Four key takeaways from Trump’s White House summit on Ukraine
US president hosts leaders from across Europe as part of a flurry of diplomacy to find a path to peace deal
US president hosts leaders from across Europe as part of a flurry of diplomacy to find a path to peace deal
US universities look to conciliate with Trump administration
The US is simply denying itself the benefits of the system that already exists
Trump called Putin during Zelensky's White House meeting, floating the possibility for further meetings.
It's a surprising move that gives Missouri's Republican governor an opportunity to fill his first statewide vacancy — and shakes up the state's long-term politics.
Manhattan judges say Donald Trump’s pick can continue as US attorney for Southern District of New York
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
He wants Trump to secure for him what Russia’s army cannot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed key details of his private White House meeting with Donald Trump.
Trump administration reportedly plans to allocate 30,000 of the expected 40,000 refugee admissions to South Africa's white minority
Democratic lawmakers from the state of Texas returned on Monday after walking out over efforts to thwart United States President Donald Trump's push to redraw the political map ahead of next year's midterm elections.
National Guard members and federal law enforcement officers are patrolling the city as part of President Trump's effort to assert federal control over policing in the District.
Also in today’s newsletter, Japan’s bomb shelter upgrade, and China steps up tax crackdown on overseas investments
Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting
Washington residents have protested against Trump's deployment of troops in the city.
What do Ukrainians think about the outcome of the meeting of US President Trump with Russian President Putin?
High-stakes summit in Alaska ends without ceasefire deal.
Officials worry Trump backs the Kremlin’s land grabs and fantasies
DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents?
Russia’s leader seems to have drawn the US president closer to Moscow’s position on the Ukraine war
On Saturday, about 5,000 people gathered at the Capitol in Austin to protest President Donald Trump and the Texas Legislature's plan to redraw the state's congressional districts to give Republicans more seats in the U.S. House.
US President Donald Trump called his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin "extremely productive".
Europe and Ukraine have to change their approach towards Trump or risk ceding more ground to Russia.
A few hours after the Trump-Putin summit on the war in Ukraine, Sylvie Kauffmann answered questions from Le Monde readers.
A new Oval Office showdown with Zelensky looms after Alaska
The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska was not a breakthrough for the war in Ukraine. Follow DW for more.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's high-stakes summit in Alaska dominates Saturday's papers.
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of a biological warfare unit still haunts. And human rights activists are
alarmed by the Trump administration’s changing focus.
US president’s warm Alaska greeting brings Russian leader in from the cold
US President Trump and Russian President Putin began talks on the Ukraine war at a US military base in Alaska.
The Trump administration is pushing a rule change that would speed up the eviction process by providing tenants less notice.
The letter urges Harvard University to safeguard its independence and maintain political neutrality
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, President Donald Trump welcomed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the United States for the first time in a decade. We look at how the face-to-face meeting may alter the trajectory of the Ukraine war.
This week, Donald Trump put Washington DC's police force under federal control and deployed 800 National Guard troops, allegedly to tackle crime and homelessness issues. A hearing has been set for 2:00 pm local time.
Democrats in the state house say their return would be based on California taking steps to redistrict there and counter the Trump-backed plan to pick up GOP seats in Texas.
American chipmaker’s stock rose 7% after reports the Trump administration could take an ownership stake
The leaders' head-to-head will be a blockbuster moment in politics and a further glimpse into their relationship.
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
Alaska was a Russian colony until it was sold to the US. It's the perfect place for the upcoming Putin-Trump talks.
Trump warns Alaska summit with Putin has '25 percent chance' of failing
“They’re testing what they want to do with the rest of the country on us,” one veteran told The Intercept.
District Judge Amir Ali, an appointee of former president Joe Biden, issued a temporary restraining order earlier this year prohibiting the Trump administration from suspending foreign assistance funds approved by Congress for fiscal year 2024.
Trump announced the Kennedy Center Honorees on Wednesday. They are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, George Strait and Michael Crawford.
Clocking in at nine whole pages — down from 103 in 2024 — the new State Department human rights report is “functionally useless.”
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
US trade policy is a cautionary tale but not yet a catalyst of global disaster
Despite positive spin from Wednesday’s meeting, Zelenskiy and Europe will be shut out of Alaska summit
National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the city’s police force.
Russian troops surge in Ukraine as Europe fears betrayal
Days after the president's call for a "new" census, the top official overseeing the Census Bureau told employees that Congress, not Trump, has final say over the tally, NPR has exclusively learned.
The president wants a loyalist to handle some of the global market’s most important data
President Donald Trump's controversial decision to deploy the National Guard in the capital has come into force.
Trump's takeover of Washington begins as National Guard troops arrive
The transfer follows news that President Trump ordered the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels.
The Russian and US presidents will convene in Alaska on Friday for talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine — but is the meeting a ‘misstep’?
President Trump’s “federalization” of Washington, D.C., is a test of the limits of his power — and, by extension, of our democracy.
Russia says both sides affirm intention for Putin-Trump meet in Alaska on Friday, where Ukraine war set to be discussed.
President Trump set a low bar for his summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, saying he was ready to walk away if no deal was forthcoming.
President Trump plans to tap an economist from the conservative Heritage Foundation to oversee the data agency. He fired the previous leader after a disappointing jobs report.
Starmer's warning to Trump for his meeting with Putin and the Peltz-Beckham vows make Tuesday's papers.
Asked about inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to Alaska for the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Trump suggested the Ukrainian president would be involved in talks at a future date. 'This is really a feel-out meeting,' Trump told reporters at the White House.
Lip-Bu Tan to offer ‘suggestions’ on how government can work with group as it struggles with chip manufacturing
We explore four options for the outcome of negotiations between Trump and Putin — if Zelensky agreed
The designation comes as US President Donald Trump seeks closer ties with Pakistani government.
The emergency he cites is over-hyped
The conversation took place days before a planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday.
“The more the President’s wealth depends on anonymous investors around the world with hidden agendas, the greater the risk.”
For all the bold talk of protecting Ukraine, President Trump is due to meet Putin for a summit that will involve little or no European participation
Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back.
Plus, Trump to meet Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine deal, a first take on second-quarter GDP figures, and US inflation updated
Some European leaders say that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war.
Talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the war in Ukraine are set to take place next Friday in Alaska. Europe has insisted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European powers should be part of any deal to end the conflict.
US president is making the justice department a subsidiary of Trump Inc
When Trump and Putin meet on Friday, the plight of children abducted from Ukraine should be top of the agenda
President Trump has signed an order telling the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain criminal gangs that the United States has named terror organizations.
Bruce, who is currently spokeswoman for the state department, has done "brilliantly" according to Trump.
Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
Trump's tariffs and strong euro act as double whammy for European companies
Despite the confusion, momentum for peace in Ukraine seems to be building
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you'll be detained and deported. This has forced some immigrant families in the U.S. to grapple with very hard choices.
The State Department was told to cut from its human rights reports info on election integrity, corruption, and the expulsion of refugees.
Donald Trump said a peace deal with Russia could involve ‘some swapping’ of Ukrainian land
If it’s only a couple of private companies that stand to gain most from controversial Russian oil imports — and consumers do not get the benefit low petrol and diesel prices — is this the most appropriate issue on which to contest Trump?
Ukrainian president’s comments come after Trump-Putin meeting confirmed for next week
US president’s comments about territorial concessions to secure peace trigger alarm in Kyiv
President Trump’s approach to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s mRNA vaccine cuts is notable, given that the shots were seen as an achievement during his first term.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who called the agreement a 'significant milestone,' said the breakthrough was made possible by Trump. The signing of a deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, both former Soviet republics, also strikes a geopolitical blow to their former imperial master, Russia.
The announcement comes as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.
The US president said the two sides were ‘close’ to a deal and that he would soon announce the location of a meeting between the leaders
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
The Ukrainian president has rejected Donald Trump's suggestion that a deal with Russia could involve "some swapping of territories".
The Latin American giant may have avoided the worst—for now
Putin also briefed Modi on the “latest developments” on Ukraine, per the MEA, as Trump's deadline for Moscow to forge peace is set to end.
Monuments to racism license racist violence. White supremacists, for their part, know this well.
US Muslim group highlights the legal statutes that it says enable the Trump administration to investigate the incident.
The tech giant promised Donald Trump hundreds of billions of spending — but the real scale is difficult to measure
President wants Stephen Miran in a newly vacated seat in his continuing war over interest rate policy with chairman Jerome Powell
Facing a 50% levy from Washington, India and Brazil are at the top of the list of countries facing US tariffs.
After the US assisted Malaysia and China in mediating a ceasefire for the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said he had written a letter nominating Donald Trump for the prestigious award.
Columbia’ University President Claire Shipman said the school retained full independence, but it gave in to virtually all of Trump’s demands.
President Trump told reporters on Wednesday evening that he is considering taking over the D.C. police force and sending in the National Guard after a former DOGE staffer was hurt in an attempted carjacking.
US president’s August 7 levies hit many countries that had struck deals with Washington
Narendra Modi faces a strategic crossroads — will he buckle under pressure from the United States or keep buying Russian oil?
Administration says Russia expressed ‘desire to meet with President Trump’ and that the US wants war in Ukraine to end.
Trump says Putin-Witkoff talks 'highly productive' but sanctions still due
Department of Homeland Security removed clause saying states boycotting Israeli companies would not receive natural disaster preparation funds
The US president has called on Apple to do more of its manufacturing in the US.
This takes the total tariffs by US on Indian goods to a whopping 50%.
Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now at their highest, despite Trump's promise to end the war.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to form a security task force for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, mobilizing agencies across the federal government to prepare for the mega-event.
White House reporters looked up from the driveway to see President Trump in a most unfamiliar location.
Trump said Tuesday that he would await the outcome of the Moscow talks before moving forward with any economic retaliation, telling reporters, 'We're going to see what happens.' Trump has previously threatened to impose 'secondary tariffs' targeting Russia's remaining trade partners, such as China and India.
US justice department also served papers, setting up potential confrontation with Trump administration
US president has threatened Vladimir Putin with punitive measures to force him to end war in Ukraine
The inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports is a long-debated topic, now reignited by Trump and the new IOC chief.
He also said that New Delhi's ostensible offer to lower its tariffs to zero is “not good enough” if it keeps buying Russian oil.
A dispute over tariffs and oil escalates
The former president, on trial accused of orchestrating a coup attempt, is supported by Donald Trump, who plans to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Brazil
President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies to criticize an agency they had freely cited in the past.
In Brazil, pressure from the Trump administration is galvanizing Jair Bolsonaro's supporters
Putin has been reluctant to stop fighting in Ukraine, leaving Trump increasingly frustrated with the Kremlin.
On Friday, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and baselessly claimed on social media that the jobs report numbers "were RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad."
