US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Aug 10) demanded that Washington, DC's homeless population be removed from the capital "immediately". Calling for the US capital's homeless population to "move out IMMEDIATELY" or face eviction, he demanded that they must be relocated "far from the Capital." Trump also, once again, repeated his threat to deploy federal officers to tackle crime, despite city data showing violent crime is at its lowest point in more than 30 years.<h2>'Move out IMMEDIATELY'</h2>In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote, "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY". Addressing the homeless population, he promised that his government "will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital". His post included four photos apparently taken from his motorcade as he travelled from the White House to his golf club in Virginia. The photos showed tents along a highway on-ramp just over a mile from the White House, a sleeping man on the steps of the American Institute of Pharmacy Building on Constitution Avenue, and some roadside litter on the E Street Expressway, near the Kennedy Centre. He also warned the criminals, saying, “you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast, just like the Border.”

Trump also used the post to promote a Monday (Aug 11) news conference that he claims "will, essentially, stop violent crime" without giving specifics. He has previously also claimed that the 10am press conference "will not only involve ending the Crime, Murder, and Death in our Nation’s Capital, but will also be about Cleanliness". The Free DC movement has planned a protest at the same time.<h2>Does Washington have a homelessness, crime epidemic?</h2>As per The Guardian, despite Trump's claims, the US has no homelessness or violent crime epidemic. Data from the Community Partnership, which works to prevent homelessness in Washington DC, shows that every night, the city of about 700,000 people has about 800 unsheltered residents, 3,275 in emergency shelters, and 1,065 in transitional housing.Trump's repeated claims that it might be necessary to federalise law enforcement also have no data backing them. Violent crime in 2024 is down 35 per cent from 2023 and down another 26 per cent so far this year, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Mayor Muriel Bowser, in a conversation with MSNBC, insisted that the city was "not experiencing a crime spike". She said that they "have spent over the last two years driving down violent crime in this city, driving it down to a 30-year low.”She added that "Federal law enforcement is always on the street in DC, and we always work cooperatively with them." Trump has recently ordered a surge of federal officers into DC, ordering them to increase patrols, citing the assault case of DOGE whiz kid Edward Corstein aka 'Big Balls' which has already been handled by local police. He has also floated overturning the city's 1973 Home Rule Act to impose direct federal control, something the White House says lawyers are "studying" the possibility of legislation to overturn the law granting Washington DC self-rule.Watch | Ex‑DOGE staffer mugged in Washington DC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ex-doge-staffer-mugged-in-washington-dc-trump-and-musk-demand-federal-control-1754479761987/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ex-doge-staffer-mugged-in-washington-dc-trump-and-musk-demand-federal-control-1754479761987/embed</a>&nbsp;

Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, has demanded that Washington DC’s homeless must “immediately” move out of the US capital, repeating threats to deploy federal officers despite data showing crime at a 30-year low. 

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Aug 10) demanded that Washington, DC's homeless population be removed from the capital "immediately". Calling for the US capital's homeless population to "move out IMMEDIATELY" or face eviction, he demanded that they must be relocated "far from the Capital." Trump also, once again, repeated his threat to deploy federal officers to tackle crime, despite city data showing violent crime is at its lowest point in more than 30 years. 'Move out IMMEDIATELY' In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote, "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY". Addressing the homeless population, he promised that his government "will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital". His post included four photos apparently taken from his motorcade as he travelled from the White House to his golf club in Virginia. The photos showed tents along a highway on-ramp just over a mile from the White House, a sleeping man on the steps of the American Institute of Pharmacy Building on Constitution Avenue, and some roadside litter on the E Street Expressway, near the Kennedy Centre. He also warned the criminals, saying, “you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast, just like the Border.”

Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, has demanded that Washington DC’s homeless must “immediately” move out of the US capital, repeating threats to deploy federal officers despite data showing crime at a 30-year low.&nbsp;

'There will be no MR NICE GUY': Trump orders homeless people to move out of Washington DC 'IMMEDIATELY,' threatens federal takeover again

Iranian&nbsp;President&nbsp;Masoud Pezeshkian said the result of the U.S. election did not matter to his country, state media reported on Thursday, amid heightened tensions with Washington over its support for Iran's arch-enemy, Israel.

