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Trump, Xi spoke on phone to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine
Washington: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to the White House and Chinese officials. Xi told Trump in…
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US representative will attend G20 handover but won’t take part in talks: WH
Johannesburg: A representative from the US Embassy in South Africa will attend the formal handover ceremony at the end of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, but the United States…
- Middle East
Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally
Washington: President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, revealing the decision while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White…
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Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during White House visit
Washington: Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honour Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The soccer star…
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Trump to urge Saudi-Israel normalisation in White House talks
Washington: President Donald Trump has not been subtle about how badly he wants to see Saudi Arabia and Israel normalise relations. He has talked up his push to extend his first term…
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BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit
London: The BBC apologized Thursday to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it had not defamed him, rejecting the basis for…
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White House clarifies over H-1B visas after Trump defends programme
Washington: A day after US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, the White House asserted that it’s committed to cracking down on alleged abuses in the visa system. The White…
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Thousands of flights delayed as US shutdown drags on
Washington: Airports across the United States are experiencing mounting disruption as the federal government shutdown crosses the one-month mark, with staffing shortages contributing to widespread flight delays and long security lines. The…
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Trump to host Syrian President al-Sharaa in first White House visit
West Palm Beach: President Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, an administration official said Saturday, November 1. The official,…
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Trump leaves for Washington after meeting Chinese leader Xi in South Korea
Busan: President Donald Trump was returning to Washington after a face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the…
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Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run
Washington: Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House. In an interview with the BBC posted Saturday, Harris said she expects a woman will be president in the coming…
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White House reaffirms ‘America First’ stance amid H-1B visa overhaul
Washington: The White House has reiterated that President Donald Trump’s priority in reforming the H‑1B visa programme is to put “American workers first” and vowed to fight lawsuits filed against the administration’s…
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Asian shares slip on selling of tech stocks after lackluster day on Wall Street
Tokyo: Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday on selling of technology shares following a lackluster day on Wall Street. US futures edged higher, while crude oil prices rose about $1 a barrel.…
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White House accuses Nobel Peace Prize committee of ignoring Trump
Washington: The White House on Friday slammed the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, accusing it of ignoring President Donald Trump’s contributions to global peace, an honour he has been aggressively seeking often on…
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Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
Washington: President Donald Trump’s administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according…