Also in today’s newsletter, Singapore tycoon pleads guilty in gifts scandal, and Tesla board awards $30bn of shares to Musk
Another shocking assault on a non-partisan institution
Little expectation in Kyiv that Steve Witkoff will make a breakthrough with Vladimir Putin
Agency funding will be withheld from states facing fires and hurricanes if they boycott Israeli companies or companies doing business in Israel
Just last week, Trump announced that he would levy a 25% tariff on Indian goods, along with an unspecified penalty on top of it.
Thanks to the Supreme Court and the Trump administration, student loan forgiveness is out of reach for many — unless you work for ICE.
A vote in the state legislature on Monday is aimed at bolstering Trump’s House majority in midterm elections
The map includes redrawn districts that would help defend the Republicans' slim House majority in next year's midterms.
The move would be a sharp escalation in the bitterly partisan clash over a congressional redistricting requested by President Trump.
The Field Marshal is also tightening his grip on power at home
The Senate confirmed ex-Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, after President Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr.
The test had been discontinued in 2012 and replaced with a fitness program during Barack Obama's term.
Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs. Then a report showed a weakening economy, and President Trump accused her of “rigging” the numbers.
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with the relatives, who chanted 'Bring them home!' and 'We need your help.' At the meeting, Witkoff reportedly offered the families personal reassurances that he and President Trump were working to return the remaining hostages.
Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.
President Trump has announced that tariffs on Canadian goods would increase from 25 to 35%. The steep tariffs have sparked a movement in Canada to buy Canadian and avoid travel to the U.S.
Dollar index slumped on Friday, but greenback still had its strongest week since Donald Trump was elected
What Mahatma Gandhi said in 1936 assumed greater significance in the context of what is being imposed on India in 2025 by US President Donald Trump who is lording over India; and Modi is meekly accepting it without displaying even scant courage to reject his assertions.
After dismal employment figures, Trump fires head of statistics and increases pressure on the Fed
The Trump administration raised Canada's tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies.
US president surprised the world — again — with his sweeping new levies
President Trump has called public media a ‘monstrosity’ that deserves to be defunded, despite millions of US viewers.
The legislative hearing was part of a rapidly moving redistricting process, pushed by President Trump, that could see the map approved next week.
More and more, his Mideast policy is being driven by hawkish staff and donors who have his ear, which could explain the shift in messaging
The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.
The MEA – in its cautious remarks to the president's recent statements – also described ties as having “weathered several challenges”.
Rick Loessberg and Akela Lacy trace the trajectory of America’s unfinished reckoning with policing, from the 1967 Kerner Report to the George Floyd protests to Trump 2.0.
Donations during public spat cast doubt on billionaire’s proposal to start a rival party
Trump’s tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
The technology giant’s revenues soared up to $94bn even as it faces competition from rival phone makers and difficulties from President Trump’s tariffs
Latin America’s biggest economy can weather the shock of a high tariff rate. But American coffee lovers and Brazilian ranchers are likely to feel the pain.
July 31, 2025 The threat of 50% US tariffs on some goods have Brazilian growers and producers are on edge. Heavy metal hero Ozzy Osbourne has a hometown farewell in Birmingham, England.
Democrats said veterans supporting Trump’s Gaza aid effort face legal risks for “what amounts to military operations on behalf of the Israeli government.”
Unwilling to impose a ceasefire on Israel, Trump is stuck working with the scandal-plagued GHF as starvation spreads, experts tell MEE
Trump envoy to inspect Gaza aid as pressure mounts on Israel
Europe is preparing for the onslaught of Donald Trump's latest tariffs, which are set to go into effect August 1.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US had dispensed $60 million for Gaza humanitarian aid.
Trump's actions hit directly at the pillars propping up Modi's domestic political strength in ways visible and hard to immediately fix.
Britain says it might recognise a Palestinian state, Donald Trump steps up his fight with Brazil—and more
The tariffs are the highest of any levy US president Donald Trump has imposed this year
Donald Trump Jr has begun selling merchandise that mocks Alec Baldwin, who fatally shot a cinematographer during an on-set incident last week. Mr Trump has been sharing several Instagram photos and stories since Thursday’s tragic film set incident in New Mexico, where Mr Baldwin was filming Rust outside
Last weekend the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen flew to Scotland where she met President Donald Trump to discuss and ultimately agree on a trade deal between the European Union and the United States. But no sooner had the pair shaken hands on the agreement than the entire French political class slammed the deal, with government ministers also making clear their dismay. Yet for the French executive as a whole, this “deal” raised even more awkward questions: for it reveals Paris's diminishing influence on the European stage. Ilyes Ramdani reports.
The U.S. central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump.
The president said the trade deal would include hundreds of billions of dollars in US investment
The agreement comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to strike deals with the US or be hit with higher tariffs.
July 30, 2025 President Trump wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. to counter China and boost American jobs. The ambitious goal will require rebuilding infrastructure and retraining a workforce. And in Paris, twenty years of discouraging car traffic and planting trees is yielding cleaner air and revitalized river banks and public spaces.
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing trial of ally Bolsonaro
Trump has so far paid no price for ignoring a ceasefire, but an increasingly unstable Middle East comes with a cost, experts say
Former NATO insiders say a reorganization is being shaped to please Trump, but officials insist it's about efficiency.
The "penalty" has been imposed for trading with Russia, the US president said.
A pending VA rule appears designed to strip crucial health care from hundreds of thousands of veterans in states with abortion bans.
Trump told reporters his falling out with Epstein was due to the disgraced financier poaching his employees.
Trump says he cut off his relationship with Epstein because the sex offender poached workers from his Florida resort.
Some of America’s top trading partners are in last-minute negotiations to reach agreements with President Trump by Aug. 1.
Shares in maker of Warhammer climb as it reports bumper profits
As President Trump bends the federal government to fit his agenda, he is also gilding the White House to suit his aesthetics. And there's one more thing he really wants: a ballroom.
Trump administration pushes to revoke scientific ruling that underpins climate regulations
The White House search for partners in its global gulag has grown to 64 nations. Most of them are notorious violators of human rights.
TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected recent accusations by the U.S. President Donald Trump claiming Tehran interfered in ongoing ceasefire negotiations over Gaza, describing the allegations as "completely unfounded" and politically motivated.
In his almost two-hour long speech in the Lok Sabha, Modi also skipped any mention of security lapses behind the Pahalgam terror attack.
Businesses both small and large are already reckoning with Trump's tariffs, and new levies are set to start this week.
Analysts dismiss plan but executives welcome sign of more support for fossil fuel exports
Trade agreement receives mixed reaction in Europe.
Vice President JD Vance has defended the handling of U.S. military engagement abroad and the Epstein files, even when putting himself at odds with the right wing.
The US president dominated a briefing in his golf club’s ballroom, holding forth on subjects including tax, Putin, ‘windmills’ and the PM’s wife
July 28, 2025 New light has emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, with the latter disputing Israel's claim that there is no starvation in Gaza.
The US president and his top allies stoked conspiracy theories about late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s death before Trump returned to power and are now struggling to manage the fallout after the Justice Department said the convicted sex offender did, in fact, die by suicide as he was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019.
Some brawl in public while others pursue cross-party deals
US president’s patience with Kremlin wearing thin at lack of progress in ending Europe’s largest armed conflict since 1945
Jaishankar denied that US President Donald Trump had mediated the India-Pakistan ceasefire in May and said that at no point was there “any linkage with trade”.
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
Malaysia to host negotiations, although Trump has claimed credit for forcing the two sides to the table
Also in today’s newsletter, US-China trade talks and Trump meets Starmer in Scotland
The agreement is a major step in Trump's plan to shake up global trade, which he says is weighted against America.
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announce sweeping deal in Scotland.
The United States and the European Union agreed to a 15 percent base tariff after weeks of negotiations, which were among the Trump administration’s most difficult discussions.
Trump had most recently threatened tariffs of 30% on imports from the European Union. But on Sunday, he met with the president of the European Commission, and they agreed to a lower level.
EU chief and Trump strike trade deal in transatlantic standoff
Keir Starmer will ask Donald Trump to resume ceasefire talks in Gaza and England prepare for their Euros final
The president’s arrival in Turnberry underscores an ‘ancestral yearning’ for the UK, but there may be ‘special relationship’ pitfalls for the PM
Leaders due to meet on Sunday in bid to avoid economically damaging transatlantic trade war
July 26, 2025 The U.S. president is spending a long weekend in his late mother's birth country of Scotland. There, he's been confronted by protesters waving photos of Jeffrey Epstein.
Donald Trump is on the verge of winning his trade war
President Trump was criticized by demonstrators on a range of issues, from his stance on immigration and Gaza to his ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The meeting reflected a renewed warmth in US-Pakistan ties under the Trump administration, a shift particularly noticeable to New Delhi.
Protests have been planned, with opponents of Trump expected to gather in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen later on Saturday
In response to Donald Trump's tariffs, Canadian wine and spirits stores have replaced American bottles with locally produced alcohol, leading to a surge in domestic sales.
The Justice Department had sued the leaders of Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.
The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.
The US president will be playing golf as well as meeting the prime minister and first minister for talks.
After landing in Scotland for a four-day visit, the US president also dismissed questions about Jeffrey Epstein
After Columbia agreed to pay $220m fine in exchange for federal funding being restored, the government is casting a wider net
Defence contractors and start-ups line up for windfall from missile defence project
The conservative Babylon Bee is finding it easier than the Onion
President Trump is expected to spend much of his time at his golf courses. He'll also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to talk about trade issues.
Comments like these from the US President multiplies pressure on India’s tech sector, adding to restrictions on H1-B visas.
Senior British MP's comments come with release of Foreign Affairs Committee report calling for return of UN-led aid distribution in Gaza and ban on imported goods from illegal settlements
Senior Labour figures claim UK prime minister is blocking move because he wants to stay close to Donald Trump
President Trump signs major trade deal with Japan, and Tokyo pledges to invest in the United States.
“South Park,” Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have all been critical of their own company and President Trump this week.
His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.
Visit will include meeting at Turnberry golf course where the prime minister is unlikely to be joining the president for a round
Ethiopia dismisses Trump's claim that US funded major dam project +++ Ghanaian scam victims stranded in Ivory Coast
Trump appointed far-right loyalist Paul Ingrassia to head a Justice Department office responsible for keeping politics out of the civil service.
Trump announce plans to relax regulations governing AI in America, Chevron seals its $53bn acquisition of Hess—and more
AI: Trump unleashes Silicon Valley to secure 'global dominance' for the US
Unless the Modi government asserts itself and walks away with dignity, India risks losing far more than a trade deal.
The video features an embrace between a Canadian concierge and an American tourist, amid shifting US-Canada relations under President Trump.
The nation’s highest court has frequently ruled in favour of Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential powers.
As Donald Trump had previously threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, this new agreement comes as a relative relief for Japan's automotive sector, which accounts for 8% of all jobs in the country.
Steve Witkoff will meet senior Israeli and Qatari officials to discuss a 60-day truce, access to aid and the release of hostages
Electric-car maker reports 23% drop in profits as sales suffer amid greater competition and consumer backlash
LA’s anti-ICE movement, the Trump administration is trying to criminalize activism like identifying masked immigration agents.
