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15:37 US will ‘walk away’ unless Russia and Ukraine agree deal: Vance

Trump says Ukrainians and the Russians are both going to have to give up some of the territory they currently own.

07:59 Trump says won’t fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come down

White House official says Washington “doing very well in respect to a potential trade deal with China".

06:57 US-China trade game

Trump has brilliantly achieved the wholehearted acceptance of his baseline tariff rate of 10pc by all countries.

19:33 IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth estimate to 2.6pc in wake of century-high US tariffs

Puts the inflation estimate at 5.1pc and 7.7pc for the current and next fiscal years.

22/04 X rival Bluesky adds blue checks for trusted accounts

Bluesky, created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, says it will "proactively verify authentic and notable accounts".

22/04 US stocks tumble 3pc

Trump’s attacks on Fed chair worry investors.

22/04 Trump backs Hegseth after second scandal of sharing info on chat

Democrats insist US defence secretary "must resign in disgrace"; Pentagon officials fired following probe over Yemen scandal.

22/04 Iran accuses Israel of undermining US nuclear talks

Israel behind coalition to "undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process”, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says.

22/04 Clash of conflicting triangles

The two jostling triangles are in ferment today and India intersects both. They are not equal triangles, however.

21/04 Confusion clouds global economy

"Trump’s gamble to revive manufacturing via tariffs now risks accelerating the very decline it sought to reverse", say analysts.

21/04 India and the new world disorder

Opening Pakistan’s borders could revive textiles, cement, and agriculture, tapping into the billion-plus market next door.

21/04 Trump slams ‘weak’ judges as deportation row intensifies

Maryland Senator challenges Trump administration to provide evidence of respecting US laws in deportation sweep.

21/04 US defence chief shared sensitive Yemen strike plans in second Signal chat: US media

NYT reports Pete Hegseth shared info on same March 15 strikes discussed in earlier leak.

20/04 Trump considers gutting US diplomatic footprint in Africa: draft plan

Copy of draft executive order calls for “full structural reorganisation” of State Department by October 1.

20/04 Tariffs might lift Boeing and Airbus plane prices even higher

“Compared with 2018, prices for commercial jets have risen by around 30pc,” says aviation expert.

20/04 Another round of anti-Trump protests hits US cities

Protesters voice concern that president is threatening long-respected constitutional norms.

20/04 Trump goes to war with the Fed

“If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast, believe me,” Trump says, referring to Powell.

20/04 China slams Trump’s port fees move as ‘short-sighted’

Spat over ocean shipping, which conveys 80pc of global trade, is the latest conflict in an intensifying trade war.

20/04 US senator calls for release of wrongly deported man

Says he and the lawyer for Ab­r­ego Garcia’s family were pulled over by soldiers 3 km outside the prison.

20/04 White House touts Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory on revamped site

Covid.gov website now includes full-length image of Trump and criticises pandemic policies implemented under former president Joe Biden.

20/04 Plan for expanded Muslim community triggers hope, fear in Texas

Texas is one of more than a dozen states that have enacted “anti-Sharia law” bills.

19/04 US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

Case raises questions about Trump administration's adherence to limits set by SC and carries risk of significant clash between the two coequal branches of government.

18/04 Kicking away the ladder

The US has championed free trade and benefited immensely, but has practised it selectively.

17/04 More than 130 students in US join federal lawsuit over revoked visas

Lawsuit names US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons as defendants.

17/04 El Salvador becoming ‘black hole’ for US deportees, critics fear

El Salvador and the United States have subjected dozens of people to “enforced disappearances and arbitrary detention", says Human Rights Watch.

17/04 California sues US govt over Trump tariffs in strongest pushback yet

Governor terms it "one of the most self-destructive things" in modern American history.

17/04 Trump’s little known adviser wants to rewrite global financial system

Miran’s essay argues that strong dollar makes US exports less competitive and imports cheaper, handicapping American manufacturers.

16/04 US judge says ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump admin in contempt

Judge cites evidence that government engaged in “deliberate or reckless disregard” of his order when proceeding with deportation flights.

16/04 Trump says ‘joke’ Harvard should be stripped of funds

University president says it refuses to “negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights”.

16/04 Biden slams Trump ‘destruction’ in first post-presidency speech

Bashes "hatchet" to Social Security admin, other actions; Trump takes a jab at his rival stumbling over sentences.

16/04 Judge halts Trump move to revoke 500,000 migrants’ legal status

Says administration acted on flawed interpretation of immigration law.

15/04 Harvard rejects Trump demands over campus activism, gets hit by $2.3bn funding freeze

US education dept has demanded Harvard to reduce influence of those “more committed to activism than scholarship” amid pro-Palestinian protests.

