9 h. ago Trump’s tariffs cast shadow over G20 finance talks in South Africa

Tensions over U.S. tariff threats have dominated the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Durban, South Africa. As finance chiefs gathered to discuss global economic cooperation, President Donald Trump’s new tariff plans created concern about further trade disruption and global fragmentation. South Africa, the host, urged G20 countries to show bold leadership and unity in tackling […]

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11 h. ago Donald Trump is NOT Visiting Pakistan this September; full details here

ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump is not visiting Pakistan in August, as one of leading mainstream channels retracted from

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12 h. ago Trump’s Pakistan visit still unconfirmed, says foreign office

The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan has said it is unaware of any planned visit by US President Donald Trump. Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan told Reuters on Thursday that he could not confirm media reports about Trump’s possible trip to Islamabad in September. Local TV channels had cited unnamed sources saying Trump might visit Pakistan […]

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15 h. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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29 h. ago US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at ‘possible sanctions’

WASHINGTON: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested during a congressional hearing on Pakistan on Tuesday. “One of the biggest disappointments—regardless of who is in the White House or at the State […]

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30 h. ago Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow amid missile supply row

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Tuesday Ukraine should not target Moscow and that he had no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles, following a report the US leader had encouraged President Volodymyr Zelensky to hit the Russian capital. The Financial Times reported that Trump had brought up a potential counteroffensive with Zelensky and even asked […]

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33 h. ago EU trade chief travels to Washington to stop new U.S. tariffs

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic flew to Washington on Wednesday to try to resolve tariff disputes with the U.S. He will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the issue. The talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from […]

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53 h. ago Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump’s threats of tougher sanctions, and his territorial demands may widen as Russian forces advance, three sources close to the Kremlin said. Putin, who ordered Russian troops into Ukraine in February 2022 after eight […]

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60 h. ago China warns trade wars have no winners amid Trump sanctions threat

BEIJING – China has issued a strong statement against trade wars after US President Donald Trump warned of sanctions on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow fails to reach a peace deal within 50 days. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that “there are no winners in trade wars,” adding that pressure […]

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64 h. ago Trump arms Ukraine, warns sanctions on buyers of Russian oil

In a surprising shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will send new weapons to Ukraine and possibly impose sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned that peace talks must happen within 50 days […]

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3 d. ago Trump to Putin: End war in 50 days or face crushing sanctions

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a bold 50-day deadline to Russia to end the Ukraine war or face sweeping new economic sanctions. Trump made the statement during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, where he expressed frustration with Moscow’s actions and announced a fresh […]

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3 d. ago Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia as NATO talks heat up

US President Donald Trump is set to make a “major statement” on Russia as he hosts NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington. Trump announced over the weekend that the U.S. will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. This marks a shift from an earlier pause on some arms deliveries. Trump said Ukraine will […]

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3 d. ago Trump promises air defense boost for Ukraine, calls Putin’s bluff

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, calling them essential to protect civilians from relentless Russian missile and drone strikes. “He talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening,” Trump said of Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of false diplomacy. […]

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3 d. ago Trump hints at major russia statement ahead of NATO talks in Washington

WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at making a significant statement about Russia on Monday, just before his scheduled meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington. The development comes as top Republican leaders prepare a sanctions package against Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Sunday, Trump expressed impatience […]

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3 d. ago Trump to meet NATO chief as U.S. plans major weapons deal for Ukraine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte this week as preparations advance for a major weapons sales plan aimed at supporting Ukraine. The meeting, which will also involve Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is scheduled to take place in Washington on Monday and Tuesday. […]

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3 d. ago EU holds off retaliation on US tariffs amid talks to avert wider trade war

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday Brussels will keep holding off on hitting back at US steel and aluminium tariffs, as it seeks a deal to ward off broader 30-percent levies. US President Donald Trump on Saturday threw months of painstaking negotiations into disarray by announcing he would hammer the 27-nation bloc with […]

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4 d. ago Naqvi slams India’s ‘jingoism’ for closing door to peace opened by President Trump

Interior Minister pays tribute to 22 Kashmiris martyred on July 13, 1931, during peaceful protest against Dogra regime ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi criticised India for rejecting US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue, calling the refusal evidence of New Delhi’s “warlike mindset.” In a statement marking Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, Naqvi […]

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4 d. ago Trump assassination attempt blamed on ‘inexcusable’ lapses, says Senate report

One bystander died and two others were hurt before a sniper killed gunman Thomas Crooks in Trump assassination attempt WASHINGTON: A congressional inquiry into the attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally a year ago on Sunday lamented “inexcusable” failures in the Secret Service’s operations and response and called for more […]

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4 d. ago US officials defend use of ‘aggressive snatch and detain’ immigration raid tactics

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s top immigration officials on Sunday defended the use of aggressive snatch-and-detain tactics by masked and armed federal agents, days after a federal judge ruled that arrests were being made “based upon race alone.” Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the administration’s case on Sunday […]

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4 d. ago India’s rejection of Trump’s proposal for mediation shows war mentality: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi criticized India’s rejection of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for mediation in Kashmir, calling it a missed opportunity for peace. Naqvi emphasized that India’s refusal to engage in dialogue highlighted a war-driven mindset rather than a willingness to seek peace. In his message on the occasion of […]

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