The White House has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation. President Donald Trump emphasized the urgency of reducing hostilities, stating that the potential risks associated with further military action are unacceptably high for both countries, their neighbors, and the […]
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Ukraine and U.S. continue talks on mineral deal amid peace efforts
Ukraine is still in talks with the United States about a potential minerals deal. A foreign ministry spokesman confirmed on Friday that discussions are ongoing. The White House had previously stated that it had moved beyond just the economic deal framework and was now focused on peace between Ukraine and Russia. President Donald Trump mentioned […]
Cocaine found at White House: Cameras, visitor logs searched by Secret Service
WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) – Cocaine discovered in the White House on Sunday was found in a cubby hole in a West Wing entry area where visitors place electronics and other belongings before going on tours, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Secret Service is investigating the matter, the White House […]
Trump considering launching fresh White House bid after midterm elections: advisers
Former President Donald Trump is considering launching a third bid for the White House this month, three Trump advisers said on Thursday, while Trump himself teased a strong possibility of a comeback during a rally in Iowa later in the day. “And now, in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I […]
White House announces multi-billion dollar plan to attack obesity, hunger
The White House announced Wednesday billions of dollars in pledges from major corporations including the likes of fast food behemoth Burger King to craft a national strategy on ending the twin US challenges of hunger and obesity. The private sector pledges were unveiled as President Joe Biden was hosting what the administration touted as the […]
Trump hits back as UK’s top envoy calls his White House ‘inept’
US President Donald Trump hit back on Sunday and the UK launched an inquiry after leaked memos revealed Britain’s ambassador in the US had described the president and his White House as “inept” and “uniquely dysfunctional”. Trump said Ambassador Kim Darroch had “not served the UK well” and that he and his administration were “not […]
US terminates Turkey’s preferential trade agreement, reduces tariffs on steel
The United States on Thursday terminated Turkey’s preferential trade treatment that allowed some exports to enter the country duty free, but it has halved its tariffs on imports of Turkish steel to 25%. The White House said it was appropriate to terminate Turkey’s eligibility to participate in the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, based […]
Maduro hangs on as Venezuelan protests could fizzle out
Venezuelans heeded opposition leader Juan Guaido’s call to take to the streets on Wednesday in a bid to force President Nicolas Maduro from power, but there was little concrete sign of change in a crisis that increasingly looks like a political stalemate. Guaido had called for the “largest march” in Venezuela’s history and said on […]
Trump to hold White House talks with Slovak prime minister on May 3
US President Donald Trump will discuss security cooperation and other issues with Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini in Washington on May 3, the White House said on Friday. It said “recent, positive gains in bilateral security cooperation as well as our shared concerns on cyber threats and the importance of energy security” would be discussed […]
Former US VP Biden announces 2020 run for White House
Former US Vice President Joe Biden jumped into the race for the White House Thursday, positioning the veteran Democrat as a frontrunner among the many candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump in 2020. The party’s 76-year-old senior statesman is the most experienced and recognized Democrat in the race, a popular former vice president who has […]