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Trump confronts SA President with baseless claims

US President Donald Trump, during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday (local time), confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unsubstantiated claims that white South Africans--particularly Afrikaner farmers--are being systematically murdered, as reported by The Hill.

2025-05-22T01:31:33.206651+00:00 IST

"India's action was entirely justifiable": Former US NSA Bolton

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Wednesday said that India was fully entitled to act in self-defence against terrorist locations in Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people.

2025-05-21T23:13:58.345017+00:00 IST

"Another opportunity for China to take advantage": Former US NSA

Following Pakistani federal cabinet approval to promote its Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to the rank of Field Marshal, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton expressed concern over the decision, calling it a "disturbing sign" that it could provide China with additional leverage in the region.

2025-05-21T22:38:52.490866+00:00 IST

"This is Trump, who takes credit for everything": Former US NSA

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton weighed in on US President Donald Trump's claim of brokering the understanding of cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, attributing it to President Trump's tendency to take credit for everything.

2025-05-21T21:44:16.719575+00:00 IST

"Settled it through trade": Trump on India, Pakistan's understand

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) again claimed credit for brokering the understanding of cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, stating that he facilitated the understanding through trade negotiations that de-escalate tensions between the two nations.

2025-05-21T20:46:57.884361+00:00 IST

"You need to get out of here": Trump slams reporter

Dismissing questions about the Pentagon's recent announcement to modify a Qatari Boeing 747 as a future Air Force One, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) slammed the NBC reporter who made the question, calling him "terrible" and "not smart enough" to do his job.

2025-05-21T19:50:14.529046+00:00 IST

“Always remained concern": Bolton on Pak's nuclear weapons

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has expressed concerns over Pakistan's ability to handle its nuclear arsenal, backing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on the matter.

2025-05-21T17:04:51.270700+00:00 IST

“Worth doing": Former US NSA Bolton on all-party delegation

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton told ANI, "Well, I think it's important for India to educate people around the world on what the nature of these terrorist attacks has been because it's unacceptable for innocent civilians to be threatened and harmed by terrorist attacks."

2025-05-21T16:16:20.485188+00:00 IST

Pentagon to conduct review of 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal 

The US Department of Defense has announced a comprehensive review of the 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of 13 US service members and 170 civilians in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport.

2025-05-21T11:34:45.551933+00:00 IST

"India is pursuing its role as responsible maritime power"

Harish said that India is committed to promoting a free, open, and rules-based maritime order in accordance with the principles of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

2025-05-21T03:43:32.824829+00:00 IST

US Intel points to possible Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites

The United States has gathered new intelligence suggesting that Israel is actively preparing for a potential military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, even as President Donald Trump's administration continues its diplomatic efforts with Tehran, CNN reported, citing multiple US officials on Tuesday (local time).

2025-05-21T01:08:40.276981+00:00 IST

US may consider new sanctions on Russia if peace talk stall:Rubio

Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio said that such a delay from Russia would show Moscow's real intent to negotiate on the matter.

2025-05-21T00:29:38.985474+00:00 IST

Trump unveils USD 175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence plan

Trump claimed the defence shield would integrate seamlessly with existing capabilities and be completed before the end of his second term.

2025-05-20T23:09:12.414009+00:00 IST

Trump accuses Biden's staffers of using "Autopen" on border issue

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the previous Joe Biden administration, accusing its handlers of committing treason by implementing open border policies that he claims nearly destroyed the country.

2025-05-20T22:48:47.691345+00:00 IST

"Stop the genocide": Activists disrupt Rubio's Senate hearing

Protesters on Tuesday (local time) disrupted a Senate hearing of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, voicing strong opposition to Washington's support for Israel amid its ongoing military operations in Gaza, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

2025-05-20T22:36:46.272507+00:00 IST

Marco Rubio targets China for "abusing trade practices"

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the US is resetting its trade relationships worldwide through pro-growth tariffs to balance trade and boost revenue. Rubio also took a swipe at China, saying the US is confronting the Chinese Communist Party's influence globally and ending the era of allowing it to abuse trade practices, steal US technology, and flood the country with fentanyl.

2025-05-20T16:05:14.939679+00:00 IST

Trump signs act to curb spread of non-consensual pics

In addition to making it to illegal to share online nonconsensual, explicit images -- real or computer-generated -- the law also requires tech platforms to remove such images within 48 hours of being notified about them, CNN reported.

2025-05-20T09:13:34.140761+00:00 IST

US President bestows Medal of Sacrifice to three officers

The medals are a new honour meant to be bestowed on first responders who die in the line of duty. The three officers were killed in November 2024 when a driver struck them on the side of the road.

2025-05-20T08:10:41.683250+00:00 IST

US top court permits administration to revoke legal protections

The US Justice Department filed an appeal in the top court after a San Francisco-based federal district judge put the efforts on hold, finding they "appear predicated on negative stereotypes."

2025-05-20T05:11:10.664952+00:00 IST

"Progress is being made" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump sa

Trump claimed that he was doing the best he could with Putin to try and stop the conflict.

2025-05-20T03:44:57.919895+00:00 IST

"Some progress has been made": Trump after call with Putin

This came following Trump's call with the Russian President, where the US President stated that Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations.

2025-05-19T20:53:21.473158+00:00 IST