President Donald Trump

Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarks

US ‘close to finalizing’ parts of trade deal with China: USTR

1:10 am October 26, 2019

Washington: Washington and Beijing are making “headway” on key issues in their ongoing trade dispute and discussions will continue, the US Trade Representative’s office said Friday following a phone call between senior officials. President Donald Trump heralded a major win in his offensive against China two weeks ago, saying the economic powers were close to […]

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Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, quits ‘blood-stained’ Syria

2:04 pm October 24, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump ended sanctions against Turkey on Wednesday, drawing a line under American involvement in “blood-stained” Syria, as Turkish and Russian troops seized territory previously held by US troops and their beleaguered Kurdish allies. “Let someone else fight over this long blood-stained sand,” Trump said in a White House speech that formalized the […]

US Syria envoy urges European support for Turkey

Trump touts Turkey cease-fire, even as it appears shaky

3:15 pm October 19, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump is pushing back at criticism that his Syria withdrawal is damaging U.S. credibility, betraying Kurdish allies and opening the door for a possible resurgence of the Islamic State. He touted a cease-fire agreement that seemed at risk as Turkey and Kurdish fighters differed over what it required and whether combat had […]

Rupee rises 28 paise to 70.74 against USD in early trade

11:04 am October 14, 2019

Mumbai: The Indian rupee appreciated by 28 paise to 70.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as gains in domestic equity market and positive developments on the US-China trade talks front strengthened investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 70.83, then gained further ground and touched a high […]

Pentagon orders shutdown of Stars and Stripes newspaper

Pentagon chief vows to cooperate with impeachment probe

11:50 pm October 13, 2019

Washington: US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday the Pentagon would cooperate with the congressional impeachment inquiry — in an apparent break with President Donald Trump’s policy to thwart the probe. Esper said his department would try to comply with a subpoena from House Democrats seeking records relating to the withholding of US military aid […]