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"As Diwali commences, Melania and I wish those observing the Festival of Lights a blessed and happy celebration," said the US President. (Photo: File)

'Diwali in US an important reminder of religious liberty,' says Trump

A day earlier, Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office with a small group of Indian-Americans. The event was closed for the press.

26 Oct 2019 9:11 AM

The White House on Thursday said that it is planning to order US federal agencies to end the subscription of The New York Times and The Washington Post. (Photo: File)

White House plans to end subscriptions of New York Times, Washington Post at federal agencies

This is not the first time that the subscription of a newspaper has been cancelled at the White House.

25 Oct 2019 10:00 AM

US President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House on Thursday, three days ahead of the formal celebrations of the festival of lights in India. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump to celebrate Diwali at White House on Thursday

According to the White House, Trump will participate in the Diwali celebrations by lighting a ceremonial 'diya' (lamp) on Thursday.

22 Oct 2019 11:23 AM

The next summit of G7 leaders is due to take place in the United States, and Trump had suggested at the most recent gathering, in Biarritz, France in August, that it could be hosted it at one of his golf clubs. (Photo: File)

Next year's G-7 summit to take place in Trump's Florida golf club

The site chosen by administration -- among 12 different US venues -- for gathering next June is Trump National Doral Golf Club, in Miami.

18 Oct 2019 9:41 AM

"He campaigned on a message of hope and of change," Obama once said. (Photo: AP)

Obama urges voters to back Trudeau for another term, calls him 'effective leader'

Obama saluted Trudeau as his political and generational kin, even though the American is 10 years older.

17 Oct 2019 11:33 AM

Senate Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer told reporters at the White House that Trump insulted House Speaker Pelosi by calling her "a third-rate politician. (Photo: File)

'Trump insulted Pelosi': Democrats walk out of White House meeting on Syria

WH had invited leadership and top committee members of both Democrats and Republicans, and Congress to brief them about Syria.

17 Oct 2019 8:51 AM

Three days after appearing to greenlight an invasion by pulling US troops from the Kurdish-dominated region, Trump told the Turkish president he would wreck Ankara's economy if the invasion went too far. (Photo: File)

'Don't be a fool': Trump to Turkey President on Syria offensive

In language shorn of diplomatic niceties, Trump began with an outright threat.

17 Oct 2019 8:44 AM

The White House has criticised the lack of such a vote and vowed not to cooperate with what it describes as an illegitimate investigation. (Photo: File)

Will hold off on vote: Nancy Pelosi on impeachment probe against Trump

Pelosi said the House of Representatives does not plan to hold a full vote of the body to authorise an impeachment investigation into Trump.

16 Oct 2019 8:52 AM

In the video, Trump's critics and media members are portrayed as parishioners fleeing his gruesome rampage. (Photo: File)

Parody video featuring US Prez shooting, stabbing opponents shown at Trump resort

The video was shown last week at an American Priority conference at Trump's Doral Miami resort, the newspaper said.

14 Oct 2019 10:13 AM

This funding will provide emergency financial assistance to Syrian human rights defenders, civil society organisations and reconciliation efforts directly supporting ethnic and religious minority victims of the conflict. (Photo: FIle)

Trump releases USD 50 million in stabilisation assistance for Syria

It will also go towards increasing accountability, removal of explosive remnants of war.

13 Oct 2019 12:08 PM

Democrats say that no formal House vote is needed because the impeachment process is in its earliest stages, equivalent to gathering evidence for an indictment. (Photo: File)

'Constitutionally invalid': WH denies on cooperation by Trump in impeachment probe

'President Trump cannot permit his Administration to participate in this partisan inquiry under these circumstances,' the letter said.

09 Oct 2019 9:20 AM

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Photo: AFP/File)

Oilfield attacks have damaged House of Saud

It is quite possible that Saudi Arabia may face an internal churn now, nullifying its capacities to intervene abroad.

08 Oct 2019 1:28 AM

The emergence of the second whistleblower threatened to undermine arguments from Trump and his allies to discredit the original complaint. (Photo: FIle)

Second whistleblower comes forward to support impeachment peril at White House

Crucially, the new whistleblower works in the intelligence field and has “firsthand knowledge” of key events.

07 Oct 2019 10:33 AM

S President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation suspending entry of immigrants who cannot pay for their healthcare costs and will not be covered by health insurance within 30 days of entering the United States. (Photo: File)

Trump suspends entry of immigrants who cannot pay for healthcare

The measure will take effect on November 3.

05 Oct 2019 3:30 PM

Trump also advised that migrants be shot in their legs. (Photo: File)

Trump wanted electrified border wall fortified with snakes: report

He also asked his advisors to shut down the entire 2,000-mile border with Mexico by noon the next day.

02 Oct 2019 2:58 PM

The message, titled, "What you need to know: President Trump's call with President Zelenskyy," was quickly recalled - but not before Democrats took to Twitter to ridicule the White House over the error. (Photo: File)

Amid Trump-Ukraine row, White House ‘mistakenly’ sends email to Democrats

Unfortunately for the White House, the email was mistakenly sent to not only Republicans but also Democratic lawmakers and their staffs.

26 Sep 2019 3:42 PM

Trump made the remarks as he met Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session here — their fourth meeting since Modi came to power for a second term in May this year. (Photo: AP)

Trump encouraged Modi to 'fulfill promise to better lives of Kashmiris': White House

India maintains the issue is a bilateral one and no third party has any role in it.

25 Sep 2019 12:18 PM

Republicans said Democrats lacked the votes to obtain formal House authorization and denounced Thursday's action as a show intended to pander to Democratic voters who want Trump removed from office. (Photo: File)

Democrats vote on impeachment probe against Donald Trump

A more aggressive probe could increase pressure on House Democratic leaders who has resisted impeachment as a politically risky step.

13 Sep 2019 8:32 AM

During his speech, he also explained why he cancelled his peace talks with the Taliban. (Photo: PTI)

Trump vows to hit Taliban 'harder' than ever as US marks 9/11

Trump also warned militants of grave consequences if they ever carry attacks on America again.

12 Sep 2019 12:52 PM

'BIG United States Supreme Court WIN for the Border on Asylum!' Trump tweeted. (Photo: File)

US Supreme Court allows Donald Trump to enforce its new asylum rules

The decision allows the Trump administration to implement its policy while the litigation process in lower courts is on.

12 Sep 2019 8:32 AM

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