Explosive White House showdown: Elon Musk and Marco Rubio trade blows as Trump steps in – The Times of India

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio (File photos) A high-stakes White House meeting erupted into a showdown between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, exposing deep rifts within the Trump administration over the billionaire’s sweeping government overhaul.The meeting that boiled overAccording to a report by the New York Times, the tensions had been…

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‘Does he really want to end this war?’ US officials questions Zelenskyy’s off camera actions, says ‘his team broke down in tears’ but ‘he remained argumentative’ – The Times of India

Friday’s tense exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended behind closed doors, as the two leaders remained at odds following their heated White House clash.Despite an initial display of public camaraderie, tensions persisted as two leaders saw the removal of the foreign delegation from the White House.US National Security Adviser…

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‘Marco Rubio regretting he took the job’: Social media roasts secretary of state’s sour look during Trump-Zelenskyy clash – The Times of India

As footage of the heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky spread online, Rubio’s silent discomfort turned into meme gold. Social media users had a field day dissecting Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s miserable expression as he watched President Donald Trump’s Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.“If Marco Rubio wants to save…

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Can Trump do a ‘reverse Nixon’ and break China and Russia apart? – The Times of India

AI image for representation only. As US President Donald Trump pushes to end the war in Ukraine through direct negotiations with Russia, observers are asking whether Trump’s overtures to Moscow might have a deeper strategic motive: to break apart the growing alliance between China and Russia, in what some are calling a “reverse Nixon.”Driving the…

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‘Lengthy and highly productive’: Trump and Putin hold phone call, agree to ‘work together’ to end Ukraine war – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump held a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they agreed to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine “immediately,” Trump said.According to the Kremlin, the conversation lasted 1.5 hours, with both leaders agreeing that “the time has come to work together.” Giving details…

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From Cuba to Brazil: How USAID became a political interference tool in various countries | World News – The Times of India

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), established by former President John F. Kennedy in 1961, has long been a cornerstone of American foreign aid policy. Its creation was intended to counter Soviet influence during the Cold War, providing a more agile and focused approach to international development than the traditional State Department channels….

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John Ratcliffe confirmed by Senate as CIA director, becomes Trump’s second cabinet member – The Times of India

Vice President JD Vance swears in John Ratcliffe as CIA Director (AP photo) The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday, making him President Donald Trump‘s second successful cabinet appointment. Ratcliffe, a former director of national intelligence and a Texas Republican, is the first person to have held both positions.At his Senate hearing…

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US talks of illegal migrants, Jaishankar says ‘always been open to their return’ | India News – The Times of India

One of the issues secretary of state Marco Rubio raised with EAM S Jaishankar was irregular migration, underlining the Trump administration’s position on the issue. Jaishankar said India’s position on legal mobility and illegal migration has been consistent with all countries and “US is no exception”.“We have always taken the view that if there are…

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‘Trump 2.0 prioritising US-India ties’: Jaishankar after Quad meet | India News – The Times of India

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday, marking the latter’s first bilateral engagement since assuming office under the Trump 2.0 administration. The discussions, held on the sidelines of the…

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Quad meet in US likely after Trump swearing-in – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Quad foreign ministers may meet in Washington shortly after the swearing-in of president-elect Donald Trump. External affairs minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration.Trump has appointed Republican senator and pro-India leader Marco Rubio as secretary of state. Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong too have confirmed…

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