‘Obama tried coup’: Trump slams ex-US president; dodges Epstein question

[ad_1] US president Donald Trump on Tuesday accused former president Barack Obama of leading a coup against him in 2016. While hosting Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr at the White House, president Trump was asked a question about Jeffrey Epstein, which he brushed aside. Instead, he accused Obama of trying to interfere in the 2016 […]

Trump vs Jerome Powell: Scott Bessent softens tone; suggests Fed chief ‘shouldn’t step down right now’

[ad_1] US treasury secretary scott Bessent said on Tuesday he saw no immediate reason for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell to step down. This comes just a day after Bessent publicly called for a full review of the Fed’s operations beyond its main role in setting interest rates. Speaking to Fox Business, Bessent said, “There’s […]

‘Not too distant’: Donald Trump hints at upcoming China visit; meeting with Xi Jinping on cards

[ad_1] File photo (Picture credit: ANI) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he may travel to China “not too far into the future” to meet with President Xi Jinping, signalling a potential diplomatic thaw amid intense trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.Speaking alongside Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr at the White House, Trump confirmed […]

Golden Dome blow: Trump may sideline Musk from missile shield project; Bezos may cash in

[ad_1] The Trump administration is quietly looking for alternatives to SpaceX for its ambitious Golden Dome missile defence system, weeks after the public rift between the two, according to news agency Reuters.Until recently, Trump’s former political ally Elon Musk’s SpaceX was the top contender to help build the Golden Dome, a missile shield Trump has […]

Too ‘woke’ for America? Donald Trump pulls US out of Unesco; DEI policies, pro-Palestinian, pro-China tilt prime reasons

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump pulled out America from Unesco over its support for “woke, divisive cultural and social causes” including DEI policies, pro-Palestinian and pro-China tilt.“Continued involvement in Unesco is not in the national interest of the United States,” AFP reported quoting state department spokeswoman.Back in February, Trump had directed a 90-day review of […]

US joins Israel, strikes Iran’s three nuclear sites; Trump suggests Fordow is destroyed – Top developments

[ad_1] In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump announced that the American military had struck three Iran’s nuclear sites early Sunday morning local time. The air strikes targeted Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, facilities at the heart of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme and marked a direct US entry into […]

Tougher rules for foreign students; Trump team enforces social media checks — what changes now?

[ad_1] The Donald Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it is restarting visa interviews for foreign nationals who want to study in the United States. This comes a month after the administration temporarily halted new student visa interviews amid its plans to scrutinise social media accounts of such applicants.The vetting processAs per the State Department, […]

Israel–Iran conflict: Trump doesn’t confirm strike on Iran; Tehran ‘committed to diplomacy’– Key updates

[ad_1] Tensions between Iran and Israel continued as the conflict entered its seventh day with airstrikes, missile fire, and growing international concern. Israel says it has targeted key nuclear-related sites in Tehran, while Iran has launched a limited missile response. Here are the latest developments in the conflict:Trump: “I may do it, I may not.”Trump […]

Trump may widen travel ban; 36 nations flagged over security concerns — See full list

[ad_1] The Trump administration is planning a major expansion of its travel ban, which could soon cover citizens from 36 additional countries. Earlier this month, the Republican president issued an order blocking citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States.According to an internal US State Department cable seen by Reuters and first reported by […]

Donald Trump met with cheers and boos at ‘Les Misérables’ debut amid Kennedy Center boycott & control row

[ad_1] President Donald Trump faced a mixed reception of cheers and boos as he attended the opening night of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, a visit marked by political overtones, a reported cast boycott, and rising tensions over his takeover of the iconic arts institution.When asked on the red carpet about the […]