The US historian tells DW what she thinks Putin is trying to achieve in Ukraine, and why Trump has been so lenient.
Opposition figures blame Trump's special envoy for trying to 'Lebanonise' Turkey based on inaccurate readings of statements attributed to him
President announces 15% tariffs under terms of new agreement with Tokyo
The deal would result in Japan investing $550bn (£407bn) into the US and paying a 15% reciprocal tariff, Trump said.
CHLA cites pressure from the Trump administration to close the center, leaving patients with fewer options for gender-affirming care.
The Trump administration quickly acted to remove Habba’s replacement following a decision not to extend her term.
NPR editor-in-chief announces resignation after Trump funding cuts
The president’s supporters and opponents alike are calling for the full disclosure of information on Jeffrey Epstein, but Trump is trying to shift their agenda
Trump and Netanyahu touted strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, but Gaza ceasefire is still pending.
US president lashed out after Iran's foreign minister said three nuclear facilities had been badly damaged in strikes
US Congress has confirmed the dissolution of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a move initiated by Donald Trump as soon as he took office in January. Only PEPFAR, the HIV/AIDS relief program, was narrowly spared.
Trump's confrontations with the courts are unique in their scale and fury, compared with those of past presidents - but could this really reshape the balance of powers even after he leaves office?
Solo practitioners, former government litigators and small law offices stepped up to help challenge President Trump’s agenda in court.
Move comes after Trump administration labeled Haiti’s Viv Ansanm gang a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’.
The Pentagon says 700 U.S. Marines sent to Los Angeles by President Trump during immigration protests more than a month ago will be withdrawn as soon as Tuesday.
Israel's bid to carve out a zone of influence in Druze majority southern Syria conflicts with Trump's plan for a unitary state led by Damascus
Deputy managing director’s departure will allow Trump administration to appoint her successor at the fund
Scottish Police Federation to seek legal advice over concerns about a breach of legally binding workplace arrangements
The Chilling Truth Behind Trump & Netanyahu’s Dark Agenda
Treasury secretary is latest top Trump administration official to criticise the central bank
Yes. How badly will become clear in the next crisis
While Trump said that he would "try to save them", Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates sent back families to Afghanistan.
Plus, British PM gets an end-of-term grilling, EU-China summit and the ECB meets to set rates
American football team, now called the Washington Commanders, changed its name after pressure from sponsors to ditch culturally insensitive branding
A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with President Trump.
The TV star makes her first public appearance since moving to the UK the day after Trump's re-election.
Comments come after Trump gives Moscow deadline to agree to ceasefire or face tougher sanctions
'Tech Oligarchs' (Part 1/6). On January 20, 2025, billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk stood shoulder to shoulder at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, despite their differences and, in some cases, after having once opposed him.
Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori argues that Trump’s Africa policy is ‘a step in the right direction’.
"I will try to save them, starting right now," Trump said in a post on Truth Social that linked to an article on the Afghans held in limbo there.
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said that the government is “ready for discussions with an open heart” but did not provide any clear answers to whether the demands will be heeded to.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a formal request to release grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein. But the president continues to distance himself from the late, disgraced financier.
TEHRAN – The former U.S. National Security Adviser has admitted that the Trump administration’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities was unnecessary and counterproductive, especially at a time when Tehran was ready to accept a long-term diplomatic deal.
The combination of the Trump tariffs, a volatile dollar and an erratic bond market has begun to shake global investment thinking.
Trump counterattacks, seeking to extinguish Epstein fire
The alliance has been beneficial to both men but has often been fractious
IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen • Damascus thought it had 'green light' from US, Israel to send forces south • Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria
Pakistan had claimed that it downed five Indian planes in air-to-air combat after India launched Operation Sindoor. Indian defence brass have admitted 'losses' but not the extent of it.
Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper".
A new directive from Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues the Trump administration’s turn away from promoting democracy abroad.
A subset of Trump supporters are passionate about the case - and angry at the president.
Ten US citizens and permanent residents have been released, in exchange for 230 Venezuelans Trump had sent to the Cecot ‘terrorism confinement centre’
US Department of Justice claims there is ‘extensive public interest’ in the cases targeting the late disgraced financier
July 18, 2025 Authorities in Brazil, worried that the former far right president is a flight risk, are imposing new restrictions on his movements. The tough surveillance moves come as President Trump continues to voice strong support for the ex-leader who is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power.
White House features crypto industry leaders investigated by the government, as critics highlight Trump’s crypto ties.
Lawsuit follows Wall Street Journal story alleging Trump sent suggestive birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein
The show will end in 2026, ending the decades-old 'Late Show' franchise that began with David Letterman in 1993. The announcement came just days after Colbert criticized CBS' parent company Paramount for its $16 million settlement with Trump, calling it 'a big fat bribe.'
Blinken noted that while he understood people's frustration and emotions after October 7, he believed more pressure should have been put on Hamas.
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we examine whether Donald Trump will damage the resoundingly resilient economy.
Funds had already been set aside for the public broadcasters by Congress, but the Trump administration made weakening them a priority
US House passes landmark crypto measures in win for Trump
Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes ‘crypto week’.
John Hess and Scott Sheffield can become directors of Chevron and ExxonMobil under merger agreements
President Trump demands loyalty, and G.O.P. lawmakers have repeatedly bowed to him on the most fundamental issues, giving over constitutional prerogatives.
The Democrat Ron Wyden claims Trump’s Treasury is in possession of the findings of an investigation that contain rare insight into the sex offender’s finances
Attorney General Pam Bondi has toured the prison that Trump hopes to open - despite enormous challenges.
NBC reports that Trump declined an alternative attack plan that would have seen broader strikes on Iranian air defence and ballistic missile capabilities
A Trump deal enables NATO countries to send weapons to Ukraine, Israel carries out air strikes on Syria—and more
The European Union’s decade-long crackdown on African migrants is just as appalling as Donald Trump’s draconian immigration policies
The vice president stressed tax cuts and accounts for newborns, with no mention of trims to Medicaid and nutritional assistance programs many Trump voters rely on.
"We have some good news on Gaza and some other things that we are working on," Trump announced at a Bill Signing Ceremony in Washington, while thanking Witkoff.
Latest admissions data shows 14% rise in American applications for undergraduate courses
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Threat of secondary penalties on buyers of Russian oil and gas would work as China and India would then insist on a peace deal in order to avoid trade wars
President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.
Donald Trump has championed the mining industry. But workers worry fewer regulations could endanger their safety.
The Trump administration has been working with Turkey and Gulf allies for an integrated Syria, but Israel prefers zones of influence
President Donald Trump hosted Bahrain's crown prince and is set to have dinner with Qatar's prime minister on Wednesday. Despite Trump's pledge to impose peace throughout the Middle East, scant progress has been made to curtail Israel's attacks on Gaza, while recent violence between Israel and Syria have only renewed doubts about the US president's diplomatic commitments.
The Trump administration will take any help it can get
TEHRAN — Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged that Iran was in full compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement prior to the deal’s unilateral violation by the United States under President Donald Trump during his previous term.
It’s the latest development in Donald Trump’s efforts to outsource immigrant detention to poorer countries beset by violence and human rights abuses.
Rather than win allies and friends in his ‘Contain China’ project, Trump’s whimsical and aggressive trade policies and his ‘America First’ strategy has helped craft a ‘New Beijing Consensus’.
The president has changed tack amid mounting backlash, claiming Barack Obama and Joe Biden invented the files he is under pressure to release
Trump administration says it is ending deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles
President Trump mobilized the troops on June 7 in the wake of protests. They remained after most of the demonstrations over immigration raids had ended.
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s GDP grows 5.2%, and Trump asked Zelenskyy if Ukraine could hit Moscow
India has done brilliantly by balancing America, China and Russia. Can that last?
President Trump's former national security adviser was pressed on the inclusion of a journalist on a sensitive group chat discussing war plans.
TEHRAN – A Louisiana magistrate judge ordered the immediate release of Iranian mechanical engineering doctoral candidate Pouria Pourhossein-Hendabad on Monday, barring U.S. authorities from deporting him after his arrest during the Israeli regime’s U.S.-backed war on Iran.
Chinese firms are scrambling to buy Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips, ahead of the restrictions lift announced by its CEO and US President Donald Trump.
Some in Ukraine question why Trump gave Russia 50 more days to bombard them
US (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump praised PM Keir Starmer for fixing the UK’s “sloppy” Brexit rollout, saying Britain’s EU exit is now heading in the right direction. As reported by The Independent, US President Donald Trump criticised the UK’s Brexit
The fallout of the Jeffrey Epstein case is testing the power President Trump holds over his most loyal followers, many of whom have revolted against him.
The Fed's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation is attracting mounting criticism from the Trump administration, which had been already attacking the central bank for not cutting interest rates.
Swirling conspiracy theories around the convicted paedophile see the president’s supporters turn on his officials
The deal is part of the Trump administration's push for more aggressive adoption of artificial intelligence in the government.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over education grant freeze
America will supply air-defence missiles and may punish countries that trade with Russia
President Trump defends attorney-general as Maga rift threatens to push Dan Bongino to the exit
Accusing Trump of being a “child f****er,” the hacker demanded the president “release the files.”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Parliament’s early recall so President Trump can address MPs during his UK state visit set to begin on September 17. As reported by GB News, Nigel Farage said Parliament should
Trump’s exposing the raw face of capitalism, and ignoring history's lessons, is going to aggravate capitalism’s challenges.
President Trump and his allies have claimed that former President Biden was incapacitated and his staff conspired to take presidential actions in his name.
The Republican governor of this southern US state has ramped up pressure on numerous institutions to force them to cooperate with immigration enforcement agents.
From Donald Trump's role in the trophy presentation to Coldplay's half-time show, BBC Sport tries to make sense of the Club World Cup final.
House of Commons will be in recess and not sitting due to political party conference season
US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.
The Trump Administration argued that it was shifting to empower state governments to provide citizens with relief, but climate experts say that would be harmful.
How can you deter the Trump administration’s immigrant deportation machine when it pops up in your community? Follow these steps.
Fears rise that the Irish economy could take a major hit as EU leaders urge US president to revoke tariff threat
The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.
Trump announced on Saturday that a 30% tariff hike for Mexico and the European Union will start on August 1. Emmanuel Macron called on the bloc to 'step up the preparation of credible countermeasures' if the two sides failed to reach an agreement by that day.
TEHRAN – The Trump administration detained Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old Iranian-born and lawful resident of the United States, at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday.
As the Trump administration's crackdown continues, traffic stops have become increasingly important tools of enforcement. It has led many immigrants to take alternate modes of transportation.
Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship:Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship
US president issues new threats against trading partners in letters posted to social media
Since the July 4 disaster, which killed at least 120 people and left more than 170 missing, the president has been silent on his past promises to shutter FEMA. Trump has suggested that a major warning system should be established, though few details have been offered on what that might eventually entail.
In a reversal from a year ago, more Americans now have positive views about immigration, a poll found, and a record high believes it is good for the nation.
