Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) The killing of Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader has triggered violent unrest across the country, leaving highways blocked, vehicles torched, and American tourists stranded in resort cities, including Puerto Vallarta.Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation that US officials said was aided by American intelligence.The Washington Post reported that “It was CIA intelligenc…
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Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, one of the country’s most powerful drug kingpins, triggering violent reprisals across several states and prompting fresh advisories for US citizens.US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said he had been informed that Mexican forces had killed “El Mencho,” describing him as “one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug kingpins.”“This is a great development for Mexico, th…
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) An 11-year-old boy in Pennsylvania has been ordered to stand trial as an adult after allegedly fatally shooting his adoptive father during a birthday celebration earlier this year. The ruling reflects the severity of the crime and overrides efforts by his defence team to keep the case in the juvenile justice system.The boy made his first court appearance on Thursday, handcuffed and maintaining an expressionless demeanour. He did not respond to questions from the Press o…
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the Trump administration will continue to execute the President’s trade agenda despite the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting the use of emergency tariff powers, stressing that alternative legal tools are already being deployed.Speaking to Fox News, Greer said the administration’s approach remains intact even if the statutory pathway shifts.“Simultaneously, the office of the US Trade Representative will initiate a nu…
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of disclosing “classified information” after Obama said in a recent podcast interview that aliens are “real”.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked by Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy: “Barack Obama said that aliens are real. Have you seen any evidence of non-human visitors to Earth?”“Well, he gave classified information. He’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump respo…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) Major US media outlets said the India–US trade deal marks progress after months of tension, but warned that many details remain unclear.Fox News reported that President Donald Trump announced the agreement after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The network said the deal would cut US tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent. It also cited Trump’s claim that India would reduce trade barriers and stop buying Russian oil, shifting purchases …
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Reinforcing his intent to keep trade pressure central to his economic and foreign policy agenda, US President Donald Trump signaled that he would seek alternative tools if the Supreme Court moves to curb tariffs, which he described as “indispensable” towards success.In an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, Trump defended tariffs as a core driver of investment and manufacturing growth in the United States. He said the policy has forced companies to build plants at h…
Tehran, Jan 15 (IANS) The UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation over possible US military action.Confirming the move on Wednesday (local time), the UK Foreign Office said, “We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran. This will now operate remotely.”It added that British staff had been withdrawn due to …
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States was ready to help Iranians, posting the message on social media as US media reported growing protests, tight security measures, and a near-total internet shutdown in Iran.“Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!” Trump wrote in a post. A few hours later, he shared another message pointing to a protest abroad, writing: “Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down…
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump is framing the US intervention in Venezuela not as a short-term military action but as a long-range economic and geopolitical reset—one that he says reclaims control of oil assets, deters rivals, curbs drug trafficking and sends a signal well beyond Latin America.In a sit-down interview on Fox News’ Hannity, Trump laid out a sweeping rationale for the operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, repeatedly returning t…