Tag: White House

Cloud Over Trump-Sharif Oval Office Meeting as White House Holds Back Official Photos

Earlier in the day, Trump had hosted Turkish President Recep Erdogan, followed by a live joint briefing. In contrast, the Trump-Sharif meeting was only documented via Pakistan’s official social media accounts.

September 26, 2025

Trump Praises Upcoming Visit of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Criticises Russia’s Actions in Ukraine

Sharif had earlier engaged in an informal exchange with Trump on September 23, following the US President’s meeting with leaders of eight Islamic-Arab countries, including Pakistan.

September 26, 2025

White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee, Cites Job Losses for American Workers

According to the White House, the share of H-1B visa holders in the US IT workforce has grown from 32 percent in FY 2003 to over 65 percent in recent years.

September 21, 2025

“Most Difficult Conflict”: Trump Acknowledges Struggle to End Russia-Ukraine War

During his presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly vowed that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office.

September 6, 2025

Navarro Accuses India of Funding Russia’s War Through Oil Imports; MEA Rejects Claims as “Misleading”

Navarro, who has previously referred to India as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” and used caste-based remarks like “Brahmins are profiteering”, has drawn criticism for his rhetoric.

September 6, 2025

White House pushing PM Modi closer to Russia and China: Former Trump advisor John Bolton

In a post on X, Bolton stated, "The White House has set US-India relations back decades, pushing Modi closer to Russia and China. Beijing has cast itself as an alternative to the US and Donald Trump."

September 4, 2025

White House Adviser Navarro Faces Backlash for Casteist Remark While Defending Trump’s Tariffs on India

Navarro further questioned Modi’s ties with Moscow and Beijing, adding, “I would just say to the Indian people: please understand what’s going on here. We need that to stop.”

September 1, 2025

Trump “Not Happy but Not Surprised” by Russia’s Strikes in Ukraine, Says White House

The strikes, described as the second-largest since the conflict began, killed at least 19 people, including four children, according to Ukrainian officials.

August 29, 2025

White House Trade Advisor Navarro Labels Ukraine War as “Modi’s War,” Sparks Diplomatic Row with India

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the charge, calling Washington’s move “extremely unfortunate.”

August 28, 2025

US Trade Adviser Accuses India of Fueling Ukraine War Through Russian Oil Purchases

He noted that before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, India imported less than one per cent of its crude from Moscow.

August 22, 2025