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Donald Trump to speak with China, Japan leaders on North Korea

President Donald Trump will speak by telephone with the leaders of China and Japan on Sunday, in talks likely to be dominated by North Korea`s nuclear drive and the threats posed by its belligerent leadership.

Jul 02, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

Donald Trump nominates Dr Jerome Adams in place of Dr Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General

President Donald Trump has nominated Dr Jerome Adams as the next US surgeon general to succeed Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy, who was dismissed in April by the Trump administration.

Jun 30, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

US keen on providing India defence tech reserved for close allies

The US is interested in providing India with the kind of defence technology it normally reserves for its closest allies, the White House has said, signalling the Trump administration's resolve to strengthen the bilateral defence relationship.

Jun 24, 2017, 09:48 AM IST

Trump Admin offers tremendous opportunities: Vishal Sikka

The Trump Administration is business-friendly and entrepreneurial, and the new American government offers tremendous opportunities to do innovative work, says Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka.

Jun 23, 2017, 12:08 PM IST

Indian IT industry not H-1B dependent: Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has refuted the general impression that the Indian IT industry is overly dependent on H-1B visas.

Jun 22, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

Afghan-oriented militants getting support from elements of Pak govt: Pentagon

In a damning report, the Pentagon has said Afghan-oriented militant groups, including the Taliban and Haqqani Network, benefit from "support" from elements of the Pakistan government.

Jun 21, 2017, 15:34 PM IST

India most reliable partner for Afghanistan: Pentagon

India is Afghanistan's most reliable regional partner, the Pentagon has said in its latest Afghan report, the first under the Trump administration.

Jun 21, 2017, 12:08 PM IST

US in no 'condition to lecture us' on human rights: Cuba to Donald Trump

In response to President Donald Trump`s announcement that he is reversing the Obama administration`s steps to thaw ties with Cuba, the Castro government has hit back strongly saying the U.S. is in no "condition to lecture us.

Jun 18, 2017, 09:42 AM IST

Cut off Pak's military aid: Muhajirs to Trump administration

A group of Muhajirs have urged the Trump administration and US Congress to cut off military sales and aid to Pakistan, citing Islamabad's support to terrorism.

Jun 17, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Two US lawmakers ask Donald Trump admin to cut Pakistan aid for supporting terror

Two top lawmakers have accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism and urged the Trump administration to cut military aid to the country, saying the US should make it more difficult for Islamabad to get its hands on American weapons.

Jun 17, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

Donald Trump announces canceling 'one-sided' US deal with Cuba

Slamming former president Barack Obama`s dealings with the communist regime in Cuba, President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled new restrictions on travel, business with Cuba, in a move clearly charting his own course of relations with the Castro-led government.

Jun 17, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Donald Trump announces new Cuba policy limiting US travel, business

The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will announce his administration's review of the country's new policy toward Cuba on Friday.

Jun 16, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

US military dismisses chance of massive troop surge in Afghanistan

Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday dismissed chances of a return to the major US troop deployments to Afghanistan.

Jun 14, 2017, 22:57 PM IST

US to engage other countries in multilateral efforts: Rex Tillerson

The Trump Administration will target areas where it sees the greatest risk and engage other countries in multilateral approaches, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said as he assured that the State Department would continue to remain effective despite a massive proposed budgetary cut.

Jun 14, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

Trump accuses ex-FBI director Comey of cowardice over 'leaks'

"I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible," Trump wrote in an early morning tweet. "Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'"

Jun 11, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

40% decline in US visas for Pakistanis; 28% increase for India

Interestingly, the number of non-immigrant US visas to Indians has increased by 28 percent in March and April this year as compared to the monthly average of the previous year, according to the newly-released monthly official data.

May 29, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

US revives two infra projects in Asia to counter China's One Belt One Road

The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative.

May 24, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

Donald Trump aims to balance budget in decade targets 3% growth

US President Donald Trump is aiming to balance the federal budget in a decade with substantial cuts to safety-net programmes, combined with a tax overhaul to speed up the economy and achieve an ambitious growth rate of three per cent, the White House has said.

May 23, 2017, 10:43 AM IST

North Korea open to US talks under conditions: Official

Choe Son Hui, director general for North American Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, spoke briefly to reporters in Beijing yesterday en route to Pyongyang.

May 14, 2017, 18:43 PM IST