Donald Trump's return to the White House following his election victory this week could mean tougher enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions against Iran, which he initiated in 2018 after quitting a nuclear pact between Tehran and global powers.

The Biden administration has strongly supported Israel in its wars against the Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as Israeli actions against Iran itself.

Some analysts believe Trump will give Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a greater free hand in dealing with Iran.

"To us it does not matter at all who has won the American election, because our country and system relies on its inner strength and a great and honourable nation," Pezeshkian said late on Wednesday, quoted by the state news agency IRNA.

It was his first comment on Trump's election victory.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-win-in-us-election-a-chance-for-washington-to-iran-774280">Donald Trump's win a chance for Washington to reassess 'wrong policies': Iran</a>

"We will not be close-minded in developing our relations with other countries (while) we have made it our priority to develop relations with Islamic and neighboring countries," Pezeshkian said.

It was not immediately clear if Pezeshkian was also referring to the United States, with which Iran does not have diplomatic relations. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in all matters of state, has banned holding any direct talks with the United States.

An&nbsp;Iranian&nbsp;government spokesperson earlier played down the importance of the U.S. election, while a Revolutionary Guards commander voiced readiness for confrontation.

The&nbsp;Iranian&nbsp;leaders' main concern is the potential for Trump to empower Netanyahu to strike Iran's nuclear sites, conduct assassinations, and reimpose his "maximum pressure" policy through heightened sanctions on the country's oil industry.

Some, however, suspect Trump will be cautious about the possibility of war.

In 2018, the then-Trump administration exited Iran's 2015 nuclear pact with six world powers and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to violate the pact's nuclear limits.

International sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme forced Tehran to reach the 2015 pact under which Iran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for lifting the punitive measures.

Trump's tough stance could force Ayatollah Khamenei to approve talks "whether direct or indirect" with the United States, two&nbsp;Iranian&nbsp;officials have told Reuters.

In September, Pezeshkian said Tehran was ready to end its nuclear standoff with the West, which accuses it of seeking capacity to develop nuclear weapons. Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes only.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the result of the U.S. election did not matter to his country, state media reported on Thursday, amid heightened tensions with Washington over its support for Iran's arch-enemy, Israel.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the result of the U.S. election did not matter to his country, state media reported on Thursday, amid heightened tensions with Washington over its support for Iran's arch-enemy, Israel. Donald Trump's return to the White House following his election victory this week could mean tougher enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions against Iran, which he initiated in 2018 after quitting a nuclear pact between Tehran and global powers. The Biden administration has strongly supported Israel in its wars against the Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as Israeli actions against Iran itself. Some analysts believe Trump will give Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a greater free hand in dealing with Iran. "To us it does not matter at all who has won the American election, because our country and system relies on its inner strength and a great and honourable nation," Pezeshkian said late on Wednesday, quoted by the state news agency IRNA. It was his first comment on Trump's election victory. Also read: Donald Trump's win a chance for Washington to reassess 'wrong policies': Iran "We will not be close-minded in developing our relations with other countries (while) we have made it our priority to develop relations with Islamic and neighboring countries," Pezeshkian said. It was not immediately clear if Pezeshkian was also referring to the United States, with which Iran does not have diplomatic relations. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in all matters of state, has banned holding any direct talks with the United States. An Iranian government spokesperson earlier played down the importance of the U.S. election, while a Revolutionary Guards commander voiced readiness for confrontation. The Iranian leaders' main concern is the potential for Trump to empower Netanyahu to strike Iran's nuclear sites, conduct assassinations, and reimpose his "maximum pressure" policy through heightened sanctions on the country's oil industry. Some, however, suspect Trump will be cautious about the possibility of war. In 2018, the then-Trump administration exited Iran's 2015 nuclear pact with six world powers and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to violate the pact's nuclear limits. International sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme forced Tehran to reach the 2015 pact under which Iran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for lifting the punitive measures. Trump's tough stance could force Ayatollah Khamenei to approve talks "whether direct or indirect" with the United States, two Iranian officials have told Reuters. In September, Pezeshkian said Tehran was ready to end its nuclear standoff with the West, which accuses it of seeking capacity to develop nuclear weapons. Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes only. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Trump's win ‘doesn’t matter’

Behind the smiles, as Joe Biden bids farewell to world leaders at the UN General Assembly this week, will be one goal -- shoring up his legacy against a possible White House comeback by Donald Trump.

