News for 'Trump White House'

White House race not 'reality show': Obama takes aim at Trump

White House race not 'reality show': Obama takes aim at Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Barack Obama on Friday warned that the race to the White House was not a "reality show".

Putin will face severe economic consequences if...: Trump warns again

Putin will face severe economic consequences if...: Trump warns again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Trump stated that Russia will face "severe economic consequences" if Putin doesn't show interest in de-escalating the Ukraine conflict.

US seizes Iranian ship trying to breach naval blockade near Strait of Hormuz

US seizes Iranian ship trying to breach naval blockade near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions as ceasefire talks face uncertainty. The incident raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

'8 planes were downed': Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

'8 planes were downed': Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India and Pakistan "made peace" in May after he threatened to snap trade deals with them if they continued their military conflict.

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all practical purposes, the war seems set to cascade as the US is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran and threatens to destroy 'bridges next, then electric power plants', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India portrays itself as US's closest friend, but...: Top Trump aide

India portrays itself as US's closest friend, but...: Top Trump aide

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Miller said that US President Donald Trump has a 'tremendous' relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that the peace options for the region are on the table.

Road to White House: John Kasich to quit Republican race, clear path for Trump

Road to White House: John Kasich to quit Republican race, clear path for Trump

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is withdrawing from the race to the White House, a media report said on Wednesday.

Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Seeking foreign loan had forced Pakistan to 'bow' its head and make compromises at the 'cost of self-respect', Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said in a candid admission about the humiliation involved in approaching 'friendly countries' for financial aid.

'We have Charlie Kirk's shooter in custody': Trump

'We have Charlie Kirk's shooter in custody': Trump

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Trump further told Fox News that he spoke to Kirk's family members who want to keep his nonprofit organisation Turning Point USA going.

'No Kings' protests draw 7 mn across US against Trump policies

'No Kings' protests draw 7 mn across US against Trump policies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

According to the police, the widespread rallies have been largely peaceful with no reports of incidents or arrests.

Indian envoy sought relief from tariffs: US Senator

Indian envoy sought relief from tariffs: US Senator

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

United States Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday claimed that Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra spoke to him last month about India buying less Russian oil and asked him to tell President Donald Trump to relieve the 25 per cent tariff.

Can Trump's Diplomacy End Ukraine War?

Can Trump's Diplomacy End Ukraine War?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Trump has played throughout his career as a deal-maker who could deliver where others could not, and Ukraine represents the ultimate test of that image, notes Manish Dabhade.

'Clearly Mogambo Khush Hai': Cong on India-US trade deal

'Clearly Mogambo Khush Hai': Cong on India-US trade deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The Congress attacked the Modi government, saying it now seems to be routine that India learns about its government's actions only from Trump or his appointees.

Trump speaks to Kamala, 'admires her strength'

Trump speaks to Kamala, 'admires her strength'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris spoke over the phone on Wednesday during which they agreed on the importance of unifying the country, his spokesperson said.

Lebanon ceasefire, asset release among Iran's conditions

Lebanon ceasefire, asset release among Iran's conditions

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Iran has reiterated that key preconditions must be met before negotiations with the United States can begin to resolve the conflict in West Asia, including a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked Iranian assets.

'Don't have certain talents in US': Trump defends H-1B visa

'Don't have certain talents in US': Trump defends H-1B visa

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Indian professionals, including technology workers and physicians, are among the largest cohort of H-1B visa holders.

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a Truth Social Post, Trump said, "This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days."

Trump says India once 'killed' US with tariffs, now offers none

Trump says India once 'killed' US with tariffs, now offers none

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

"I understood tariffs better than any human being in the world. And now with my tariffs, they were all dropping them. India was the most highly tariffed nation... And you know what, they've offered me no tariffs in India anymore. No tariffs," Trump said.

Somebody is finally exposing them: Trump attacks India

Somebody is finally exposing them: Trump attacks India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump attacked India's tariffs regime, saying it is next to impossible to sell anything to India because of the 'high tariffs'.