15/04 Trump calls for deporting some citizens to El Salvador, testing US law

Comments mark clearest signal yet that he is serious about deporting US-born citizens.

15/04 Trump now says smartphones ‘not exempt’ from tariffs

In Hanoi, Xi Jinping calls for resolve to jointly oppose "US bullying".

14/04 China asks US to ‘completely cancel’ reciprocal tariffs

US’ electronics tariff exemption to be short-lived; commerce secretary says semiconductor levy to be in place within months.

14/04 The fallout

Faced with an untrustworthy trade partner in the US, the economic imperative for countries would be to pursue trade diversion.

14/04 Trump tariffs could pose ‘$1.4bn risk to Pakistan exports’

Pide study says US policy should serve as "wake-up call" for export diversification.

13/04 US-funded Arabic network Alhurra ends broadcasts after Trump’s aid cuts

Alhurra went on air in 2004 amid the Iraq war to counter Al Jazeera's coverage of the topic.

13/04 Beyond globalisation

What do the current economic shocks mean for Pakistan?

12/04 Head of US base fired for disputing Greenland agenda

Pentagon spokesman says “actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defence”.

12/04 Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case can go ahead: US court

Immigration judge in Louisiana rules case against Columbia University student arrested last month can proceed.

12/04 Non-citizens in US asked to register, carry proof at all times

Fingerprint registration made mandatory for all foreign nationals over the age of 14.

12/04 Trump defends tariff policy after China strikes back

Beijing hits US with 125pc tariff hike, tells Washington to stop "destructive behaviour".

12/04 Nuclear talks to begin today as Iran gives ‘genuine chance’ to US

Talks to be led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

11/04 USEFP dismisses rumours of Fulbright scholarship’s termination

"Fulbright participants in the US continue to receive their stipends," foundation says.

11/04 Xi calls for EU, China to resist Trump trade war ‘bullying’

Chinese president says this will safeguard not only their own legitimate rights and interests but international fairness and justice as well.

11/04 China hits back with 125pc tariffs on US goods but to ignore further hikes

Beijing says it no longer makes economic sense for importers to buy from America.

10/04 Trumpian delusion

There’s worse to come, with little resistance.

10/04 Viral Chinese AI video of US sweatshop workers mocks Trump’s tariffs

Video depicted overweighed and overworked gloomy workers working in a textile factory.

10/04 Can make ‘fair deals’ with all nations hit by tariffs, says Trump

US president advises countries not to retaliate so they can be "rewarded".

10/04 Saudi FM in US to prepare for Trump’s first foreign visit

Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Marco Rubio as US president expected to visit Gulf kingdom soon.

10/04 US judges halt deportation of Venezuelans

President Trump had ordered expulsions under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.

10/04 PSX rebounds 3,300 points after Trump eases tariffs for 3 months

While US has announced pausing many tariffs, it has heightened them against China.

09/04 US to deny visas, green cards over anti-Semitic social media posts

Posts defined as anti-Semitic will include social media activity in support of groups classified by the United States as terrorists.

09/04 Trade war escalates as China slaps US with 84pc in retaliatory tariffs

US treasury secretary says China’s new tariffs are unfortunate; Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries take effect, including massive 104pc duties on Chinese goods.

09/04 More with less

There are real opportunities to strengthen even a limited partnership.

09/04 Trump’s new tariffs take effect, with 104pc on Chinese goods

Beijing’s 34pc retaliatory tariffs to begin tomorrow; JP Morgan estimates 60pc chance of world economy entering recession by year-end.

09/04 Trade representative claims US tariffs ‘already bearing fruit’

“Nearly 50 countries have approached me personally to discuss the president’s new policy and explore how to achieve reciprocity,” Greer says.

09/04 Iran says deal possible if US shows goodwill

Trump warns of “great danger” if talks fail.

09/04 Fulbright in limbo after US State Dept nixes exchange programme

USEFP reviewing submissions for 2026 cycle in hopes of programme resuming but insiders indicate it seems unlikely.

08/04 US govt’s semester exchange programme for Pakistani students comes to an end after 15 years

Global UGRAD programme was launched by US govt in 2010 to enhance Pakistani students' community engagement abilities, commitment to service and leadership skills.

08/04 China vows to fight back ‘blackmail’ in response to Trump’s further tariffs hike threat

Beijing reiterated that it sought “dialogue” with Washington and its view that there were “no winners in a trade war”.

08/04 Trump, Netanyahu say Israel working on fresh Gaza hostage deal

Reiterates plan to remove Palestinians, saying US "owning Gaza Strip would be a good thing"; leaders discuss tariffs.

08/04 Bangladesh says US buyers halting orders

Textile and garment production accounts for about 80pc of exports in Bangladesh.

08/04 US, Iran to begin direct talks over N-plan on 12th

Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran has jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East.

08/04 Trump remains defiant as world markets collapse on ‘Black Monday’

Tech firms, carmakers, ba­nks, casinos and energy firms all feel the pain as investors abandon riskier assets.

07/04 India sees no hit to projected growth from US tariffs; economists remain sceptical

Economists, including at Goldman Sachs, have lowered country’s growth estimates to 6.1pc.

07/04 Over 50 countries contacted White House to start trade talks, says Trump’s adviser

EU expected to approve targeted countermeasures on US imports.

06/04 US to revoke all visas for South Sudanese, says secretary of state

Marco Rubio complains that the African nation is not accepting its nationals expelled from US.

06/04 Yunus meets textile leaders after US tariffs ring alarm bells

Bangladesh exports $8.4 billion of garments annually to the United States.

05/04 Trump opponents poised for protests across US, after rallies in Europe

Demonstrations observed in Paris, Frankfurt ahead of protests in the US.

05/04 ‘Oops’: Trump posts video purporting to show deadly Yemen strike

Says Houthis "will never sink our ships again" following military offensive against the rebel group.

05/04 ‘Reign of tariff’ takes oil to pandemic-level low

Natural gas prices in Europe and Asia also take a tumble.

05/04 US lobbies United Nations rights council forsaken by Trump

Geneva-based diplomats say they received messages from US diplomats before change of proposal's wording to oppose new investigation on Israel's actions.

04/04 After tariff shock, Trump may weaponise finance against allies

Central bankers warn that US president may threaten to turn off the Federal Reserve's taps for foreign central banks.

04/04 Trump’s new tariff math looks a lot like ChatGPT’s

Economist recreates White House’s numbers by taking a given country’s trade deficit with the US, dividing it by their total exports to the US and halving that number.

04/04 The daunting ‘reciprocal tariffs’ of the Trump administration

Pakistan now faces a 29pc tariff on its exports to the US, significantly higher than the 10pc baseline.

04/04 Trump purged security team after meeting ‘conspiracist’: NYT

Influencer Laura Loomer, who is known for claiming that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job, lays out her concerns to Trump.

04/04 US cuts off Radio Free Europe’s Russian broadcast

Radio Free has been at odds with new Trump administration, which decided in mid-March to freeze its funding.

04/04 World braces for price hike after tariff bombshell by Trump

Fitch says tariffs are highest in a century; smaller countries hit with bigger rates.

03/04 Musk team issued inaccurate USAID firing notices, must send correct versions, say sources

Errors include inaccurate start dates, lengths of service and salaries.

03/04 All local workers, US diplomats to be fired from USAID

Congress notified that almost all of USAID’s own employees are being fired by September.

03/04 What the world says about Trump’s tariffs

China, EU, Canada warn “countermeasures" against new tariffs; Indian official says tariffs "higher than expected"; UK says "will not hesitate to act".

03/04 What are tariffs and how do they work?

Trump announces "baseline" 10pc tariffs; nations including Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bangladesh will be hit much harder.

03/04 Trump’s sweeping import tariffs amp up global trade war

China urges US to immediately cancel latest levies and vows countermeasures; Japan’s Nikkei hits an 8-month low while US and European stock futures drop sharply.

02/04 US senator smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech

Speech highlights the harm inflicted on Americans' safety, financial stability and democracy by US president in just 71days

01/04 Trump says will be ‘kind’ with tariffs as deadline looms

US trade partners are rushing to minimise their exposure to US tariffs, with reports suggesting India might lower some duties.

30/03 Why Trump’s auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters

A 25pc tariff on low-end cars may force price increases that make them unaffordable to their target market or cause manufacturers to abandon them entirely, analysts warn.

30/03 Trump says ‘there will be bombing’ if Iran does not make nuclear deal

US president also threatens tariffs on Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

30/03 Targeting visa holders

The Trump administration has weaponised the fact that visas can be taken away without any explanation.

29/03 Harvard dismisses leaders of Center for Middle Eastern Studies over alleged ‘anti-Israel’ bias

Faculty members who have spoken with both professors say each believe they were forced out of their posts.

29/03 The mechanics of trade wars

Beyond retaliatory measures that could multiply, the trade war could also prompt overproduction in producer countries.

29/03 State Dept tells Congress it plans to rejig USAID

Employees told all positions not required by law would be eliminated.

