India killed U.S. with tariffs, now offers ‘no tariffs’: Trump

India killed U.S. with tariffs, now offers ‘no tariffs’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said he understands tariffs “better” than anybody. File.  | Photo Credit: AP India “kills” the U.S. with tariffs and the country has now offered “no tariffs”, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed amid New Delhi’s escalating tensions with Washington over trade and tariffs. “They have tariffs against us. China, which kills us … Read more

Trump says he will ask U.S. Supreme Court for ‘expedited ruling’ in tariff appeal

Trump says he will ask U.S. Supreme Court for ‘expedited ruling’ in tariff appeal

U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday (September 2, 2025) that he plans to seek a swift ruling from the Supreme Court as his administration pushes to overturn a court decision that … Read more

Peter Navarro slams Modi’s SCO ties with Xi, Putin; terms them ‘troublesome’

Peter Navarro slams Modi’s SCO ties with Xi, Putin; terms them ‘troublesome’

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro. File | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has described as “troublesome” the show of unity between the leaders of India, Russia and China, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be with Washington, Europe and Ukraine, not with Russia. Mr. Navarro’s remarks came after … Read more

Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Rudy Giuliani delivers remarks before Donald Trump rallies with supporters in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S., on September 28, 2016. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday (September 1, 2025) he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announcing the honour two days after his political ally was … Read more

U.S. appeals court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but leaves them in place now

U.S. appeals court finds Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but leaves them in place now

U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. federal appeals court ruled Friday (August 29, 2025) that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, impacting numerous trading partners, were illegal — but allowed them to remain in place for now. The 7-4 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit … Read more

Trump’s administration again appeals to Supreme Court over his foreign aid funding freeze

Trump's administration again appeals to Supreme Court over his foreign aid funding freeze

A file image of Donald Trump | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump’s administration appealed to the Supreme Court again on Wednesday (August 27, 2025) in its bid to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid funding frozen. The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal seeking quick intervention to halt lower court decisions that have … Read more

Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to halt foreign aid payments

Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to halt foreign aid payments

U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) to intervene in its efforts to withhold billions of dollars from foreign aid organisations and lift an injunction that is forcing it to keep making payments. The U.S. Department of Justice, in … Read more

Trump to lead ‘large’ White House meeting on Gaza on August 27, Witkoff says

Trump to lead 'large' White House meeting on Gaza on August 27, Witkoff says

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff. File | Photo Credit: Alex Brandon U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) that President Donald Trump will chair “a large meeting” on Gaza at the White House on Wednesday (August 27, 2025). Asked if there is a day after plan for Gaza, Witkoff told Fox News‘ Bret … Read more

Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations

Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (August 25, 2025) took the unprecedented action of firing Lisa Cook, the first African-American woman to serve as a Federal Reserve governor, over claims of mortgage borrowing impropriety. The President had called on Ms. Cook to resign on August … Read more

Sergio Gor, Donald Trump’s close political aide, named next U.S. ambassador to India

Sergio Gor, Donald Trump’s close political aide, named next U.S. ambassador to India

Assistant to the President Sergio Gor (R), accompanied by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (L). | Photo Credit: AFP President Donald Trump said on Friday (August 22, 2025) he would nominate Sergio Gor, one of his closest aides, to be the next U.S. ambassador to India, where he will oversee frosty relations that have worsened with … Read more