President Donald Trump

Congress averts US government shutdown for now

The House of Representatives, working against a Friday midnight deadline, approved legislation in a 235-193 vote to fund a wide range of federal programs through Dec. 22. 

Dec 08, 2017, 08:13 AM IST

Flynn prepared to testify Trump directed him to contact Russians: Report

The news sent US stocks sharply lower.

Dec 01, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

Watch: Ivanka Trump visits Hyderabad's famed Golconda Fort

Ivanka showered lavish praise on PM Modi who is "doing to build India as a thriving economy - a beacon of democracy - and a symbol of hope to the world".

Nov 29, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

India takes no chances for Ivanka Trump visit

Indian authorities have cleared beggars off the streets and brought in 10,000 extra security forces for Ivanka Trump`s biggest foreign mission since her father became president.

Nov 27, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

Trump reverses elephant trophy decision, keeps ban

"Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you!" Trump tweeted.

Nov 18, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Quadrilateral talks involving India not about containing China, says US

The reaction comes hours after the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that it hoped the 'quadrilateral meeting' would not target a 'third party' interest.

Nov 06, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

IS will pay 'big price' for each attack on US, says Trump

The US military has hit IS "much harder" over the past two days after the jihadist group claimed the attacker was one of their soldiers, Trump said.

Nov 03, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Trump proposes hard-line immigration plan that may benefit Indian professionals

Many were policies Democrats have said explicitly are off the table and threaten to derail ongoing negotiations over legislation protecting young immigrants known as "Dreamers."

Oct 09, 2017, 09:17 AM IST

Trump reaches out to Democrats in bid for 'great' health law

Trump's latest overture to Democrats followed GOP failures so far to fulfill the party's years-long promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Oct 08, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

US lifts economic sanctions against Sudan

Sudan will no longer be subject to a 20-year-old US trade embargo and will have access to previously frozen assets from October 12.

Oct 07, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

Trump to unveil new responses to Iranian 'bad behaviour': White House

"The president isn`t looking at one piece of this. He`s looking at all of the bad behaviour of Iran," Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, told reporters.

Oct 07, 2017, 07:00 AM IST

'Nothing has changed' between Trump and Tillerson: White House

"Nothing has changed despite what you may read in the media or watch on TV. I would certainly trust the president and my comments far above those of other reporters," Sanders said.

Oct 07, 2017, 06:47 AM IST

Negotiations with 'little rocket man' waste of time: Trump

Trump has nicknamed the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un as the 'little rocket man'.

Oct 01, 2017, 21:52 PM IST

US declared war on us, we will shoot their planes down: North Korea

"The whole world should clearly remember it was the U.S. who first declared war on our country," Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho told reporters in New York.

Sep 25, 2017, 21:39 PM IST

US investigators wiretapped Donald Trump's campaign chief after secret court orders: Reports

It was unclear whether Trump himself was picked up by the wiretaps.

Sep 19, 2017, 06:50 AM IST

Trump to speak in 'tough terms' about North Korea in first UN speech

President Donald Trump will speak forcefully about the threat posed by North Korea during his first address to the United Nations on Tuesday while knocking those he sees as enabling Pyongyang.

Sep 19, 2017, 06:46 AM IST

Iran leader Khamenei warns against US 'wrong move' on nuclear deal

"The Iranian nation is standing firm and any wrong move by the domineering regime regarding the (nuclear accord) will face the reaction of the Islamic Republic," state television quoted Ayatollah Khamenei as saying on Sunday.

Sep 17, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Day after 'sinking' threat, North Korea fires second ballistic missile over Japan

UN Security Council has called for an emergency meeting Friday on North Korea missile launch

 

Sep 15, 2017, 06:55 AM IST

Hurricane Irma kills 10, may hit Florida Sunday as Category 4

The eye of Irma was moving west-northwest off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, heading slightly north of Haiti, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. 

Sep 08, 2017, 00:12 AM IST