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TikTok signs deal to sell US entity to American investors
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - TikTok on Friday has signed the deal backed by US President Donald Trump to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees in a memo issued.
It said that the transaction…
Mallika Sherawat attends White House Christmas dinner ‘dreaming’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Mallika Sherawat, actress on Friday said that she rang in the festive season at the White House Christmas dinner, called the invite a surreal, pinch-me moment.
She shared glimpses of a night filled with…
POTUS signs order to ease federal restrictions on medical marijuana
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order directing the federal government to move marijuana from the most restrictive category of controlled substances.
He argued the step would expand…
Kennedy Center renamed Trump-Kennedy Center
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday announced that the board of the Kennedy Center has voted unanimously to rename the iconic performing arts institution as the Trump-Kennedy Center.…
Trump ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at WH describes Biden as Sleepy Joe, calls Obama divisive
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday has made a striking addition of new plaques beneath photographs of former leaders on US President Donald Trump’s newly created “Presidential Walk of Fame,” with pointed criticism of…
US says India remains ‘key partner’ despite not joined Pax Silica
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - United States on Wednesday has underlined that India remains a “highly strategic potential partner” on supply chain security and advanced technologies, even though New Delhi was not part of the inaugural Pax…
Trump speaks on Gaza war, tariffs, ‘warrior dividend’ payout for US soldiers
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday used a nationally televised address to project his record on foreign policy, economic revival and military welfare, made a series of sweeping claims on wars, investment…
POTUS expanded US travel ban, affected 25 nations
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has expanded the travel ban, added 5 countries and tightening restrictions on others, cited national security risks and gaps in foreign vetting systems.
The decision…
Trump orders sanctioned oil tankers blockade to and from Venezuela
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump in a statement posted on Truth Social, said Venezuela has been designated a “foreign terrorist organisation” and accused the Maduro government of using oil revenues to fund “drug…
Trump urges Xi on Jimmy Lai release, threatens BBC lawsuit
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Monday spoke to reporters at the White House after a ceremony honoured US service members said the BBC had broadcast remarks that he never made, described the episode as a serious…