President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Democrats for his decision to lay off thousands of workers across the US government as he followed through on his threat to cut the federal workforce during the government shutdown. Job cuts were under way at the Treasury Department, the US health agency, the Internal Revenue Service and the […]
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Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday
An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4. “On June 14 next year, we’re going to have a big UFC fight at the White House — right at the White House, […]
Israel and Hamas near Gaza ceasefire deal, says White House
The White House has said Israel and Hamas are very close to agreeing on a Gaza ceasefire deal. U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today in Washington to discuss the 21-point peace plan. Trump is also expected to speak with Qatar’s leaders, who are acting as mediators with Hamas. White […]
Shehbaz, Asim Munir meet Trump in landmark visit to White House
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. This was their first official meeting since Trump began his second term in January 2025. The meeting started with a 30-minute delay as Trump was addressing media and signing executive orders. Despite the delay, the […]
Erdogan to press Trump for F-35 deal amid renewed US-Turkiye ties
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. Erdogan aims to convince Trump to lift US sanctions and allow Turkiye to buy F-35 fighter jets. This is Erdogan’s first visit to the White House in six years. The visit comes as Turkiye hopes to strengthen ties with […]
Trump, Shehbaz Sharif hold key talks at White House
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House today, according to a US official. The meeting comes just weeks after Pakistan and the United States signed a new trade deal. Officials say the visit signals improving ties between the two countries after years of tension. Trump has […]
Trump, Shehbaz Sharif to Meet at White House
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House on Thursday, a Trump administration official told Reuters, weeks after Washington and Islamabad announced a trade deal. The two leaders are scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks on regional and global issues, with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal […]
White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a “one-time” payment imposed only on new applicants. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in announcing the major fee increase on Friday, said it would be paid annually, and would […]
Shehbaz welcomes ‘new era’ after Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
Pakistan has welcomed the historic peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, signed under the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement was finalized during a White House summit, ending nearly 40 years of hostility between the South Caucasus neighbors. Trump hosted the signing ceremony alongside Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol […]
Apple to invest $100B in U.S. manufacturing
Apple Inc is set to announce a massive $100 billion commitment to boost U.S. manufacturing, a White House official revealed on Wednesday. The pledge is expected to support efforts to bring production back to the United States, aligning with President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to reshape trade and tariff policies. The official, speaking anonymously, said […]