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US administration okays resumption of military training programme for Pak

The US suspended about USD 2 billion in security aid to Pakistan for failing to clamp down on the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network terror groups and dismantle their safe havens

China says US trade deal must be 'mutually beneficial' amid expectations

The interim "Phase 1" deal, which doesn't appear to cover major US-Chinese disputes, awaits final approval from President Donald Trump

Trump administration considered banning Huawei from US financial system

The plan was considered by the White House National Security Council

Trump admin approves sale of $1 billion worth of naval guns to India

To be manufactured by the BAE Systems Land and Armaments, the proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats from enemy weapon systems

Trump admin no longer considers Israeli settlements in West Bank illegal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the announcement on Monday, drawing praise from Israelis and condemnation from the Palestinians

US extends licence for businesses to work with Huawei by 90 days

Development comes amid discussions between the US and China aimed at coming to an initial agreement to resolve a trade war

Donald Trump says Chad Wolf to be the next acting DHS secretary

White House had been trying to work around rules that prevented Trump from promoting several political allies

US urges other countries to buy arms from it, and not Russia or China

Cooper identified China and Russia as strategic competitors whose efforts have been to proliferate arms around the world

No plans to block Chinese firms from US stock exchanges: Treasury official

The administration is not contemplating blocking Chinese companies from listing shares on US stock exchanges at this time

White House weighs blocking Chinese companies from US exchanges

China hawks within the US administration have discussed tighter restrictions on listed Chinese companies for months

US lawmakers urge Trump administration to reinstate GSP for India

In the letter, the lawmakers said that they have a strong desire to see GSP eligibility for India reinstated

Donald Trump shortlists five candidates to replace John Bolton as NSA

Trump praised O'Brien, saying, "I think he's fantastic". About Kellogg, he said

With Bolton gone, Pompeo is without peer on Trump's national security team

'I argue with everyone except Pompeo,' Trump said in interview

Restart unannounced inspections of drug units in India, China: US senator

The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said this was needed as these facilities provided most of the ingredients for production inside the US

Adopting 5G tech from China? Trump admin warns countries of long-term risks

Raising security concerns, the Trump Administration has been asking countries, including India, to not opt for Huawei.

Trump admin signs agreement with Guatemala to restrict asylum cases to US

President Donald Trump heralded the concession as a win as he struggles to live up to his campaign promises on immigration

US Supreme Court permits Trump to use Pentagon funds for border wall

Transfer of the $3.6 billion in military construction funds is awaiting approval from the defense secretary

Trump vetoes US Congress' attempt to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia

The arms package included thousands of precision-guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support

British ambassador to US quits after Trump attacked him for leaked memos

Kim Darroch called Trump administration 'clumsy and inept', provoking US president to call him 'stupid'.

Kushner, top US officials to address India-centric business conference

The move comes close on the heels of the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Japan last month