'I have strongly requested President Putin to spare lives of Ukrainian soldiers': Donald Trump
Mar 14, 2025, at 10:48 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Friday said there is a "very good chance" the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after "productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.
In a setback for Donald Trump, US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers: Report
Mar 14, 2025, at 12:38 am
In a setback for Donald Trump, a US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were fired as part of the current administration's move to slash the size of the government, media reports said.
'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal
Mar 13, 2025, at 08:58 pm
Moscow/IBNS: A top aide of Vladimir Putin Friday criticised the US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Kyiv, saying it would just be a "breather" for the Ukrainian military, media reports said.
Trump warns Putin of 'devastating' financial impacts if Russia blocks Ukraine ceasefire
Mar 13, 2025, at 10:57 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of "devastating" financial consequences if his government blocks Ukraine's call for a ceasefire in the Moscow-Kyiv war, media reports said.
'People are going to Russia right now as we speak: Donald Trump on Ukraine war ceasefire talks
Mar 13, 2025, at 12:47 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Wednesday said negotiators were travelling to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.
Donald Trump buys new Tesla in support for Elon Musk, says billionaire was treated badly
Mar 12, 2025, at 11:44 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday bought a new Tesla in a show of support for the company CEO Elon Musk whose firm is facing a backlash after the billionaire supported the Republican's government.
Hope Putin agrees: Donald Trump after Ukraine concurs to ceasefire with Russia
Mar 12, 2025, at 11:08 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has said he hopes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will agree to Ukraine's call for a ceasefire in the Moscow-Kyiv conflict and put an end to the "horrible war".
Trump escalates trade war; doubles tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum
Mar 12, 2025, at 10:48 am
U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with Canada on Tuesday, doubling the 25% U.S. tariff on its northern neighbor’s steel and aluminum exports to 50% after Canada’s Ontario provincial leader said he is adding a 25% levy on electricity sold to 1.5 million American customers.
Ukraine agrees to proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, US to resume military aid
Mar 12, 2025, at 12:34 am
Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn promising to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing, a joint statement by the two sides said.
Mar 11, 2025, at 09:35 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled the tariff on all steel and aluminum products coming into the United States from Canada, bringing the total to 50 percent.
Donald Trump to keep tariffs to pressure Mexico, Canada, China on fentanyl, aides say
Mar 10, 2025, at 06:58 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump is keeping new tariffs in place on Mexico, Canada and China to pressure them to block the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the United States, top White House economic officials said Sunday.
Donald Trump envoy describes recent meeting with Hamas as 'very helpful'
Mar 10, 2025, at 10:32 am
President Donald Trump’s envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, said Sunday that his meetings last week, with the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas, about hostages it is holding in Gaza were “very helpful” and could lead to their release “within weeks.”
India agreed to cut tariffs way down, announces Donald Trump
Mar 08, 2025, at 11:33 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that India has agreed to lower tariffs on American exports to the South Asian country, amid the bilateral tension over duty since the Republican returned to the White House.
Donald Trump sends letter to Iran, pressing for restart of nuclear talks
Mar 08, 2025, at 10:49 am
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to signal that he is ready to take military action on Iran, unless the country agrees to a new deal that would restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Donald Trump confident Putin wants peace despite ‘bombing the hell out of Ukraine’
Mar 08, 2025, at 09:49 am
Russia’s latest aerial barrage against targets in Ukraine is not dampening expectations by U.S. President Donald Trump that he can broker a deal to end the fighting between Moscow and Kyiv.
Donald Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs on lumber, dairy from Canada
Mar 08, 2025, at 08:56 am
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Canada has been "ripping off" the United States for years with tariffs on lumber and dairy products and threatened to place reciprocal tariffs on Canada as early as Friday.
I find it more difficult to deal with Ukraine than Russia: Donald Trump on efforts to end war
Mar 08, 2025, at 12:35 am
Washington/DC: US President Donald Trump Friday said he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than with Ukraine in his efforts to end the war in the pro-Western country.
Days after spat with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump now warns of sanctions against Russia
Mar 07, 2025, at 09:37 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Days after the spat with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump Friday said he's considering "large-scale" sanctions and tariffs against Russia until it reaches a ceasefire and peace agreement with Ukraine.
Donald Trump pressures Ukraine, sets stage for Putin meeting
Mar 07, 2025, at 03:23 pm
President Donald Trump continued to press Kyiv to sign a minerals deal Thursday and expressed confidence that Moscow was also ready to close on a deal to end the war that started when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
US: Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexican, Canadian goods
Mar 07, 2025, at 08:52 am
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed for four weeks his new 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States, his latest maneuver in a North American trade war that has plunged stock indexes for days and roiled U.S. relations with its longtime allies and two biggest trading partners.
Donald Trump pauses sweeping tariffs on Mexico until April 2
Mar 07, 2025, at 12:55 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Thursday said he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Analysts warn of China advances in Myanmar, see Marco Rubio as key to US response
Mar 06, 2025, at 11:20 pm
Washington : US engagement in Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar, can advance America's national security, economic interests, and broader strategic goals in countering China’s expanding influence, foreign policy analysts say.
US, Canada diplomats discuss trade amid new tariff announcement by Trump
Mar 06, 2025, at 09:02 pm
Top diplomats from the United States and Canada held talks Wednesday that included discussion of trade, while U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Canada and Mexico for a month.
US: Trump administration cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine amid push for peace talks
Mar 06, 2025, at 04:59 pm
The United States says it has cut off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, which could seriously curtail Kyiv’s ability to continue its three-year fight with Russia, even as Washington is quickly pushing the two countries toward peace talks to end the conflict.
US President Donald Trump delays 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Mexico, Canada
Mar 06, 2025, at 12:18 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Mexico and Canada for a month, amid fears that a trade war between the neighboring countries could hurt the "Big 3" U.S. automakers.
Will Europe arm Ukraine after the US halts military aid?
Mar 05, 2025, at 11:37 pm
London: Ukrainians reacted with alarm on Tuesday to Washington's announcement that it is halting military aid shipments to the country with immediate effect, a move that the Trump administration said was aimed at forcing all sides to the negotiating table.
Donald Trump vows to impose reciprocal tariffs on India in joint Congress address
Mar 05, 2025, at 09:38 am
President Donald Trump made his first joint address to Congress since taking oath on January 20 when he vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries including India and China on April 2.
Days after White House blow-up, Zelenskyy says he is ready to work under Trump's leadership
Mar 05, 2025, at 02:38 am
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by saying that he is ready to work under the 'strong leadership' of US President Donald Trump.
Justin Trudeau imposes 25 pct tariff on US products, calls Donald Trump's 'trade war' a 'dumb thing'
Mar 05, 2025, at 01:17 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slapped a 25 percent tariff on US products vowing to fight back Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a "trade war" that will "first and foremost harm American families".
Ukraine President Zelenskyy says ready to work under Trump's leadership
Mar 04, 2025, at 11:51 pm
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by saying that he is ready to work under the 'strong leadership' of US President Donald Trump.