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- Middle East
Trump to ease sanctions on Syria, restore relations with new leader
Riyadh: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will move to normalise relations and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country “a chance at peace.” Trump was set to meet…
- India
Congress slams Trump for claiming credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire
New Delhi: With US President Donald Trump reiterating his claims about having “successfully brokered” a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan, the Congress on Tuesday said he was not only hyphenating the two…
- World
Trump warns Iran of ‘massive maximum pressure’ on Nuclear deal
Riyadh: President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes Tehran for a new nuclear deal, but he also…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom
Riyadh: President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on US efforts to…
- Middle East
Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump admin
Deir al-Balah: An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay…
- World
Trump signs executive order to lower US drug prices
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the US or face new limits over…
- World
Trump says stopped nuclear conflict, used trade to end India-Pak hostilities
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday said he used the lure of trade with the US to persuade India and Pakistan to end hostilities last week, which, he added, could have potentially…
- World
Trump set to accept ‘flying palace’ as gift from Qatar: Report
United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly set to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, according to ABC News. Valued at approximately USD…
- Pakistan
Pak PM hopes to reinvigorate bilateral ties with US under Trump
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Pakistan has found a new leader in US President Donald Trump to reinvigorate the bilateral strategic partnership. Shehbaz said he was “extremely grateful to President…
- Middle East
Trump’s Saudi Arabia trip raises hopes of US nuclear cooperation
Washington: Saudi Arabia wants US help developing its own civil nuclear programme, and the Trump administration says it is “very excited” at the prospect. US-Saudi cooperation in building reactors for nuclear power…
- World
India, Pakistan agree to full, immediate ceasefire
The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday,…
- World
Biden blames Kamala Harris’ loss on sexism, racism, rejects age concerns
New York: Former President Joe Biden says he’s responsible for Donald Trump’s victory last fall, but he attributed Kamala Harris’ loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism. Biden, who left…
- World
US-UK trade deal: Trump agrees to cut tariffs on autos, steel
Washington: President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs…
- World
US judge blocks Libya deportations without court chance
Washington: A federal judge has said the Trump administration cannot deport migrants to Libya unless they have a meaningful chance to challenge their removal in court. The order from US District Judge…
- Middle East
Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf Arabian Gulf
Washington: President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the US will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the…