WASHINGTON / COPENHAGEN: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose trade tariffs on countries that do not support his plans to take over Greenland, part of the autonomous territory of Denmark. Read More: US control of Greenland ‘vital’, Trump insists Speaking at a White House health roundtable, Trump said, “I may put a tariff on countries if […]
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Trump backs transitional Palestinian panel to govern Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his support for a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government to oversee Gaza during a transitional period, as Washington moves into the second phase of a ceasefire brokered in October. Read More: Global leaders eye seat on Trump’s Gaza peace board Trump, speaking on social media, said the body — officially […]
Netanyahu urges Trump to delay military strike on Iran, reports say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to delay any potential American military strike on Iran, according to a report in The New York Times that underscores deep regional concern over escalation risks. Read More: Iran warns a response to Trump and Netanyahu’s ‘threats’ Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone Wednesday, the same day the […]
Machado hands Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in symbolic gesture
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Thursday, in a move aimed at influencing Washington’s approach to her country’s political future. Read More: Trump claims once again he resolved Pakistan-India conflict Machado described the meeting as “excellent” and said the […]
US Iran tensions rise as attack fears grow
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Tensions escalated across the Middle East on Wednesday as the United States (US) began withdrawing personnel from key regional bases, amid warnings from Iran that it would retaliate if American forces launched an attack. The situation follows widespread protests in Iran and threats by former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly signalled potential intervention, […]
Trump claims Iran protesters killings halted as Tehran reopens airspace
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had received assurances that the killings and executions of protesters in Iran had halted, but stressed Washington would continue monitoring events before ruling out potential military action. He told reporters in the Oval Office that “very important sources” inside Iran had conveyed the halt, while noting the claims […]
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit amid Trump Greenland tensions
A bipartisan delegation of United States lawmakers is set to visit Denmark this week amid escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, officials said Tuesday. Read More: Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China The group will be led […]
Trump announces 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country conducting trade with Iran, escalating pressure as the Islamic republic continues to face widespread protests. The announcement, made via social media, warned that the levies would “immediately” target Iran’s trading partners who also do business with the United States, though Trump did […]
Modi, Trump share ‘incredible friendship’, says US envoy-designate
US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor on Monday highlighted the “incredible friendship” between President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his mission in India will focus on strengthening ties between the “oldest and the largest democracies.” Read More: India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says Speaking to hundreds of US embassy staffers […]
Trump warns Cuba of oil cutoff after Maduro’s capture
WASHINGTON/HAVANA: US President Donald Trump has vowed to cut off all oil and financial support to Cuba following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, intensifying pressure on the Caribbean island. Read More: Cuba defiant after Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money Trump made the announcement on Sunday via his Truth Social account, stating: “There will be […]