US Supreme Court bans use of race, ethnicity in university admission, Biden 'strongly disagrees' with ruling

US Supreme Court bans use of race, ethnicity in university admission, Biden 'strongly disagrees' with ruling

Washington DC: The US Supreme Court Thursday banned the use of race and ethnicity during university admissions, giving a major blow to a decades-old practice that aided educational opportunities for African-Americans and other minorities.

by Trans World Features June 30, 2023

Donald Trump surrenders at New York court after indictment over hush money, pleads not guilty

Donald Trump surrenders at New York court after indictment over hush money, pleads not guilty

New York : Former United States President Donald Trump turned himself in for a historic hearing in a criminal courtroom in New York's  Manhattan on Tuesday amid tight security

by Trans World Features April 05, 2023

Donald Trump to visit France

Donald Trump to visit France

Washington, Jul 13 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump will be visiting France to celebrate Bastille Day and 100 years of US' entry into World War I.

by IBNS July 13, 2017

It's time to put America First, says Donald Trump at Infrastructure Summit

It's time to put America First, says Donald Trump at Infrastructure Summit

Washington, Jun 10 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump reiterated his 'America First' stance and said it's time for his country to incorporate its own people in various jobs, while using its own resources.

by IBNS June 10, 2017

US President Donald Trump invites South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Washington

US President Donald Trump invites South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Washington

Washington, May 11 (IBNS): US President Donald J. Trump has invited newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit his nation.

by IBNS May 11, 2017

Trump signs own report card, happy with overall development

Trump signs own report card, happy with overall development

Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Trashing media reports about his competence as the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has awarded himself higher grades, claiming that "the country is on its way to becoming great again".

by IBNS April 13, 2017

US: Federal judge blocks Trump's travel ban

US: Federal judge blocks Trump's travel ban

Washington, Mar 16 (IBNS): A Hawaiian federal judge has blocked US President Donald Trump's new travel ban, hours before its implementation, reports said.

by IBNS March 16, 2017

We are bringing back jobs in America, says Donald Trump

We are bringing back jobs in America, says Donald Trump

Washington, Mar 7 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump, whose campaign revolved around creating more jobs in America for the Americans, said his government is delivering on the promise.

by IBNS March 07, 2017

Trump meets  CEOs of U.S. health insurance companies

Trump meets CEOs of U.S. health insurance companies

Washington, Feb 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has met CEOs of U.S. health insurance companies.

by IBNS February 28, 2017

Mexico warns US against imposing unilateral tax on imports for border wall funding

Mexico warns US against imposing unilateral tax on imports for border wall funding

Washington, Feb 25 (IBNS): Mexico has warned the United States (US) that it may respond in kind if US goes ahead with its unilateral plans to impose a tax on Mexican imports for funding the border wall, media reported on Saturday.

by India Blooms News Service February 25, 2017

US: Donald Trump signs new resolution to help coal workers

US: Donald Trump signs new resolution to help coal workers

Washington, Feb 17 (IBNS): United States President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a new resolution to help American coal workers, an official release said.

by IBNS February 17, 2017

Trump slams US media ahead of Florida visit

Trump slams US media ahead of Florida visit

Washington, Feb 13 (IBNS): US President Donald trump slammed the US media as 'fake news' ahead of his Florida state visit.

by IBNS February 13, 2017

Threats from radical Islamic terrorism real, says Trump

Threats from radical Islamic terrorism real, says Trump

Washington, Feb 7 (IBNS): Urging American courts to act fast, US President Donald Trump said that the threat from radical Islamic terrorism is real.

by IBNS February 07, 2017

H-1B Visa row: Mamata urges government to protect Indian techies

H-1B Visa row: Mamata urges government to protect Indian techies

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Sounding alert over the prevailing H-1B Visa (non-immigrant) in US, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the government to protect the interest of Indian I-T techies, who face a trouble of being replaced by their American counterparts after a legislation has been introduced by the Trump administration.