Canada has made concessions to win goodwill with the White House. Trump, in return, has threatened steeper tariffs.
Rights advocates call on the Trump administration to ensure accountability for the killing of Sayfollah Musallet.
The president of football’s governing body is close to Donald Trump
The Columbia University graduate is seeking damages for being falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and besmirched as an antisemite
Long-term frameworks are necessary to lock in the desired effects of the US administration’s most controversial policies
July 11, 2025 Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to enter talks to end the war. Trump indicated the U.S. would resume shipments of weapons to Ukraine that had previously been suspended. Our correspondent in Kyiv gives us the latest.
Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., on how Trump’s megabill is the biggest wealth transfer in history and how money in politics is fueling America’s slide into plutocratic authoritarianism.
Dismissals will target staff deemed redundant or out of sync with Trump’s agenda
Trump has reset the tariffs clock again, leaving Asia's export-driven economies in limbo.
Doctors and hospitals were subpoenaed for private information on gender-related care for minors, the latest move by the Trump administration to stop the treatments.
During his cabinet meeting on July 8, the president digressed on a wide variety of topics for more than an hour and a half in front of the press.
The meeting with Trump comes as Nvidia's market value closed above $4 trillion for the first time on Thursday, cementing its status as one of Wall Street's most sought-after stocks.
July 10, 2025 Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.
The Palestinian student activist has accused the Trump administration of smearing his name and unlawful imprisonment.
Meaghan Mobbs, daughter of General Kellogg, voted for Donald Trump three times and ‘agrees with 95% of what he says’. But he risks embarrassing himself with Putin, she tells The Times
Vox party’s plan echoes Donald Trump’s administration’s handling of migrants
Donald Trump pushes back a deadline for countries to reach a trade deal with America, Nvidia hits $4trn in market value—and more
Albanese, who has served as the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories since 2022, has long been a target of criticism in Washington and Tel Aviv.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act requires all new border surveillance towers to be certified “autonomous.” Only Anduril’s fit the bill.
Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.
President Boakai of Liberia spoke ‘such good English’ that Trump inquired where he learnt the language
US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro
His administration cannot shake rumours of a cover-up—in part because MAGA types enthusiastically endorsed it
President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.
The latest tariff threat came after Brazil said it had summoned the US chargé d'affaires in a diplomatic row over Trump's earlier criticism of the coup trial of Bolsonaro. In a letter addressed to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the US leader criticized the treatment of the former head of State as an 'international disgrace'.
The moves suggest President Trump’s appointees intend to follow through on his campaign to extract retribution against his perceived enemies.
Trump administration approved funding despite 'critical concerns' controversial Gaza Humanitarian Fund could work safely and effectively
‘He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless,’ says Trump of Putin
Trump said that BRICS was set up to "hurt" the US, to degenerate the dollar, to take it off as a standard.
While experts say the weather agency performed well, they warn it is operating far below staffing needs.
Justices lift lower court order that froze ‘reductions in force’ federal layoffs while litigation in case proceeded
Cynicism without skill is no way to put America first
US Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce
President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period
The Supreme Court has lifted a lower court order that had blocked President Trump's executive order requiring government agencies to lay off hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
TEHRAN – Iran has flatly denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that nuclear negotiations are back on the table.
Brazil’s President Lula responded to Trump’s tariff threats by saying the world does not ‘want an emperor’.
Productivity Commission finds Australia will experience a marginal impact from tariffs, while economists say it presents an opportunity
Donald Trump issues threats—and grants deadline extensions
With President Trump preparing to revive tariffs this week, some of the world’s biggest exporters are planning a future less dependent on trade with the United States.
Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff earlier on Monday • PM set to ask Trump to greenlight action against any Iranian nuclear activity
Also in today’s newsletter, Jane Street to fight India manipulation charges, and Iran’s president says Israel tried to kill him
July 7, 2025 Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.
Following the Texas floods, some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of the Trump administration's cuts to the federal government workforce.
The Supreme Court is helping the Trump administration expand its deportation regime — and restrict immigrants’ rights to object for fear of torture.
Some Arab capitals believe Netanyahu could press for US support for another offensive on Iran
Trump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs
Former Ukrainian defence minister warns only a change in leadership at the Kremlin could end war, even as Russia’s relationship with Trump cools
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark waring from White House: 'Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff.'
The president promised disaster relief funding for the region where emergency crews continue to search for survivors
President Trump’s pullout from financing partnership is prompting a rethink
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel could occur this week as truce talks resume in Qatar.
Netanyahu says Trump meeting could 'advance' Gaza deal ahead of Doha talks
Donald Trump declares the deadly flooding a major disaster amid fresh fears of further flooding
President Trump’s domestic policy law jeopardizes plans to reopen one rural hospital — and health coverage for hundreds of thousands of state residents.
Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after a falling out with Trump over the president's sweeping tax cuts law.
As Trump starves it of arms, there is turmoil inside the government
Presented as a 'beautiful' fix for growth and security, HR 1 actually funnels wealth to America’s richest, arms a $1 trillion war machine and thickens domestic repression, all with the aim of propping up a waning imperial hegemony.
Political scientists have a term for the tactic, that has been used by some leaders including Nixon, to persuade adversaries that they are temperamentally capable of anything, to extract concessions. But can it work in the long term?
Steep cuts to Medicaid and food assistance may offset any benefit of tax cuts for poorer Americans in the trillion-dollar legislation
The former ally of US President Donald Trump and the world's richest person has created the so-called America Party, writing on social media: 'Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.'
After legal battle, US sends eight detainees to country it has advised citizens not to visit due to ‘crime, conflict’.
A royal welcome for a republican president
Previously apolitical Social Security Administration lauded Trump’s debt-expanding bill after its passage
Democrats feel that Trump's tax and spending bill gives them an opening ahead of the 2026 midterms. But if they want to win back the House, they're going to have to get their own house in order first.
CIA officer behind a Gaza mercenary firm once advised a defence contractor whose owner enjoyed close ties to UAE and pro-Israel groups
Wealth managers face tough decisions as Donald Trump’s unpredictability rattles the markets
Only one of the eight immigrants set to be expelled to South Sudan is from that nation.
The US Supreme Court has twice upheld Donald Trump’s ability to deport foreign nationals to countries outside their own.
Militant group expresses willingness to enter new round of talks as Israeli prime minister prepares to visit Washington
The president said he was ‘winning, winning, winning’ as he signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law during Fourth of July celebrations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. Trump is pushing for a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory, devastated by almost 21 months of war.
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
July 4, 2025 More than 60 of those killed were waiting for aid, according to Palestinian health officials. President Trump said Friday that talks over a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are at a crucial stage.
US president touting legislation as ‘birthday present for America’ and will sign at White House Fourth of July event
The visit will primarily be a debrief on their joint operation against Iran, but may come with a surprise announcement
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we look at the “One Big, Beautiful Bill act” and how it will affect President Trump’s supporters.
Merz initiated the call with Trump to promote arms deliveries to Ukraine, particularly Patriots, after the Pentagon paused some shipments.
While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
The US and Russian presidents spoke on Thursday but Trump said he did ‘not make any progress’ on ending the war
The apparent impasse came during a roughly hourlong conversation between the leaders on Thursday morning.
The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status.
Federal agency set to receive more funds than the FBI, bureau of prisons and others combined, according to non-profit
US President Donald Trump secured a major legislative victory Thursday as the House of Representatives narrowly passed his major tax and spending bill, locking in key second-term priorities including mass deportation funding, deep welfare cuts, and extended tax breaks.
The White House now has two weeks to appeal to prevent migration across the US-Mexico border
Democrats denounced the bill’s cuts to Medicaid and attempted to rebrand it as “One Big, Ugly Bill.” They didn’t mention its handouts to ICE.
The US government has successfully created a situation where no cause is big enough for singularly binding outrage.
Xi Jinping is methodically weaving his economic and trade web − particularly in Africa and Brazil − as a counterweight to Donald Trump's United States. But criticism has emerged in these countries over the unequal sharing of value between them and the Chinese giant, says Le Monde's Harold Thibault in his column.
President Trump’s decision to pause the delivery of some air defense interceptors and precision-guided munitions to Ukraine is part of a broader effort.
July 2, 2025 Antonina Khyzhniak, who appeared in stock footage included in a White House Instagram video for the Trump administration's tax bill, responded with a humorous video — and a serious message.
The results of the strikes are being closely watched to see how far they may have set back Iran's nuclear program, after President Donald Trump said it had been obliterated.
Deal, including ‘ZERO Tariff’ for US exports, would ease threatened 46% import tax. But shares in firms that operate in Vietnam, such as Nike, decline
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
Development comes after US president Donald Trump announces Israel agrees to 60-day suspension of hostilities
Truce with Rwanda is a test case for Donald Trump’s transactional diplomacy
The facility, constructed in just eight days, has seen pushback from indigenous and environmental groups
The Senate GOP passed its “megabill” on Tuesday — handing police billions in grants to fuel Trump’s deportation regime and tax write-offs.
The administration’s warning comes on the heels of a new report by Albanese titled “From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide.”
Trump has set a July 4 deadline for bill, which extends tax cuts, slashes social safety nets and surges national debt.
Trump says he will be ‘very firm’ with Netanyahu on need for speedy Gaza ceasefire
The US president suggested the detention center surrounded by alligator-filled swamps in the Florida Everglades could be a model for future lockups nationwide as his administration races to expand the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations.
Also in today’s newsletter, Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal and Trump’s tax bill passes the Senate
Talk of “white genocide” is baseless. But some American pressure could be helpful
The president has said he views the legislation as an integral part of his political legacy.
Trump’s wealth grew by over $1 billion in the past year, but the White House insists he isn’t profiting off of the presidency.
Crackdown prioritises those convicted of crimes deemed a 'threat' to security, but broad enough to impact hundreds of thousands
India could have taken a cue from China’s tough approach. Even a beleaguered nation like Iran has demonstrated its ability to stand its ground against dominant nuclear powers.
The Trump ally is divisive, but even his critics accept he is bringing renewed drive to some healthcare areas.
Executive order demands an end to a ‘national emergency’ in place since 2004 and heralds normalisation with the West
After President Trump suspended trade talks with Canada over its controversial digital services tax, Ottawa scrapped it to get back to the negotiating table.
Also in today’s newsletter, the US dollar’s historic start to the year and the ‘choke points’ holding back Chinese industry
Punitive measures will remain in place for former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and human rights abusers, the White House said
LA is one of many US 'sanctuary cities' that prohibit local police from arresting people based on their immigration status and limit what information can be shared with federal authorities. Under Trump, the Justice Department has sued Chicago and several other Democratic-run cities with sanctuary policies.
The White House claimed Netanyahu was “slated to go to court last week when he’s in the middle of negotiating a peace deal,” despite the fact that he had not been summoned that day.
TEHRAN – In response to escalating threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Israeli officials against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Akbar Hosseini Haeri, a senior Marja and prominent religious authority based in Najaf, issued a Fatwa declaring that any assault on Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei would be regarded as an attack on the entire Islamic world and met with severe consequences.
