No phone call took place between PM Modi and Trump: MEA rejects US President’s claim
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India on Thursday rejected claims made by the US President Donald Trump of having a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump on Wednesday had claimed that, during a telephonic conversation, PM Modi has “assured” him that India won’t be buying oil from Russia. When asked whether there was […]
North Korea’s Kim, Trump could meet during APEC summit
Seoul, Oct 14 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet with US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit later this month, possibility at the border village of Panmunjom, South Korea’s unification minister suggested Tuesday. Minister Chung Dong-young raised the possibility during a parliamentary audit session in […]
Egyptian president: Trump’s Middle East proposal ‘last chance’ for peace
SHARM EL-SHEIKH(RAHNUMA): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi told a summit of world leaders Monday that US President Donald Trump’s Mideast proposal represents the “last chance” for peace in the region and reiterated his call for a two-state solution, saying Palestinians have the right to an independent state. The summit in Egypt was aimed at supporting […]
Trump meets Palestinian president Abbas at Egypt summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump met Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas at a summit on Gaza in Egypt on Monday, with the pair shaking hands in their first encounter in eight years. Trump and Abbas spoke for several seconds, before the US leader held his hand and then gave a thumbs up to the cameras […]
Trump calls PM Modi ‘a very good friend’, praises India in Gaza peace deal speech
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday praised India and termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “his very good friend.” He mentioned India during his speech in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, after signing the peace agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “India is a great country with a very good […]
Trump launches attack on UN at UNGA speech, criticises allies
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump launched an attack on the UN and policies it promotes, like fighting climate change, adding some harsh words for Washington’s ally on Tuesday. His criticism received pushback from speakers before and after him on the podium at the General Assembly. “What is the purpose of the […]
Protesters heckle Trump at Washington restaurant
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump was heckled by a group of protesters on Tuesday evening at a prominent restaurant in Washington, DC. In a video aired by CNN, the agitators shouted, “Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!” as Trump approached them without offering a response. He then […]
US media watch: Expert welcomes PM Modi-Trump exchange
Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) Gordon Chang, a Senior Fellow at Gatestone Institute, has welcomed the lowering of tensions between India and the US after Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s “special relationship” remark last week. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Chang highlighted the change in the US position. “President […]
Trump’s advisor Navarro escalates war of words, launches fresh attack on Musk
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Monday launched a sharp attack on Elon Musk’s social media platform X and criticised India for buying Russian oil, calling it “blood money”. In a post, Navarro used an expletive and claimed that India did not purchase Russian oil in large […]
Trump cites ‘secondary sanctions’ on India as proof of tough stance on Russia
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted his “secondary sanctions” on India as proof of its tough stance against Russia. While speaking to the press alongside Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump pushed back against criticism of his inaction on Russia, arguing that his measures against India demonstrated otherwise. “How do you […]
