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Trump in a rush to end them: Ex US NSA on Ukraine, Middle East

Describing the Russia-Ukraine and Middle Eastern conflicts as "Biden Wars," as viewed by US President Trump, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton emphasised Trump's stance on these conflicts, stating that the President "is in kind of a rush to find a way to end them."

2025-01-22T05:39:16.282789+00:00 IST

QUAD committed to Indo-Pacific Security, Economy: US State Secy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on his first day in office on Tuesday, hosted the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan for a significant meeting of the QUAD alliance between the four nations, emphasising the commitment of the alliance in strengthening economic opportunity and ensuring peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-01-22T04:20:02.846647+00:00 IST

Trump Executive order on DEI discrimination

US President Trump signed an executive order on January 21, 2025, aimed at ending race- and sex-based preferences in federal agencies and the private sector. The order revokes previous diversity and inclusion policies, calling for a merit-based approach to opportunities and ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws.

2025-01-22T04:10:45.989899+00:00 IST

We should welcome additional immigrants: Ex US NSA Bolton on H1B

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton called for reforms in the US immigration system, particularly on the matter of the H-1B visa programme, expressing support for increasing legal immigration and recognising its value as a strength for the country.

2025-01-22T03:53:57.748244+00:00 IST

US Secretary Rubio meets EAM Jaishankar, talks US-India ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington, DC, to reaffirm the US-India strategic partnership. Discussions focused on critical technologies, defence, energy, and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

2025-01-22T03:05:41.954648+00:00 IST

US: President Trump reaffirms support for H-1B visas

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on the H-1B visa program, which allows employers in the US to hire nonimmigrant workers for speciality occupations, stating that the country needs "competent" and "great" individuals to come to the US and that this can be achieved through the H-1B visa program.

2025-01-22T02:52:21.443346+00:00 IST

Quad reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen free Indo-Pacific

The Quad nations also expressed strong opposition "to any unilateral actions aimed at changing the status quo through force or coercion."

2025-01-22T02:15:30.804453+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the US Secretary of State for their first bilateral meeting, hours after Marco Rubio assumed office.

2025-01-22T01:03:53.523334+00:00 IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets QUAD Foreign Ministers

The foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia were in Washington to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration.

2025-01-21T22:48:10.746238+00:00 IST

"Anything that makes us stronger will be our mission": Rubio

Speaking at his welcome ceremony after being sworn in as the nation's 72nd Secretary of State on Tuesday (local time), he said, "I want to thank President Trump for nominating me. It is an extraordinary honour and a privilege to serve in this role and be here."

2025-01-21T20:52:44.955323+00:00 IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet QUAD Foreign Ministers

Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet the foreign ministers from the QUAD member countries on Tuesday (Local Time), as per a statement by the US Department of State.

2025-01-21T17:16:32.092259+00:00 IST

Marco Rubio sworn in as US Secretary of State

Marco Rubio was sworn in as the US Secretary of State on Tuesday (local time) by US Vice-President JD Vance.

2025-01-21T17:14:57.592172+00:00 IST

Trump revokes security clearances of former officials

The letter's signatories include - former US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, Former CIA Director Michael Hayden, former US National Security Advisor, John Bolton, former CIA Director John Brennan.

2025-01-21T12:03:29.737622+00:00 IST

India, US can collaborate in healthcare security, affordability

As the US remains the top market for the Indian Pharmaceutical industry, now after the new US government under the leadership of Donald Trump as the President, experts in India are expecting opportunities for collaboration in healthcare security and affordability.

2025-01-21T11:27:06.597468+00:00 IST

"Stranger things have happened," Trump on Mexican cartels

"Could happen, stranger things have happened," Trump said.

2025-01-21T09:54:10.001893+00:00 IST

"I like it!" US President Trump says on immigration

"I like it," he said. He justified the stringent immigration policy, saying that a lot of companies would come to the US to avoid tariffs.

2025-01-21T09:25:44.896398+00:00 IST

"We should all read it together!" Trump jests on seeing letter

Trump said that he too left one after the end of his term for Biden when he took office.

2025-01-21T09:03:43.409224+00:00 IST

Chinese VP's attendance at Trump's inauguration sparks backlash

In a press release, the activist groups expressed their concern over Han's presence, criticising his role as a key architect of China's repressive policies. The organisations called on the incoming administration to prioritise human rights in its dealings with China and hold Beijing accountable for its actions in Tibet, East Turkistan, and Hong Kong.

2025-01-21T08:31:33.992736+00:00 IST

US: Trump signs order establishing Department of Govt Efficiency

According to the executive order signed by Trump, the United States Digital Service has been renamed as the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and shall be established in the Executive Office of the President.

2025-01-21T07:02:23.829722+00:00 IST