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Here's why Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, UAE cut diplomatic ties with Qatar

Qatar, which will host the 2022 football World Cup, is a member of the US-led coalition to defeat the Islamic State group.

Jun 05, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

China hails first fugitive extradition from US under Trump

The Ministry of Public Security said in a statement Zhu was suspected of crimes involving the "violation of personal rights".

Jun 01, 2017, 17:09 PM IST

Trump trip leaves US and allies lost in translation

He then emerged from his Vatican meeting with Pope Francis in buoyant spirits, declaring himself inspired to work harder than ever in pursuit of peace around the world.

May 27, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Trump says intelligence leaks 'deeply troubling'

In a statement released after Trump arrived at the NATO military alliance, the president said he would seek an official review to stop leaks that he said posed a serious security threat.

May 25, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

Trump says NATO must do more on terror, immigration, Russia

"The NATO of the future must include a great focus on terrorism and immigration," Trump said.

May 25, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

May to confront Trump as UK police stop sharing attack information with US

British police stopped sharing information about the suicide bombing with the United States, a British counter-terrorism source told Reuters.

May 25, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Saudi, UAE pledge $100 mln to Ivanka Trump womens' fund

World Bank president Jim Yong Kim announced the donation from both oil-rich Gulf states yesterday, during a meeting between Ivanka Trump and a group of Saudi women, a member of the US delegation said.

May 22, 2017, 22:27 PM IST

Trump's UN envoy often off-message, seems in his good graces

In some ways, Haley has been ahead of the curve.

Apr 30, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

Only 25% Americans believe Donald Trump keeps his promises: Opinion poll

The April 24 poll also showed that though only a few accept he is keeping his promises, a majority of his supporters believe he is following through his campaign pledges.  

Apr 27, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Sessions defends Trump admin's crackdown on illegal immigrants

Sessions said the recent executive order of Trump, which has been successfully challenged in courts, is lawful.

Apr 24, 2017, 00:41 AM IST

Donald Trump orders overhaul of H-1B visas, Indian techies to be hit hard

In a blow to Indian IT industry and professionals, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for tightening the rules of the H-1B visa programme to stop its "abuse" and ensure that the visas are given to the "most-skilled or highest paid" petitioners.

Apr 19, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

US Army becoming stronger than ever: Trump

"Our military is building and is rapidly becoming stronger than ever before. Frankly, we have no choice!," the President tweeted on Sunday.

Apr 16, 2017, 22:22 PM IST

Trump aides differ over Assad's future after Syria attack

Top aides to President Donald Trump demurred on Sunday over where U.S. policy on Syria was headed after last week's retaliatory missile strike, leaving open questions about whether removing Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from power was now one of Trump's goals.

Apr 10, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Iran President Hassan Rouhani says Trump abetting Syria 'terrorists'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said today that "terrorists" were applauding his US counterpart Donald Trump for launching a missile strike on an airbase of his Syrian government ally.

Apr 08, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping end 1st summit with 100-day plan to avoid trade row

President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping wrapped up their first summit by announcing a 100-day plan to improve strained trade ties, the only tangible announcement after their meetings that were overshadowed by the US military strikes in Syria.

Apr 08, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Trump spoke by phone with Saudi King Salman: Agency

The official Saudi Press Agency is reporting that US President Donald Trump has spoken by telephone with King Salman about the US missile strike on Syria.

Apr 08, 2017, 14:08 PM IST

US to boost defenses against North Korea: Trump to Abe

The United States will continue to build its military defenses against North Korea, Donald Trump told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday, pledging all options are on the table.

Apr 06, 2017, 10:01 AM IST

Trump says will make US a place where women can thrive

US President Donald Trump has said his administration will work to ensure America becomes a place where woman can work and thrive "like never before", as he praised his women colleagues, including Indian-Americans Nikki Haley and Seema Verma.

Mar 30, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

U.S. to host 68-nation meeting on countering Islamic State - Official

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will host a 68-nation meeting in Washington this month to discuss the next moves by the coalition fighting Islamic State, a senior Trump administration official said on Thursday.

Mar 09, 2017, 21:50 PM IST

US suspends fast processing of high-tech H-1B visa applications

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Friday that starting April 3 it will suspend "premium processing" for up to six months.

Mar 04, 2017, 23:56 PM IST