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Palestine’s President congratulate Trump on his inauguration
Arab Gulf leaders, the king of Jordan, and Palestine’s President have congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the US. The leadership of the UAE, including President Sheikh…
- Photos
Photo: The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, January 20 at the US Capitol Rotunda with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath. The ceremony…
- World
Trump takes oath; says ‘golden age’ of America begins right now
Washington: Donald J Trump was on Monday sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his remarkable return to power for a second term, four years after he left…
- World
Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices, tame inflation
Washington: Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation. But it’s unclear whether…
- Technology
China’s response to Trump’s TikTok deal: companies should decide
Beijing: China reacted cautiously to US President-elect Donald Trump’s offer that 50 per cent of the TikTok ownership should be in American hands, saying such decisions should be independently made by companies…
- World
Donald Trump to return to White House on a cold Monday morning
Washington: Donald J Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States of America on a cold Monday morning when the temperature outside is likely to…
- World
Trump says he will issue executive order Monday to get TikTok back up
Washington: Donald Trump has promised sweeping actions in his second administration. The president-elect has outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more…
- World
It’s not clear who will lead Pentagon when Trump takes office; what happens then?
Washington: It is unclear who will take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office. As…
- World
India, US ink pact for cooperation in cybercrime investigations
New Delhi: India and the US have inked an agreement to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The signing of the pact comes days before…
- World
Trump, XI hold phone talks, agree to maintain regular contact on major issues
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Friday ahead of Trump’s swearing-in and agreed to establish strategic communication channels and maintain regular contact on…
- World
In touch with Washington: MEA on latest US sanctions on Russian oil industry
New Delhi: India on Friday said it is in touch with Washington to clarify issues pertaining to the possible impact that the latest US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector could have on…
- India
US removes restrictions on 3 Indian nuclear entities
New Delhi: In a significant move, the US on Wednesday removed restrictions on three Indian nuclear entities, over a week after NSA Jake Sullivan announced that Washington was finalising steps to “remove”…
- World
US Supreme Court to consider possible TikTok ban
Washington: The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court on Friday morning, with the justices largely holding the App’s fate in their hands. Here is what you need…
- World
Biden administration targets Russian oil with new sanctions before Trump takes office
Washington: President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its nearly 3-year-old war…
- World
Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment
New York: President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. The outcome cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return…
