U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the “Trump Gold Card,” a fast-track immigration program for wealthy foreigners. The initiative allows foreign nationals to secure U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million contribution, Trump said at a White House event. Applicants must first pay a $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security. […]
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Trump hints at new tariffs on India over rice imports
US President Donald Trump has signaled new tariffs on India, citing concerns over rice imports. He questioned why India is allowed to dump rice in the US. Trump emphasized that India must pay duties like other countries. During a White House meeting, Trump asked Treasury Secretary Scott Besant about India’s trade practices. He raised concerns […]
Israeli-U.S. dialogue strengthens on Gaza peace and counterterrorism
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Trump on Monday. They discussed disarming Hamas and making Gaza free from militancy. The conversation also focused on advancing regional peace efforts and reducing civilian casualties. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, both leaders stressed the importance of a peaceful Gaza. They agreed to work together […]
Trump warns Israel against destabilizing Syria
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has warned Israel not to interfere in Syria, following a deadly Israeli operation that killed 13 people in the southern village of Beit Jin. Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue with Syria and supporting the country’s efforts to stabilize and rebuild under its new leadership. Read More: Trump urges Israeli president […]
Trump cancels Biden-era executive actions over autopen use
WASHINGTON – Former US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is terminating all executive actions, proclamations, and directives signed using a mechanical signature device known as an autopen during Joe Biden’s presidency. Read More: Trump Cancels Biden Autopen Orders Amid Legal Debate Trump criticised Biden’s use of the autopen, a robotic device that replicates signatures […]
US excludes South Africa from next year’s G20 summit
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. The move follows Washington’s boycott of last week’s G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg. South Africa described the decision as “punitive.” Trump said the U.S. was denied proper handover of the G20 Presidency at the […]
Trump urges review of Afghan immigrants after DC shooting
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for a review of Afghan immigrants who entered the U.S. during Joe Biden’s administration. He described the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington as “an act of terror.” Trump said the suspect, who injured the two guards, arrived from Afghanistan in 2021. Speaking from Florida, he called […]
Trump advises Japan not to provoke China over Taiwan
TOKYO – US President Donald Trump has reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, following a recent diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Read More: Taiwan unveils major defence boost amid China tensions The row began after Takaichi stated that Japan could intervene militarily if […]
Kremlin says US Ukraine peace plan needs serious review
MOSCOW – Russia has received the latest copy of a US plan aimed at ending the Ukraine war and views some aspects positively, but other points require further discussion, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the draft would need “truly serious analysis” and had not yet been formally discussed with anyone. Read […]
Trump sends envoy to Moscow as Ukraine peace push faces skepticism
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is dispatching his envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Moscow next week for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Washington attempts to finalise a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that only “a few remaining points of disagreement” […]