Washington is putting Europe in its place
The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) was the first event on European soil for the new Donald Trump administration followed closely by the Munich Security Conference.
The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) was the first event on European soil for the new Donald Trump administration followed closely by the Munich Security Conference.
Former US President Donald Trump described France as America's "oldest ally" and called their partnership a force for peace, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to "long-standing peace".
US federal government employees received an email late Saturday asking them to summarise their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs, media reported.
The latest proposal by US President Donald Trump to take control of Gaza and resettle its Palestinian population has triggered alarm across the Arab world.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a sweeping executive order issued by President Donald Trump that aimed to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
From the Indian Prime Minister's perspective, the personal equation with the US President further buttresses his claims of being a significant 'global leader' that fits in well with the muscular-nationalistic imagery that his party has assiduously cultivated. Both leaders need an immediate dose of low-hanging, good press. The implied Kodak-moment in the 'Kem Chho' razzmatazz at the inauguration of the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad (ostensibly the world's largest), affords just the right backdrop, size and theatrics to do the political magic.
Since 2014, Ahmedabad has hosted many world leaders such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Ministers of Japan and Israel, Shinzo Abe and Benjamin Netanyahu respectively, on their visits to the country.
The US wants to reduce its military presence in Afghanistan, which currently numbers between 12,000 and 13,000, with President Donald Trump keen to make good on a promise to bring troops home after 18 years of war.
Industry analysts are keeping a close watch on whether the trade disputes between the two world’s largest democracies would be resolved during President Trump’s visit or not.
Earlier, the Afghan government disclosed a list of delegates for the peace negotiating team once the US and the Taliban finalize their peace deal.
