US pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries

The United States has suspended all immigration applications — including green cards and naturalisation requests — from citizens of 19 non-European countries the Trump administration announced on Tuesday. 

Canada has formally agreed to take part in the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, a multibillion-euro defence programme aimed at rapidly strengthening Europe’s military readiness by 2030. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office announced Monday.

US President Donald Trump said he held a `very good` phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, confirming that he will travel to Beijing in April for a high-profile visit aimed at reinforcing stability in bilateral ties.

The UN Security Council is expected to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution backing President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, including the deployment of an international force aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the territory.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that the United States had “lost its sovereignty” following Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, calling the result a victory for “communism” in America’s largest city.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the office, according to a projection by The Associated Press.

US President Donald Trump said Chinese officials have assured him that Beijing would not take any action against Taiwan during his presidency because “they know the consequences.”

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to strike a series of agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting in South Korea, covering trade, agriculture, and even nuclear arms control.

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will hold a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea `within the next couple of weeks,` as part of a broader diplomatic push across Asia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s decision to slap steep new tariffs on India, saying the move was directly tied to New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump is set to meet on Tuesday with senior officials from several Muslim-majority nations as pressure mounts over Israel’s devastating campaign in Gaza, White House officials confirmed.

US President Donald Trump has accused China, North Korea, and Russia of jointly working against American interests, as Beijing staged its largest-ever military parade showcasing an arsenal of advanced weaponry and expanding military power.

US President Donald Trump has once again lashed out at India, describing Washington’s trade relationship with New Delhi as “deeply one-sided” while claiming that India has now offered to slash tariffs on American goods to zero.

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Washington would impose a massive tariff of up to 200% on Chinese-made magnets unless Beijing agrees to supply them directly to the United States. His remarks come at a time of escalating trade friction, with both nations battling over critical technologies and strategic resources.

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if a deal on ending the war in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that new tariff rates, which were previously set to take effect on July 9th, will now be delayed until August 1st.