Countries around the world are nervously watching November's US presidential election amid fears that a Trump victory over Kamala Harris would bring back his hardline, isolationist foreign policy.

And as Biden makes his final appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York, after dropping out of the race in July and endorsing his vice president as the Democratic nominee, the 81-year-old is not taking any chances.

Viewing his presidency as a return from the brink after Republican Trump's four years in the Oval Office, Biden will be trying to make sure his achievements are, in the words of one advisor, "irreversible.”

From his keynote address to the United Nations and a major climate speech on Tuesday, to talks on the wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, Biden will be trying to lay the groundwork for US alliances and leadership that could outlast Trump.

"When President Biden came to office nearly four years ago, he pledged to restore American leadership on the world stage," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters travelling with him to New York.

Biden would now use his UN address to outline his "vision" for how that should continue -- and to "reaffirm how this approach has produced results for the American people and for the world," she added.

His UN swan song is part of a wider attempt to burnish his legacy at home and abroad after a one-term presidency cut short when a disastrous debate against Trump fuelled concerns about his age.&nbsp;

In an emotional moment Sunday, on the eve of the assembly, former president Bill Clinton presented Biden with the "Clinton Global Citizen Award" at a surprise ceremony in New York.

<h2>- 'Irreversible momentum' -</h2>

Biden held a cabinet meeting last week to urge a "sprint to the finish" to promote his policies -- and to give any reflected glory to Harris in an agonizingly close election.

His director of communications, Ben LaBolt, said in a memo to White House staff that the administration should "put a stake in the ground for the future" -- and, in a clear swipe at Trump, spoke of how Biden had restored "decency and dignity to the White House."&nbsp;

With an eye on the history books, Biden is seeking to put his stamp on policy across the board.

On international alliances -- where Trump threatened to drop Western allies if they did not spend more money on defence and held summits with Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un -- Biden hosted the leaders of Japan, India, and Australia for a farewell summit in his hometown on Saturday.

On climate -- where Trump pulled the United States out of the Paris accords -- Biden wanted to build an "irreversible momentum behind climate action," his National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi said Monday.

And on Ukraine -- where Trump praised Putin and has been distinctly cool in supporting Kyiv -- Biden is hosting a farewell meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Thursday to discuss more US support.&nbsp;

"The fact that we do have Gaza, the fact that we do have Ukraine and Sudan issues in our world, just underscores the need for that kind of cooperation," a senior US official told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Yet the greatest prize of all -- the Gaza ceasefire that Biden set his sights on before he leaves office in January 2025 -- seems further away than ever.

Instead, the situation in the Middle East is becoming ever more dangerous, with the UN General Assembly likely to be dominated by recent Israeli attacks on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, which have killed at least 500 people.

Biden "will address the Middle East, especially this very difficult year that we have all gone through" in his speech, the senior US official said.

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Behind the smiles, as Joe Biden bids farewell to world leaders at the UN General Assembly this week, will be one goal -- shoring up his legacy against a possible White House comeback by Donald Trump.

