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Trump fires national security chief John Bolton

Trump fires national security chief John Bolton

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Announcing Bolton's sacking on twitter, Trump said he will name a new national security advisor next week.

Trump replaces NSA H R McMaster with John Bolton

Trump replaces NSA H R McMaster with John Bolton

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The announcement of McMaster's ouster, who the White House said had a "good working relationship" with Trump, is the latest in a string of high-profile White House departures since President Trump took office in January 2017.

White House pushed Modi closer to Russia, China: Ex-Trump aide

White House pushed Modi closer to Russia, China: Ex-Trump aide

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Bolton slammed Trump's tariff policy, asserting that it has "shredded" decades of Western efforts to align India away from its Cold War ties with the then Soviet Union (Russia) and address the growing threat from China.

'Trump Has Shredded Decades Of Efforts With His Disastrous Tariff Policy'

'Trump Has Shredded Decades Of Efforts With His Disastrous Tariff Policy'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'The longer India hangs out to dry, the worse the New Delhi-Washington relationship gets.'

Trump's personal rapport with Modi 'now gone': Former US NSA

Trump's personal rapport with Modi 'now gone': Former US NSA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump's personal relationship with Prime Minister Modi has deteriorated, potentially pushing India closer to Russia and China.

Is Trump's tariffs on India a strategic mistake?

Is Trump's tariffs on India a strategic mistake?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Former White House official John Bolton suggests that tariffs imposed on India by the US for purchasing Russian oil may have unintended consequences, potentially driving New Delhi closer to Beijing and Moscow.

Victory For Pooches

Victory For Pooches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Trump's policies alienated India, pushed it towards Russia, China'

'Trump's policies alienated India, pushed it towards Russia, China'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump's policies have damaged US-India relations, pushing New Delhi closer to Russia and China.

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Comeback kings Villa stun Chelsea; Arsenal, City win

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

After Saturday's 2-1 win at Chelsea - their 12th in 13 league matches - Aston Villa have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season, more than any other team.

Trump's ego can't be allowed to harm strategic India-US ties: Experts

Trump's ego can't be allowed to harm strategic India-US ties: Experts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

A US lawmaker and former officials warn that President Trump's policies are damaging the strategic partnership between the United States and India, potentially driving India closer to China and Russia.

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a report in NBC News.

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

He then went on to say that, however, he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for any of his efforts.

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan.

Why Bolton's appointment is dangerous for the world

Why Bolton's appointment is dangerous for the world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Unlike Trump, who has an isolationist approach, Bolton would like to roam around the world, trampling upon any sign of dissent,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Bush to install Bolton as UN ambassador

Bush to install Bolton as UN ambassador

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Frustrated by Democrats, United States President George W Bush will on Monday circumvent the Senate and install embattled nominee John Bolton to be ambassador to the United Nations, a senior administration official said.

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bolton said that the arguments for China joining the World Trade Organisation was that it would become a more market-oriented rules-based society.

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The sight of immaculately-dressed line judges standing or crouching at the side and back of the grass courts has been a feature at the Grand Slam for 147 years.

Trump's top adviser on homeland security resigns

Trump's top adviser on homeland security resigns

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Tom Bossert's resignation came a day after John Bolton took over the role of National Security Adviser.

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Trump pleaded with China for re-election help: Book

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The White House has said the forthcoming book by John Bolton is "full of classified information"

Farewell Tillerson, McMaster: High-profile exits from Trump's White House

Farewell Tillerson, McMaster: High-profile exits from Trump's White House

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

United States President Donald Trump's administration has been marked by a series of exits from high-ranking officials. Appointments expected to last for years have only made it a matter of days, ending in chaotic departures. On March 23, adding to the long list of departures from the US administration was National Security Adviser Lt General H R Mcmaster who will be replaced by John Bolton. Here's a list of other notable departures from Trump's White House.

Chelsea win at Bolton

Chelsea win at Bolton

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Leaders Manchester United stayed three points clear in the English Premier League by beating Everton 3-0.

Arsenal lose at Bolton

Arsenal lose at Bolton

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

Champions Chelsea and second-placed Manchester United beat Middlesbrough and Portsmouth respectively in the Premier League.

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The two leaders had held their first bilateral summit in Helsinki, Finland on July 16, vowing a fresh start to troubled relations between their countries.

US ambassador to the UN resigns

US ambassador to the UN resigns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The resignation was being described as a result of the Republican Party's defeat in the November 7 elections.

No guarantee Trump will back India against China: Ex-US NSA

No guarantee Trump will back India against China: Ex-US NSA

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China has been behaving in a belligerent fashion all around its periphery, certainly in the East and South China sea, and its relations with Japan, India as well as others have declined, Bolton said.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!' he said.

UN must become better at solving problems: US

UN must become better at solving problems: US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

UN must become better at solving problems: US

Trump, Putin to hold first summit meeting in Helsinki on July 16

Trump, Putin to hold first summit meeting in Helsinki on July 16

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The announcement of date and venue comes a day after Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov in Moscow said the two leaders will meet in a third country.

Bush may shift envoy to Iraq to the UN

Bush may shift envoy to Iraq to the UN

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

United States President George W Bush intends to appoint current US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad as the country's ambassador to the United Nations to replace John Bolton

UNSC to discuss North Korea N-test

UNSC to discuss North Korea N-test

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Military option is open, US warns Iran

Military option is open, US warns Iran

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

The top American envoy at the UN also reminded Russia and China that they had promised to go the sanctions route when passing the UN Security Council resolution this June.

War against terrorism a matter of 'extraordinary importance': US to Pak

War against terrorism a matter of 'extraordinary importance': US to Pak

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

During his visit to Islamabad, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had pressed the new Pakistani government "to do more" to rein in terror groups operating from the country's soil.

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"He's a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," said Trump of his new appointment.

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'As one might expect, he believed the Indians were preparing their nuclear weapons for deployment. It took us a few hours - and remarkably good work by our teams on the ground in New Delhi and Islamabad - to convince each side that the other was not preparing for nuclear war'

Melania forces exit of senior White House aide

Melania forces exit of senior White House aide

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Ricardel is believed to have entered into confrontation with the first lady's staff during her trip to Africa last month.

US suspends August military drills with South Korea

US suspends August military drills with South Korea

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

This comes after US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un held a historic summit in Singapore.

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

He said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.

Exemptions to some countries to keep oil prices down: Trump on sanctions

Exemptions to some countries to keep oil prices down: Trump on sanctions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"We have the toughest sanctions ever imposed. But on oil, we want to go a little bit slow because I don't want to drive the oil prices in the world up," Trump told reporters.