US Senator John McCain dies aged 81US Senator John McCain, a Vietnam war hero who ran unsuccessfully for president as a Republican in 2008 died on Saturday aged 81, a media report said. McCain had been battling glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer discovered in Jul More… |
Modi, Trump highlight ‘strong relationship’Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met for the first time on Monday in Washington D.C., striking a common note on eliminating terrorism and aiming to develop a warm relationship, media reports said. More… |
Trump effect: A speculative bubbleThe Trump effect is a speculative bubble, and as with all bubbles, it will finally burst when investors realise that the new President is unable to keep his promises. Until now, the most visible immediate effect of his victory has been the rise More… |
Saudi king, Trump back safe zones in Syria and YemenSaudi Arabia's King Salman and US President Donald Trump, in a phone call on Sunday, discussed joint efforts to fight the spread of Islamic State militants and agreed to support safe zones in Syria and Yemen, media sources said. More… |
Trump sworn in, ushers in transformative shiftDonald John Trump was sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the US, taking office on a day that has featured smaller crowds and more subdued ceremony than previous inaugurations — but still ushers in a transformative shift in the countr More… |
Trump pledges unity as inauguration festivities beginDonald J Trump swept into Washington, DC on Thursday on the eve of his inauguration as the 45th president of the US and pledged to unify America as he addressed cheering supporters. "It's a movement like we've never s More… |
US presidential election vote recount soughtGreen Party nominee Jill Stein, contender in the recent US presidential election, and others are seeking an audit and recount of the voting results in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, CNN has reported. This follows reports th More… |
Emotional Clinton says give Trump a chanceHillary Clinton delivered a wrenching concession speech on Wednesday, wishing President-elect Donald J Trump success as president but holding firm to the message and ideals that were central to her historic bid, a report said. Cli More… |
Trump could cost US economy $1trn – firmThe US economy could be $1 trillion smaller than otherwise expected in 2021 if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins the presidential election in November, economics research firm Oxford Economics said on Tuesday. While the firm More… |
Trump ahead in race to White House: pollRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump posted a two-point lead over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday, the first time he has been ahead since early May. Trump More… |