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'I think that will happen': Trump confident that US will annex Greenland

Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which wants a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

US judge asks Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers

Probationary workers typically have less than one year of service in their current roles, though some are longtime federal employees

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 10:39 PM IST

White House withdraws Dave Weldon as pick for CDC director: Report

Vaccine critic Dave Weldon, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was set to appear in front of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 7:03 PM IST

Congress questions Starlink agreement, says PM Modi orchestrated deal

Elon Musk's SpaceX has entered into an agreement with telecom provider Airtel to introduce Starlink services in India. A day after Airtel, a deal was signed between Reliance's Jio Platforms and SpaceX

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

They're worth it, even if it leads to recession: Lutnick on Trump policies

US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over his policies, including tariffs, leading to a recession

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

Musk's efficiency drive falls short as US federal spending hits record high

Citing data from the Treasury Department, the report states that the federal spending last month stood at $603 billion. This stands in stark contrast to Musk's claim of saving over $100 billion

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 1:00 PM IST

FEMA reviews migrant shelter aid, says smuggling laws were violated

The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers. The Department of Homeland Security has significant concerns that federal grants used to address a surge of migration under former President Joe Biden were used for illegal activities, wrote Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. His letter, dated Tuesday and obtained by The Associated Press, asks recipients of grants from FEMA's Shelter and Services Program to provide names and contact information for migrants served and a detailed and descriptive list of specific services provided within 30 days. The letter says funding will be withheld during the review. While it doesn't explicitly threaten criminal prosecution, it raises concerns that recipients may have violated US Criminal Code Section 1324, a felony offense against bringing people across the ...

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

Ireland cheats US, says Trump as Irish PM joins him for St Patrick's Day

President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin on Wednesday for the annual St Patrick's Day celebration at the White House, where he added Ireland to the list of countries he says are taking advantage of the United States. Martin countered by noting Ireland's contributions to the US. It was Trump's first Oval Office meeting with a foreign leader since his recent sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which morphed into a shouting match as they jousted over ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The session ended with Zelenskyy being asked to leave the White House. Martin, who offered only gentle pushback to some of Trump's comments, returned to the White House in the evening and presented Trump with a bowl of shamrocks at an early St Patrick's Day celebration. The duo also attended an annual luncheon at the Capitol. The president's banter during the Oval Office meeting also touched on Vice President JD Vance's shamrock-themed socks and Trump nemesi

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 9:46 AM IST

'No one is expelling anyone', says Trump as he presses Gaza takeover plan

US President Donald Trump's comments follow his administration's proposal to relocate Gazans and allow the US to take control of the strip for reconstruction

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 9:28 AM IST

Trump tariffs on steel, aluminium take effect: Here's how countries reacted

India has downplayed the impact of US President Donald Trump's 25% steel tariffs, noting that its exports to the US are minimal compared to its total production of 145 million tonnes in 2024

Updated On: 12 Mar 2025 | 5:47 PM IST

Musk may donate $100 million to President Trump's political operation

Reports suggest that Trump and Musk executives are in talks for his planned donations. Tesla CEO has signalled that he does not wish to donate to his own 'super political action committee'

Updated On: 12 Mar 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

Canada was an ally, trying to become a competitor: White House Secy Leavitt

The US President has called for Canada's annexation to the US as its 51st state, a remark which did not sit well with the former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and the other leaders

Updated On: 12 Mar 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

Donald Trump's 25% tariff on all steel, aluminium imports take effect

The decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports comes after Trump backtracked on his 50 per cent tariff threat to Canada, just hours after making it

Updated On: 12 Mar 2025 | 9:54 AM IST

US V-P JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance likely to visit India this month

The visit by the US Vice President will be the second since President Donald Trump took office in January this year

Updated On: 12 Mar 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Musk-led DOGE asked to release records on ops run in 'unusual secrecy'

The decision by the US district judge is one of a kind and has marked a sign of early victory for the advocates, who have been trying to force DOGE to become more transparent

Updated On: 11 Mar 2025 | 2:29 PM IST

Illegal migrants in US now have a saving grace: Trump's self-deportation app

The app comes as the Trump administration focuses on boosting the deportation push. The Customs and Border Protection app or CBP Home will allow users to offer a signal of their 'intent to depart'

Updated On: 11 Mar 2025 | 11:29 AM IST

Saudi Arabia emerges as mediator for US-Ukraine talks: What to expect

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation, while President Zelenskyy will be joined by Ukrainian defence and foreign ministers

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 5:53 PM IST

What makes Greenland strategic prize at time of rising global tensions

When US President Donald Trump first suggested buying Greenland in 2019, people thought it was just a joke. No one is laughing now. Trump's interest in Greenland, restated vigorously soon after he returned to the White House in January, comes as part of an aggressively America First foreign policy platform that includes demands for Ukraine to hand over mineral rights in exchange for continued military aid, threats to take control of the Panama Canal, and suggestions that Canada should become the 51st US state. Why Greenland? Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the debate over global trade and security, and Trump wants to make sure that the US controls this mineral-rich country that guards the Arctic and North Atlantic approaches to North America. Who does Greenland belong to? Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a long-time US ally that has rejected Trump's overtures. Denmark has also ..

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

US to speed up weapons shipments to Taiwan amid concerns over pausing aid

Taiwan depends on US military support to fend off China, which wants to bring the democracy of 23 million people under its control someday, by force if needed

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

Trump administration in talks with 4 buyers for TikTok's US business

Even though the President did not mention which four companies are involved, he did mention that a 'lot of people want it' and 'all options were good'

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 10:39 AM IST