The Trump administration has issued a notice of violation accusing Harvard University of "deliberate indifference" toward Jewish and Israeli students.
To install a loyalist, Donald Trump will have to overcome barriers in the courts, in Congress and in markets
The 33-year-old also defends his democratic socialism, rejecting an accusation from Donald Trump that he is a communist.
Rafael Mariano Grossi’s assessment widens the divide with President Trump, who has claimed that Tehran has given up its nuclear ambitions after a U.S. attack.
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump finds buyers for TikTok, and Nvidia insiders cash out $1bn in shares
Trump says TikTok has buyers, promises to reveal names soon
Iranian American author Hooman Majd on the Israel–Iran ceasefire, Trump’s role in escalating the conflict, and whether diplomacy can survive.
By joining Israel’s illegal strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and shielding Tel Aviv’s genocidal war in Gaza, Donald Trump has helped dismantle the last restraints on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Far from securing Israel, this reckless alliance has pushed the region closer to catastrophe, and made an Iranian bomb all but certain.
Trump also criticized Israel's prosecutors over an ongoing corruption trial against Netanyahu, saying it was interfering with his ability to conduct talks with both Hamas and Iran.
'Trump is discovering that a country cannot be run like a business'
New social-media checks at the border under Trump’s administration have not dissuaded students who hope to study in the USA on a J1 visa
Party leadership have been twisting arms for an initial vote on the spending plan by Saturday.
Does Trump’s personal relationship with world leaders have any bearing on his policies towards their countries?
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces calls to act as Donald Trump threatens Canada with trade tariffs just weeks before his UK state visit. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer is under pressure to take
Senate Republicans released the full text of their massive tax and spending bill that contains many of President Trump's top campaign promises. Here's a look at what's in and what's out.
Donald Trump hints at progress on possible ceasefire with Israeli minister due in Washington next week
Donald Trump’s criticism of central bank chair has fuelled expectations of a dovish shift once he leaves in May next year
Most Democrats rallied behind a war powers resolution in the Senate, but not the caucus’s most vocally pro-Israel member.
'I was negotiating with both of them and I said to [treasury secretary] Scott [Bessent], I said to Howard [Lutnick], cancel all deals with India and Pakistan. They're not trading with us because they're in a war.'
James Ryan, the university’s president, stepped down amid Trump administration scrutiny over diversity initiatives.
The Supreme Court curtails judges’ ability to block the president’s agenda
Trump administration broadens its attacks on higher education to include public institutions
Trump's comments come after his recent success in arranging an Iran-Israel ceasefire, ending a 12 day war.
Environmental activists have also pointed to the carbon footprint of the mega yachts and dozens of private jets – at least 95 – bringing the rich and famous to the city for the over-the-top nuptials, attended by A-list stars like Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio, along with President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump.
Foreign ministers from the feuding east African nations joined the president on Friday after he complained that he would not receive an award
Friday's decision stems from President Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, but the Supreme Court focused on whether lower federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks.
Agreement marks a breakthrough in talks held by US president Donald Trump’s administration
Decision removes key obstacle blocking the implementation of Trump's laundry list of controversial executive orders
The Supreme Court halted courts from issuing national injunctions, forcing “judges to shrug and turn their backs to intermittent lawlessness.”
With Trump’s open support for fossil fuels and nuclear energy, will the World Bank revert to financing those sectors despite declaring in 2013 that it would stop funding coal?
Purported pact follows negotiations in London and Geneva to de-escalate global trade war
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.
President Trump’s trip to NATO offered a glimpse into how he sees himself — and wants to be seen — on the world stage.
President says it’s ready to go ‘subject to final approval from President Xi and me’
In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.
Ursula von der Leyen says she has received latest US offer
Peace in his time
Trump's defence of Netanyahu comes after he lashed out at Israel to shore up the ceasefire with Iran
In an apparent nod to Israel, some Democrats want to give Trump power to defend “an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack.”
Trump turns NATO summit into a solo act
It is telling that major nations – including some US allies – have denounced Trump’s unprovoked bombing raids on Iran.
A Department of Transportation spokesperson on Wednesday blasted the Biden-era National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) development program as a 'disaster' and said Judge Tana Lin was 'another liberal judicial activist making nonsensical rulings from the bench because they hate President Trump.'
About 16% of West Virginians rely on a federal food subsidy programme that is facing big cuts.
Images of a smiling President Trump popped up on some screens, although they could not be conclusively linked to the episode.
CIA, however, says intelligence indicates Iran’s nuclear programme severely damaged
Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee pushed back against the Trump administration's bid to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting and international aid programs.
Without an agreement, the US might have to constantly bomb Iran and rely on Israel to keep its air defences destroyed
The Abraham Accords was a development in Middle East during President Donald Trump's first term in office in 2020, when the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan agreed to normalize relations with Israel.
US president says Democrats have crossed a line with 33-year-old’s victory in New York mayoral primary
Donald Trump said the US and Iran will hold talks next week but he doesn’t care about signing an agreement.
Donald Trump’s health secretary undermines global public health, too
The Trump administration is seeking deals with more and more nations to hold deportees — now with the blessing of the Supreme Court.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Donald Trump will make a second UK state visit this year, but plans for an informal meeting with King Charles were dropped due to scheduling conflicts. As reported by The Guardian, President Trump will return
A leaked intelligence assessment denied President Trump’s claims that American strikes ‘obliterated’ the country’s nuclear facilities
Trump's opposition faces another adversary: The 'rally around the flag' phenomenon
After bombing Iran, the US president announced a ceasefire. But it remains unclear whether his strategy will avert war.
Leaked assessment casts doubt on Trump’s claims to have ‘obliterated’ facilities
President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.
President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country's nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back "a few months."
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Trump but it ends in Europe with high praise for US action in Iran ringing in his ears.
Assessing the wreckage of the regime’s nuclear dream
TEHRAN – The war between Iran and Israel appeared to grind to a halt on Tuesday, after a dizzying 12 days in which the world watched President Donald Trump demand the evacuation of Tehran's 10 million residents, threaten to assassinate Iran's Leader, advocate for "regime change," launch strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and then claim he harbored no beef with the Iranian government and even wish for God to "bless Iran."
'I've got to get Israel to calm down now,' US president says, telling reporters he's unhappy with both countries
High-ranking Democrats are working on their own way to stop a war with Iran — instead of signing onto a war powers resolution.
For years, the BJP championed non-alignment and strategic autonomy as core to its 'cultural nationalism'. Now, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have quietly abandoned that legacy, enforcing sweeping policy shifts that will harm the interest of ordinary Indians.
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
Ahead of his announcement, Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to the Emir of Qatar in a later post and shared, "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!"
Comments from US-vice president come as Donald Trump warns Israel and Iran against violating ceasefire
TEHRAN - The Tehran Times understands that Donald Trump's claim of an incoming ceasefire between Iran and Israel is another one of the American president's lies aimed at pressuring the country.
On Monday, President Trump posted on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an 'Official END' to the war.
US president says Israel and Iran will begin ceasefire within hours
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?
President thanks regime for ‘early notice’ of the choreographed attack on Qatar
An attack on Qatar shows the Iranian regime wants to de-escalate, not capitulate
Heeding the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump dispatched U.S. warplanes to bomb Iran.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy refuses to say if Trump’s Iran strike was legal or right, raising concerns over Britain’s stance on US military actions. As reported by The Independent, the foreign secretary distanced the UK from
The strikes are both a power assertion and a symptom of systemic decay, reflecting the tensions of sustaining hegemony in a contested order.
Iranian foreign minister heads to Moscow in wake of US strikes
Starmer maintains diplomacy is the answer but Trump has so far chosen a different path, our political editor writes.
Trump made the post shortly after writing on his social media platform that "The damage to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be 'monumental.'
Since the beginning of his term, Donald Trump has been applying Project 2025, a 922-page bible written by the conservative think tank. Today, its president, Kevin Roberts, is looking across the Atlantic. On a visit to France, he met with leaders of far-right parties.
Donald Trump says US bombing attacks he ordered have ‘totally obliterated’ Iran’s key nuclear sites.
Handful of Democrats criticise 'unconstitutional' attack while Republicans heap praise on US President Donald Trump for taking action against Iran
In choosing bombs over diplomacy, Donald Trump has handed Israel a short-term win while setting fire to decades of global nuclear restraint — a reckless act of war that may haunt the Middle East and the world for years.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Britain wasn’t involved in Trump’s Iran strikes but was informed in advance and moved assets to protect citizens. As reported by HuffPost, a cabinet official confirmed Britain had no role in President
More than the erratic policies on tariffs and inflation, it is the Trump administration's ideological attacks that pose a long-term threat to US power, argues the economist Patrick Artus in his column.
In a tense phone call first reported by The Jerusalem Post's Amichai Stein, Netanyahu and the IDF chief told top US officials they would not wait for a deal to act.
Moves indicate Trump administration is getting air force bombers in position if needed for strike on Iran
A test of Trump’s nerves, Iranian resilience and Israeli overreach
He tells the BBC the Trump administration was trying to suppress Pro-Palestinian voices.
The outreach to Belarus’s autocratic leader, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, comes as the country has released at least 14 political prisoners.
Sergei Tsikhanouski was jailed for 18 years after challenging Alexander Lukashenko for the presidency
TEHRAN – Former CIA and Pentagon chief Leon Panetta has warned that the United States will inevitably find itself entangled in a regional war in West Asia if President Donald Trump chooses to launch a military strike against Iran.
US President Donald Trump says he doesn’t care if his claims on Iran’s nuclear weapon contradict the Intelligence.
Managing Donald Trump’s wildly erratic behaviour poses tricky challenges.
“This is your Churchillian moment. Help rid the world of this scourge.”
Higher defence spending will top the agenda when members of the Western alliance gather in The Hague.
Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?
Comments come as a judge rejects his administration’s attempt to block foreign students from the elite US university
A lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order banning refugees offers hope to families who had been approved for resettlement in US
Khalil, a Columbia University student and prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader, has been in immigration detention since March and is facing potential deportation under a Cold War-era law invoked by the Trump administration.
The president is unreliable. The Islamic Republic is inflexible
TEHRAN - In a wide-ranging interview with BBC World’s Lyse Doucet on Thursday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran had reached out to the White House seeking a deal, following Israel’s recent attack on Iranian territory.
New Delhi should not be surprised over the incident given the historic institutional continuity between the two countries' militaries.
To comply with a Trump executive order, Microsoft recently suspended the email account of an International Criminal Court prosecutor in the Netherlands who was investigating Israel for war crimes.
Divinity School insiders said Harvard’s practices are at odds with the public perception that the university is fighting Trump.
Ministers from Britain, France and Germany to discuss conflict with Abbas Araqchi
A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran “within two weeks.”
Lancet study underscores fears over potential impact of President Trump’s plan to nearly halve funding in 2025
While President Trump appears to be offering one more off ramp to the Iranians, he also is bolstering his own military options.