Behind the smiles, as Joe Biden bids farewell to world leaders at the UN General Assembly this week, will be one goal -- shoring up his legacy against a possible White House comeback by Donald Trump. Countries around the world are nervously watching November's US presidential election amid fears that a Trump victory over Kamala Harris would bring back his hardline, isolationist foreign policy. And as Biden makes his final appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York, after dropping out of the race in July and endorsing his vice president as the Democratic nominee, the 81-year-old is not taking any chances. Viewing his presidency as a return from the brink after Republican Trump's four years in the Oval Office, Biden will be trying to make sure his achievements are, in the words of one advisor, "irreversible.” From his keynote address to the United Nations and a major climate speech on Tuesday, to talks on the wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, Biden will be trying to lay the groundwork for US alliances and leadership that could outlast Trump. "When President Biden came to office nearly four years ago, he pledged to restore American leadership on the world stage," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters travelling with him to New York. Biden would now use his UN address to outline his "vision" for how that should continue -- and to "reaffirm how this approach has produced results for the American people and for the world," she added. His UN swan song is part of a wider attempt to burnish his legacy at home and abroad after a one-term presidency cut short when a disastrous debate against Trump fuelled concerns about his age. In an emotional moment Sunday, on the eve of the assembly, former president Bill Clinton presented Biden with the "Clinton Global Citizen Award" at a surprise ceremony in New York. - 'Irreversible momentum' - Biden held a cabinet meeting last week to urge a "sprint to the finish" to promote his policies -- and to give any reflected glory to Harris in an agonizingly close election. His director of communications, Ben LaBolt, said in a memo to White House staff that the administration should "put a stake in the ground for the future" -- and, in a clear swipe at Trump, spoke of how Biden had restored "decency and dignity to the White House." With an eye on the history books, Biden is seeking to put his stamp on policy across the board. On international alliances -- where Trump threatened to drop Western allies if they did not spend more money on defence and held summits with Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un -- Biden hosted the leaders of Japan, India, and Australia for a farewell summit in his hometown on Saturday. On climate -- where Trump pulled the United States out of the Paris accords -- Biden wanted to build an "irreversible momentum behind climate action," his National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi said Monday. And on Ukraine -- where Trump praised Putin and has been distinctly cool in supporting Kyiv -- Biden is hosting a farewell meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Thursday to discuss more US support. "The fact that we do have Gaza, the fact that we do have Ukraine and Sudan issues in our world, just underscores the need for that kind of cooperation," a senior US official told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity. Yet the greatest prize of all -- the Gaza ceasefire that Biden set his sights on before he leaves office in January 2025 -- seems further away than ever. Instead, the situation in the Middle East is becoming ever more dangerous, with the UN General Assembly likely to be dominated by recent Israeli attacks on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, which have killed at least 500 people. Biden "will address the Middle East, especially this very difficult year that we have all gone through" in his speech, the senior US official said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Joe Biden bids farewell to world leaders as he makes his final appearance at UN

The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's first visit to India. Trump is expected to touch down at Ahmedabad Airport in a few hours from now. Just before his departure to India, Trump said that he was looking forward to being with 'millions and millions of Indians waiting to welcome me''.

The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's first visit to India. Trump is expected to touch down at Ahmedabad Airport in a few hours from now. Just before his departure to India, Trump said that he was looking forward to being with 'millions and millions of Indians waiting to welcome me''. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a welcome message for Trump ahead of his arrival. Modi will personally be present at the Sardar Vallbhai Patel International Airport to receive Trump. Departing for India with Melania! pic.twitter.com/sZhb3E1AoB — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2020 × Meanwhile, multi-tier security arrangements have been made for the 'Namaste Trump' event to be held in Ahmedabad. More than 4000 security personnel have been deployed along with 10 companies of paramilitary forces. Hundreds of artists from across the country preparing for a grand welcome for President Trump. Watch: Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in the final stage × Meanwhile, the national capital will be on high alert once Trump reaches New Delhi. An anti-drone team of the National Security Guard (NSG), snipers and elite commandos have been deployed to secure the area around the ITC Maurya Hotel where the president will be staying during his visit. Police personnel from six districts and 40 companies of the CRPF will form a joint force that will look into the security of the capital. The local administration is looking to acquire additional CCTV cameras to monitor the area. India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad! https://t.co/fAVx9OUu1j — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2020 × The route from the ITC Maurya to the Delhi government school which first lady Melania Trump is scheduled to visit will also be under high security. Prime Minister Modi will leave shortly for Ahmedabad, which is the first stop of US President Donald Trump`s first official trip to India.

Namaste Trump: India rolls out red carpet for Trump's maiden visit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajya-sabha-passes-national-investigation-agency-amendment-bill-236691">US regulator imposes $5 billion fine on Facebook over privacy probe</a>

The US government today imposed $5 billion fine on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;as part of its privacy probe. Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how their personal information is shared, Facebook undermined consumers' choices," FTC chairman Joe Simons said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pleased-to-hand-over-charge-to-boris-johnson-says-theresa-may-in-british-parliament-238188">Pleased to hand over charge to Boris Johnson, says Theresa May in British Parliament</a>

Outgoing British PM Theresa May took her questions from MPs for the last time&nbsp;in House of Commons&nbsp;ahead of submitting her resignation to the Queen on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ready-for-negotiations-but-will-not-surrender-rouhani-on-standoff-with-us-238156">Ready for negotiations but will not surrender: Rouhani on standoff with US</a>

