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'Are you a racist?' Donald Trump questioned over 's***hole' remarks

Unites States President Donald Trump faced a barrage of questions about claims that he referred to the immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries as "s***holes" in an immigration meeting at the White House.

Jan 13, 2018, 08:00 AM IST

Turbulence in ties with US 'temporary', says Pakistan day after suspending intel co-op

Pakistan Army General reportedly received the call from the Commander US Central Command and another US Senator to discuss Pak-US security cooperation

Jan 12, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Donald Trump says China not helpful enough on North Korea

Trump has called on China to do more to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue.

Jan 12, 2018, 11:47 AM IST

US says military aid to Pakistan is suspended, not cancelled

The United States said that it has only suspended its military and intelligence cooperation with Pakistan and that the money has not been reallocated.

Jan 12, 2018, 07:45 AM IST

Donald Trump medical exam won't include mental fitness test: White House

Donald Trump will be examined at the Walter Reed military hospital in a Washington suburb Friday and the results are set to be made public.

Jan 09, 2018, 06:49 AM IST

Pakistan buckles under US pressure, blacklists Hafiz Saeed's JuD, 71 other terror groups

The move comes days after the United States blocked $255 million military aid to Pakistan.

Jan 06, 2018, 20:59 PM IST

All options on the table to deal with Pakistan: White House

The US is keeping "all options" on the table apart from suspending about USD 2 billion in security aid to Pakistan to put pressure on it to take decisive action against the Taliban and the Haqqani network and eliminate their safe havens, the White House warned on Saturday. 

Jan 06, 2018, 14:29 PM IST

No US bill on tightening Iran nuclear deal imminent: Senator

In October, President Donald Trump refused to certify that Iran was respecting its commitments on the 2015 nuclear agreement, but did not re-impose sanctions or abandon the deal itself.

Jan 04, 2018, 22:41 PM IST

US to announce specific actions against Pakistan

The White House has said it would announce specific actions against Pakistan this week to force it to crack down on terrorists on its soil, reflecting president Donald Trump's tough stance against the country over the issue.

Jan 04, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

US questions Kim Jong’s mental health, says America won’t be bullied

US Vice President Mike Pence said that “America will not be threatened” by North Korea.

Jan 04, 2018, 09:54 AM IST

Donald Trump breaks with ex-Whie House strategist Bannon, says 'he has lost his mind'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon as having "lost his mind" in the fallout over damaging comments Bannon made about Trump`s son Donald Trump Jr. in excerpts from a new book.

Jan 04, 2018, 07:43 AM IST

Donald Trump's tough message to Pak result of PM Narendra Modi's diplomacy: BJP

The BJP leader's remarks came after President Trump said Pakistan had given the US nothing but lies and deceit and that it had provided a safe haven to terrorists.

Jan 02, 2018, 08:55 AM IST

US blocks $255 million military aid to Pakistan: White House

The confirmation comes on the same day when US President Donald Trump accused Pakistan of providing 'safe haven' to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid over the last 15 years.

Jan 02, 2018, 08:50 AM IST

US condemns attack on Shitte center in Afghanistan that killed 41

The UNSC urged all states to cooperate actively with the Afghanistan government and all other relevant authorities in this regard.

Dec 29, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Trump sends Christmas greetings, lashes out at political correctness

US President Donald Trump said he was proud to wish people a Merry Christmas, and so defend the beautiful time-honoured phrase against political correctness.

Dec 26, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Trump's 'America First' policy helped advance US interests in world: White House

"President Trump has used an America First foreign policy to restore respect for the United States throughout the world and to advance our interests," the White House said.

Dec 23, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Donald Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff to step down

He becomes the latest high profile departure from the West Wing as Trump nears his one-year mark in office. 

Dec 22, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Donald Trump's top African-American adviser quits White House

The highest-profile African-American adviser to US President Donald Trump, Omarosa Manigault Newman, will step down on January 20, the White House Press Secretary has said.

Dec 14, 2017, 08:21 AM IST

Despite Tillerson overture, White House says not right time for North Korea talks

No negotiations can be held with North Korea until it improves its behaviour, a White House official said on Wednesday, raising questions about U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson`s offer to begin talks with Pyongyang any time and without pre-conditions.

Dec 14, 2017, 06:31 AM IST

#MeToo: woman says Trump kissed, groped her; White House denies allegations

White House on Monday denied all allegations of sexual harassment and assault against US President Donald Trump.

Dec 12, 2017, 11:47 AM IST