Trump delays TikTok ban again, grants app 90-day extension to find US buyer
Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.
The vetting process includes requiring all applicants to make their social media accounts public
Citing a message from Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US president will make a decision "whether or not to go within the next two weeks."
Donald Trump calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, as Israel continues its bombardment of the country—and more
As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him
Sources told The Dawn that “deepened counter-terrorism cooperation, engagement with crypto-linked influence networks, and targeted lobbying via Republican-aligned firms in Washington helped Pakistan secure the meeting.”
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says there is ‘a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran in the near future’
The comedian is heading back to Ireland with his latest tour. He talks to Pavel Barter about adoption and gigging in Trump’s America
Trump's comments came after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected his demands for an unconditional surrender and warned the United States of 'irreparable damage' if it intervenes.
This time Trump is considering military intervention against the views of US intelligence, headed by Tulsi Gabbard.
Bombing fordow is more likely to mark the beginning of US activity in Iran, not the end, history shows from Libya to Iraq
President Trump did not rule out U.S. military intervention on behalf of Israel, saying, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.”
A War Powers Resolution would prohibit the “United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Israeli attacks on Tehran kill an estimated 585 people by Tuesday, while Iran’s supreme leader calls US president’s rhetoric ‘absurd’
The president’s strategy has been transformed by Israeli persistence and Iranian defiance
“I stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” Trump said even as Modi rejected the president's version of events over a phone call.
"The working assumption" is that US President Donald Trump will order a strike on Iran, Israeli and US sources told the Post.
The US president demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender and warned that its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was an ‘easy target’
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Tehran will ‘never surrender’ in response to Donald Trump
The tennis icon tells the BBC she doesn't think a Trump-led government would let her in.
The president demands “unconditional surrender” from the clerical regime
A US District judge ruled last week that the Guard deployment was illegal and exceeded Trump's authority, granting California Governor Gavin Newsom a temporary restraining order to take control of the Guard. However, federal government attorney Brett Shumate argued on Tuesday, 'It is essential that this injunction be stayed, otherwise, lives and property will be at risk.'
Plus, Octopuses’ marvelous arms.
The US president's 'peace through strength' policy is manifesting at every level of government communication
The Trump administration has said the US would not rule out ‘further action’ against Iran to prevent nuclear enrichment.
Trump is no longer choosing between peace and war. He’s choosing between being perceived as someone who made empty threats and being seen as the one who followed through.
Courts couldn’t issue injunctions or restraining orders against the government unless plaintiffs pay for a security bond.
US president’s troubled history with G7 alliance repeats itself
With Assembly elections due in October-November this year, almost all parties in the state are scrambling to woo EBC voters.
Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.
The US president said he would end wars and now a vocal part of his support is urging him to stay out of this conflict.
With no guarantee of what would follow a potential Israeli assassination of Khamenei, it may not be a gamble the White House is likely to take
British carmakers and aerospace manufacturers expected to secure quick benefits, but steel producers await further details
Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treaty and tells UN Security Council its strikes on Israel are self-defence
'Our mission is to advance civil rights, and the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights,' NAACP President Derrick Johnson said at a press conference on Monday.
Trump calls for Tehran to “immediately evacuate”
In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.
Research highlights the impact of Trump’s tariffs on transatlantic trade
Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was not a good idea, according to CBS.
The president threatened direct military action against Iran if the US was attacked ‘in anyway, shape or form’
Israel started the Iran war. Only America can finish it
Convinced that political liberalism was deeply rooted in the US, American historians long downplayed the far right's influence within the conservative movement. In light of new historiography, Trump appears less a historical accident and more the result of a long gestation.
Donald Trump’s moves in the coming days will be critical in shaping the direction of the war
Meanwhile, Trump wrote: "We will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran...MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!" on Truth Social.
The drama around the tariffs announced by Donald Trump has kept the figure of the undead worker largely unnoticed so far.
France's Emmanuel Macron is visiting Greenland to hold talks on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change and critical minerals.
The rallies took on the moniker 'No Kings' and were organized in all 50 states, before being canceled in Minnesota.
People took to the streets in rallies ahead of the president’s planned military parade in Washington
Trump’s $45m military parade, marking US Army anniversary, goes ahead despite widespread backlash, storm forecast.
With Israel’s attack on Iran, Netanyahu can distract from his many crises at home. Trump can appease both his faux anti-war backers and the hawks.
As the war escalates America is being dragged in deeper
In his first term, the president was wowed by France’s Bastille Day celebrations - now he’s hosting a parade in Washington to mark 250 years of the US Army.
Most key lawmakers of Trump's Republican Party quickly rallied behind Israel, whose prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is a hero for many on the US right and has long called Iran an existential threat. But Trump's populist 'America First' base has been skeptical.
President Trump is trapped between the “America First” isolationists and others in his party who are cheering on Israel’s strikes against Iran.
The Marines’ arrival comes as a state challenge against Trump’s deployment of the National Guard continues in court.
US President Donald Trump will be unable to stay out of the war between Israel and Iran, experts say
Israel warns strikes are just start of its campaign, while Donald Trump says Iran could halt attacks by ending its nuclear programme
Chicago trader Don Wilson backs Trump family’s bitcoin venture after administration drops lawsuit
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The California governor’s beef with Donald Trump could resonate with voters beyond his state
ICE agents are arresting day laborers and raiding businesses across the country. They didn’t expect community resistance.
The Trump administration maintains it took over California's National Guard to restore order, and protect ICE officers.
Democrats introduced resolutions to block the sales, saying they were compromised by Trump’s recent deals with Gulf states
The State Department has warned allies at the UN that recognition of statehood is counterproductive to ceasefire negotiations
President calls Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell a ‘numbskull’ for not reducing borrowing costs
"Iran's going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher, meaning they're going to have to give us something they're not willing to give us right now," said Trump.
Donald Trump deploys marines in Los Angeles, the EU announces new sanctions on Russia—and more
UKRAINE-CRISIS/GERMANY-ZELENSKIY (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend G7, hopes to meet President Trump
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, “one way or the other.” President Trump said he “does not want” Israel to attack.
The judge in Asif William Rahman’s case disregarded pleas from the Trump administration to go well beyond sentencing guidelines.
The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.
If a handshake agreement holds, it would merely undo some of the damage from the trade war that President Trump started.
The former Columbia University student, a legal US resident, has been in custody since March 8, when federal immigration agents arrested him in his New York apartment. The Trump administration has until Friday to appeal.
President’s policies risk making it harder for institutions to compete against international rivals
Turkey and Qatar's regional rivals face several setbacks as the two countries seal deals with US on energy and security in Syria
His authority is broad even if his actions are inflammatory
If Trump blocks Israel from attacking Tehran's nuclear sites without resolving the threat, Jerusalem will miss a rare opportunity to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat.
Africa ought to look at the Middle East and take lessons about sovereignty and a political economy that would enable the richest continent in the world to use its resources for its own self-sustenance.
Asif William Rahman’s lawyers thought they had a deal. Now Trump’s prosecutors are asking for a super harsh sentence.
The negotiations, taking place in London, follow talks in Geneva last month, which saw a temporary agreement to lower tariffs. US President Donald Trump told reporters Monday: 'We are doing well with China. China's not easy.'
Also in today’s newsletter, Pakistan plans to raise defence spending, and Trump defends decision to deploy troops in LA
Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel told the BBC a "culture would have to change" for there to be a Palestinian state in the West Bank.
The emergency request came a day before the Trump administration was supposed to outline how to allow nearly 140 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador to challenge their expulsion.
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Zelenskiy voices frustration with Trump, called for ‘concrete actions’
On the fourth day of unrest in Los Angeles, the president claimed that ‘a civil war would happen’ if the California governor were in charge
US President Trump-appointed Health Secretary and vaccine sceptic will replace panel with his own selections.
Plus, a triumph at the Tonys for a musical set in South Korea.
Lawyers say it's a legally sound order, and the only way to challenge it is through legislative change
The US military is set to temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles while additional National Guard troops arrive in the city.
Of particular concern in Nice, France on Monday at the UN Ocean Conference was Trump's move to sidestep the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and issue permits directly to companies wanting to extract nickel and other metals from waters beyond US jurisdiction. The number of countries opposed to seabed mining has now risen to 36.
The cycle of protest, violence and repression often benefits the right
The fallout between the president and the world’s richest man revolves around a missile system that experts say is a total boondoggle.
Deploying federal troops is a warning to states opposed to immigration clampdown
Thousands living under Taliban rule worry for their futures after Afghanistan was included in a US travel-ban list.
Around 300 National Guard troops arrived in Los Angeles early Sunday following clashes in recent days between protesters and federal immigration agents. 'We’re gonna have troops everywhere. We’re not going to let this happen to our country. We’re not going to let our country be torn apart like it was under Biden,' said President Trump.
Also in today’s newsletter, India’s coal champion reopens dozens of mines, and Apple’s struggle to update Siri
With US President Donald Trump in attendance, Dvalishvili dominates challenger O’Malley in a third-round victory.
It will probably stand up in court
After two decades, and many failed counterterrorism efforts, the Trump administration is considering shuttering U.S. Africa Command.
The National Guard deployment will delight Trump's supporters, but opponents say it is inflammatory.
The Pentagon is prepared to mobilize active duty Marines "if violence continues," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
The Trump administration’s policies may have contributed to lower ticket sales for a Club World Cup tournament starting next week.
The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.
Trump spoke to NBC on Saturday after Musk deleted one of the explosive allegations he had made during their fallout, linking the president with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The ruling was one of two victories the US’s highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.
Trump’s plan for a national statue garden could get built on sacred Native land currently held by a wealthy South Dakota mining family.
Party closes ranks after billionaire’s attacks on legislation prompt dramatic fall out with president
President Emmanuel Macron of France plans to travel to the island nation, which President Trump has vowed to take control of, on the way to Canada for a Group of 7 meeting.
Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.
White House continues to navigate the fallout from a high-profile rupture with Musk, who slammed Trump’s budget bill.
When the issues are intractable, why not pivot to surefire red meat?
Bank was close to lining up $5bn for artificial intelligence group when US president and billionaire attacked each other
The US Supreme Court had ordered the Trump administration to 'facilitate' the return of Abrego Garcia after he was mistakenly deported in March. But US Attorney General Pam Bondi stressed to reporters that his return to the United States resulted from an arrest warrant presented to the Salvadoran authorities.
The incentives for Mr Musk to make up with the president are powerful
Trump plays the working-class hero while Democrats cling to corporate donors. David Sirota, Jessica Washington, and Ilyse Hogue discuss how to turn the tide.
The billionaire’s acrimonious blow-up with Trump is a time to choose sides – and legislators are toeing the Maga line
Chancellor was aiming to trigger a thaw, even if that meant smiling away Trump’s second World War jokes
Elon Musk claimed Trump was mentioned in the Epstein files, but how well did the two men really know each other?
The tech billionaire took to his social media site, X, as the president expressed disappointment in his opposition to his spending bill.
US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.