Iran is ready for "just" negotiations but not if they mean surrender, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani&nbsp;said on Wednesday, without saying what talks he had in mind.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-extends-hafiz-saeeds-judicial-remand-for-14-more-days-238155">Pakistan court extends Hafiz Saeed's judicial remand for 14 more days</a>

26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and head of Jamaat-ud-Dawa Saeed was arrested by Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on July 17 in connection with charges related to terror financing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-passes-unlawful-activities-prevention-amendment-bill-238169">Lok Sabha passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill</a>

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated debate.&nbsp;During a discussion on the Bill, Home Minister Amit Shah said tough laws were required to end terrorism and asserted that the amendment does not encroach on powers of states.

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US regulator imposes $5 billion fine on Facebook over privacy probe The US government today imposed $5 billion fine on Facebook as part of its privacy probe. Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how their personal information is shared, Facebook undermined consumers' choices," FTC chairman Joe Simons said in a statement.

US regulator imposes $5 billion fine on Facebook over privacy probe The US government today imposed $5 billion fine on Facebook as part of its privacy probe. Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how their personal information is shared, Facebook undermined consumers' choices," FTC chairman Joe Simons said in a statement. Pleased to hand over charge to Boris Johnson, says Theresa May in British Parliament Outgoing British PM Theresa May took her questions from MPs for the last time in House of Commons ahead of submitting her resignation to the Queen on Wednesday. Ready for negotiations but will not surrender: Rouhani on standoff with US Iran is ready for "just" negotiations but not if they mean surrender, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, without saying what talks he had in mind. Pakistan court extends Hafiz Saeed's judicial remand for 14 more days 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and head of Jamaat-ud-Dawa Saeed was arrested by Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on July 17 in connection with charges related to terror financing. Lok Sabha passes Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated debate. During a discussion on the Bill, Home Minister Amit Shah said tough laws were required to end terrorism and asserted that the amendment does not encroach on powers of states.

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India on Saturday downplayed the possibility of any negative impact on trade relations with the United States, a day after US President Donald Trump said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-to-end-trade-privileges-for-india-on-june-5-223286">Washington will end its preferential trade treatment on June 5</a>.

India is the biggest beneficiary of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), which allows preferential duty-free imports of up to 5.6 billion dollars to the United States.

These are unilateral, non-reciprocal and non-discriminatory benefits extended by some developed countries to developing countries.

As part of bilateral trade discussions, India had offered resolution on significant US requests in an effort to find a mutually acceptable way forward.

"It is unfortunate that this did not find acceptance by the United States," said a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

"India, like the United States and other nations shall always uphold its national interest in these matters. We have significant development imperatives and concerns and our people also aspire for better standards of living. This will remain the guiding factor in the government's approach," it said.

In any relationship, particularly in the area of economic ties, there are ongoing issues which get resolved mutually from time to time.

"We view this issue as a part of this regular process and will continue to build on our strong ties with the United States -- both economic and people-to-people," said the statement.

"We are confident that the two nations will continue to work together intensively for further growing these ties in a mutually beneficial manner."

On March 5, the United States announced the withdrawal of special duty benefits under the GSP and were to come into force from the first week of May.

However, Washington decided to postpone the implementation of its decision until May 23, when India gets a new government.

On Friday, Trump said in a statement,&nbsp;"I have determined that India has not assured the United States that India will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets."&nbsp;

India on Saturday downplayed the possibility of any negative impact on trade relations with the United States, a day after US President Donald Trump said Washington will end its preferential trade treatment on June 5.

India on Saturday downplayed the possibility of any negative impact on trade relations with the United States, a day after US President Donald Trump said Washington will end its preferential trade treatment on June 5. India is the biggest beneficiary of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), which allows preferential duty-free imports of up to 5.6 billion dollars to the United States. These are unilateral, non-reciprocal and non-discriminatory benefits extended by some developed countries to developing countries. As part of bilateral trade discussions, India had offered resolution on significant US requests in an effort to find a mutually acceptable way forward. "It is unfortunate that this did not find acceptance by the United States," said a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. "India, like the United States and other nations shall always uphold its national interest in these matters. We have significant development imperatives and concerns and our people also aspire for better standards of living. This will remain the guiding factor in the government's approach," it said. In any relationship, particularly in the area of economic ties, there are ongoing issues which get resolved mutually from time to time. "We view this issue as a part of this regular process and will continue to build on our strong ties with the United States -- both economic and people-to-people," said the statement. "We are confident that the two nations will continue to work together intensively for further growing these ties in a mutually beneficial manner." On March 5, the United States announced the withdrawal of special duty benefits under the GSP and were to come into force from the first week of May. However, Washington decided to postpone the implementation of its decision until May 23, when India gets a new government. On Friday, Trump said in a statement, "I have determined that India has not assured the United States that India will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets."