29/03 Trump’s congenial Iftar a pleasant surprise for Muslims

Thanks Muslim community in Michigan for support during 2024 election.

28/03 US VP Vance lands in Greenland as anger mounts over Trump takeover bid

Danish prime minister condemns US decision to visit the Arctic island uninvited as “unacceptable pressure”.

28/03 New world order

Pakistan faces reductions in aid across education, healthcare & infrastructure.

27/03 Trump announces 25pc tariffs on foreign-built vehicles

Japan's govt describes announcement as “extremely regrettable"; Canadian PM brands tariff “direct attack” on country’s workers.

27/03 Trump signs order requiring proof of citizenship for federal elections

Experts denounce executive order as abuse of presidential power.

27/03 Signal chat group affair: unprecedented security breach will seriously damage US international relations

It’s hard to see how the Trump administration will fix the damage caused by this intelligence blunder.

26/03 White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with journalist

“I don't know anything about it. I'm not a big fan of The Atlantic,” Trump says.

26/03 Iranian currency plunges past 1m per dollar in record drop

Khamenei rejects the US offer for talks as a “deception”.

26/03 Pentagon’s Hegseth texted planned time for targeted killing of Yemeni Houthi

US defence secretary sent exact information about strike time and aircraft used.

25/03 AIDS pandemic risks global resurgence amid US funding halt: UN

Official says that if aid funding is not restored, “we see the AIDS pandemic… resur­ging globally”.

25/03 Greenland lambasts US as Trump talks of takeover

"I think Greenland is going to be something that maybe is in our future,” Trump tells reporters.

25/03 Trump to impose sharp tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil

Migrants from the Latin American country targeted for deportation entitled to hearings, judge rules.

25/03 White House ‘accidentally’ sends classified war plan to journalist

The Atlantic Editor-in-chief writes that he had hours of advance notice via the group chat on Signal.

25/03 Trump’s envoy says Putin not planning to invade ‘all of Europe’

Washington hopes for "progress" at Riyadh talks; Russia intends to discuss resumption of Black Sea grain initiative.

24/03 South Africa envoy to US back home to a raucous welcome

Ties between Washington and Pretoria slumped since Trump cut financial aid to South Africa over what he alleges is its anti-white land policy.

24/03 Schumer rejects calls to quit as top Senate Democrat

Schumer sparks anger among Democrats when he decided not to block a Republican-drafted spending bill.

23/03 Under threat from Trump, Canada calls snap elections for April 28

Trump “wants to break us, so America can own us. We will not let that happen,” says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

23/03 Trump will not defy judge’s order on Venezuelan deportations, border czar says

Tom Homan asserts that Venezuelans recently deported to El Salvador were given due process.

23/03 Chinese premier calls for ‘dialogue’ as US senator visits Beijing

Says Beijing would pursue economic globalisation despite "fragmentation".

23/03 Putin not a ‘bad guy’, Trump envoy says

Says Russian president a “great” leader seeking to end Moscow’s deadly three-year conflict with Kyiv.

23/03 Pro-Trump senator visits Beijing amid trade war

Visit is seen as a way to ease strained relations during a burgeoning trade war launched by Trump.

23/03 Trump voids security clearances for Biden, Kamala and Clinton

The decision means those on the list will not be able to see state secrets.

22/03 US continues review of visa policies for ‘travel ban’

US State Dept official dismisses reports that Pakistan and Afghanistan are on list of nations facing visa restrictions.

22/03 Columbia University agrees to Trump’s demands in attempt to restore funding

Plans to ban some face masks on campus, empower security officers to arrest individuals, review depts offering courses on Middle East.

21/03 Trump admits Musk ‘susceptible’ on China amid secret war plan row

Musk calls media reports about Pentagon meeting "pure propaganda".

21/03 Trump awards next-generation F-47 fighter jet contract to Boeing

Contract aims to develop replacement for the F-22 stealth fighter, which has been in operation for two decades.

21/03 ‘People are afraid’: NY migrant economy wilts under Trump policies

US president's immigration policies has left the streets of the largely migrant neighbourhood in Queens, New York empty.

21/03 Trump signs order to disband Department of Education

Says he wants Education Secretary Linda McMahon to put herself out of job.

21/03 Travel ban poses economic, security risks, US lawmakers warn Trump

More than 30 US lawmakers urge US president to abandon the reported controversial ban.

20/03 US think tank takes DOGE to court after its offices ransacked

Complaint argues alleged destruction and modification of files causing “irreparable harm”.

