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Iran calls on world to stand up to US President Donald Trump, save nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump pulled out last month from the 2015 accord between Iran and world powers that lifted sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs to its nuclear programme.

Jun 04, 2018, 10:14 AM IST

North Korea's top three military officials replaced, U.S. official says

North Korea`s top three military officials have been removed from their posts, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un prepare to meet on June 12 in Singapore.

Jun 04, 2018, 09:09 AM IST

Trump's lawyer says will fight Russia probe subpoena: report

U.S. President Donald Trump`s lead attorney said that if the special counsel investigating Russia`s alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election were to subpoena the president, it would set off a legal battle, according to an ABC News report on Saturday.

Jun 03, 2018, 09:18 AM IST

US trying to find discreet way to pay for Kim's Singapore hotel

As preparations are underway for the historic US-North Korea summit, American officials are trying to solve the logistical issue of who will pay for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un`s housing at an island resort off the coast of Singapore, a report said.

Jun 03, 2018, 08:46 AM IST

Donald Trump casts doubt on planned summit with Kim Jong-un

Donald Trump and the North Korean leader are scheduled to meet in Singapore on June 12 but the US has been insisting on the country giving up its nuclear arsenal first.

May 23, 2018, 07:18 AM IST

China, US avert trade war: Beijing agrees to import more from America

After lengthy second round of talks in Washington, the two sides issued a joint statement early on Sunday vowing not to launch a trade war against each other.

May 21, 2018, 00:42 AM IST

Melania Trump hospitalised for benign kidney condition

"Melania Trump underwent an embolisation procedure to treat a benign kidney issue. She will likely remain there for the duration of the week," her office said in a statement.

May 15, 2018, 09:03 AM IST

'March for Our Lives' - Anti-gun protests held in US

In the wake of last month's shooting at a Florida school, which claimed 17 lives, thousands of people flooded the Pennsylvania Avenue in the American capital of Washington for the "March for Our Lives" on March 24 to support tougher gun controls.

Mar 25, 2018, 12:27 PM IST

Donald Trump strikes jesting note at Washington press dinner

Donald Trump traded playful digs with the Washington press corps late Saturday at an annual gathering of politicians and members of the media, which the US president normally loves to hate.

Mar 04, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

China rewriting norms that does not trend in its favour: US general

China is trying to rewrite norms that it perceives do not trend in its favour and showing worrying tendency to challenge the existing rules-based order from which it has been a major beneficiary, a top US commander has said.

Feb 28, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

11 fall ill after hazmat scare at US base

Eleven persons have fallen ill after a suspicious envelope containing an unknown substance was opened at a US military base in Virginia, authorities said.

Feb 28, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

US says India, Pakistan would have to sit and talk on border tension

India and Pakistan need to sit and talk about their ongoing border tension, the Trump Administration said today.

Feb 28, 2018, 09:45 AM IST

White House gives North Korea ''ultimatum'' for having talks

The White House has responded to North Korea's willingness to hold talks with the US, saying that any discussions with Pyongyang must lead to the regime ending its nuclear programme.

Feb 26, 2018, 12:24 PM IST

Donald Trump recites inflammatory 'snake' song in anti-immigrant diatribe

US President Donald Trump on Friday recited the lyrics of a song seen as anti-immigration called "The Snake" to drive home his point about restricting immigration -- an inflammatory move that harkened back to his days on the campaign trail.

Feb 24, 2018, 13:29 PM IST

Kremlin says no evidence behind US indictment of Russians for alleged meddling in presidential polls

Moscow response came after the US Special Counsel Robert Mueller office has charged 13 Russians and 3 Russian firms in the 2016 US polls.

Feb 17, 2018, 19:38 PM IST

Family of Indian-origin victim gets no money after surgery blunder

  A US court has overturned a verdict to award a staggering USD 20 million to the family of an Indian-origin woman who died after doctors at a Detroit-area hospital mistakenly performed brain surgery on her.

Feb 17, 2018, 13:57 PM IST

Should Melania ''leave'' Donald Trump? See what polls say

Not all seems to be well with the Trumps if US-based poll numbers are to be believed.

Feb 17, 2018, 13:18 PM IST

Six Indian Americans win Gates Cambridge scholarship

  Six Indian Americans, including two women, are among 35 students from the US selected for the prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship.

Feb 17, 2018, 10:57 AM IST

US seeks to mend ties with Europe

The US Department of State has announced that Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan will visit five European nations staring Friday and seek to mend bilateral ties with them.

Feb 15, 2018, 12:22 PM IST

US to maintain sanctions against Russia

WASHINGTON" The US State Department on Tuesday lashed out at Russia on the occasion of the third anniversary of the signing of the Minsk Agreements, vowing to continue sanctions against Moscow until it changes course on the Ukraine issue.

Feb 14, 2018, 10:02 AM IST