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February 13, 2025 9:23 AM

Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls with him on Wednesday, and Trump ordered top U.S. officials to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The conversations came after Trump's defense secretary earlier said Kyiv would have to give up its long-held goals of joining the NATO military alliance and regaining all of its territory seized by Russia, signaling a dramatic shift in Washi...

February 13, 2025 8:26 AM

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses counter-terrorism cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed US Director of National Intelligence, during his visit to Washington, where they discussed strengthening intelligence cooperation between India and the US, particularly in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging threats. PM Modi congratulated Gabbard, a Hindu-American and former Congresswoman, on her confirmation as the country’s top intelligence official. "Met USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard, in...

February 13, 2025 8:11 AM

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian Diaspora in Washington

The Diaspora rallied to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he arrived here on Wednesday for a meeting with re-elected US President Donald Trump on a mission to boost the growing relations between the two largest democracies. After his Boeing 777 touched down here for the whirlwind visit of just over 24 hours, an eager group of Indians and others turned up to greet him. "Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitu...

February 13, 2025 8:20 AM

‘Looking forward to meeting President Trump’, says PM Modi after arriving in Washington

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Wednesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of President Donald Trump. Upon landing in Washington, PM Modi expressed his eagerness to strengthen ties between the two nations. "Landed in Washington DC a short while ago. Looking forward to meeting @POTUS Donald Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future ...

February 13, 2025 8:40 AM

PM Modi arrives in Washington DC to rousing welcome by Indian diaspora

Members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside Blair House in Washington, D.C., to warmly welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite the cold weather. Chants of "Modi, Modi" echoed as they waved Indian and American flags and held posters reading "America welcomes Narendra Modi." PM Modi, who arrived in Washington on Wednesday for an official visit, took a moment to interact with the crowd, expressing his gratitude. "A warm reception in the winter chill! Despite the cold weather, the Indian d...

February 13, 2025 1:21 AM

Trump makes first big foray into Ukraine diplomacy, speaking to Putin, Zelenskiy

Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the new U.S. president's first big step towards diplomacy over a war he has promised to end. In a post on his social media platform after speaking to Putin, Trump said they had "agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately," and that he would begin by phoning Zelenskiy. After speaking to the Ukrainian leader, Trump said: ...

February 11, 2025 5:44 PM

Vance warns Europeans that heavy regulation could kill AI

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Europeans on Tuesday that what he called their excessive regulation of artificial intelligence could strangle the technology, and rejected content moderation as "authoritarian censorship." The mood on AI has shifted as the technology takes root, from one of concerns around safety to geopolitical competition, as countries jockey to nurture the next big AI giant. Vance, forthright in setting out the Trump administration's America First agenda, said the Uni...

February 11, 2025 9:35 AM

Trump raises tariffs to 25% on aluminum and steel imports

President Donald Trump substantially raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Monday to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions" in a move to aid the struggling industries but which increases the risk of a multi-front trade war. Trump signed proclamations raising the U.S. tariff rate on aluminum to 25% from his previous 10% rate and eliminating country exceptions and quota deals as well as hundreds of thousands of product-specific tariff exclusions for both metals. A White House ...

February 11, 2025 8:51 AM

Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or ‘let hell break out’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Hamas should release all hostages held by the militant group in Gaza by midday Saturday or he would propose canceling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and "let hell break out." Trump cautioned that Israel might want to override him on the issue and said he might speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But in a wide-ranging session with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump expressed frustration with the condition of the last group of host...

February 10, 2025 9:30 AM

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One on his way to the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans, said he will announce the new metals tariffs on Monday. He also said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately, applying them to ...