Lead Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya made the announcement in a televised speech on Thursday. Late last month, Israel and Hamas appeared to be making progress following discussions mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States. US President Donald Trump said he believed an agreement for a truce was 'very close.'
Trump’s latest travel ban hits Afghans who aided the U.S. in its failed 20-year war.
The bromance might be over but Trump has kissed and made up with his enemies before. Enjoy it while it lasts
Plus, tips for healthy aging.
Chief operating officer John Waldron anticipates period of ‘slowflation’ with rising prices outpacing growth
US confident Israel could set Iran's nuclear programme back 'a few years', but Netanyahu's fear of Trump holds him back, experts say
US and German leaders also discussed the war in Ukraine
Donald Trump doubles America’s tariffs on steel and aluminium, KKR abandons plans to buy Thames Water—and more
Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz.
Musk’s criticism underscores the divide among conservatives over the bill, which could ramp up US debt.
Plus, threatened, ancient trees thrive in Chinese temples.
Trump administration blasted for wanting to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from US naval ship
Senator Ted Cruz and Jared Moskowitz are leading calls for the political group to be banned
US government says university violated anti-discrimination laws during pro-Palestine protests
US and Russian presidents discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call
Jonathan Greenblatt falsely accused graduating students and streamer Hasan Piker of spreading antisemitic lies — and called on Trump to stop them.
More than 40 science missions would be cancelled if Donald Trump’s budget goes through
Emmanuel Macron, France's centrist president, and Giorgia Meloni, Italy's far-right prime minister, held three hours of talks followed by dinner on Tuesday to discuss topics such as the Ukraine war and Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Andrew Cuomo leads the pack after a bribery scandal marred Eric Adams. Candidates will battle it out over crime, housing — and President Trump
Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
After slashing foreign assistance and introducing steep tariffs, the Trump administration is proposing a new tax on remittances. African nations would be among the hardest hit.
But UK bosses are pressing Sir Keir Starmer for a rapid implementation of the trade deal agreed with the president
Donald Trump’s budget bill faces Republican discord in Senate, where some lawmakers reject increase to US national debt.
It’s not the Ivy League
US demands Iran end all uranium-enrichment activities, including those relating to power generation and medical treatment
In a paper submitted directly to the Trump administration, OpenAI outlines a Cold Warrior exhortation to divide the world into camps.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The OECD predicts UK growth at just 1% in 2026, citing Donald Trump tariffs, persistent inflation, and limited public spending capacity. As reported by The Guardian, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns
Energy department proposes to scrap restrictions as Trump seeks to fulfil campaign pledge to oil industry
Warsaw’s allies in Europe left wondering who they will be dealing with: a populist head of state or its centrist prime minister
The draft proposal echoes the Obama-era nuclear deal and includes a major climbdown by the Trump administration
Nationalist conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki's narrow victory, backed by Donald Trump, in Poland's presidential election highlights the failure of progressive forces to resist the rise of the far right.
It’s January 2029. Democrats are in the White House and on their agenda — from prosecuting the Trumps to reining in crypto — is obliterating the past four years
As South Korea heads toward a snap presidential election on June 3, the far right is following the Trump playbook (and aesthetic).
The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.
The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us".
US and Chinese counterparts may speak this week about trade, Trump administration officials say.
Trump administration official seeks to assuage growing investor concern over the country’s public finances
Cyril Ramaphosa may have survived a bruising encounter with Donald Trump, but the veteran ANC politician is facing forbidding challenges at home and abroad
The Trump administration and the European Union are fast-tracking discussions toward a trade deal, but America’s right sometimes treats the bloc as more foe than friend.
Killings come as Hamas seeks changes to a ceasefire deal proposed by the US, but Trump’s envoy has dismissed the call.
The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
It’s not just Trump. The UK views critical minerals as a government priority and wants to open up Ukraine’s vast resources to British corporations.
Palestinian group offered to release 10 hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for prisoners
The German Chancellor has been busy on the global stage — but meeting Donald Trump is a challenge yet to come
This week’s ruling blocking many of the president’s tariffs will not lift those on Canadian cars, steel and aluminum. A trade expert explains what’s next.
In a speech on Friday at a Pennsylvania steel plant, Trump also stressed that despite a recently announced partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel, 'US Steel will continue to be controlled by the USA.'
Following tariffs pause with Beijing, Trump has cracked down on Chinese students and access to advanced computer chips.
Most of Saturday's front pages lead on Donald Trump gifting Elon Musk a key to mark his last day in office at Doge.
US president escalates global trade war days after a court ruled some of his levies illegal
The billionaire’s exit from DOGE throws the panel’s future into uncertainty, but Musk says he will remain an ‘adviser’.
Trump said Musk would still be "coming and going" from the White House after a turbulent four months in which DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) cut tens of thousands of jobs, shuttered entire agencies and slashed foreign aid.
President Trump praised Musk for doing a ‘fantastic job’ slashing government spending as the head of Doge in a final Oval Office press conference
Who decides what legal terms mean? If it is Donald Trump, God help America
London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Trump’s expected focus on the EU over the UK in trade matters may lessen Brexit-related tariff concerns. A possible trade war with the US may not hit Britain as hard as feared, according to a former political
President Trump said that Beijing was not honoring the terms of a temporary agreement and warned of further confrontation.
Judicial rulings have challenged the president’s trade policies, and some think he should respond by softening his plans
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
A new State Department policy to restrict visas from foreign officials who censor voices online appears written for a specific Brazilian Supreme Court justice.
The number, identity and detention conditions of undocumented immigrants at the facility are unknown. As Democrats hold their primary for the state's gubernatorial election, criticism of the prison has become a key local issue.
Tesla founder has fallen short of his cost-cutting ambitions in Department of Government Efficiency
Trump ‘has presented proposal to Hamas’
Donald Trump is putting an untested system under almighty strain
Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
Three software companies affected — Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens — saw their share prices fall after the directive
Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia quarterly revenue surges, and Shein weighs Hong Kong IPO
The Mexican national mailed a letter to authorities saying he planned to shoot the president at a rally and then self-deport, officials say.
Ostriches on a British Columbia farm have died of the avian flu. Canada ordered hundreds of others to be culled. But two top Trump administration officials have objected.
Are its troubles finally behind it?
The organization of a CPAC conference in Poland on Tuesday was an opportunity for US Republicans to support the PiS candidate in the face of 'wokeism' and 'globalism.'
At the core of the tension between Netanyahu and Trump is their differing views of how best to exploit Iranian weakness
In the latest move that takes aim at international students, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rescinded hundreds of visas. A State Department spokesperson stated: 'We take very seriously the process of vetting who it is that comes into the country.'
Latest Trump administration move comes amid wider pressure campaign against top universities, targeting of students.
It comes during a Trump crackdown on top universities, which he accuses of failing to combat antisemitism.
Trump administration moves to slow applications amid deepening stand-off with universities
Visa interviews for international students have been paused while President Trump cracks down on pro-Palestinian protesters at Ivy League colleges
And why millennials and Gen Zers are already leaving the president
Advances follow some of the biggest Russian drone and missile attacks of the war, although their intensity fell off overnight
Kristi Noem says the US president ‘wants peace’ but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The US president thinks his Russian counterpart has lost his mind — and on this he is not alone
The upheaval brought by AI and Trump favours corporate giants—for now
The European Central Bank president criticized the US president over his claim that the bloc was formed to 'screw' the United States. Trump made the comments earlier this year as he threatened to hit the EU with hefty tariffs.
On social media, President Trump mused about redirecting $3 billion in research grant money that his administration has frozen or withdrawn.
US president’s administration and family have become staunch advocates for digital assets
The US president has attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington DC.
US president warns that if Russian leader aims to conquer all of Ukraine, it will ‘lead to the downfall of Russia!’
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
Von der Leyen says Brussels ready to move ‘swiftly and decisively’ after ‘good call’ with US president
Huge cuts to research funding will drive scientists abroad and our own Royal Society is hoping to lure them here
House bill alters healthcare programme significantly despite Trump claiming cuts target only ‘waste, fraud and abuse’.
Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.
Under pressure from Donald Trump, the House of Representatives passed a bill that brings together the president's main priorities. The legislation is expected to worsen living conditions for the poorest Americans, widen the deficit and inflate public debt.
Mr. Trump gave the commencement address at the academy, which included references to his efforts to rid the military of diversity policies.
Programme with an estimated cost of $17bn and advocated by Ted Cruz aims to ‘make every new child a capitalist’
EU official says trade deal ‘must be guided by mutual respect, not threats’ after US president threatens a huge tariff.
What's likely to be the message when King Charles makes a speech in Canada?
Also, Russia and Ukraine began their largest exchange of prisoners of war. Here’s the latest.
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Move designed to staff key body with Maga-aligned people, say supporters
President Trump announced on Friday that the focus would be on building smaller reactors, in addition to rolling back regulatory processes. The president denied that a fundamental overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could compromise safety: 'It's time for nuclear and we're going to do it very big.'
Trump’s Middle East envoy’s son has developed the stablecoin USD1, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency
America’s tech giants are a point of vulnerability
Other footage shown during meeting with South African president falsely portrayed as depicting ‘burial sites’
Trump has said he wants to turn the US into the crypto-mining capital of the world - but that has real-world implications for many of his core voters
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea’s failed warship launch, and US House passes Trump’s tax bill
The deportees are stuck in Djibouti amid a legal fight over their expulsions. A lawyer for some of the men said she was concerned for their health and welfare.
While US President Donald Trump has pursued crypto-friendly policies, his family has launched many projects in the sector. For example, he will attend a 'gala' for $TRUMP token holders, held in Washington on Thursday.
Move to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students latest action against university in months-long pressure campaign.
Only Trump appears capable at this stage of forcing the Israeli prime minister into a ceasefire
A judge ordered the Trump administration to let Mr. Khalil meet with his family before a hearing. It was unclear whether they would be separated by plexiglass.
A second US judge accuses the government of flouting court orders related to removal flights
The meeting comes after the US granted refugee status to a group of 59 white South Africans after claims of genocide against them.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that the acceptance of the Boeing 747 is 'in accordance with all federal rules and regulations,' though the US Constitution prohibits government officials from accepting gifts 'from any King, Prince or foreign State,' in a section known as the Emoluments Clause. Trump said it would be 'stupid' not to take it.
South African leader keeps calm in the face of an ‘ambush’ by Donald Trump about false ‘white genocide’ claims.
A tense Oval Office meeting between President Trump and his South African counterpart involved a controversial video and a 14kg book
It started as a crackdown on DEI. Now all types of research are being cancelled
US and South African presidents in tense Oval office meeting
The Biden administration dramatically expanded TPS, but it is the latest target in Trump’s anti-immigrant crusade
Tax and budget bill being debated in Congress includes $25bn for the project
The Justice Department said one migrant was flown back to his home country of Myanmar, but declined to identify the country that a second migrant was sent to.
President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair’s release after months in prison.