by IBNS February 02, 2017

Trump to study 'dumb' Australian immigrants deal

Trump to study 'dumb' Australian immigrants deal

Washington, Feb 2 (IBNS): Slamming former President Barack Obama, US President Donald Trump said he's going to study the 'dumb' Australian immigration deal agreed by the former government.

by IBNS February 02, 2017

Ban not about Muslims, says Donald Trump

Ban not about Muslims, says Donald Trump

Washington, Jan 30 (IBNS): Contrary to perceived notions, US President Donald Trump has said that the ban against the seven nation is not a Muslim ban but done in accordance with a list prepared by the Obama government in 2011.

by IBNS January 30, 2017

Trump asks senators to concentrate on ISIS, illegal immigration

Trump asks senators to concentrate on ISIS, illegal immigration

Washington, Jan 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has asked senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham to concentrate on the ISIS and illegal immigration instead of 'looking to start World War III'.

by IBNS January 30, 2017

Trump bans entry of Syrian refugees into the US

Trump bans entry of Syrian refugees into the US

Washington, Jan 28 (IBNS): Delivering on his promises of banning radical Islam from entering America, President Donald Trump has banned the entry of Syrian refugees into USA for an indefinite period of time, media reports said.

by IBNS January 28, 2017

Donald Trump to take oath as 45th US President today

Donald Trump to take oath as 45th US President today

Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): Commencing a fresh chapter in US politics, Donald Trump will take oath as the 45th President of the United States of America on Friday.

by India Blooms News Service January 20, 2017

Russian mining company mints special Trump coins

Russian mining company mints special Trump coins

Moscow, Jan 20 (IBNS): Extending their warmth towards President-elect Donald Trump, who is due to take oath as the 45th President of the USA on Friday, a Russian mining company has minted special coins with his face on it to usher in the Trump era, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 20, 2017

Donald Trump to take oath as 45th US President today

Donald Trump to take oath as 45th US President today

Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): Commencing a fresh chapter in US politics, Donald Trump will take oath as the 45th President of the United States of America on Friday.

by IBNS January 20, 2017

Former Apprentice participant files defamation suit against Trump

Former Apprentice participant files defamation suit against Trump

Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS): Summer Zarvos, a former participant in the American reality show Apprentice, has filed a defamation suit against US President-elect Donald Trump, after the later failed to retract his words, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 18, 2017

Donald Trump slams media as 'fake'

Donald Trump slams media as 'fake'

Washington, Jan 9 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump's perpetual fight with the press continued as the former slammed the latter as fake.

by IBNS January 09, 2017

Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump

Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump

Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.

by IBNS January 05, 2017

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed North Korea's missile claim in a recent Twitter post.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

Trump hails Putin as smart

Trump hails Putin as smart

Washington, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a move that will cause a significant discomfort to the present US government, President-elect Donald Trump has hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a smart man, following the latter's decision to not act against the US government's move to expel 35 Russian diplomats.

by IBNS December 31, 2016

China protests against US bill indicating cooperation with Taiwan

China protests against US bill indicating cooperation with Taiwan

Beijing/Washington, Dec 26 (IBNS): China has strongly criticised US President Barack Obama signing defense policy bill on cooperation with Taiwan, according to media reports on Monday.

by IBNS December 26, 2016

Trump cabinet probables likely to clear Canadian pipeline

Trump cabinet probables likely to clear Canadian pipeline

Calgary, Dec 22: (IBNS): Two notable Texans were selected by US President-elect Donald Trump for key positions in his cabinet and both of them are staunch supporter of Canadian pipeline projects and love Canadian oil, reported The Epoch Times.

by IBNS December 22, 2016

Donald Trump appoints David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel

Donald Trump appoints David Friedman as US ambassador to Israel

Washington, Dec 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed David Friedman as the new US ambassador to Israel, media reports said.

by IBNS December 16, 2016

Air Force One: Enraged Trump urges govt to cancel Boeing orders

Air Force One: Enraged Trump urges govt to cancel Boeing orders

Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS): Donald Trump, the US President-elect who has made a name for himself 'firing contestants' from the TV show The Apperentice, looks like he's back with his favourite catchphrase 'you're fired'.

by IBNS December 07, 2016