India downplays impact of GSP withdrawal on trade relations with US

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Donald Trump still open to talks with North Korea

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday agreed to return to North Korea next month to push forward denuclearization talks as President Donald Trump predicted breakthroughs soon.

Pompeo met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with his North Korean counterpart, Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, to discuss plans for his fourth trip to the longtime US arch-enemy.

Pompeo accepted an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to return to Pyongyang in October to move ahead on efforts for "the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK," the State Department said, referring to the North by its official name of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Pompeo will also try to arrange a second summit between Trump and Kim, whose meeting in June in Singapore was the first ever between sitting leaders of the two states.

Trump has hailed his initiative with North Korea as a signature foreign policy success and heaped praise on Kim.

His praise comes just one year after he mocked Kim as a "rocket man" at the United Nations and threatened a forceful military response.

Critics question how much North Korea has actually changed.

The regime, considered by human rights groups to be among the world's most repressive, has carried out six nuclear tests and says it has missiles that can hit the United States, although many analysts doubt its boasts.

Making a deal&nbsp;

Trump announced Wednesday that Kim sent him a new, "extraordinary" letter and said he expected the second summit to take place "fairly quickly."

"We have a very good relationship. He likes me, I like him," he later told a press conference in New York.

"I really believe he wants to get it done. He wants to make a deal, I want to make a deal."

Trump said that the United States would have been drawn into a war with North Korea if he had not been elected.

"If I wasn't elected, you would have had a war," Trump said before adding that "nobody is talking about that" anymore.

Speaking earlier as he chaired a special session of the UN Security Council on non-proliferation, Trump said: "Kim Jong Un, a man I have gotten to know and like, wants peace and prosperity for North Korea."

But Trump also called for the enforcement of sanctions, which the United States has spent years building through the Security Council in response to North Korea's nuclear and missile tests.

He said the United States accused "some nations" of violating sanctions, including through illegal ship-to-ship transfer of oil to North Korean tankers at sea.

South Korea urges movement&nbsp;

Pushing hard for reconciliation is South Korean President Moon Jae-in, a dove who traveled this month to Pyongyang for the second inter-Korean summit this year.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Moon said that North Korea "moved out of longstanding isolation on its own initiative and stands before the international community once again."

"Now it is the international community's turn to respond positively to North Korea's new choices and efforts," he said.

In contrast with Trump's call for sustained sanctions, Moon has called for a step-by-step approach to nudge Pyongyang to scrap its nuclear and ballistic missile programs in exchange for sanctions relief.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who rose to political prominence as a hardliner on North Korea, has also rejected a quick easing of sanctions, but at the United Nations on Tuesday said that he too was willing to meet Kim.

Nevertheless, Abe said the focus of any summit would be to resolve the fate of Japanese civilians kidnapped by Pyongyang's spies in the 1970s and 1980s.

Pompeo, in an interview broadcast Wednesday with CBS News, said he believed that North Korea would allow international inspectors to verify any commitments.

"We're not going to buy a pig in a poke," he said.

"We're going to get this right, we're going to deliver on this commitment that Chairman Kim has made to the world, and then there's going to be a brighter future for the North Korean people, and there'll be a more peaceful world."

