Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he currently sees “no point” in holding direct talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year. Read More: Zelenskiy urges direct talks with Putin to end war Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described […]
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US Senate approves $70 billion boost for immigration enforcement
The United States (US) Senate has approved legislation that would provide an additional $70 billion to immigration enforcement agencies, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump and his administration’s border security agenda. Read More: US Senate rejects immigration bills, leaves Dreamers in limbo The bill passed the Senate in a 52-47 vote, receiving support from nearly all […]
Trump faces rising resistance from fellow Republicans
US President Donald Trump is facing increasing resistance from members of his own Republicans Party as concerns grow over key policy decisions and the political implications of upcoming midterm elections. Read More: Trump says Republicans ready to impose gun background checks Although Trump has maintained a strong grip on the Republican Party since returning to office in […]
Trump legal team blocks BBC request in $10bn lawsuit
Lawyers representing US President Donald Trump have refused to provide financial records requested by the BBC in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit, according to a report by the Financial Times citing court filings. Read More: BBC to fight Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed by Trump in Florida in December 2025, in which […]
US House of Representatives approved a resolution amid limit Trump’s war authority against Iran
The United States (US) House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran without explicit congressional approval, marking a significant challenge to the administration’s war policy. Read More: Resolution moved in US House to designate Mar 23 as a Pakistan Day The resolution passed on Wednesday […]
Trump says Israel owes survival to his leadership
US President Donald Trump has strongly rejected claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu influenced his decision to launch military action against Iran. Speaking during a podcast interview, Trump insisted that he made the decision independently and argued that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remained his primary objective. He maintained that the move […]
Trump rejected reports claiming that US and Iran talks have ended
US President Donald Trump has rejected reports claiming that negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran have ended, insisting that discussions between the two sides are continuing despite ongoing tensions and uncertainty over a potential agreement. Read More: Trump confirms Iran talks ongoing — but remains unsure of result In a statement posted, Trump described reports suggesting […]
Trump confirms Iran talks ongoing — but remains unsure of result
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday rubbished reports of a halt in communication between the US and Iran as “false and erroneous”, adding that talks were ongoing “continuously” as the two negotiate over details of a peace deal. In a post on Truth Social, he said: “Fake news reports that the Islamic Republic of […]
Trump says US-Iran talks continue
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the United States and Iran are continuing despite reports suggesting communication had stopped. The statement is significant because diplomatic efforts remain central to easing regional tensions. The ongoing negotiations affect both countries and broader Middle East stability. In a message posted on his social media […]
India, US near first phase of a bilateral trade agreement
NEW DELHI: India and the United States (US) are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that negotiations are “about 99 per cent” complete. Read More: India, US aim for $500 billion trade The remarks came as a US delegation led by Brendan Lynch arrived in New […]