Tag: US President Donald Trump

US Eyes Deeper Economic, Energy Ties with Pakistan, Says Secretary of State Rubio

“On behalf of the United States, I extend our warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 14,” Rubio said.

August 14, 2025

Trump Doubts He Can Convince Putin to Halt Civilian Attacks in Ukraine

Speaking at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Wednesday (local time), Trump also warned of “very severe consequences” if Russia refuses to end the war after the August 15 meeting.

August 14, 2025

India Right to Resist US Tariff Pressure, Says Former Diplomat Vikas Swarup

“If you cave in to a bully, then the bully will increase his demands,” Swarup told ANI, cautioning that giving in would only embolden further demands.

August 14, 2025

Trump Signals Possible Discussion with Putin on US Court System Hack, Claims “We Are Actually Better” at Cyber Skills

“I guess I could… They hack in, that’s what they do. They are good at it. We are good at it; we are actually better at it. I have heard about it,” Trump told reporters.

August 14, 2025

Trump and Putin to Hold Rare In-Person Summit at Alaska Military Base on August 15

Local reports indicate some Alaskans even volunteered their private homes for the meeting, though it is unclear if those offers reached officials.

August 13, 2025

Expert Warns Second Trump Administration Shifting Towards Pakistan, Straining US-India Ties

Abrahms said he was not surprised by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s nuclear threats, but noted the unusual nature of such rhetoric being made from US soil.

August 13, 2025

Trump criticises Zelensky’s resistance to “land swap” with Russia ahead of Alaska talks

In an effort to broker an end to the ongoing war, Trump announced last week that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

August 12, 2025

Trump Grants 90-Day Extension on China Tariff Deadline Amid Ongoing Trade Talks

Speaking on Monday, Trump described current relations with China as positive, saying, “They’ve been dealing quite nicely. The relationship is very good with President Xi [Jinping] and myself.”

August 12, 2025

Trump Says He’ll Know Within “First Two Minutes” if Peace Deal Possible in Upcoming Putin Summit

“Russia has a very valuable piece of land. If Vladimir Putin would go toward business instead of toward war… it’s a warring nation, that’s what they do,” he remarked.

August 12, 2025

Nifty, Sensex Open Flat as Markets Eye Trump-Putin Meet; Volatility Expected to Persist

Market participants are closely monitoring potential developments from the summit, especially any announcements on US tariffs affecting India.

August 11, 2025