White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
- 16-Apr-2026
WASHINGTON: Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely […]
White House denies US military escorted oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
- 11-Mar-2026
WASHINGTON: The White House has said that the United States (US) Navy has not escorted any oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz so far. During a press briefing, a spokesperson for the White House Karoline Leavitt was asked why Chris Wright had deleted a social media post related to the issue. The spokesperson said […]
Trump’s plane returns to air base after ‘minor’ electrical issue: White House
- 21-Jan-2026
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s plane was forced to return to an air base late Tuesday due to a “minor electrical issue” shortly after departing for Switzerland, the White House said. Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews out of an abundance of caution, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. It landed shortly after 11:00 […]
US, Russia to hold talks on Ukraine in Miami: White House
- 18-Dec-2025
WASHINGTON: US and Russian officials will meet in Miami this weekend for new talks on President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the Ukraine war, a White House official told AFP Wednesday. The talks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed progress during two days of meetings in Berlin between Kyiv and Trump’s envoys, while warning […]
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music
- 03-Dec-2025
WASHINGTON: U.S. pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday demanded that the White House stop using her music after the Trump administration featured one of her songs on a social media video showing ICE agents apprehending people. The video, shared by the White House on Monday, features Carpenter’s 2024 hit song “Juno.” It showed federal immigration […]
White House confirms admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
- 02-Dec-2025
WASHINGTON: A US admiral acting under the authority of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a “double-tap” military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday. The legality of the Trump administration’s deadly strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific has already […]
Two National guard members shot in Washington, DHS chief says
- 27-Nov-2025
WASHINGTON: Two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington on Wednesday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on X but gave no other information. Police in Washington separately said there was a shooting one block from the White House on Wednesday, but gave no other details. President Donald Trump […]
White House says US not taking part in G20 talks in S.Africa
- 21-Nov-2025
The United States is not taking part in this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, the White House said Thursday, denying comments from South Africa’s president who had said Washington wanted to participate. “The United States is not participating in official talks at the G20 in South Africa,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. […]
Trump to meet Sharaa at White House, capping major turnaround for Syria
- 10-Nov-2025
WASHINGTON: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday caps a stunning year for the rebel-turned-ruler who toppled a longtime autocratic leader and has since toured the world as he seeks to end Syria’s international isolation. Trump is set to welcome Sharaa in the first-ever visit by a Syrian […]
“Iran is face of terror, but door to friendship remains open”: White House responds to Khamenei
- 21-Oct-2025
The White House has issued a sharp response following Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s rejection of President Donald Trump’s offer for direct talks and his renewed anti-American rhetoric. A senior White House official, speaking to reporters, said Iran’s regime “has been responsible for countless deaths and destruction across the Middle East.” Still, the official […]