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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hug while making statements in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Modi & Trump try to take ties to new level

India has offered the US prime place in its defence, space, maritime, energy and technological development.

28 Jun 2017 2:17 AM

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: AP/File)

As Modi & Trump meet, reset of ties on horizon?

In lieu of a few hundred US jobs lost, their ancillaries will retain thousands.

24 Jun 2017 12:29 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and United States President Donald Trump (R) (Photo: PTI/AP)

US' 'game changer' approval of 22 drones to India ahead of PM, Trump's meet

This is the 1st significant sign of the Trump admin being more result oriented in its ties with India as compared to the Obama govt.

23 Jun 2017 9:42 AM

American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, June 19, his family said. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump blames Obama admin for Otto Warmbier's death

The 22-year-old Warmbier was medically evacuated in a coma last week after nearly 18 months in captivity.

21 Jun 2017 11:14 AM

360 Degree: Does Modi have a Trump Card?

Given Trump’s personality, much would be achieved if Modi succeeds in building a personal rapport with him.

18 Jun 2017 2:42 AM

Trump rolls back parts of Obama's Cuba policy, tightens restrictions on travelling

'We will not be silent in the face of communist oppression any longer', Trump said at a cheering crowd in Miami’s Cuban-American enclave.

17 Jun 2017 8:19 AM

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

New Mideast battlelines as Qatar row gets uglier

The United Arab Emirates even criminalised any expression of sympathy for the beleaguered Qataris.

17 Jun 2017 1:57 AM

Trump administration cancels Obama policy for illegal-immigrant parents

DAPA would have affected as many as four million people by some estimates, those with US-born children who were in the country before 2010.

16 Jun 2017 11:34 AM

US President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord. (Photo: AP)

India, China benefiting the most: Trump pulls out of Paris climate deal

Trump said that the agreement on climate change was unfair to the United States, as it badly hit its businesses and jobs.

02 Jun 2017 9:13 AM

US President Donald Trump speaks about the US role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump announces US withdrawal from Paris climate deal

Trump complained that the deal gives other countries an unfair advantage over US industry and destroys American jobs.

02 Jun 2017 1:33 AM

US President Donald Trump and his host and Saudi Arabia King Salman join the sword dance in Riyadh.

Wrap-up: Donald Trump buries ‘hate’ for dance

Trump said Iran was responsible for training armed groups in the wars in Syria, Yemen and Iraq.

29 May 2017 1:18 AM

In a series of three Instagram clips filmed by her mom, Taylor, from Texas, asks where the former president, Barack Obama is and why Donald Trump has taken over.

‘Where has Obama gone’, asks puzzled five-year old

A video of an adorable five-year-old asking her mother why Barack Obama is no longer in the White House has gone viral.

28 May 2017 2:27 AM

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman during a bilateral meeting in Riyadh. (Photo: AP)

Trump signals shift in US’ Mideast line

Trump has decided to strike friendship with the Sunni world and denounce Iran, headquarters of the Shia sect.

23 May 2017 12:22 AM

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit, at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Riyadh. (Photo: AP)

Trump asks Muslim leaders to ‘drive out’ Islamic terror

It’s a battle of good vs evil, a choice of two futures, says Trump.

22 May 2017 1:09 AM

Trump visit may deepen Shia-Sunni divide

The US first lady, however, did not cover her head, as is the local custom for women.

22 May 2017 12:37 AM

Trump tour begins with $110 billion Saudi arms deal

Before departing, Trump tweeted he would be “strongly protecting American interests” on his trip.

21 May 2017 5:39 AM

Three girls run and play on what is left of Lake Atescatempa, which has dried up due to drought and high temperatures, in Atescatempa, 174 km southeast of Guatemala City.

In global climate talks, it’s always been America first

Negotiations for a new deal saw the US stand firm on its objection to the so-called “top-down” approach.

19 May 2017 1:54 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: AP/File)

Erdogan seeks to sway Trump in crunch US talks

Turkish president was hugely encouraged when Trump congratulated him on winning the April 16 referendum on enhancing his powers.

15 May 2017 6:55 AM

A blonde woman accused the Muslim woman of "playing dumb" and said, "I've got it." (Photo: Videograb)

'Wish they didn't let you into the country', video shows US woman telling Muslim shopper

In a video gone viral on Facebook, an unidentified woman appears to tell a Muslim shopper who allegedly let her go ahead in line.

08 May 2017 2:42 PM

Trump this week repeated his dismissal of US intelligence chiefs' conclusion that Moscow had sought to boost his campaign over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton's in an effort overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AFP))

Top Obama officials to testify on Russia's interference in elections

The more serious investigative action in the coming weeks will take place out of the public eye.

07 May 2017 8:39 AM

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