'My friend Modi wants me there': Trump likely to visit India for Quad

'My friend Modi wants me there': Trump likely to visit India for Quad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said he could travel to India next year, emphasising that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'wants' him to visit while calling him a 'great man' and a friend.

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Why Trump Turned on India, Embraced Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Trump's new rules for how countries should treat him have led to the current breakdown in India-US relations, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trump says he would invite Kim Jong un to White House if talks in Singapore go well

Trump says he would invite Kim Jong un to White House if talks in Singapore go well

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The US president said the summit will be more than a photo-op.

Oppn stages walkout demanding debate on Indo-US trade deal

Oppn stages walkout demanding debate on Indo-US trade deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue of the Indo-US trade deal soon after the zero hour ended and alleged that the information about the deal was being received from Washington instead.

Some naturalised Americans likely to lose citizenship

Some naturalised Americans likely to lose citizenship

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Trump administration is looking at plans to strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship, the latest in a series of efforts undertaken by President Donald Trump to crack down on immigration.

How Trump's Rules Are Killing American Tourism

How Trump's Rules Are Killing American Tourism

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'America has historically been a magnet for people who aren't from here.' 'That sort of thing -- the promise of opportunity, no matter what that looks like -- doesn't grow on trees.' 'It also happens to be geopolitical gold that Trump is flushing down the toilet,' points out Sree Sreenivasan.

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said that it was 'very nice' of Elon Musk to apologise after billionaire entreprenuer admitted he had gone 'too far' in his personal attacks during a public fallout between the two men last week.

Modi is frightened of Trump, allows him to decide...: Rahul

Modi is frightened of Trump, allows him to decide...: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

His assertion came after Trump claimed that his "friend" PM Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a big step toward increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honour, hailing him as 'the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House'.

21-hour US-Iran talks fail, ceasefire hangs in balance

21-hour US-Iran talks fail, ceasefire hangs in balance

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Direct talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, have failed to produce an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations, with disagreements over Iran's nuclear ambitions and sanctions proving insurmountable.

They don't like each other...: Trump on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace

They don't like each other...: Trump on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

During a bilateral lunch with the Ukrainian President in the White House, Trump reiterated his confidence in facilitating an end to the ongoing war.

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee rule kicks in; US releases FAQs

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee rule kicks in; US releases FAQs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in a 'H-1B FAQ' document, released on Sunday, said that the September 19 proclamation took an "important, initial, and incremental step" to reform the H-1B visa programme to curb abuses and protect American workers.

Trump says Ukraine-Russia land swaps may be discussed, Kyiv to decide

Trump says Ukraine-Russia land swaps may be discussed, Kyiv to decide

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Trump reiterated that he is not negotiating on behalf of Ukraine, but rather aiming to bring the parties to the negotiating table.

Now, Zelenskyy says he's 'ready to work under Trump's leadership'

Now, Zelenskyy says he's 'ready to work under Trump's leadership'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Days after his tense exchange with President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country's commitment to achieving lasting peace and expressed willingness to 'work under Trump's leadership'.

Welcome back: Biden meets Trump, both pledge smooth transition

Welcome back: Biden meets Trump, both pledge smooth transition

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

In the meeting, the two leaders assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power on January 20 next year.

The Defining News Stories of 2025

The Defining News Stories of 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising geopolitical tensions, these events reshaped international relations.

Kansas shooting: All Americans should be outraged, says White House

Kansas shooting: All Americans should be outraged, says White House

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

"I think we are, as talked about during the campaign and the transition, establishing a deeper relationship with Prime Minister Modi and US-India businesses," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told media persons at his daily news conference.

Trump tantrum effect? Modi to skip UNGA session in US

Trump tantrum effect? Modi to skip UNGA session in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the session on September 27

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

According to the paper, Trump is known for his extreme germophobia. Trump has spoken openly about his phobia of germs in the past too.

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his summit talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.

US Needs Iran Back At The Table FAST!

US Needs Iran Back At The Table FAST!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The question is whether the clocks allow enough time for two deeply mistrustful sides to get there, and whether the surface calm holds long enough for the paddling to produce something before the ceasefire ends on April 22, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.