The former FBI director was sacked by Donald Trump in 2017. Now he’s at the centre of an extraordinary row about his ‘86 47’ Instagram post
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
The new missile defense system would, US President Donald Trump claimed, have the capability of stopping missiles 'even if they are launched from space.'
The world scrambles to save global health policy from Mr Trump
US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran
President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.
Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.
After a phone call with Putin, the US leader seems ready to ditch his vow to end Russia’s war on its neighbour
The Biden-era policy, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allowed people already in the country to obtain legal status in the United States and can get work authorization for up to 18 months.
Statements from both world leaders reveal two very different realities about ending the war in Ukraine.
America’s president shies away from sanctions on Russia, and opts for more talks
But Russian leader more circumspect on state television about his conversation with US president
Dan gained more than 54% of the vote, while Trump admirer Simion secured close to 46%, according to nearly complete results.
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Also in today’s newsletter, Europe races to influence Trump ahead of Putin call and Germany drops opposition to nuclear power
Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.
US President Trump says he wishes former rival a ‘fast and successful recovery’.
The justices are not keen on Mr Trump’s order—the puzzle is how to block it
Bright, shiny and violating all norms, the president’s $400m gift from Qatar is a window into his transactional world
After Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul failed to reach a ceasefire agreement, US President Donald Trump said he would call Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday, to put an end to what he called a 'bloodbath.'
US president says he will hold calls on Monday in attempt to end Ukraine ‘bloodbath’
The US president said he would also talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Nato leaders.
The pushback comes after the US president accused Tehran’s leadership of being ‘corrupt and ineffective’.
After his high-profile foreign tour, the president comes home to a ratings downgrade and warnings on inflation
The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
The first round of voting on Sunday pits the pro-European liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Trzaskowski, favorite in the polls, against an ultra-conservative rival, Karol Nawrocki, who is playing the American card.
Democrats unsettled by books revealing former US president’s mental decline as he battled Donald Trump in 2024
A former FBI director is under investigation for allegedly advocating President Trump’s assassination. The Secret Service is probing an Instagram post interpreted as a threat
US President Donald Trump hails deals during his three-country tour of the Gulf region.
US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary".
Wednesday's sanctions come a day after the US announced new sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, as President Donald Trump's administration continues its 'maximum pressure' campaign against Tehran while backing ongoing nuclear talks. 'The United States cannot allow Iran to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles,' US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.
US President Donald Trump has announced he’s lifting years of sanctions on Syria.
Also, Republicans pushed forward with tax and Medicaid cuts, Israel tried to kill a top Hamas commander in Gaza and more news.
The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.
Libertarian administration overhauls policy with call to ‘make Argentina great again’
Qatar Airways signed a $96 billion deal to buy up to 210 aircraft from the US manufacturer during President Trump’s visit
'There is a new government that, hopefully, will succeed,' stated the US president, who met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist who had fought Americans in Iraq, on Wednesday morning in Riyadh.
Plans to float shares highlight how confidence is returning on Wall Street as Trump softens stance on tariffs
The indictment was the first time leaders of the cartel had been charged with terrorism crimes since a Trump executive order designated it a foreign terrorist organization.
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.
One-third of the US debt is held outside of the United States. This is significant enough that the Japanese finance minister has mentioned using this as leverage in trade negotiations.
US President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip.
The American actor will hope to lure Italian productions to the US to boost jobs — and inadvertently help international film avoid Trump’s tariffs
Market watchers fear negative impact of presidency as ‘worse than 10% tariff’; supermarket aims to reboot image with consumers
President Trump’s second administration is blowing through limits on the mixing of public office and personal benefits.
David Plouffe says Biden ‘totally fucked us’ and calls Harris’s 107-day sprint against Trump a ‘fucking nightmare’
The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.
Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.
Optimism from investors that deal between Washington and Beijing will de-escalate Donald Trump’s trade war
A group of around 50 Afrikaners arrived at an airport outside Washington on Monday after Trump granted them refugee status.
As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.
The letter comes as Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, plans to accompany President Trump to Saudi Arabia as part of a weeklong trip to the Middle East.
The US Constitution's Emoluments Clause bars anyone holding government office from accepting any present, emolument, office or title from any 'King, Prince, or foreign State,' without congressional consent.
The gift from the Qatari royal family would be potentially the biggest foreign gift ever received by the US government
Palestinian militant group’s move comes as Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East this week
The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.
After Vice President JD Vance suggested that the conflict was not America’s problem, the Trump administration grew concerned it could spiral out of control.
Cabinet members urged to scale back spending demands as Ireland’s government looks for ‘fiscal discipline’ due to uncertainty over global trade
The directive is part of the administration's drive to incentivise illegal immigrants to self-deport.
Surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump and quickly confirmed by Islamabad and New Delhi, the agreement halts days of deadly cross-border attacks and opens the door to renewed negotiations.
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Donald Trump claims credit for agreement after ‘long night of talks’
US is looking to fast-track investments by UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Bloomberg News said.
The meeting between Mayor Eric Adams of New York City and President Trump came as documents related to the mayor’s abandoned federal corruption case were released.
Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.
The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.
The Chinese president is in Moscow to attend the May 9 military parade alongside his Russian counterpart. While Moscow engages in discussions with the Trump administration, Beijing focuses on strengthening its alliance with Russia.
Hundreds leave besieged strip in what diplomats fear is start of Israeli displacement plan spurred by US president
Mahdawi was recently released after being arrested as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on student protesters.
Merz spoke with Trump by phone for the first time, which went 'very well,' according to Stefan Kornelius, a government spokesperson. The new German Chancellor also spoke with Zelensky on Thursday and reaffirmed Germany's solidarity with and support for Ukraine, the rep added.
The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.
In a House hearing, lawmakers scrutinized college leaders from institutions outside the Ivy League schools that have drawn the Trump administration’s attention.
Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.
In a likely reference to President Trump's tariff rollout, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there was a 'great deal of uncertainty about (...) where tariff policies are going to settle out.' Analysts warn that the Trump administration's actions will likely slow growth − at least in the short run.
The prime minister reiterated that Canada "is not for sale" during Tuesday's meeting at the White House.
Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his administration’s 2026 World Cup taskforce on Tuesday in a public event at the White House
President Trump played nice when he came face-to-face with the new prime minister of the country he has spent months belittling.
President Donald Trump orders 100 percent tariffs on imported films and those made outside the US.
The ruling, which the court's three liberal justices opposed, represents a significant victory for President Donald Trump, who has made targeting transgender rights a cornerstone of his presidency. Thousands of currently serving troops could be removed from the ranks.
The president claims the Iranian-backed group does not want to fight any more — but the rebels say they will continue to act over the war in Gaza
The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.
President Trump and his allies have portrayed their efforts to bypass due process as necessary for national security.
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher looks at how past Oval Office meetings could set the tone for the prime minister's chat with the US president.
President Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign films sent shockwaves through Wall Street
A day after the US president claimed Hollywood was being 'devastated' by US filmmakers shifting production overseas, Lionsgate shares fell over 5%, Netflix dropped about 2%, and Disney, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery also traded lower by midday.
US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties borrowing from MAGA’s playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.
One contributor to the president’s rapidly falling ratings is the obvious lack of concern for the impact of tariffs on those least able to bear the burden
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Pence defied calls by Donald Trump to overturn the result of the 2020 election, and was shunned by Republicans as a result.
Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.
In an interview with NBC News, Donald Trump also said seeking a third term was 'not something I'm looking to do.'
The US president has long complained that Mexico has not done enough to stop the trafficking of migrants and drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.
Mexican president says she told Donald Trump that Mexico ‘will never accept the presence of US army in our territory’.
Kamala Harris delivered her first national speech on April 30, calling for 'courage' to oppose the authoritarianism of the Republican president.
Investors were buoyed by a better-than-expected jobs report and rising hope of US-China trade talks.
The US has taken hard line against gangs in Haiti while reducing involvement in efforts to address violence there.
But Republicans drawing up tax-cutting legislation cannot keep up with the president’s extravagant promises
Foreign policy is rarely a big factor in Australia's poll - but the US president has changed that.
Service closing area in Oregon for wildfire prevention plan months after Trump order to increase timber production
Also, a judge strikes down the government’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, and scientists are investigating metformin’s anti-aging abilities.
But the tech giant warns President Trump’s trade would cost it $900 million in the new quarter
The move constitutes a major shake-up of Trump's national security team, just weeks after it was announced Waltz was leaving the administration. Waltz will now face scrutiny for his decision to share sensitive military plans on Signal during the Senate confirmation process.
In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.
The 29-year-old Salvadoran, a laborer in Maryland wrongfully deported and imprisoned in a Salvadoran prison, has become emblematic of Donald Trump's willingness to deport whomever he pleases.
Administration in touch with Nayib Bukele over detention of man wrongly deported to Salvadorian prison, sources say
Chinese exporters tell the BBC if the US doesn't want their goods, "other countries have money" to buy them.
Impact of US president’s policies and actions felt globally.
President pledges to bring jobs to US in ‘achievement speech’, as tariff policies continue to cause economic disruption.
The US president signed an executive order on Tuesday to limit the impact of overlapping tariffs on automakers. Automakers have been among the hardest-hit sectors by Trump's multi-pronged assault on free trade. Trump's announcement came amid a visit to Detroit to celebrate his 100th day in office.
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke after Canada's general election.
It’s too early, however, to tell if the Liberals will form a minority or majority government.
Trump's border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them.
After a brief meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome, on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral, Trump said that his efforts for peace must succeed this week, or he would drop them.
The latest comments by the US president come despite Kyiv repeatedly rejecting ceding the peninsula.
The US president says a deal is ‘very close ‘as he criticises Russia’s leader.
Bolstered by its technological superiority, the billionaire's company has become indispensable, particularly for Ukraine. Donald Trump's close associate now holds unprecedented levers of influence, raising questions of a conflict of interest as China seeks to catch up.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president claimed on Saturday that both routes would 'not exist' without the United States. He said he had asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to 'immediately take care of' the situation.
The formally communist state has moved on from war and is pursuing growth but the president’s tariff madness looms large
Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations - with a few surprises and some warning signs.
Las Vegas Review-Journal, owned by billionaire Miriam Adelson, condemns pardon of ex-lawmaker Michele Fiore
The meeting during Pope Francis’s funeral was their first since an angry encounter in Washington, DC, in February.
As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks Steve Rosenberg.
Jack Lopresti, a former Tory MP who has gone to fight in Ukraine, says the country will fight on against Russia even without support from Trump
As Canada goes to polls on Monday, Trump threats are key as are cost of living issues.
In an interview with 'Time' magazine, the US president said the territory in southern Ukraine had been 'given' to Russia by Barack Obama in 2014.
Mark Carney confirmed the detail but told reporters Trump 'brings this up all the time'
Donald Trump, who has seen his approval rating sink, has not ruled out serving a third term – though most spectators consider that highly unlikely
The US president incorrectly said that prices of petrol and eggs had dropped while home sales were good.
Trump said last month he was ‘not joking’ about running again in 2028, despite the US constitution prohibiting more than two presidential terms