President Donald Trump said the US was going to be hitting Iran “very hard over the next week”, shortly after issuing a partial 30-day waiver for purchases of sanctioned Russian oil, hoping to ease prices fuelled by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Prices have been whipsawing on Trump’s comments about the likely duration of the […]
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Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures slam Iran war
For President Donald Trump, some of the sharpest criticism he’s faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures far more accustomed to singing his praises. Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh are among those to express discontent. It’s been noticed in the White House, which has been […]
Trump doesn’t rule out sending US troops into Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, “big wave” of attacks. The 79-year-old Republican has long campaigned against decades of US military entanglements in the Middle East, but ordered a large-scale war against Iran starting Saturday. While so far the assault has […]
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters’ economic worries, highlighting the political risks of military escalation ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for […]
PM to seek clarity from US on troops for Gaza, sources say
Before Pakistan commits to sending troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force it wants assurances from the United States that it will be a peacekeeping mission rather than tasked with disarming Hamas, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the first formal meeting of President Donald […]
Board of Peace members have pledged $5bn, thousands of troops, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said that member states of the Board of Peace have “committed thousands of personnel” to join the International Stabilisation Force expected to deploy in the Gaza Strip. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said he would announce this development when the Board meets in Washington […]
Trump deletes ‘racist’ video post of Obamas as monkeys
President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking outrage across the US political spectrum Friday before deleting it in a rare backtrack. The White House initially rejected “fake outrage” over the video shared on Trump’s Truth Social account late Thursday night, only to then blame […]
Trevor Noah lands in Donald Trump’s sights after Grammy Awards jab
United States President Donald Trump lashed out at the Grammy Awards early Monday, calling the show nearly unwatchable and threatening legal action against host Trevor Noah over a joke that referenced disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks came just hours after the Grammy Awards wrapped up in Los Angeles, where Trevor Noah, hosting the ceremony, […]
White House Shooting Leaves Two Soldiers Critical
The White House shooting left two US National Guard soldiers critically injured on Wednesday. The attack happened only blocks from the White House during a high-visibility patrol. Authorities said a single attacker ambushed the two soldiers without warning. The White House briefly went into lockdown as security teams rushed to the scene. President Donald Trump […]
Trump Weighs Major F-35 Deal With Saudi Arabia
The potential F-35 deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia gained momentum on Friday after President Donald Trump said he was considering the sale. He told reporters that Saudi Arabia wanted to buy a large number of F-35 stealth jets. He added that he was reviewing the request and expected more discussions soon. The […]