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Trump threatens 25% tariffs over Greenland, EU hits back

Trump threatens 25% tariffs over Greenland, EU hits back

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and several European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland to the United States, framing the move as a national security imperative amid Chinese and Russian interest in the territory.

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.

Modi dials Trump, discusses economic ties, trade deal

Modi dials Trump, discusses economic ties, trade deal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed enhancing economic ties and a potential trade deal during a phone conversation.

India rebuts Trump aide's 'Modi didn't call' claim; says...

India rebuts Trump aide's 'Modi didn't call' claim; says...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'Incidentally, Prime Minister (Modi) and President Trump have also spoken on the phone on eight occasions during 2025, covering different aspects of our wide-ranging partnership'

'You know the list': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

'You know the list': Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Trump repeated the claim during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office in the White House with visiting Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman.

Will work with anyone to...: Mamdani before Trump meet

Will work with anyone to...: Mamdani before Trump meet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Mamdani will meet Trump in the White House on Friday, the first meeting between the two and also since his victory in the New York City Mayoral election on November 4.

Trump: 'Field Marshal Munir Is A Very Great Guy'

Trump: 'Field Marshal Munir Is A Very Great Guy'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'We have a great leader coming, the prime minister of Pakistan and the field marshal.'

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

'Shame students have to...': Trump's $1M 'Gold Card' unveiled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Trump described the Gold Card as a "Green Card, but much better, much more powerful, a much stronger path and a path is a big deal. Have to be great people, but much stronger path", which also helps companies.

Sharif again thanks Trump for averting 'major India-Pak war'

Sharif again thanks Trump for averting 'major India-Pak war'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again thanked former US President Donald Trump for resolving the India-Pakistan conflict in May, despite India's consistent denial of third-party intervention.

'Do I get credit for it?': Trump on India-Pak truce claim

'Do I get credit for it?': Trump on India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after a "long night" of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 70 times that he ended the conflict between India and Pakistan.

US is 'real United Nations,' says Trump after brokering ceasefires

US is 'real United Nations,' says Trump after brokering ceasefires

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Former President Donald Trump claims the United States has become the 'real United Nations' due to its role in resolving global conflicts, criticizing the UN's lack of involvement. He cites brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia as an example.

Trump's warning to Iran: US will get involved if...

Trump's warning to Iran: US will get involved if...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the situation in Iran is being monitored very closely and hoped for the protestors in the country to be safe.

FIFA president Infantino visits Trump, White House

FIFA president Infantino visits Trump, White House

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Infantino travelled to Washington to discuss the establishment of a FIFA headquarters in the US

No trade deal as Modi didn't call Trump: US commerce secy

No trade deal as Modi didn't call Trump: US commerce secy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims a trade deal with India failed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call then-President Donald Trump, despite requests.

'This is how...': Tharoor lauds Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP reacts

'This is how...': Tharoor lauds Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP reacts

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised the cordial meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, while the BJP hopes Rahul Gandhi learns from it.

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

United States First Lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is "The Spirit of America." The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism throughout 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Will have to do something hard way: Trump on Greenland

Will have to do something hard way: Trump on Greenland

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump reiterated the claims of having to do 'something' about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russia and China would spring in and that Washington, DC does not want to have them as neighbours.

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Trump cuts tariff on China to 47% after meeting Xi

Trump cuts tariff on China to 47% after meeting Xi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated, "We have a deal," referring to the trade pact which will be routinely extended. "Every year we'll renegotiate the deal, but I think the deal will go on for a long time, long beyond the year. We'll negotiate at the end of the year," he added.

Trump meets Sharif, Munir for 1 hour; no press allowed

Trump meets Sharif, Munir for 1 hour; no press allowed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House to discuss bilateral ties. This was the first formal bilateral interaction between Trump and Sharif.

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

'Will take care of it': Trump targets India over 'rice dumping'

'Will take care of it': Trump targets India over 'rice dumping'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

US President Donald Trump has said that India should not be "dumping" rice into the United States market and he will "take care" of it, while stressing that tariffs will solve the "problem" easily.

Trump Takes Centre Stage In Israel's Knesset

Trump Takes Centre Stage In Israel's Knesset

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

On Monday, October 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump delivered remarks to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem.

'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.

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trump claimed that he "got a call from Prime Minister Modi saying, 'we're done'. I said, 'you're done with what?'" Trump said and claimed Modi replied: "We're not going to go to war."

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Former US President Donald Trump claims Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir support his plan to end the Gaza conflict, citing their involvement in negotiations and a recent statement of full support.

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

Trump leaves note for Biden in White House

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

CNN reported that Trump has left Biden a letter at the White House, in keeping with the tradition that outgoing presidents do for their successors.

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The reporters wanted to know if President Joe Biden was seen by the Parkinson's specialist.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.

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.

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.

Sensex tanks 780 points on renewed trade uncertainties

Sensex tanks 780 points on renewed trade uncertainties

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and Trent were among the biggest laggards. On the other hand, Eternal, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Bharat Electronics were the gainers.

Who's The Lady With Donald Trump Jr?

Who's The Lady With Donald Trump Jr?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

That's Bettina Anderson, who has been Don Jr's partner for over a year.

US will come to rescue if Iran targets protesters, warns Trump

US will come to rescue if Iran targets protesters, warns Trump

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

This comes as people in Iran continue to protest against rising prices and economic hardship pouring into the streets across several provinces in Iran, with some protests escalating into fatal confrontations with security forces, CNN reported.

India, US To Issue Joint Statement On Trade Deal

India, US To Issue Joint Statement On Trade Deal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'Based on the joint statement, a formal agreement will be drafted, which may take a month or month-and-a-half to finalise. We aim to sign the formal agreement by mid-March.'

Trump Praises 'Great Mayor' Mamdani

Trump Praises 'Great Mayor' Mamdani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again. I think he can bring it back. I think he wants to make it greater than ever before, and if he can, we'll be out there cheering. I'll be cheering for him.'

US envoy presents credentials to President Murmu

US envoy presents credentials to President Murmu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Gor's appointment was confirmed last year, and he previously served as the White House personnel director. He emphasized the importance of India-US relations and ongoing efforts to finalize a trade deal.

'Trump Acts Like A Mafia Boss'

'Trump Acts Like A Mafia Boss'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'He is creating a culture of fear.'

Trump booed at US Open final

Trump booed at US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump received a mixed reception of cheers and boos at the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday.