Donald Trump: News
26 Apr 2017
MexicoTrump's border wall: President backs down on funding demands
President Donald Trump has indicated he's willing to delay his demands for funds to build the controversial Mexico border wall to prevent the federal government's shutdown.
25 Apr 2017
Barack ObamaObama's first post-presidency speech: 'Ready to train new leadership'
In his first post-presidency speech, former US President Barack Obama announced he wants to spend the next phase helping "prepare the next generation of leadership".
25 Apr 2017
SyriaSyria chemical attack: US imposes "sweeping sanctions"
The US has imposed "sweeping" sanctions on 271 employees of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC).
24 Apr 2017
Barack Obama'I'll eat his liver': Philippines President Duterte on terrorists
In some bizarre comments, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced he can be "50 times" more brutal than terrorists, and he could even "eat his liver".
23 Apr 2017
Trump AdministrationIndian-origin Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed
Indian-origin Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who was appointed by the Obama Administration has been asked to leave by the Trump administration.
21 Apr 2017
IndiaDonald Trump's policies reverse Indian preference for US-based grooms
US' tightening of norms on H-1B visas have had surprising effects all over, including on the bustling marriage market in India.
21 Apr 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea tensions: China places bombers on "high alert"
An American defense official said the Chinese military is preparing to respond to a possible situation in North Korea.
20 Apr 2017
Russia NewsTrump inauguration received $500,000 from Venezuelan state-owned company
Venezuela, a country reeling under a severe economic crisis, has donated $500,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration.
19 Apr 2017
Trump AdministrationWill the Trump administration crackdown on porn?
Donald Trump's election win and subsequent uptick in conservative rhetoric and action on a host of issues has raised fears that he may crack down on America's adult film industry through legislation.
18 Apr 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaTrump lawyers argues he's immune to lawsuits because he's president
US President Donald Trump was sued for allegedly inciting his supporters to violence when they allegedly assaulted anti-Trump protesters at an election rally during the 2016 campaign.
17 Apr 2017
ISISBernie: US should avoid "perpetual warfare in the Middle East"
Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders said America must not get involved in "perpetual warfare in the Middle East."
17 Apr 2017
Barack ObamaPhilippines to hold military drills with the US
The Philippines military announced it will hold annual exercises with troops from its US ally.
16 Apr 2017
White HouseTrump's tax disclosure: Protesters demand release of tax returns
Latest in the series of protests against US President Donald Trump, thousands of protesters marched in over 150 locations, demanding disclosure of his tax returns.
13 Apr 2017
United States of AmericaTrump backtracks on campaign rhetoric, says NATO "no longer obsolete"
US President Donald Trump said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that NATO is "no longer obsolete."
13 Apr 2017
SyriaTrump ordered Syria missile strike over dessert with Chinese President
American President Donald Trump said he ordered the missile strike on Syria "during dessert" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
13 Apr 2017
Melania TrumpDaily Mail to pay Melania Trump damages over 'escort' allegation
British newspaper Daily Mail has agreed to pay damages and costs to US First Lady Melania Trump over an article in which it alleged that she once worked as an escort.
12 Apr 2017
Ivanka TrumpUS warns Assad's reign in Syria "coming to an end"
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is visiting Russia where he's expected to urge Moscow to stop supporting Assad.
11 Apr 2017
Tamil NaduShould health disclosure be made mandatory in elections in India?
Recent events including the revelation on Sonia Gandhi's health and Jayalalithaa's untimely death in Tamil Nadu have triggered debate on whether an unhealthy candidate can ensure a sturdy democracy.
07 Apr 2017
Russia NewsDevin Nunes steps aside from Congressional committee inquiry on Russia
Devin Nunes, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has temporarily stepped aside from a congressional investigation into Russia's alleged election hacking.
06 Apr 2017
Michael FlynnBannon loses seat in National Security Council, not a "demotion"
President Donald Trump has removed Steve Bannon, his controversial senior strategist, from the National Security Council (NSC).
05 Apr 2017
Barack ObamaTrump vows to reform Obama's "horrendous" US banking regulations
President Donald Trump has vowed to reform the "horrendous" US banking regulations constituted following the financial crisis in 2008.
05 Apr 2017
Barack ObamaTrump-Sisi meeting: Trump aims to reboot US-Egypt ties
In a move to reboot US-Egypt relations, President Donald Trump welcomed his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to the White House.
03 Apr 2017
Nikki HaleyHaley's statement contradicts Trump's stance on Russia
Nikki Haley, the US' ambassador to the UN, said Russia was "certainly involved" in last year's presidential elections.
31 Mar 2017
White HouseReports: Trump administration leaked information to lawmakers on Obama spying
A New York Times report has found that two political appointees of the Trump administration, working in the White House had provided Representative Devin Nunes classified reports supposedly validating some of President Trump's wiretapping allegations.
30 Mar 2017
Jared KushnerIvanka Trump takes up unpaid post at White House
Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump has taken up an unpaid role as Assistant to the President, in the White House.
29 Mar 2017
United States of AmericaTrump signs orders to kill Obama's climate change policies
President Donald Trump has ratified and signed an administrative order which will roll back Obama-era edicts aimed at controlling climate change.
26 Mar 2017
IndiaIndia US relations: Doval in Washington to improve security ties
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Washington to meet his counterpart McMaster and US defence secretary James Mattis, in an attempt to strengthen bilateral security ties.
24 Mar 2017
Virat KohliCricket Australia boss James Sutherland takes a dig at Kohli
James Sutherland, the Cricket Australia chief, quipped that he is not sure if Virat Kohli knows how to spell 'sorry'.
22 Mar 2017
SpaceXDonald Trump signs bill authorising crewed NASA mission to Mars
Opening new vistas for human exploration of space, US President Donald Trump authorized almost $20bn for NASA programmes in 2018, directing it to plan a "crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s".
