Oval office

Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Spat Could Mean Curtains For Liberal Global Order

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Kottayam: Deepening transatlantic discord could leave space for authoritarian powers to reshape international norms in their favour. The dramatic Oval Office showdown between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28 sent shivers through the transatlantic alliance, breaking down diplomatic efforts and economic negotiations in real time. Its fallout draws attention to a larger crisis for the rules-based liberal international order. Washington … Read more

A Diplomatic Spat At White House And A Happy Man Sitting 7,800 Km Away

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The diplomatic alliance between the United States and Ukraine, already under strain, suffered a dramatic and public rupture on Friday when US President Donald Trump tore into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. This unprecedented castigation — broadcast across every news channel across the world — has handed Russian President Vladimir Putin a … Read more

Hours After Trump’s “Peace” Swipe, Zelensky’s “That’s Why Came To US” Reply

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A shouting match in the Oval Office, broadcast worldwide, with US President Donald Trump appears to have not deterred Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Zelensky, whose joint news conference and signing ceremony for a deal on rare minerals was cancelled with US officials telling Ukrainians to leave, today underscored that it is “crucial for us … Read more

Trump Removes Office Desk After Musk’s Son Seen Picking His Nose, Wiping Fingers

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Remember when billionaire Elon Musk brought his son X Æ A-Xii, whom he calls X, to the Oval Office? From making weird noises to picking his nose, the 4-year-old, who was standing close to the President’s Resolute Desk, grabbed headlines. Now, President Donald Trump has replaced the iconic 145-year-old desk with a C&O desk. He … Read more