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Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

Hundreds of flights across US grounded due to technical glitch

Hundreds of flights across US grounded due to technical glitch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The outage comes as a result of the failure of the Notice to Air Missions system, which alerts pilots and other personnel about airborne issues and other delays at airports across the country.

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.

When NaMo met Joe...

When NaMo met Joe...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi spent Friday in the company of United States President Joe Biden, first at their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House, then at the QUAD Summit.

Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit as planned: WSJ

Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit as planned: WSJ

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is going to visit Taiwan, with scheduled meetings with government officials at the self-governed island that China threatens to forcefully overtake, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.

Obama, Modi summit reflects depth of strong Indo-US ties: WH

Obama, Modi summit reflects depth of strong Indo-US ties: WH

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

United States President Barack Obama was "very pleased" to meet India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi and values the opportunity to discuss a broad array of topics reflecting the depth of the strong ties between the world's two largest democracies, the White House has said.

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

It's becoming difficult for Putin to fund Ukrainian war: US

It's becoming difficult for Putin to fund Ukrainian war: US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The White House is planning another set of sanctions on Russia. This is likely to be announced on Wednesday.

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trump had scrapped the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme earlier this month which protect some 800,000 people who came to the US illegally as children.

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

He asserted that if a deal emerges the Israeli public will be updated.

World leaders look forward to work with Modi-led government

World leaders look forward to work with Modi-led government

Rediff.com26 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated Narendra Modi on being sworn-in as India's 15th prime minister and said he looks forward to working with the new leader to strengthen the strategic partnership.

Obama signs bill to end shutdown

Obama signs bill to end shutdown

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama early this morning signed a bill into law to end a disruptive 16-day government shutdown and increase the current debt ceiling of $16.7 trillion to prevent the country from a debt default with potentially worldwide economic repercussions.

Mrs Obama visits Gurdwara; Sikhs touched by gesture

Mrs Obama visits Gurdwara; Sikhs touched by gesture

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Michelle Obama spent a little over 30 minutes with the victims and families.

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Melania Trump says son Barron had Covid but is negative now

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Sharing her experience, Melania said that she was very fortunate as her diagnosis came with minimal symptoms, though they hit her all at once and it seemed to be a roller coaster of symptoms in the days after.

American cos view India having great potential

American cos view India having great potential

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Carney was responding to questions on the recent news report of the Ford company of the US announcing major investment in India.

Trump orders burgers, fries for football champs after shutdown closes WH kitchen

Trump orders burgers, fries for football champs after shutdown closes WH kitchen

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

With the White House chefs staying home because of the shutdown, Trump used his own personal money to order burgers and fries from McDonald's and the Wendy's, which he said were the "great American food."

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A Republican-backed measure to fund Trump's border wall failed in a 50-47 vote while Democratic measure that omitted the wall fell short in a 52-44 vote.

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

After Acosta asked Trump if he would pledge to reject any foreign interference in the upcoming presidential polls and also questioned his move to appoint a new acting Director of National Intelligence who apparently does not have any intelligence experience, the US President said he does not want any help from any country and hasn't been given help from any country.

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

Resolve tensions with India bilaterally: Trump tells Imran

Resolve tensions with India bilaterally: Trump tells Imran

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The White House readout of the call was issued after the meeting concluded at the UN headquarters in New York.

Obama warns Syria against use of chemical weapons

Obama warns Syria against use of chemical weapons

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Expressing concern over the possible use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime, the United States warned that such a move would cross a red line. "We closely monitor and we continue to closely monitor Syria's proliferation- sensitive materials and facilities," White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters.

Trump presidency is over, says ousted Steve Bannon

Trump presidency is over, says ousted Steve Bannon

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Bannon also denied that he was fired from the key position.

Obama 'genuinely honoured' to be chief guest at R-Day

Obama 'genuinely honoured' to be chief guest at R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

It is a "genuine honour" for United States President Barack Obama to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade and witness India's national day celebrations firsthand, the White House has said.

Obama apologises to Kamala Harris for 'sexist remark'

Obama apologises to Kamala Harris for 'sexist remark'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama has apologised to Kamla Harris, the California attorney general, for describing the Indian-American as the "best-looking attorney general" of America.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

US hails Taliban's move to open talks for peace in Afghanistan

US hails Taliban's move to open talks for peace in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The United States on Tuesday said that it would welcome any move resulting in political reconciliation in the war-torn Afghanistan, hours after Taliban announced plans to open its first political overseas office.

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Trump had taken the coronavirus test on Friday night. The results came out in less than 24 hours.

No actionable intelligence prior to Benghazi attack: US

No actionable intelligence prior to Benghazi attack: US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

The United States termed as "false" reports that it had ignored advance intelligence about possible attacks on its diplomatic mission in Benghazi which left American ambassador to Libya dead.

Anti-Islam film: US braces for Friday protests

Anti-Islam film: US braces for Friday protests

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Apprehending spread of anti-US protests after weekly Friday prayers over a film deemed offensive to Islam, the Barack Obama administration said that it has beefed up security of its missions across the globe and was closely monitoring the situation.

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

New Delhi is vulnerable to US sanctions under a 2017 law called CAATSA.

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

United States President Barack Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to the memory of Nelson Mandela and to participate in memorial events, his spokesperson said on Friday.

Need to recognise contribution of Sikhs: Obama

Need to recognise contribution of Sikhs: Obama

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

In the wake of the shooting incident at a Wisconsin Gurdwara that claimed six lives, United States President Barack Obama feels 'very strongly' that there is a need to recognise the significant contributions of the Sikhs to the American community.

Explosives found on cargo jets: US on high alert

Explosives found on cargo jets: US on high alert

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama has said there is a 'credible terrorist threat' against America after two suspicious packages, containing explosives material, were found in cargo jets originating in Yemen with two Jewish centers in Chicago-area being their destinations. There has been a 'credible terrorist threat against our country' Obama told reporters at a hurriedly convened White House press conference after he was briefed by his top intelligence officials.

Greece remaining in EU in everyone's interest: US

Greece remaining in EU in everyone's interest: US

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Investors across the globe may find some initial relief in the elections.

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

In a possible hate crime, unidentified persons have destroyed a handcrafted statue of Mahatma Gandhi with a sledgehammer at a Hindu temple here after vandalising it earlier this month, media reports said on Friday.

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Trump said that he "absolutely" believes waterboarding works, but would defer to his CIA and Pentagon chiefs advice on whether to reinstate them.