Tag: Trump
FBI opened probe into whether Trump working for Russians
WASHINGTON DC: The Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an inquiry in 2017 into whether US President Donald Trump was working on behalf of Russia,...
Trump touts ‘big progress’ after phone call with Xi on trade
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday touted "big progress" after a phone call with his Chinese counterpart on trade, after the tariff war between...
France decides to stay in Syria after US troops ordered home
PARIS: France will maintain its participation in the coalition fighting the militant Islamic State (IS) group in Syria, a government minister said on Thursday...
Pompeo defends US-Saudi ties after Senate rebuke on Yemen, Khashoggi
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday again defended US ties with Saudi Arabia on national security grounds after the Senate voted to...
Pakistan decides to write Trump back
- Letter will reassure US of Pak's cooperation in Afghar war settlement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is reportedly going to respond to US President Donald Trump's letter to Prime...
US, China agree trade war ceasefire after Trump, Xi summit
BUENOS AIRES: China and the United States agreed to a ceasefire in their bitter trade war on Saturday after high-stakes talks in Argentina between...
China, US showdown looms on trade at fractious G20
BUENOS AIRES: The United States and China, the world's two largest economies, will see Saturday if they can find a breakthrough to exit a...
Trump dilemma: Preserve Saudi alliance or declare prince a murderer
WASHINGTON: The Saudi assassination of a US-based journalist has put President Donald Trump in an intractable bind.
Does he preserve a close US ally and accept...
US judge blocks Trump asylum restrictions
SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge on Monday temporarily blocked an order by President Donald Trump that barred asylum for immigrants who enter the country...
Gen Bajwa vows no compromise over Pakistan’s honour, security
--Army chief says Pakistan remains committed to Afghan peace process but its own security interests are top priority
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General...
Saad Rafique gives ‘thumbs up’ to PM Imran’s Trump-slamming-tweet
In a rare occurrence, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique agreed with political rival Prime Minister Imran Khan.
On Monday, Saad Rafique gave...
PM Imran gets tough, snubs Trump
--PM says US should assess its own efficacy in Afghanistan instead of blaming Pakistan for its failures
--Says Pakistan suffered 75,000 casualties in war on...
Pence bins Trump rift reports
WASHINGTON: US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dismissed reports of a rift with his boss President Donald Trump, saying the pair laughed about...
France says Trump should have shown ‘decency’ on Paris attacks anniversary
PARIS: US President Donald Trump, who attacked his French counterpart in a series of tweets on Tuesday, should have shown “common decency” instead since...
CNN sues White House over barring of reporter
WASHINGTON: CNN sued Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday, alleging the White House violated journalist Jim Acosta's rights under the constitution by revoking his press...
Fears for Russia probe as Trump fires Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON: US Attorney General Jeff Sessions was fired by Donald Trump Wednesday, casting a cloud over the Russia investigation that has dogged the White...
White House bars CNN reporter after heated Trump exchange
WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday suspended the press pass of a CNN reporter who earlier sparred with United States President Donald Trump at a news...