Washington, May 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan. He shared no details of the negotiations or the ceasefire. Secretary of State Rubio said in a State Department statement that he and Vice-President J D Vance conducted these talks. “After a long night of […]
Trump wants India-Pak tensions to de-escalate, says White House
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump wants tensions between India and Pakistan to “de-escalate as quickly as possible”, the White House said on Friday. That message has been conveyed to both sides by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is doubling up temporarily as the president’s national security adviser. “The president has expressed […]
