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Trump has repeatedly said he wants family separations to end but has refused to take responsibility for them -- instead blaming Democrats, the minority party in Congress. (Photo: File/AP)

US will not become 'migrant camp', says Donald Trump

About 2,000 children were separated from parents since Trump admin announced that migrants illegally crossing Mexican border be arrested.

19 Jun 2018 2:40 PM

The House has already passed the bill. The two different versions of the bill now head for a conference between the Senate and the House. (Photo: File/PTI)

US senate passes bill to strengthen ties with 'Major Defence Partner' India

India's 'Major Defence Partner' designation allows it to buy more advanced, sensitive technologies from US at par with its closest allies.

19 Jun 2018 1:49 PM

The complete denuclearisation of the peninsula and the establishment of a peace mechanism for the peninsula are consistent with China's constant claims. (Photo: AP)

China scores strategic victory in Trump-Kim summit

When Trump announced that US would stop massive war games with S Korea, a longtime Chinese goal, it was clear that Beijing made its mark.

17 Jun 2018 3:05 PM

Kudlow further warned Canada of undermining the spirit of upcoming US-North Korean summit on June 12 by passing out such comments. (Photo: AP)

Trump's chief economic advisor accuses Trudeau of 'backstabbing'

Larry Kudlow said that US had planned to sign joint G7 communique until Trudeau made certain statements countering US' economic interests.

11 Jun 2018 1:29 PM

"The US president himself repeatedly said that he would consider such a meeting helpful. I can confirm this. It's true," Putin said. (Photo: File/AP)

Vladmir Putin says he will meet Trump as soon as Washington is ready

The Russian prez said he did not discuss meeting venue but 'many' countries including Austria are willing to help organise such a summit.

10 Jun 2018 2:54 PM

The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some US restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21. (Representational Image)

Trump inclined to support legalisation easing US ban on Marijuana

Federal ban that puts pot on same level as LSD, heroin created conflict with more than 2 dozen states that have legalised it in some form.

09 Jun 2018 1:20 PM

The June 12 summit would represent the first-ever meeting between a North Korean leader and a sitting US president. (Photo: File/AP)

Would invite Kim Jong Un to WH if talks go well: Trump

The US President also said that he is ready to 'walk away' from meeting if his goals are not achieved.

08 Jun 2018 4:21 PM

Will Trump pardon himself?

The White House spokeswoman says “no one is above the law”, but also declares Mr Trump has done nothing wrong that he’ll need a pardon!

08 Jun 2018 2:08 AM

"The appointment of the Special Counsel is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL!," Trump tweeted. (Photo: File)

Have absolute right to pardon myself: Trump on completing 500 days in office

Trump claimed that he has accomplished more than any other president in his first 500 days in office.

04 Jun 2018 8:56 PM

Other former US Presidents such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have hosted the iftar dinner. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump to host Ramzan dinner at White House next week

This is first time Trump will be hosting the dinner after White House did not hold ceremony last year, breaking long-established tradition.

04 Jun 2018 5:22 PM

Responding to questions, Giuliani said that the political ramifications of Trump pardoning himself would be tough. (Photo: File/AP)

Trump unlikely to pardon himself, move would result in impeachment: Giuliani

Giuliani refuted reports that Trump is sending signal to those tied up in Russia investigation by pardoning Indian American Dinesh D'Souza.

04 Jun 2018 2:44 PM

Logistics of his visit are still being worked out. (Photo: AP)

North Korean envoy to visit White House to deliver letter to Trump

This would be the first instance of a North Korean official entering grounds of the White House.

01 Jun 2018 5:01 PM

The president, who has never met D'Souza or spoken to him, last night called him on the phone to inform him about his decision. (Photo: File/AP)

Trump criticised for pardoning Indian-American sentenced to 5 yrs probation

NY AG Barbara Underwood described Trump's decision to pardon conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza as thwarting the cause of justice.

01 Jun 2018 1:49 PM

Since the US's pull out, the other signatories have since embarked on a diplomatic marathon to try to keep the agreement afloat. (Photo: File/AP)

Iran nuclear deal: Signatories meet for first time after US pullout

The five signatories still committed to the agreement have said they want Iran to stay in the deal.

25 May 2018 3:50 PM

A meeting between US president Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un would mark a dramatic breakthrough. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in Singapore on June 12

Donald Trump took to Twitter to make the announcement and said 'will try to make it a special moment for world peace'.

10 May 2018 8:32 PM

Donald Trump sent Mike Pompeo to Pyongyang to accompany the men home following US calls for Kim to free them as a gesture of goodwill and sincerity. (Photo: AP/File)

Mike Pompeo along with 3 US detainees returning home from N Korea: Trump

Donald Trump said he will greet Pompeo and the Americans when they land at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington on Thursday morning.

09 May 2018 7:21 PM

Secretary of State John Sullivan also singled out Syria, Myanmar, Turkey and Venezuela as nations with poor human rights records. (Photo: AP)

US labels China, Russia, Iran and N Korea as violators of human rights

In the report, US terms the four nations as 'morally reprehensible' governments, making them 'forces of instability'.

21 Apr 2018 1:12 PM

CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s conversations fueled Trump’s belief that productive negotiations were possible with North Korea over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. (Photo: Wikimedia commons)

CIA chief Mike Pompeo secretly met with North Korea leader: US officials

CIA Director Mike Pompeo's visit made him the most senior US official ever known to have met with leader Kim Jong Un.

18 Apr 2018 12:30 PM

Donald Trump says five locations are being considered for his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: File)

Trump reveals direct North Korea contacts, signals peace talks

The US president gave his blessing to talks aimed at formally ending the Korean War in a series of diplomatic revelations.

18 Apr 2018 11:44 AM

US intelligence agencies in 2017 accused Russia of interfering in the 2016 election with a hacking and propaganda campaign supporting Donald Trump’s campaign for president. (Photo: File)

US, Britain hold Russia responsible for global cyber attack

Washington and London issued a joint alert saying the campaign by Russian government-backed hackers was intended to advance spying.

17 Apr 2018 11:52 AM

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