20/03 Judge says Columbia protester must remain in US for now

Case has become flashpoint for Trump's pledge to deport some non-US citizens who took part in protests against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

20/03 US strikes hit targets in Yemen

Three residents say that the strikes had hit the Al-Jarraf district of Sanaa, close to the city’s airport.

19/03 Ukraine’s Zelensky calls Trump after US-Russia ceasefire talks

Despite agreement to halt strikes, railway infrastructure in Ukraine hit by Russian missiles, drones.

19/03 US State Dept dismisses reports of ‘travel ban lists’

Affirms commitment to helping resettle Afghans who worked for US.

19/03 US judge orders Musk to stop making more cuts in USAID

The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit by current and former employees of the aid agency.

19/03 Trump team raids Institute of Peace to sack president

Institute says it was complying with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and presented evidence it was cost-effective.

19/03 Trump admin overstepped authority in immigration crackdown, experts say

Administration likely overstepped its statutory authority and is vulnerable to being overturned by courts, says immigration lawyer.

19/03 Gates warns White House he can’t replace US government

Gates meets with decision makers to discuss the life-saving impact of US international assistance.

18/03 Funding cuts for global health programmes threaten childhood vaccination efforts: WHO

Says recent abrupt changes in donor budgets and capacity in global health have put a severe strain on immunisation programmes.

18/03 Trump, Putin agree to Russia-Ukraine energy infrastructure ceasefire for 30 days

White House says the two countries plan to begin negotiations “immediately” in the Middle East on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.

18/03 Threats, coercion & pushback

As in the past, the US under Trump is underestimating the power of nationalism across the world.

18/03 Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine today

Trump says “a lot of work” had been done between the United States and Russia.

18/03 US asks UN agencies, aid groups: are you ‘anti-American’?

A list of 36 queries was sent to organisations as part of Washington’s ongoing review of its foreign aid spending.

18/03 Yemenis take to the streets amid fresh US strikes

Trump vows to hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks.

17/03 Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on US carrier group as toll from strikes rises to 53

Spokesperson says 5 children among dead, 98 injured; Washington vows to continue strikes until attacks on shipping stopped.

17/03 Modi says Trump has ‘clear roadmap’ in second term

Indian PM confident that "slowly but surely, trust, enthusiasm and energy will return" to ties with China.

17/03 Data shows patchy Chinese economy in first two months of 2025

Officials look to revive confidence in world’s second-largest economy, which has been beset by persistent property sector woes.

17/03 Trump’s axing of agencies goes beyond just VOA

Loss of Woodrow Wilson think tank to diminish policy analysis available to US govt; homelessness programme, museums and libraries to also feel a massive pinch.

17/03 Navigating a tariff-ridden world order

As the US tariff policy continues to unwind and reshape global trade, Pakistan must proactively find an opportunity to negotiate a fair deal.

16/03 US vows ‘unrelenting’ campaign to halt Houthi ship attacks

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasises campaign is about "freedom of navigation and restoring deterrence”.

16/03 Deportation nation

The Trump administration can effectively "disappear" its political opponents who are not US citizens.

16/03 Democrats fume as senators vote against party line on bill

In New York, more than a thousand people protested against Trump’s layoffs.

15/03 US expels South African ambassador, saying he ‘hates’ Trump

US Secretary of state Marco Rubio declares Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata on X.

15/03 Pakistan may face travel ban by US if govt doesn’t address ‘deficiencies within 60 days’

Trump's administration considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban.

14/03 Explainer: US arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil's case could set precedent for how US handles similar situations in future, with significant implications for free speech, immigration policy.

14/03 Kremlin says Putin sent ‘additional’ signals to Trump on ceasefire

Saudi crown prince says he supports "all initiatives" to end Ukraine war; G7 backs calls for ceasefire.

14/03 All eyes on Democrats as US barrels toward shutdown

Senate to vote hours before midnight cut-off on Trump-backed funding package.

14/03 Trump slammed for using ‘Palestinian’ as racial slur

“Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I’m concerned. He’s become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He’s not Jewish anymore. He’s a Palestinian,” Trump says.

14/03 Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump administration grant cut

Administration also probing 60 American universities, including Hopkins, over pro-Palestinian protests on campuses.

13/03 US urges Russia to agree upon Ukraine truce ‘unconditionally’

Zelensky expects ‘strong’ action from US if Russia refuses truce.

13/03 Khamenei rejects idea of nuclear talks with US

UAE presidential adviser delivers Trump’s letter to Tehran.

12/03 Trump administration claws back $20bn in climate funds

Democrats say the move illegally seizes money allocated for clean energy and transportation for disadvantaged communities.

