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US okays $125mn sales to Pak for F-16 monitoring

US okays $125mn sales to Pak for F-16 monitoring

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Essentially there is no change in the US policy on the security aid to Pakistan which is currently under freeze.

Trump says teachers with guns can only stop school shootings

Trump says teachers with guns can only stop school shootings

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Trump said it is 'very, very important' to have offensive capability, as well as defensive capability that's within the schools.

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Born to Zerin Rao anchooling fd Jehangir Narioshang Rao, both Parsi physicians from India, Rao grew up in Michigan and did her srom Detroit High School. She is married to Alan Lefkowitz and the couple has two children.

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented" events of Russian cyber hacking and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into her use of her personal e-mail server.

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not something that can be said for most of his predecessors, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'We will hunt you down and make you pay': Biden on Kabul attacks

'We will hunt you down and make you pay': Biden on Kabul attacks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The president said the ISIS-K was behind the gruesome attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul and at a hotel nearby.

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Donald Trump becomes the first American president to visit India with his wife and daughter and son-in-law in tow

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Trump's assertion came after he branded Comey as a "leaker".

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Rob Porter's responsibility was mainly in the flow of paper that crossed Trump's desk, including the wave of executive orders and actions that Trump inked during the first months of his tenure.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'The Modi visit will prove to be the watershed where India and the United States commenced technology trade and transfer.'

Obama warns N Korea of new sanctions after nuclear tests

Obama warns N Korea of new sanctions after nuclear tests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

He said that the US 'does not, and never will, accept North Korea as a nuclear state'.

Ted Cruz is booed off stage for asking Americans to vote with conscience

Ted Cruz is booed off stage for asking Americans to vote with conscience

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Cruz only went as far as congratulating Trump, who was his bitter rival in the primary contests.

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

With Obama joining her on the stage for the first time, Clinton described what a presidency is all about.

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Bottoms up: When world leaders chilled with a drink

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.

American dream is back, asserts Trump

American dream is back, asserts Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Underlining that years of economic stagnation have given way to a "roaring geyser of opportunity", Trump said, "I knew that if we unleashed the potential of our people, cut taxes, slashed regulation, fixed broken trade deals and fully tapped American energy that prosperity would come thundering back ... and that is exactly what happened."

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

"You have gone through extraordinary pain, and we don't want others to go through the kind of pain that you've gone through. Wouldn't be right," said the president.

An online platform that connects mom and child

An online platform that connects mom and child

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Mumbai-based BabyChakra is among the four start-ups Google has shortlisted from India for the fifth batch of its mentorship programme

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.

Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account

Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Twitter initially said the account had been "inadvertently deactivated due to human error", but later indicated it was done intentionally by a departing worker.

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The United States has begun a new diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as the US withdrew its last troops from the country ending the 20-year war in the South Asian nation.

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

While Trump supporters celebrated the win with late night parties, deafening silence prevailed in Hillary Clinton camp.

'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

'Don't boo vote': Obama defends Trump supporter at Clinton rally

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Obama repeatedly told the crowd to "hold up" as Hillary Clinton's supporters started booing a man who stood up with the sign supporting the Republican presidential nominee.

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A genuine attempt was made to reset relations in a positive way, signalling a stepping back from the brink of conflict, much to the relief of the world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trump calls racism 'evil'; slams white supremacists, neo-Nazis

Trump calls racism 'evil'; slams white supremacists, neo-Nazis

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

All those who engaged in racist violence over the weekend in Charlottesville "will be held fully accountable," Trump said in a televised address from the White House.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

'Be very, very nervous': Trump warns North Korea again

'Be very, very nervous': Trump warns North Korea again

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Trump says maybe his warning to NKorea 'wasn't tough enough'

CNN sues Trump, his White House aides over barring of reporter

CNN sues Trump, his White House aides over barring of reporter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The suit alleges that Acosta and CNN's First and Fifth Amendment rights are being violated by the ban.

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.'

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Trump said a thorough investigation will prove that no such collusion took place.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After telephone spat, Trump patch up with Australian PM

After telephone spat, Trump patch up with Australian PM

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Trump said he had a "productive discussion" with Turnbull on a wide range of issues in New York.

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Trump's Terminological Inexactitude on Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Whether it was a habitual expression of post truth or an open offer to India and Pakistan, even Imran Khan could not have believed it,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Trump also said in a separate tweet that North Korea is 'no longer' the US' 'biggest and most dangerous problem', telling Americans and the rest of the world they can 'sleep well tonight!'

'Kim should be given benefit of the doubt'

'Kim should be given benefit of the doubt'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'The sanctions are biting him.' 'He also has a chance to come out into the world and reshape his nation.'

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

China warms up to Biden, asks him to bring ties back on track

China warms up to Biden, asks him to bring ties back on track

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, known for fiery retorts against the US, welcomed Biden's first moves to join the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organisation (WHO) which was trashed by Trump as a puppet of China over its conduct to deal with the COVID-19.

US has ironclad commitment to bring PoWs home: Obama

US has ironclad commitment to bring PoWs home: Obama

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

President Barack Obama has said that the United States has ironclad commitment to bring its prisoners of war home, as his administration released five detainees from Guantanamo Bay detention centre in exchange of an American soldier in Taliban captive for nearly five years.

Adult film star accuses Trump of sexual harassment

Adult film star accuses Trump of sexual harassment

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Jessica Drake, an adult film actress, said that she met Trump 10 years ago where he offered $10,000 (Rs 6.7 lakh) to her to come to his hotel room.