United States President Donald Trump

Trump calls Pak PM and Afghan President, thanks them for release of western hostages

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

11:49 pm September 23, 2019

New York: Describing himself as “an extremely good arbitrator”, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue, but both sides have to agree on that. Trump made the remarks during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of […]

Europeans see last chance for Iran-US meeting

US emphasises diplomacy in standoff with Iran

3:02 pm September 23, 2019

Washington: The United States said Sunday it will make its case against Iran at the United Nations this week, insisting it wants to give diplomacy “every opportunity to succeed” in the wake of a devastating attack on a vital Saudi oil complex. Setting the stage for President Donald Trump’s address to the annual UN General […]

Xi said Sino-US relations were at a "critical juncture", CCTV said, adding that cooperation was mutually beneficial and "the only right choice." "I hope that the US will take substantive actions to improve Sino-US relations, and both sides can work together to strengthen cooperation in fighting the epidemic," he said. Some provinces, cities and companies in China have provided medical supplies and support to the US as well, Xi added.

No need to have trade deal with China before 2020 elections: Trump

1:24 pm September 21, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he does not feel the need to strike a trade agreement with China before the next year’s presidential elections, emphasizing that he is looking for a complete and not a “partial deal” with Beijing. The world’s two largest economies have been locked in a bruising trade war since […]

President Trump names special envoy for hostage affairs as his new NSA

8:21 pm September 18, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named special envoy for hostage affairs Robert O’Brien as the new National Security Adviser to replace John Bolton, who was fired last week. O’Brien has been serving as the special envoy for hostage affairs at the Department of State has been chosen for the role, Trump tweeted. “I […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Trump vows to protect 2nd Amendment after gun briefing

2:33 pm September 13, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump pledged Thursday to protect the Second Amendment, hours after huddling with top advisers to discuss gun control measures he might be willing to publicly stand behind. Speaking to reporters before flying to Baltimore for a Republican retreat, Trump insisted “a lot of progress” had been made on background checks “and various […]