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday agreed to return to North Korea next month to push forward denuclearization talks as President Donald Trump predicted breakthroughs soon.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday agreed to return to North Korea next month to push forward denuclearization talks as President Donald Trump predicted breakthroughs soon. Pompeo met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly with his North Korean counterpart, Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, to discuss plans for his fourth trip to the longtime US arch-enemy. Pompeo accepted an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to return to Pyongyang in October to move ahead on efforts for "the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK," the State Department said, referring to the North by its official name of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Pompeo will also try to arrange a second summit between Trump and Kim, whose meeting in June in Singapore was the first ever between sitting leaders of the two states. Trump has hailed his initiative with North Korea as a signature foreign policy success and heaped praise on Kim. His praise comes just one year after he mocked Kim as a "rocket man" at the United Nations and threatened a forceful military response. Critics question how much North Korea has actually changed. The regime, considered by human rights groups to be among the world's most repressive, has carried out six nuclear tests and says it has missiles that can hit the United States, although many analysts doubt its boasts. Making a deal Trump announced Wednesday that Kim sent him a new, "extraordinary" letter and said he expected the second summit to take place "fairly quickly." "We have a very good relationship. He likes me, I like him," he later told a press conference in New York. "I really believe he wants to get it done. He wants to make a deal, I want to make a deal." Trump said that the United States would have been drawn into a war with North Korea if he had not been elected. "If I wasn't elected, you would have had a war," Trump said before adding that "nobody is talking about that" anymore. Speaking earlier as he chaired a special session of the UN Security Council on non-proliferation, Trump said: "Kim Jong Un, a man I have gotten to know and like, wants peace and prosperity for North Korea." But Trump also called for the enforcement of sanctions, which the United States has spent years building through the Security Council in response to North Korea's nuclear and missile tests. He said the United States accused "some nations" of violating sanctions, including through illegal ship-to-ship transfer of oil to North Korean tankers at sea. South Korea urges movement Pushing hard for reconciliation is South Korean President Moon Jae-in, a dove who traveled this month to Pyongyang for the second inter-Korean summit this year. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Moon said that North Korea "moved out of longstanding isolation on its own initiative and stands before the international community once again." "Now it is the international community's turn to respond positively to North Korea's new choices and efforts," he said. In contrast with Trump's call for sustained sanctions, Moon has called for a step-by-step approach to nudge Pyongyang to scrap its nuclear and ballistic missile programs in exchange for sanctions relief. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who rose to political prominence as a hardliner on North Korea, has also rejected a quick easing of sanctions, but at the United Nations on Tuesday said that he too was willing to meet Kim. Nevertheless, Abe said the focus of any summit would be to resolve the fate of Japanese civilians kidnapped by Pyongyang's spies in the 1970s and 1980s. Pompeo, in an interview broadcast Wednesday with CBS News, said he believed that North Korea would allow international inspectors to verify any commitments. "We're not going to buy a pig in a poke," he said. "We're going to get this right, we're going to deliver on this commitment that Chairman Kim has made to the world, and then there's going to be a brighter future for the North Korean people, and there'll be a more peaceful world."

US Secretary of State Pompeo to return to North Korea as Trump hails Kim

&quot;I&#39;m very afraid, will there be more wars? Will America attack Muslim countries again?&quot; asked Indonesian activist Alijah Diete as Donald Trump headed to&nbsp;victory in the US election.

Muslims across Asia were struggling Wednesday to accept the news that the populist politician who has made fiery anti-Islamic rhetoric a key part of his campaign was likely to become president of the world&#39;s greatest power.

He made his most controversial remarks about Islam in December last year, sparking anger among the world&#39;s 1.5 billion followers of Islam when he called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States after a mass shooting in California.

&ldquo;Americans have just screwed the world yet again,&rdquo; said Syed Tashfin Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi who has several close friends in the US. Thousands in the country watched in shock as the results rolled in and Facebook lit up with horrified reactions.

A senior Pakistani government official, speaking anonymously, called the news &quot;absolutely atrocious and horrifying&quot; while others in the country also lamented the results.

&quot;I am disappointed to see Donald Trump winning because Hillary Clinton is a good woman, she is good for Pakistan and Muslims all over the world,&quot; said Ishaq Khan, 32, speaking at an Islamabad market.

&quot;She was talking about world peace --- but Trump was talking about fighting against Muslims.&quot;

&#39;Muslims are foreigners to him&#39;&nbsp;

In Indonesia, the world&#39;s most populous Muslim-majority country, there was growing nervousness about how the relationship with traditional ally the United States would shape up, and how a Trump presidency would affect relations between America and the Muslim world.

