Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release Gaza hostages before he takes charge as president
US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas, demanding the release of the hostages it took from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there will be “hell to pay” in the Middle East for those responsible. Writing on
‘Not fair to comment on policies of new US administration under President-elect Trump’: State Department spokesperson Miller
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that it will not be appropriate for him to comment on President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, as he has not yet assumed office, adding that he is proud of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy. The spokesperson
US retailers use Trump tariff threats to urge shoppers to buy more: Report
Many US businesses are urging customers to buy now before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs potentially raise costs and prices, local media reported. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to impose tariffs of 60 percent on all Chinese goods and across-the-board tariffs of 10
South Korean opposition leader says US-North Korea talks more likely after Trump election
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that the possibility of dialogue between North Korea and the United States seems higher under the incoming Trump administration. He urged the South Korean government to formulate a strategy to ensure that the country
Multiple Trump cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and “swatting incidents,” the Trump transition team said. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats
Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten North American jobs, says Mexican employers’ association
US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada could threaten the regional job market and create economic uncertainty, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) warned. Coparmex on Wednesday said that Trump’s repeated tariff threats would impact the
Judge dismisses election interference case against trump
A federal judge has dismissed the election interference case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, granting the special prosecutor’s request citing the changed circumstances after he won the presidency. Special prosecutor Jack Smith filed requests to the judges in the two cases he had
Trump wins legal battle as judge dismisses election interference case
A judge has agreed to dismiss Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case. President-elect Trump faced charges related to his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, which ultimately led to the January 6th attack on the U.S.
India under Trump 2.0 could bolster its position in global supply chains
As Donald Trump returns as the next US President, India could actually bolster its position in global supply chains, particularly in technology sectors like AI and semiconductors, due to previous investments and policy shifts such as the “China+1” strategy, according to a report
Matt Gaetz and Trump 2.0: A political gamble gone awry
Dr. Avi Verma MD(h) Matt Gaetz’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal as Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General has left the Republican Party grappling with yet another scandal that threatens to overshadow Trump’s second administration. Once hailed as a loyal Trump ally and
Trump attacks China, says US has greatest military
In a confrontation with China, “we will kick their ass,” Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has said at a campaign rally, asserting, “We have the greatest military in the world.” Speaking out against what he asserted was the weakening of respect for the
Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Tehran says it has no assassination plot
In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to the President-elect, and separately Tehran assured the US government that it was not
Trump names White House communications chief, press secretary from campaign staff
US President-elect Donald Trump has selected two veterans of his first term and campaign to run White House communications and face a mostly adversarial media he has labelled the “enemy of the people.” Steven Cheung, who ran his media relations for the campaign,
Trump taps former congressman Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as the US Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain and military veteran, served in the US House from 2013 to 2021 and was a leading Republican voice
Trump 2.0: A world reimagined or a world on edge?
Dr. Avi VermaAs the world braces for a potential second term of Donald Trump, the implications for America’s domestic and foreign policies loom large. Trump 2.0 promises a presidency more organized and deliberate than its predecessor, but also potentially more polarizing. With lessons
Trump 2.0: A cabinet built on loyalty and MAGA ideals
By Dr. Avi Verma As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for a second term in office, the key figures he has chosen for his Cabinet reveal a clear intention to forge ahead with an agenda deeply rooted in his “Make America Great Again”
Melania Trump boycotts tea invitation from Jill Biden while husbands meet
Melania Trump boycotted a meeting with Jill Biden, while their husbands held a traditional meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Two hours before US President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden were set to meet, the office of Melania Trump announced in
Trump announces Matt Gaetz as nominee for attorney general
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he was nominating Matt Gaetz, a Republican Congressman from Florida, as his pick for the next attorney general, with the task of ending the partisan weaponizing of the Justice Department. “Matt is a deeply gifted
Trump names Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard to his cabinet as director of national intelligence
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat member of Congress, to his cabinet as the director of national intelligence. “Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our
Trump names Marco Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. “It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be