Trump says he discussed North Korea with Xi during summit in Beijing
Beijing, May 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Friday he discussed North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing this week, as he has expressed his desire to re-engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One en route […]
Trump mulls Hormuz operation as Iran’s ‘stupid’ proposal leaves truce ‘on life support’
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is considering relaunching his “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue over a proposed agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Washington would continue to pressure Tehran until a deal is reached, adding that […]
President Trump congratulates PM Modi on historic, decisive election victory: WH spokesman
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what the White House described as a “historic, and decisive election victory” in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a breakthrough win. “Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi […]
Trump met oil firms on possible Iran blockade extension
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump met with top officials from Chevron and other energy companies on Tuesday to talk about possible steps to calm oil markets if the blockade of Iranian ports continues for months, a White House official said on Wednesday. The talks focused on US oil production, oil futures, shipping and natural gas, […]
Iran announces Hormuz open during ceasefire; Trump confirms
New York, April 17 (IANS) Iran has announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will be open during the ceasefire and US President Donald confirmed it with a “thank you” post, while maintaining the US blockade of Iran’s ports would continue. Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on X, “The passage for all […]
Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
New York, April 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aimed at bringing a temporary cooling-off along another front linked to the Iran conflict. He said that after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, the two sides agreed to a 10-day […]
Oil, stocks steady despite Iran crisis: Trump
Washington, April 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the American economy remains resilient despite the ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that oil prices and stock markets have held up better than expected during the crisis. In an interview with Fox News at the White House, Trump pointed to stable energy prices even as […]
US, Israel and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp
TEHRAN, Iran(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or face a major escalation. Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges, […]
Trump hints at ‘regime change’ in Iran, says war could end soon
Washington, April 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said the war with Iran could end swiftly under certain conditions, while claiming that US actions have already led to major political shifts inside the country. “Well, it could end very quickly, the war, if they do what they have to do,” Trump told reporters […]
Trump issues warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Washington, April 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences in a social media post that underscored rising tensions in the region. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!” […]