12/03 EU to impose counter tariffs worth $28 billion on US goods

Suspended tariffs apply to products ranging from boats to bourbon and other product categories to be picked.

12/03 Elon Musk ordered to make DOGE records public

Judge asks Trump govt to file status report on documents release by March 20.

12/03 Nasa fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come

Spokeswoman says agency beginning phased approach to reduction in force to comply with US president's orders.

11/03 80pc of scrapped AID schemes didn’t benefit US, says Rubio

Says remanining programmes to be administered “more effectively” under State Department.

10/03 Pakistan seeks clarity as US mulls restrictions on entry

Embassy in Washington "talking to State Dept"; US officials say visa plan under review.

10/03 Musk backs US’ Nato exit as EU faces new reality

European Commission chief hopes "common interests outweigh differences" with Washington.

10/03 Can Nato remain relevant?

In the event of ‘Atlantic decoupling’, European democracies might find themselves in chaotic, divisive conditions

10/03 Stoking the US-China rivalry

Pakistan’s largest trading partners — Beijing and Washington — continue to walk on diverging paths.

10/03 Fallout

Trump is among those thrown up by history when an era is ending.

09/03 Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia for talks on Ukraine war

US Secretary of State to travel to Canada as well

09/03 Trump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity

State Dept says "Iraq’s energy transition provides opportunities for US companies".

09/03 US trade tensions with Mexico, Canada will make FIFA World Cup more exciting: Trump

Signs executive order to create task force for 2026 event.

09/03 Gaza protesters force their way into Trump’s Scottish golf resort

Spray “Gaza is not 4 sale” in huge white letters on the lawn as Trump's plans, AI-generated video spark anger.

09/03 Scientists rally across US to protest budget cuts

Researcher particularly ince­nsed about vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr's appointment as head of health dept.

09/03 Trump’s tariff pause brings limited respite as new levies loom

Even as Washington seeks to help domestic steel producers, experts warn targeting the metals harms various other industries.

09/03 Trump’s controlled chaos

Predictably, Pakistan was pleased, relieved, and felt loved by Trump’s message.

09/03 OIC adopts Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Bloc seeks swift support from world community, funding institutions; UK, EU nations hail Arab proposal; Pakistan calls forced relocation of Palestinians a war crime. • Pakistan calls forced relocation of Palestinians a war crime, ethnic cleansing

08/03 Iran’s Khamenei says Tehran will not negotiate under US ‘bully’ pressure

“The insistence of some bully governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues, but to dominate and impose their own expectations," says Iran's supreme leader.

08/03 India & Trump 2.0

Trump’s presidency offers strategic opportunities to India.

08/03 US pushes India to lower tariffs, end defence purchases from Russia

India’s import tariffs warrant reassessment of “special relationship” with Washington, US commerce secretary says.

08/03 OIC ministers to discuss Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Egypt's proposal does not outline Hamas's role, rejected by US and Israel.

08/03 No US defence for non-paying Nato members: Trump

Open nuclear talks or face possible military action, US president warns Iran.

07/03 Trump’s controversial Gaza Riviera AI video was meant as satire, creator says

Says originally took down the video given that "it might be a little insensitive, and we don’t want to take sides”.

07/03 Trump threatens new Russia sanctions over Ukraine attacks

“To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late,” US president says on social media.

07/03 Trump says he wrote to Iran urging nuclear talks

"I hope ... to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them," says US president; Iran says no talks with US under "maximum pressure" policy.

07/03 Pakistan awaits official word on possible US travel ban

Rubio announces visa restrictions on those facilitating illegal immigration; ambassador Rizwan Shaikh says nothing official yet.

07/03 Trump says he will go to Saudi Arabia to reach $1tr deal

Gulf country to host US-Ukraine meeting next week to discuss ceasefire in Ukraine war.

07/03 CIA dismisses unspecified number of recent recruits

Unclear how many probationary employees have been dismissed.

07/03 Europe’s new rocket blasts off on first commercial mission

High-profile mission comes as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences amid doubts it can still rely on US.

07/03 US envoy says to meet in Saudi with Ukrainians on peace ‘framework’

Steve Witkoff calls Zelensky's apology "a very positive first step".

06/03 Trump exempts Mexico goods from tariffs for a month, but doesn’t mention Canada

Tariff reprieve in place until April 2; Trudeau says Canada will be in a "trade war ... for the foreseeable future".

06/03 Trump brings ‘TV instincts’ to first Congress speech

Many Democrats register their protest, hecklers escorted out; claims Zelensky is ready for talks with Russia; takes aim at multiple countries.

