Trump Says Regime Change in Iran ‘Would Be Best,’ Deploys Second U.S. Carrier to West Asia
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that a change in Iran’s ruling system “would be the best thing that could happen,” as his administration weighs potential military action against Tehran and ramps up American naval deployments in West Asia. Speaking to reporters after visiting troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Mr. Trump confirmed that a […]
Trump Takes Hard Line Ahead of Zelenskyy Talks, Signals Skepticism Over Ukraine Peace Plan
US President Donald Trump has adopted a firm and uncompromising stance ahead of his expected meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, making it clear that Kyiv’s latest peace push holds little value without Washington’s approval. His remarks underline the decisive influence the United States continues to exercise over any potential resolution to the Ukraine war […]
PM Modi, Donald Trump Exchange Diwali Greetings, Reaffirm India–US Friendship Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and phone call, describing India and the US as “great democracies” united in their shared commitment to global peace and the fight against terrorism. During their conversation, the two leaders exchanged festive wishes and reaffirmed the […]
Trump Urges Israel and Hamas to Seal Gaza Peace Deal, Rebukes Netanyahu for ‘Negativity’
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged both Israel and Hamas to finalize a peace agreement to end the two-year-long Gaza conflict, expressing frustration with the slow pace of negotiations and what he called “negativity” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to reports by Bloomberg and Axios, Trump phoned Netanyahu over the weekend to […]
PM Modi Welcomes Trump’s Leadership as Gaza Peace Plan Shows ‘Decisive Progress’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed leadership in pushing for peace in Gaza, calling the latest developments a “decisive step” toward restoring stability in the war-torn region. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi noted the “positive indications” of the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, describing […]
Trump Vows Supreme Court Fight After Appeals Court Strikes Down Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to take his fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court, pushing back against a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals that struck down most of his signature trade measures as unlawful. “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT! Today a Highly Partisan Appeals Court incorrectly said that our […]
Trump Threatens Tariffs on India, Again Claims Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire
Just days before his self-imposed August 1 deadline for new tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at imposing a 20% to 25% tariff on Indian goods, even as he insisted that the India-U.S. trade deal was “working out very well.” Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump responded to reports suggesting India might be […]
“No leader of any country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor” – PM Modi
Prim Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, strongly defending the government against claims of U.S. intervention in the Operation Sindoor ceasefire. He declared: “No leader of any country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor.” Modi framed the strikes as proof of India’s resolve and military capability. He also criticised the Opposition for […]
Trump Claims Credit for Preventing India-Pakistan War, Sparks Debate in London
US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that his intervention averted a potential war between India and Pakistan. Speaking in Scotland on Monday, ahead of talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said that without his involvement, the two nuclear-armed neighbours “would have been at war.” Addressing reporters at his Turnberry golf resort, […]
Trump’s “Predictable Unpredictability” Worries Asia; India Keeps Watch
U.S. President Donald Trump has again shaken up America’s closest allies in Asia — Japan and South Korea. It’s done by threatening 25% tariffs on their goods if trade deals aren’t done by August 1. He also said levied as high as 40 percent on imports from 12 other countries, as the administration continues negotiating trade […]