Donald Trump
25 Jan
US President Donald Trump visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California on Friday, using the first trip since his return to office to turn emergency aid into a political cudgel. Trump said he would sign an order that could scrap the federal disaster agency, stepping up his effort to exert presidential power over the…
25 Jan
President Donald Trump sacked at least a dozen internal government watchdogs late Friday, US media reported, the latest shake-up of the Republican's second term after less than a week back in office. Independent inspectors general of at least 12 federal agencies were notified of their immediate dismissals via emails from the White House personnel director,…
25 Jan
The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency has sparked a mix of reactions globally, with many wondering what this means for democracy and leadership. To understand the implications, let’s dive into some key takeaways from Trump’s victory.
25 Jan
In the complex and often perilous world of international relations, the actions of world leaders reverberate far beyond their borders. A recent string of policy statements from President Donald Trump—remarkably addressing the annexation of Canada
24 Jan
The World Health Organization said Friday it was reviewing its priorities in preparation for the withdrawal of its largest donor the US, and stressed that it provides vital services that protect the country from health threats.
24 Jan
U.S. President Donald Trump said his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was friendly and thought he could reach a trade deal with China. The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies discussed TikTok, trade, and Taiwan among other issues in a phone call before Trump took office on Monday. Since taking office,…
24 Jan
US President Donald Trump will reach out to Kim Jong Un again, he said in an interview aired Thursday, calling the North Korean leader with whom he previously met three times a "smart guy."
24 Jan
US President Donald Trump said he would "rather not" impose tariffs on China, after repeated pledges on the campaign trail to hit America's biggest economic rival with hefty import levies.
24 Jan
Amid unprecedented global uncertainty and rising protectionism, the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) yearly meeting has emphasised the urgent need for an open, inclusive global economy and strengthened international cooperation to address economic challenges and ensure a sustainable recovery.
24 Jan
Predictably, millions of people from across the globe were glued on Monday to their television sets, radios and whatever internet gadgets, audio and visual, they could lay hands upon to be witnesses to history in the United States of America.
23 Jan
Social networking giant Meta has denied complaints from some users that they are being forced to follow accounts belonging to the new administration of US President Donald Trump.
23 Jan
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after President Donald Trump declared the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for the second time.
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