&quot;I am very concerned that the relationship between the US and Muslim countries will become tense again,&quot; said the female Muslim activist Diete, 47.&nbsp;

Nikken Suardini, who works for a law firm in the capital Jakarta, was concerned about the proposed Muslim ban. &quot;If he is elected president he will block Muslims from entering the US --- well, that&#39;s just not fair.&quot;

There was also concern that tough anti-Islamic policies under Trump could fan Muslim extremism globally at a time when the world is struggling with a growing threat of Islamic militancy.

&quot;When the United States uses hard power, extremists gain a momentum,&quot; said Zuhairi Misrawi, an Islamic scholar from moderate Indonesian Islamic organisation Nahdlatul Ulama.&nbsp;

&quot;Those who will be the happiest when Trump wins are ISIS,&quot; he said, referring by another name to the Islamic State group, which is struggling to hold onto its territory in Iraq and Syria in the face of a fierce military onslaught.

Some observers were more sanguine as the 70-year-old maverick appeared heading for the White House, hoping that his populist rhetoric was aimed at winning votes and would not be translated into tough xenophobic policies if he enters the White House.

&quot;We hope that Trump&#39;s remarks against Muslims were only to boost his campaign and he will realise that Muslims are a large population in the US,&quot; said Tahir Ashrafi, a senior Pakistani government cleric.&nbsp;

Others echoed the concerns that his policies would likely discriminate against American Muslims.

&quot;His policies against Muslims will be discriminative,&quot; said Munarman, a spokesman for Indonesian hardline group the Islamic Defenders&#39; Front. &quot;Muslims are foreigners to him.&quot;&nbsp;

(AFP)

'Will there be more wars? Will America attack Muslim countries again?' asked Indonesian activist Alijah Diete

"I'm very afraid, will there be more wars? Will America attack Muslim countries again?" asked Indonesian activist Alijah Diete as Donald Trump headed to victory in the US election. Muslims across Asia were struggling Wednesday to accept the news that the populist politician who has made fiery anti-Islamic rhetoric a key part of his campaign was likely to become president of the world's greatest power. He made his most controversial remarks about Islam in December last year, sparking anger among the world's 1.5 billion followers of Islam when he called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States after a mass shooting in California. “Americans have just screwed the world yet again,” said Syed Tashfin Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi who has several close friends in the US. Thousands in the country watched in shock as the results rolled in and Facebook lit up with horrified reactions. A senior Pakistani government official, speaking anonymously, called the news "absolutely atrocious and horrifying" while others in the country also lamented the results. "I am disappointed to see Donald Trump winning because Hillary Clinton is a good woman, she is good for Pakistan and Muslims all over the world," said Ishaq Khan, 32, speaking at an Islamabad market. "She was talking about world peace --- but Trump was talking about fighting against Muslims." 'Muslims are foreigners to him' In Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, there was growing nervousness about how the relationship with traditional ally the United States would shape up, and how a Trump presidency would affect relations between America and the Muslim world. "I am very concerned that the relationship between the US and Muslim countries will become tense again," said the female Muslim activist Diete, 47. Nikken Suardini, who works for a law firm in the capital Jakarta, was concerned about the proposed Muslim ban. "If he is elected president he will block Muslims from entering the US --- well, that's just not fair." There was also concern that tough anti-Islamic policies under Trump could fan Muslim extremism globally at a time when the world is struggling with a growing threat of Islamic militancy. "When the United States uses hard power, extremists gain a momentum," said Zuhairi Misrawi, an Islamic scholar from moderate Indonesian Islamic organisation Nahdlatul Ulama. "Those who will be the happiest when Trump wins are ISIS," he said, referring by another name to the Islamic State group, which is struggling to hold onto its territory in Iraq and Syria in the face of a fierce military onslaught. Some observers were more sanguine as the 70-year-old maverick appeared heading for the White House, hoping that his populist rhetoric was aimed at winning votes and would not be translated into tough xenophobic policies if he enters the White House. "We hope that Trump's remarks against Muslims were only to boost his campaign and he will realise that Muslims are a large population in the US," said Tahir Ashrafi, a senior Pakistani government cleric. Others echoed the concerns that his policies would likely discriminate against American Muslims. "His policies against Muslims will be discriminative," said Munarman, a spokesman for Indonesian hardline group the Islamic Defenders' Front. "Muslims are foreigners to him." (AFP)

US Election 2016: Shock and fear among Asian Muslims over Trump win

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