Tag: Latest International News

Trump declares Cuba national security threat, orders tariff regime Washington, Jan 30 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) US President Donald Trump on declared a national emergency over what he described as an “unusual and ...

Australia announces humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, condemns Taliban's oppression of women Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS/GURPUNEET SIDHU) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced 50 million Australian dollars in support for ...

India-EU trade pact triggers alarm bells in Washington Washington, Jan 29 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) Washington reacted with unease after India and the European Union sealed a landmark free trade agreement, with influential ...

US Senators clash over DHS funding as Republican warn of govt shutdown Washington, Jan 29 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) A bitter fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security escalated in the ...

US Federal Reserve holds rates; Powell cites tariff pressures Washington, Jan 29 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Chair Jerome Powell said inflation is still “somewhat elevated,” with ...

Trump unveils ‘Trump Accounts’ for US newborns Washington, Jan 29 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a new federal initiative called “Trump Accounts,” saying the programme would provide ...

White House presses states on immigration law Washington, Jan 27 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The White House stepped up its criticism of so-called sanctuary policies, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald ...

Texas Governor questions H-1B visas in State schools Washington, Jan 27 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration is examining the use of H-1B visas in the state’s public ...

Trump remains engaged in Russia–Ukraine peace efforts Washington, Jan 27 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) The White House said President Donald Trump remains closely engaged in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, even though ...

Private jet crashes at US Maine airport amid snowstorm San Francisco, Jan 26 (IANS/WISHAVWARTA) A private business jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor airport in the US ...