US President Donald Trump

Modi holds talk with Trump over phone

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump and tells him that “extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace.”
‘New Trump rule targets poor, could cut legal immigration in half’

US President Donald Trump’s administration unveils a sweeping rule that some experts say could cut legal immigration in half by denying visas and permanent residency to hundreds of thousands of people for being too poor.
Trump drops US spy chief pick Ratcliffe and mulls a replacement

President Donald Trump drops his choice of John Ratcliffe to be US spy chief after questions arose about the congressman's lack of experience and possible exaggerations in his resume, marking the latest upheaval over a top national security post.
Trump plays down new apparent NKorea test

US President Donald Trump plays down what appeared to be North Korea’s third missile launch in just over week, saying they were short-range and “very standard” and would not affect his willingness to negotiate with Pyongyang.
‘Priya Saha’s allegation false and fabricated’

Terming the allegation made by Priya Saha to US President Donald Trump about Bangladesh as ‘false and fabricated,’ Kazi Reazul Hoque, former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), says she should be tried for spreading such falsehood.
UK envoy said Trump ditched Iran deal to spite Obama

Britain's ambassador to Washington believes US President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal because it was associated with his predecessor Barack Obama, according to leaked documents.
British ambassador to US quits after spat over leaked memos

Britain's ambassador to Washington resigns after Donald Trump labelled him "stupid" and "wacky" following the release of confidential memos from the envoy in which he branded the US president's administration inept.
Trump assails Britain's May, ambassador to US

US President Donald Trump attacks Prime Minister Theresa May and her ambassador to Washington while Britain voices regret for the leak of confidential memos in which the diplomat called Trump's administration "dysfunctional" and "inept."
Trump sets foot in NKorea, agrees with Kim to resume talks

US President Donald Trump has became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea when he met its leader, Kim Jong Un, in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas and agreed to resume stalled nuclear talks.
G20 Summit: China’s Xi warns against protectionism

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warns against rising protectionism and India and Russia defended multilateral trade rules, while US President Donald Trump makes it clear that trade is a top priority at a summit of leaders of Group of 20 nations.
Iran calls White House 'mentally retarded'

US President Donald Trump threatens to obliterate parts of Iran if it attacked "anything American," in a new war of words with Iran which condemned fresh US sanctions on Tehran as "mentally retarded."
US hits Iran's supreme leader Khamenei with sanctions

The United States imposes sanctions against Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military chiefs, tightening the screws on a country that President Donald Trump threatened with "obliteration" if it seeks war.
Trump pulls back from launch of military strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an unmanned $130-million surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching the attacks, the New York Times reports.
US agency will begin removing millions of illegal immigrants: Trump

President Donald Trump says that US authorities would begin next week removing millions of immigrants who are in the United States illegally.
Trump threatens China with tariffs on further $300 billion of goods

US President Donald Trump threatens to hit China with tariffs on “at least” another $300 billion worth of Chinese goods.
Trump calls London mayor "stone cold loser" as he lands in Britain

Donald Trump lashed out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a "stone-cold loser" after the mayor criticised the British government for inviting the US president for a state visit.
Trump to end trade privileges for India on June 5

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States would end its preferential trade treatment for India on June 5.
Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite

US President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme is possible, crediting economic sanctions for curbing activities Washington has said are behind a spate of attacks in the Middle East.
Trump tells aides he does not want US war with Iran

US President Donald Trump tells his top advisers that he does not want to get the United States involved in a war with Iran.
Border security, green card changes drive new Trump proposal

After years of setbacks and stalemates, US President Donald Trump will lay out yet another immigration plan as he tries to convince the American public and lawmakers that the nation’s legal immigration system should be overhauled.
China still ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US trade talks

China and the United States have agreed to hold more trade talks in Beijing, Vice Premier Liu He says as US President Donald Trump orders his trade chief to begin the process of imposing tariffs on all remaining imports from China.
Trump urges Iran to talk over nuclear programme

US President Donald Trump urges Iran's leadership to sit down and talk with him about giving up Tehran’s nuclear programme and says he cannot rule out a military confrontation given the heightened tensions between the two countries.
Trump says China ‘broke the deal’ in trade talks

US President Donald Trump says that China “broke the deal” in trade talks with Washington and would face stiff tariffs if no agreement is reached.
SKorea ready to facilitate Trump–Kim summit: Moon

The Republic of Korea is ready at any time to facilitate a third Trump – Kim summit and ensure its success, South Korean President Moon Jae-in says.
Israel to name new town on Golan after Trump: Netanyahu

Israel says it would name a new community on the Golan Heights after US President Donald Trump as an expression of gratitude for his recognition of its claim of sovereignty over the strategic plateau.
Russia shrugs off Mueller report: Agencies

Russia’s foreign ministry has dismissed the findings of the long-awaited report by US Special Counsel Robert Mueller and said it had failed to present any evidence of Russian meddling in US elections, Russian news agencies report.
Trump to be first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will be the first foreign state guests to visit Japan and meet with Crown Prince Naruhito after his elevation to emperor, the White House says.
Our country is full: Trump

Declaring “our country is full,” President Donald Trump insists the US immigration system was overburdened and illegal crossings must be stopped as he inspected a refurbished section of fencing at the Mexican border.
Trade deal with China could be reached in 4 weeks: Trump

US President Donald Trump says a trade deal with China was getting very close and could be reached in about four weeks.
Gulf Arabs, Iran reject US recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli

US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights united Washington's Gulf Arab allies and regional foe Iran in condemnation.