06/03 Torture, murder of trans man in US shines light on rising fears

Seven adult suspects are alleged to have starved Nordquist, fed him faeces, and forced him to drink urine.

06/03 Trump among 300 nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

Trump has been proposed as candidate in previous years too, but nomination this year would be particularly eye-catching.

06/03 Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after pressure by Trump

Hutchison subsidiary PPC has for decades run ports on the Pacific and Atlantic ends of the interoceanic waterway.

06/03 New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon: report

Three sources say Pakistan to also be recommended for inclusion in govt review of countries’ security and vetting risks.

06/03 Trump assails India among ‘tariff states’

Criticises India’s 100pc tariff on American automobiles; vows "reciprocal" tariffs.

05/03 US Supreme Court won’t let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups

Apex court upholds district judge's order to promptly disburse funding to recipients of USAID, State Dept grants.

05/03 China ‘ready to fight till the end’ in US trade war

Embassy says, "If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end."

05/03 China and Canada retaliate against Trump’s ‘dumb’ tariff war

Beijing files complaint at WTO against US duties.

05/03 Vance denies disrespecting UK and France over Ukraine peacekeeping force

Vance’s comments causes politicians, veterans in both countries to say he was dishonouring hundreds of troops killed in US-led "war on terror".

05/03 Trump’s business ventures spark new conflict-of-interest concerns

US president’s assets include crypto, real estate, as well as influence in social and traditional media, and consumer products.

05/03 ‘America is back,’ Trump declares in divisive Congress speech

Proclaims US "will be woke no longer"; makes 13-year-old cancer survivor Secret Service agent.

04/03 Zelensky appeals to Trump after US halts Ukraine aid

Says nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians as Trump pauses all US military aid.

04/03 Zelensky says ‘will not be simple’ to replace him

Truce will test Russia’s commitment to end war, says France; UK asserts "no agreement" on partial truce yet.

04/03 US orders pause in cyberoffensive against Russia

Halt comes from defence secretary Hegseth’s order to US govt's cyberwing, officials say.

04/03 Clock ticking down to Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

JPMorgan analysts warn that Tuesday’s tariffs would “create a significant new headwind to economic activity” and boost consumer costs.

04/03 Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

China says to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports.

04/03 Gambling with World War III

The point we may have missed was Trump’s sound advice to Zelensky showing him the door.

03/03 India’s trade minister heads to US for talks as Trump tariffs loom, officials say

Citi Research analysts estimate potential losses at about $7bn a year from Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

03/03 Trump’s record-breaking flurry of executive orders

Over a dozen orders challenged in courts.

03/03 White House ‘drama’ needs calm scrutiny

Trump’s claim that he could bring peace to Ukraine within 24 hours has now been exposed as political posturing.

03/03 Trump names cryptos for US Strategic Reserve

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, SOL and ADA assets rise 8pc to 62pc in trading.

02/03 Trump designates English as official language of US

Federal agencies still have flexibility to decide how much help to offer in languages other than English.

02/03 Nato urges Zelensky to mend his relationship with Trump

Rubio calls on Ukrainian president to apologise for clash with Trump.

02/03 US federal workers receive second email for justifying jobs

Friday’s email once again asks staff to respond with around five bullet points describing what they accomplished in the past week.

01/03 China warns of retaliation if US raises tariffs

Beijing’s commerce ministry highlights risks of new tariffs to global supply chains.

01/03 Zelensky says still ready to sign minerals deal despite US White House row

Stresses Trump's support "crucial"; writes around 30 replies to allies thanking them for support.

01/03 Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback as Europe backs Ukraine

EU, France, UK, Germany, other allies offer support to Ukraine while Hungary and Russia defend the US president.

27/02 Ultimatum to US federal workers raises tensions between Musk, White House staff

White House officials say they were "caught off guard" by Musk's move.

27/02 US cuts overseas development programme budgets by more than 90pc: State Dept

US federal workers push back on Musk cuts by resigning; tension over Musk’s rampage growing within Republican congress members.

27/02 Transgender US service members to be removed from military, Pentagon memo shows

Pentagon to create procedure for identification within 30 days; rights activist calls ban "complete purge of all transgender individuals" from service.

27/02 Trump threatens EU with 25pc tariff

“Look, let’s be honest, the European Union was formed in order to screw the US,” Trump says.

27/02 Trump administration to take control of media access at White House

Press secretary says White House Correspondents Associa­tion (WHCA) had “long dictated” which journalists were in the “pool”.

27/02 Frozen funds: Why Europe will struggle to fill USAID gap

EU stands to lose out to countries like Russia and China when it comes to Africa, say analysts.

