President Trump declared on Wednesday evening that his power as commander in chief is constrained only by his “own morality,” brushing aside international law and other checks on his ability to use military might to strike, invade or coerce nations around the world. Asked in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times if there […]
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Trump denies US strike plans on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump on Saturday denied any plans for military strikes on Venezuela. He spoke aboard Air Force One. Trump said media reports suggesting strikes were false. His comments followed weeks of speculation about potential action against the South American nation. The denial contrasts with earlier statements. Trump had previously hinted that he might […]
President Trump to visit Asia for ASEAN Summit and bilateral talks
Washington D.C. — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Trump will travel to Asia tomorrow to attend the ASEAN Summit, hold bilateral meetings in Japan and Busan, and meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss economic cooperation and regional security. Leavitt emphasized that the trip aims to strengthen trade relations, security […]
Lawsuit challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups filed a lawsuit Friday to stop President Trump’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. The legal challenge targets a presidential order that bars entry for new H-1B workers unless their employers pay the hefty fee. The case was filed in federal court in San Francisco and marks […]
Trump assures Qatar: No more Israeli strikes
New York: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea stated during an emergency UN Security Council meeting that President Trump has assured Qatar’s leadership that there will be no repeat of the Israeli airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Doha. Shea said Trump conveyed this assurance to the Emir of Qatar and the Qatari Prime […]
US tariffs threaten $64B Indian exports
India expects a major hit to $64 billion worth of exports to the US due to President Trump’s new tariffs and penalties. The tariffs include a 25% tax on Indian goods and a possible 10% penalty for buying Russian oil, according to an internal government report. These measures risk weakening India’s price competitiveness against other […]
US and China reach new trade deal to ease export curbs and avoid tariff war
The United States and China have agreed on a new trade framework to ease rising tensions and avoid a major tariff clash. Officials met in London for two days of tough talks and reached a deal in principle. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the framework supports an earlier agreement made in Geneva. However, final […]
US-China trade war pause faces new challenges, talks stall
The United States has said its trade talks with China are not moving forward. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the talks are “a bit stalled.” He spoke during an interview with Fox News on Thursday. He said more talks may happen in the next few weeks. He also mentioned that President Trump might soon […]
Iran and US clash over enrichment limits in Rome nuclear talks
Iran and the United States resumed high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Rome on Friday, marking their fifth round of talks since April. This comes amid growing friction over Tehran’s uranium enrichment program, a key obstacle preventing a new agreement. The talks are the highest-level contact between the two nations since the US withdrew from the 2015 […]
President Trump Wraps Up Gulf Visit, Secures $1.2 Trillion in Middle East Agreements
US President Donald Tour on Thursday with a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following stops in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The trip, part of his first major international journey of his second term, focused on securing high-value deals and strengthening ties with Gulf nations.rump wrapped up his Middle East. Trump’s visit to […]