Trump moves to end ‘politically motivated’ prosecution of New York mayor
In an effort to address politically controversial prosecutions, US President Donald Trump has moved to drop a case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered federal prosecutors in the city on Monday to dismiss the corruption case
Hamas must release all hostages now, says US Secretary of State
Reaffirming US President Donald Trump’s firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas, following the return of three captives. Posting on X, Rubio stated, “After 490 harrowing days in captivity,
Kremlin spokesman ‘neither confirms nor denies’ report of conversation between Putin and Trump
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday that he could “neither confirm nor deny” reports of a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. “As the administration in Washington unfolds its work, there are many different communications.
Afrikaner groups in South Africa reject Trump’s resettlement offer
Afrikaner organizations in South Africa have rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer of resettlement in the United States following his claims of land confiscation targeting Afrikaners. Groups such as Solidarity and AfriForum held a media briefing on Saturday in Pretoria to respond to
Trump ‘determined’ to implement ‘revolutionary’ Gaza takeover plan, says Israeli PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that US President Donald Trump is “very determined” to implement a “revolutionary, creative vision” for the Gaza Strip, which Israel is currently discussing. Speaking at a cabinet meeting upon his return from Washington, Netanyahu said Trump’s
Trump declares February 9 as ‘Gulf of America Day’ after renaming Gulf of Mexico
United States President Donald Trump has officially designated February 9 as “Gulf of America Day,” marking the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. The proclamation was signed on Sunday while Trump was en route to New Orleans for Super Bowl 59, with Air
Trump says he will announce 25% duties on steel, aluminum imports; threatens more to come
US President Donald Trump has said that he will announce a 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports, a long-standing contentious category of trade between India and the US. Trump stated on Sunday that he will announce the tariffs on Monday, covering
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance for classified briefings
US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for his predecessor, President Joe Biden, preventing him from receiving classified briefings. The move appears to be a direct response to Biden’s 2021 decision to deny Trump access to such information. “There is no need
Trump imposes sanctions on ICC over Israel and US investigations
Former US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of targeting the US and its ally Israel with “illegitimate and baseless actions.” The order imposes financial and visa restrictions on individuals involved in ICC
Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments
Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,
White House dials down Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza
The White House clarified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had not committed any funds for his proposal for the US to take over Gaza or deploy troops there for that purpose. Senior officials of the Trump administration also sought to make it
US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas. Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued
Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza Strip
US President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to resolve the long-standing West Asia crisis by having the United States take over the Gaza Strip. His plan also involves relocating the displaced Palestinian population to shelters in neighboring Egypt and Jordan. “I strongly
Trump delays Mexico tariff hike by a month, talks of ‘deal’ coming
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the tariff hikes on Mexico will be delayed by a month, signaling that a “deal” could be in the works. Conversations with Canada are also ongoing, as Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
After Mexico, Canada buys itself a reprieve from Trump’s tariff hikes
Tariff hikes on Canada have been delayed by a month after it secured a brief reprieve by promising to allocate $1.3 billion towards measures to curb the flow of drugs and undocumented migrants into the US through the northern border. Mexico had previously
US tariffs spark criticism and economic concerns in Germany
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China has drawn criticism and concern in Germany, with fears of economic fallout and rising consumer costs. On Saturday, Trump ordered a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and
Canada prepares for Trump tariffs, says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is ready to respond “purposefully, forcefully but reasonably” if US President Donald Trump proceeds with tariffs on Canadian imports. Speaking at a Council on Canada-US Relations meeting in Toronto, Trudeau emphasized that Canada is
Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Biden administration and its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies following a tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army helicopter on Wednesday night near Washington, D.C. The crash, which
De-dollarisation: President Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump strongly opposed the de-dollarisation efforts of BRICS nations on Friday, warning them of 100% tariffs on their exports if they attempt to replace the US dollar as the primary currency in global trade. Trump reiterated his stance that the US
Trump’s first week – Shock, awe, and political firestorms
By: Dr. Avi VermaDonald Trump has returned to the White House with a vengeance, unleashing a relentless wave of executive actions that have upended Washington, stunned world leaders, and reignited fierce political battles. In just one week, his administration has revived hardline immigration