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"Biggest one of all": Donald Trump backs world's largest triumphal arch for DC

US President Donald Trump wants Washington, DC, to build the world's largest triumphal arch, calling it the "biggest one of all". Construction is expected to begin soon as part of wider renovation plans across the capital, including upgrades to the White House and Kennedy Center.

2026-02-02T02:53:20.916831+00:00 IST

Trump "hopeful" Iran will “make a deal”, says failure will show i

In reference to historical US influence in Iran, the Supreme Leader had earlier claimed Washington was trying to regain control after losing its grip decades ago.

2026-02-01T22:03:18.075676+00:00 IST

Nationwide ‘ICE Out’ protests sweep US against Trump administrati

Protests swept across the United States over the weekend as demonstrators rallied under the slogan "ICE Out", demanding an end to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement measures, CNN reported.

2026-02-01T21:52:04.702532+00:00 IST

USISPF welcomes Union Budget 2026–27

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Sunday (local time) welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a progressive and comprehensive roadmap that strengthens India's competitiveness, boosts investment, and enhances ease of doing business.

2026-02-01T20:49:12.024245+00:00 IST

USIBC welcomes 2026 Budget, calls for reforms to boost US–India e

"USIBC welcomes the Union Budget 2026-27 which underscores the Government of India's continued focus on economic growth, resilience, and global competitiveness. At a time of continued geopolitical uncertainties, the budget reflects India's ambition to sustain momentum as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and a critical partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific," the statement said.

2026-02-01T17:55:47.420454+00:00 IST

WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights

The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China continues policies amounting to genocide against Uyghurs.

2026-02-01T09:42:59.600284+00:00 IST

New US envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Caracas, Venezuela

In an official post on X, Dogu said, "I just arrived in Venezuela. My team and I are ready to work." The post included photographs showing her disembarking from a plane and walking on the tarmac.

2026-02-01T08:25:46.331789+00:00 IST

US: Anti-ICE protests spread nationwide

CNN reported that massive crowds of demonstrators marched from coast to coast for a second consecutive day, calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to leave their cities.

2026-02-01T07:32:59.608796+00:00 IST

Trump says Greenland negotiations "pretty well agreed to"

Responding to a reporter's question aboard Air Force One on whether there were updates on Greenland negotiations and contacts with European leaders, Trump said the process was already moving forward.

2026-02-01T04:54:01.465949+00:00 IST

Trump says India has made deal to “buy Venezuelan oil";

Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "China is welcome to come in and make a great deal on oil. We've already made a deal. India is coming in, and they're going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran. So, we've already made the concept of the deal."

2026-02-01T03:35:10.058165+00:00 IST

Trump tells DHS to stay out of protests in Democratic-run cities

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) directed the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) not to intervene in "protests and/or riots" in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities formally request federal assistance, amid mounting criticism over his administration's use of aggressive immigration enforcement measures.

2026-02-01T00:18:21.666714+00:00 IST

Witkoff holds “constructive” talks with Russian envoy on Ukraine

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday (local time) held "productive and constructive" talks with Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev as part of ongoing efforts to achieve a "peaceful resolution" to the Ukraine conflict, which is nearing its fourth year since the invasion in 2022.

2026-01-31T23:05:08.373006+00:00 IST

Trump claims skeptics of tariffs "were all wrong"

In his opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, Trump justified his dovish policies, calling them a 'miracle,' and contained their ripple effects on other nations, saying they were 'doing just fine'.

2026-01-31T12:42:29.565508+00:00 IST

US Government enters partial shutdown

The partial federal government shutdown came hours after the Senate met a last-minute deadline to approve a revised package of government-funding bills. But as per ABC News, the House is not expected to approve the changes until Monday at the earliest.

2026-01-31T07:46:46.933253+00:00 IST

Bill Gates slipped pills to then wife for having STDs post intima

A spokesperson for Gates had shunned the allegations earlier. But they resurfaced as a massive trove of 3.5 million pages of Epstein files were released by the US Department of Justice on Friday (local time).

2026-01-31T06:43:21.061529+00:00 IST

Douglas MacGregor calls Donald Trump "erratic and impulsive"

Macgregor, who has worked with Trump in the past, said the President would act very differently if he were truly independent. However, he argued that Trump is not a "free agent" and is constrained by wealthy donors who shape political priorities. MacGregor alleged that key principal targets are not chosen by Trump himself but by a handful of powerful billionaires who exert influence through their financial backing of election campaigns.

2026-01-31T06:38:46.985405+00:00 IST

India will not always agree with everything US says: MacGregor

Amid ongoing talks with the United States over a trade deal, retired US Army Colonel and defence expert Douglas MacGregor stated on Saturday that India will not always agree with Washington, as no nation would "move beyond the limits of its own interests."

2026-01-31T06:34:56.487838+00:00 IST

Douglas Macgregor calls ‘Board of Peace’ a graft

Former US Army Colonel, Douglas Macgregor, on Saturday described the proposed "Board of Peace" as a mechanism driven by corruption and personal enrichment, alleging that it has little to do with resolving the Gaza crisis.

2026-01-31T06:34:11.690466+00:00 IST

New York Mayor's mum Mira Nair named in new set of Epstein files

The newly released documents contain an email dated October 21, 2009, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Jeffrey Epstein right after she left the Maxwell's party, which she said was also attended by former President Bill Clinton and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

2026-01-31T05:25:42.524895+00:00 IST

India-EU FTA builds “two-way bridge”: French Envoy to US

India and the EU concluded a landmark FTA, set to take effect in 2027, with Laurent Bili and Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlighting innovation and its comprehensive scope, as both sides signed multiple agreements to deepen strategic cooperation.

2026-01-31T02:44:13.196226+00:00 IST

UN faces “imminent financial collapse” as dues pile up: Guterres

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of an "imminent financial collapse" as unpaid dues reach record levels. He urged member states to clear contributions or reform funding rules, saying the UN could run out of cash by July amid growing financial strain.

2026-01-31T01:34:00.012365+00:00 IST