Trump, via an executive order, halts foreign aid

WASHINGTON: By means of an executive order issued on Monday (20th Jan, 2025) President Donald Trump has halted foreign aids pending a review of consistency with his foreign policy. It may be recalled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously stated “only spend abroad if it makes America stronger, safer or more prosperous”. It […]

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Trump’s claim about Panama Canal challenged

DAVOS (Switzerland): President Jose Raul Mulino, while speaking at the World Economic Forum panel discussion here on Wednesday (22nd Jan, 2025) has challenged Trump’s threat of taking back Panama Canal, a vital trade route for the USA. Maintaining that Panama Canal was not a concession or a gift from the United States, President Jose Raul […]

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New Govt in USA not to affect Sino-Pak terms

ISLAMABAD: FO, while commenting on the Trump’s victory, stated here on Thursday (7th November, 2024) that Pakistan and USA were old friends and partners and two countries would continue to pursue the relationship based on mutual respect, confidence and non-interference in other’s domestic affairs. Speaking at the weekly Media briefing, FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch […]

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Putin prefers predictable Biden over Trump

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin described US counterpart Joe Biden on Wednesday (15th Feb, 2024) as more predictable than Donald Trump but said the Kremlin was prepared to work with whoever wins November’s election. Asked by a journalist who Russia would like to see win in the likely contest between the Democratic incumbent and Republican […]

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