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'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

Trump has said the protracted trade war is damaging China more than the United States. (Photo: File)

Trump praises China tariff exemptions as trade talks approach, calls it 'big move'

Donald Trump reiterated that Beijing was under pressure to strike a bargain as its economy weakens, which he attributed to US actions.

12 Sep 2019 8:01 AM

Trump said: 'I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House'. Trump said he would name a replacement next week. (AFP)

Services no longer needed: Trump fires national security chief John Bolton

'I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning,' Trump said.

11 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

Trump, who has a habit of announcing major news on his personal Twitter account, revealed the sacking at around midday. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump fires John Bolton as National Security Advisor

The news — coming days after Trump caused an uproar by revealing he was canceling secret talks with Afghanistan's Taliban — stunned US.

11 Sep 2019 9:20 AM

Kudlow discounted the notion that next year's election increases the urgency for President Donald Trump to conclude the trade war. (Photo: AP)

White House adviser compares China trade talks to Cold War

US and Chinese officials have agreed to hold their next round of talks in Washington next month.

07 Sep 2019 10:33 AM

The Washington Post reported his withdrawal earlier on Friday. (Photo: File)

'Broken system': Ex-Starbucks CEO pulls out of 2020 US elections

Schultz said it was tougher than expected to grab moderate voters' attention and he did not want to risk competing with moderate Democrat.

07 Sep 2019 10:00 AM

But the director of the record-breaking, two-part film adaptation of "It" has controversially claimed that King's horrifying invention shares a lot in common with a real-life figure -- President Donald Trump. (Photo: File)

Trump 'does exactly what clown does': Director of Stephen King's It

Drawing parallels between high-concept horror icons and the current White House inhabitant is certain to shock many.

02 Sep 2019 4:07 PM

The president said he would be working with Democrats and Republicans on gun legislation when Congress returns this month. (Photo: File)

Background checks would not have prevented recent gun violence: Trump

Trump made the remarks to reporters at the White House after returning to Washington from Camp David.

02 Sep 2019 10:05 AM

The CIA, the NSA and the White House declined to comment on US espionage practices in the UAE. (Photo: AP)

Why the CIA doesn't spy on the UAE

The CIA’s failure to adapt to the UAE’s growing military and political ambitions amounts to 'dereliction of duty,' said former CIA official.

27 Aug 2019 10:22 AM

President Donald Trump returned home from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz from August 24 to 26. (Photo: PTI)

White House counts ‘helping reduce India-Pak tension’ among 5 takeaways from G7

In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, Trump also acknowledged India's role as a critical partner in Afghanistan.

27 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Brian Karem, a CNN contributor who covers the White House for the magazine, said in the suit that the 30-day suspension of his credential is an attempt to silence his coverage and was decided arbitrarily. (Photo: Twitter)

Playboy columnist sues White House over press pass suspension

Playboy reporter named White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham and Trump as defendants.

21 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

'The Prime Minister was able to save a great deal of expense and effort for both the United States and Denmark by being so direct,' Trump wrote. (Photo: File)

Trump postpones Denmark trip after Prime Minister declines to sell him Greenland

A White House spokesman confirmed that 'the visit to Denmark is cancelled.'

21 Aug 2019 9:09 AM

Trump on Sunday pushed back against talk of a looming recession after a raft of US data reports last week gave a mixed outlook for the economy. (Photo: File)

White House considering cutting tax to avoid recession: report

Also under consideration is reversing new tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Chinese goods.

20 Aug 2019 1:43 PM

US President Donald Trump said he was having dinner on Friday with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook of Apple Inc, a company the president has criticised for not manufacturing more of its products in the United States. (Photo: AFP)

Apple to spend ‘vast’ money in US: Trump ahead of dinner with Tim Cook

Trump has said he wants Apple and other manufactures to move their production from China and other countries to the United States.

17 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

The White House hasn’t commented on the reports, but it wouldn’t be the first time an American leader tried to buy the world’s largest island. (Photo: AP)

‘Thanks, but we’re not for sale’: Greenland to Donald Trump

'Because of the unofficial nature of the news, the government of Greenland has no further comments,' Greenland said on its website.

17 Aug 2019 8:08 AM

There was no official comment from the White House, and the Danish embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. (Photo: File)

Fantasy or strategy? Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland from Denmark

The President has been curious about the territory's natural resources and geopolitical relevance, the paper reported.

16 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

Trump earlier this week initially appeared to support background checks but then did not mention them in a public address on Monday that focused on mental illness and media culture. (Photo: File)

'Common sense' measures, no guns for 'sick people': Trump on US shootings

'Frankly, we need intelligent background checks. This isn't a question of NRA, Republican or Democrat,' Trump said.

10 Aug 2019 8:53 AM

Hamza was thought to be under house arrest in Iran at the time, and documents recovered from the compound indicated that aides had been trying to reunite him with his father. (Photo: AP)

'Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza is dead,' says US official: report

The US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, provided no further details, including when Hamza died or where.

01 Aug 2019 8:07 AM

Gabbard and her campaign are seeking an injunction against Google from further meddling in the election and damages of at least USD 50 million, the report said. (Photo: File)

Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for USD 50 million for hindering her poll campaign

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the United States.

26 Jul 2019 3:58 PM

The United States has a very good and growing relationship with India, the White House said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Very good, growing relationship with India: US after Trump's Kashmir row

Earlier, Trump stunned India during a joint media availability with Pakistan PM Imran Khan by saying that Modi had asked for such mediation.

26 Jul 2019 10:21 AM

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