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President Donald Trump says US troops ‘largely out’ of Syria region

For Trump, a high-velocity threat like none he’s ever faced

9:48 pm September 28, 2019

WASHINGTON: From the moment Donald Trump became a national political figure, he has been shadowed by investigations and controversy. They have been layered, lengthy and often inconclusive, leaving many Americans scandal-weary and numb to his behavior. And with each charge against him, Trump has perfected the art of deflection, seemingly gaining strength by bullying and […]

Give energy, new direction to multilateralism, UN: PM Modi to UNGA

10:15 pm September 27, 2019

United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday the world was witnessing a “new era” with modern technological advances and urged the international community to give a new direction to multilateralism and to the United Nations. Prime Minister Modi delivered his much-awaited second address to the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session here. […]

Whistleblower: White House tried to ‘lock down’ call details

9:19 pm September 26, 2019

WASHINGTON: The whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress’ impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to “solicit interference from a foreign country” in next year’s U.S. election. The White House then tried to “lock down” the information to cover it up, the complaint says. The 9-page document released […]

US concerned by China's ongoing attempts to 'intimidate' neighbours: White House

Transcript confirms Trump asked Ukraine leader to investigate Biden

9:33 pm September 25, 2019

Washington: The White House released a call transcript Wednesday confirming Donald Trump asked his Ukrainian counterpart to probe his political rival Joe Biden — a day after Democrats seized on the explosive allegation to launch an impeachment process. “There’s a lot of talk about Biden’s son, that Biden stopped the prosecution and a lot of […]

Pakistan PM says Trump asked him to mediate with Iran

2:49 pm September 25, 2019

United Nations (US): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday Donald Trump had asked him to mediate with Iran to defuse tensions, though the US president later suggested it was Khan who approached him and nothing was final. Khan met Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of this week’s United Nations […]