Washington, May 7 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump honoured military mothers at the White House ahead of Mother’s Day, praising their sacrifices during what she described as “a time of military conflict for America.”Speaking at a White House event attended by military families on Wednesday (local time), administration officials and service members, Melania Trump paid tribute to mothers of troops serving overseas and those who lost children in uniform.“I often think about the brave people …
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New York, May 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky to celebrate the connection between the United States and Britain as King Charles III winds up his four-day visit to the United States.”In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom … I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Sc…
Washington, April 30 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a state visit that combined formal diplomacy with a technology-driven educational program, the White House said.“The visit by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the 250th anniversary of our nation transcends ceremony. It symbolises our modern society’s enduring commitment to freedom and human potential,” the First Lady said in a statement on Thursday.Trump led a cross-cultu…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The Trump administration is moving to challenge ABC’s station licenses, according to an order published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), signalling an escalation in tensions following late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent controversial remarks about First Lady Melania Trump. “Disney’s ABC is hereby directed to file license renewals for all of their licensed TV stations within 30 days — in other words, by May 28, 2026,” the order said on Tuesday (local …
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The exchange of gifts between President Donald Trump and King Charles III at the White House was steeped in history, symbolism and carefully curated diplomacy, reflecting centuries of evolving ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.At the centre of the exchange was a document that traced the origins of that relationship to a fragile moment in the 18th century.Trump presented the King with a custom facsimile of a June 2, 1785 letter written by John Adams…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) On a bright morning at the White House, President Donald Trump stood beneath fluttering American and British flags and welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with a mix of ceremony, nostalgia and personal recollection — a carefully staged moment that sought to frame a centuries-old relationship as both enduring and evolving.“What a beautiful British day this is,” Trump began, setting a tone that blended warmth with theatrical flair. Calling it “a tremendo…
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The White House on Monday blamed political rhetoric and what it called “systemic demonisation” of Donald Trump for the latest attempted assassination against him, warning that such language is fuelling violence. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner reflected a broader pattern of hostility directed at the president and his supporters.“This political violence stems from a systemic demonisati…
Washington, April 27 (IANS) Prominent television hosts and journalists have pushed back against online claims that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was staged. They have called such assertions “disturbing” and reflective of a wider erosion of trust in the United States.MS NOW host Eugene Daniels said he was alarmed by conspiracy theories circulating after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night.“One thing that I’m disturbed by as we woke up this morni…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has drawn sharp reactions from Indian strategic and diplomatic experts, who flagged both relief over the safety of top leadership and concerns over security vulnerabilities, while also linking the incident to broader political and global contexts.Former diplomat K.P. Fabian said two key aspects stood out in the aftermath of the incident. “There is great relief that neither US President Donald …
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner has triggered widespread concern over political violence in the United States, with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk issuing a sharp reaction to the attack.Musk took to social media platform X to condemn the incident, saying it reflected a dangerous trend.“They are willing to die to kill the democratically elected president,” he wrote, referring to the shooting that disrupted the high-profile …