26/02 Trump to sell ‘gold card’ US visas for $5 million

Says sales of the cards would start in about two week; Russian oligarchs may be eligible.

26/02 UN expert, Amnesty slam ‘absurd’ clip of Gaza as seaside resort posted on Trump social media

Social media users react with both support and criticism, many question whether Trump himself posted the montage.

24/02 Situationer: Trump’s aid cuts to hurt pro-democracy projects the most

Pakistani institutions, such as ECP, have benefitted from Washington’s support in the past.

24/02 Dumped by Trump

America’s U-turn on Ukraine has unnerved Europe.

23/02 Bromance on the brink?

Despite the support for Trump, the right-wing Hindutva establishment that props up Modi was essentially given a scolding.

23/02 Trump seems to be softening stand on Gaza takeover

Says only recommending it; concedes that leaders of Jordan, Egypt rejected proposal to displace Palestinians.

23/02 Trump orders tighter curbs on Chinese investments

China’s commerce ministry spokesperson says that “US approach unduly broadens the concept of national security, and is discriminatory”.

22/02 US urges backing of ‘simple’ resolution as Trump calls for Putin-Zelensky talks

US’s 65-word draft proposal does not criticise Moscow.

22/02 US pushes Zelensky to sign deal on mineral resources

Trump wants Ukraine to give US companies access as compensation for aid delivered under Biden; Kyiv seeks security guarantees in exchange.

22/02 Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup

US president has spoken of firing "woke" generals but didn't explain reasons behind latest move; 5 other military officers removed too.

22/02 Arab leaders meet in Riyadh to counter Trump’s Gaza displacement plan

US president’s move has united Arab states in their opposition.

21/02 Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from US arrive in Costa Rica

Migrants will be allowed to stay for one month, during which time officials will coordinate their voluntary return to their home countries.

21/02 US envoy meets Zelensky after Trump rebuke

Britain, France eye "reassurance force" for Ukraine, reports say.

21/02 Trump says trade deal with China ‘possible’

Beijing’s foreign ministry says the two countries should handle trade tensions with “mutual respect”.

21/02 Ukraine initiative

Whether Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative succeeds or not, it will be difficult for Kyiv, Europe to face Russian military machine without US support.

20/02 Pakistanis among Panama migrants deported from US and moved to Darien jungle region

The migrants also include people from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkiye, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

19/02 In joint interview, Trump outlines Musk’s role as enforcer-in-chief

Trump confident that Americans won't be fooled by alleged efforts to strain ties between them; judge declines to block Musk from accessing data, firing workers.

19/02 Waiting for Trump’s call

Many influential Pakistani Americans are now actively lobbying for Imran Khan’s release.

19/02 Keen to work with Trump admin, PM Shehbaz tells US envoy

Premier directs officials to implement e-Office in federal ministries, departments by March during cabinet meeting.

18/02 PM Shehbaz reaffirms ‘strong desire’ to work closely with Trump administration for improved ties

Stresses need to continue close cooperation in counter-terrorism domain in meeting with US charge d’affaires.

18/02 Trump dispatches real estate dealmaker Steve Witkoff to solve global crises

The Mideast envoy was sent to Kremlin last week and will now head to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian officials over Ukraine.

18/02 China condemns US after ‘Taiwan independence’ cut from govt site

Taiwan FM has appreciated “support and positive stance on US-Taiwan relations”.

17/02 India opposition slams Trump’s F-35 offer while Russia makes its own pitch

Congress party cites jet's high purchase and operational costs behind criticism; Russia's Sukhoi offers to manufacture fifth-generation jets in India.

17/02 Trump 2.0 — Steamrolling past green energy efforts

With the advent of Trump 2.0, everything done by Biden admin is coming to naught, and heat is growing on International Energy Agency.

17/02 Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions of deaths: UN

US says “life-saving treatments” would be exempt but front-line workers in Africa say facilities have already closed.

17/02 US, Israel present united front on Gaza, Iran

Egypt says establishment of Palestinian state can alone guarantee lasting peace; Netanyahu discusses Trump’s plan with Rubio.

15/02 Nearly 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk step up assault on US agencies

Critics question blunt force approach of Musk; some attempts to fire govt employees impeded.

15/02 Riyadh leads move for alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Saudi summit on Feb 20 to discuss various draft ideas for enclave; one proposal suggests sidelining of Hamas.

15/02 US will extradite Mumbai attacks suspect to India

Modi-Trump bonhomie defies punitive US approach towards much of the world.

15/02 Islamabad indignant after US offers F-35 jets to India

FO rejects Pakistan-specific terrorism reference in US-India joint statement; Dar due to attend high-level UN summit next week.