WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a government-backed online platform, TrumpRx.gov, designed to allow Americans to search for prescription medications and buy them directly from manufacturers or pharmacies. The announcement was made at an event in the Eisenhower Office Building, adjacent to the White House. Read More: Trump rules out 2028 VP bid, won’t rule out third […]
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Trump avoids backing a 2028 Republican successor
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to take sides in growing speculation over who could emerge as his successor in the 2028 Republican presidential race, saying it was too early to choose between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump said he would […]
Trump praises Vance and Rubio but avoids picking 2028 successor
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to endorse a potential successor for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, choosing instead to praise both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their capabilities. Read More: Vance, Rubio to host Denmark-Greenland talks In an interview with NBC News, Trump said he was “inclined” to endorse a […]
US pauses immigrant visas from Pakistan over vetting concerns
ISLAMABAD: The United States has announced a temporary pause on immigrant visa processing for Pakistan and 74 other countries, effective January 21, citing the need to ensure that applicants are “vetted to the maximum degree” and meet eligibility criteria, according to a statement shared by the US Embassy in Islamabad on Friday. Read More: Pakistan hopeful US […]
Buying Greenland could cost US about $700 billion, estimates suggest
WASHINGTON: Estimates circulating in U.S. political and strategic circles suggest that acquiring Greenland could cost the United States around $700 billion, underscoring the huge financial stakes if Washington pursues President Donald Trump’s idea of purchasing the massive Arctic territory. Greenland is an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark with strategic importance due to its […]
US diplomat to meet Denmark amid Greenland tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish leaders next week, amid renewed tensions over President Donald Trump’s aim to acquire Greenland. The announcement comes as European allies, including France and Germany, prepare coordinated responses to the US plan. Read More: Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland Trump has repeatedly signaled that Greenland is […]
US welcomes Pakistan’s offer to join Gaza stabilisation force
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s offer to participate in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While he stopped short of confirming a firm troop commitment, Rubio said Pakistan’s potential involvement is “key” to the operation. Read More: Pakistan ‘key’ to Gaza force, US says but […]
US and Ukraine hold Florida talks on Russia peace deal
HALLANDALE BEACH: US and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Sunday to discuss outlines of a potential peace deal with Russia, aiming to end the more than three-year-long war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were intended to create “a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independent and prosperous.” Read More: US, Ukraine advance refined […]
Trump boycotts South Africa G20 over ‘human rights abuses’ claims
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no American government officials would attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa later this month, citing what he called “human rights abuses” in the country. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused South Africa’s government of persecuting white […]
Trump administration revokes 80,000 US visas
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has revoked nearly 80,000 non-immigrant visas since taking office on January 20, as part of a wide-ranging immigration crackdown targeting offenses from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official revealed on Wednesday. According to the report, around 16,000 visas were canceled for DUI offenses, […]