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 […]
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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 […]
Trump hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks
U.S. President Donald Trump is eager to help resolve the long-standing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He has invited Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the White House. The meeting aims to promote peace, stability, and economic cooperation in the region. Both leaders are set to meet Trump in Washington […]
White house: India funds Russia’s war via oil
The White House accused India of helping fund Russia’s war in Ukraine by buying Russian oil. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller made the claim during an interview in Washington. He said India’s actions are unacceptable to President Trump. Miller urged India to rethink its energy policy to avoid supporting the conflict. This is the […]