Tag: visits
Crown questions to fore as king visits Canada amid tensions with Trump
Charles to open parliament in show of support at a crucial time – but that has not quieted a chorus of critical voices The decision by King Charles to formally open Canada’s parliament on Tuesday reflects his role as a “steadfast defender” of the country amid threats to its sovereignty, says prime minister Mark Carney.…
Modi and Trump’s rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
By The Associated Press NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports. India, a key strategic partner of…
Family of jailed dissident urge Lammy to prioritise case as he visits Egypt
‘Moment of truth’ for UK foreign secretary over Alaa Abd El Fattah, who is still being held in a Cairo prison The family of the jailed British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd El Fattah have urged the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, to prioritise the dissident’s release above trade deals during his visit to Egypt. Fattah remains…
Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Trump Transition Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory. By Emma Bubola Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy has gone to Mar-a-Lago to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump for an informal meeting being held on Saturday, three…