U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that, despite continuing regional tensions, the U.S. is permitting Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz in an endeavour to preserve stability in global energy supply. According to Bessent, who spoke with CBS News, fuel shipments are slowly getting back on track via the important maritime route. […]
President Donald Trump boldly claimed that tariff revenue could eventually replace income taxes in the United States, defending his trade policies during his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday. Speaking on February 25, 2026, Trump asserted that “Congressional action will not be necessary” for this transition, explaining that “as time goes by, I […]
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 31 UN-linked entities, saying they “no longer serve American interests”, in a move driven by his America First ideology. The decision bars US agencies from participating in or funding the UN-linked bodies and 35 non-UN organisations. The White House said the targeted institutions undermine […]
President Donald Trump announced a successful US military operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described the mission, named Operation Absolute Resolve, as highly complex and executed with overwhelming American military power. The operation involved over 150 […]
US President Donald Trump will attend the swearing-in ceremony for Sergio Gor, the new US ambassador to India, on November 10. Gor, confirmed by a Senate vote in October, will be the youngest ambassador to India and is noted for being one of Trump’s closest aides. Earlier, Trump expressed his trust in Gor to fulfill […]
Cambodia and Thailand have signed a historic peace agreement in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone for regional stability. The agreement was signed in the presence of US President Donald Trump, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The agreement includes provisions for mutual border security, joint development zones, and the establishment […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and expressed hope for a united fight against terrorism. Trump said he spoke to Modi on Tuesday and the two sides are working on great deals between their countries. Modi thanked Trump for his phone call and warm Diwali greetings, wishing the […]
US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer birthday greetings on his 75th birthday. The conversation occurred as US and Indian trade negotiators met in Delhi, with both sides describing the discussions as “positive” and aiming for an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Trump had previously announced the resumption […]
After meetings with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, US President Donald Trump has announced that he is arranging a meeting between Zelensky and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in his effort to end the devastating war that has killed hundreds of thousands, civilians and military personnel. “Everyone is very happy about the possibility of […]
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a historic joint declaration for peace after decades of bitter conflict and significant loss of life as US President Donald Trump hosted both the leaders of the South Caucasus region in Washington, as confirmed by the White House. “For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict […]
