Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump defended the use of legal measures to identify government officials who leak classified or sensitive information, saying his administration was targeting “leakers” rather than journalists and arguing that national security concerns can justify compelling reporters to reveal confidential sources.The remarks came after Trump was asked about reports that the Justice Department had withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists in connectio…
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Washington, July 13 (IANS) Oil prices rose more than 3 per cent as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, renewing fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies.US crude futures climbed 3.4 per cent to $73.87 a barrel by 6.03 p.m. ET, CNBC reported. Brent crude, the international benchmark, gained 3.5 per cent to $78.67.The New York Times put Brent slightly higher at nearly $79 a barrel. That was about 9 per cent above its pre-war price.The…
Los Angeles, July 12 (IANS) The Rolling Stones legend Sir Mick Jagger has shared that he is “disassociated” from real life. The 82-year-old Rolling Stones rocker was asked about comedian John Mulaney’s 2019 special where he said Jagger was not “nice” when they worked together on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Jagger admitted fame has changed how he reacts to other people, reports ‘Female First UK’.While he insisted he has not seen the special, he told the New York Times, “Obviousl…
Washington, July 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington had agreed to continue talks with Iran, even as he declared that the ceasefire between the two countries was over after a sharp escalation in military strikes. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.The statement suggested that d…
Washington, June 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance has credited his Indian American wife, Usha Vance, with helping shape his return to Christianity, saying her support in their interfaith marriage and her influence on his understanding of love, family and commitment played a crucial role in his spiritual journey.In a candid interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, Vance said his relationship with Usha transformed not only his personal life but also the way he viewed faith after y…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan says his dream of officiating at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been shattered after he was denied entry into the United States despite traveling with what he described as valid documentation and a proper visa.Artan was expected to be the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup finals. However, on Monday, he was removed from FIFA’s list of tournament officials after US immigration authorities prevented him from entering the coun…
Washington, May 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump underwent a routine annual medical and dental examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre on Tuesday amid continued public attention over his health ahead of his 80th birthday next month. Trump stayed at Walter Reed for more than two-and-a-half hours after his motorcade arrived at the Bethesda, Maryland, facility at 8:51 a.m. The motorcade departed at 12:27 p.m., according to White House pool reports.The White House said the app…
Washington, May 25 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was prepared to enter “into very serious talks” about Iran’s nuclear program if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.The remarks suggested that Washington may take a phased approach and accept an interim agreement that did not immediately address Iran’s nuclear program, Xinhua reported quoting the New York Times’ report.”You can’t do a nuclear thing in 72 hours on the back of a napkin,” Rubio …
Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a veiled warning over rising tensions in the Middle East, posting an AI-generated image and message that read, “It was the calm before the storm,” amid reports that he is in discussions with top aides on potentially resuming air strikes on Iran.The image shared on his social media shows Trump wearing a Make America Great Again hat alongside a US Navy Admiral, standing on a naval ship amid rough seas and lightning. Iranian ships can b…
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what the White House described as a “historic, and decisive election victory” in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a breakthrough win. “Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi his admiration and how lucky India is to have him as its leader. The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi on this recent, historic, an…