WASHINGTON/BEIJING: US President Donald Trump has warned that Britain’s efforts to deepen economic ties with China are “very dangerous,” as Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government’s strategy during a high-profile visit to Beijing aimed at boosting trade and investment. Read More: Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions Trump made the remarks on Friday when asked about […]
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US set to exit World Health Organisation
The United States is due to formally withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday, a move that global health experts warn could undermine both US and international health efforts and place Washington in violation of domestic law. Read More: US rejects WHO global pandemic response accord President Donald Trump announced his intention to leave […]
Trump highlights foreign, economic achievements
President Donald Trump marked one year of his presidency on Tuesday with a long White House news briefing. He said his administration had ended several long conflicts and boosted U.S. influence worldwide. Trump waved documents and listed what he called major foreign policy, security, and economic achievements. Trump claimed his government ended “eight long and […]
Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark
US President Donald Trump said the United States would discuss acquiring Greenland at this week’s Davos World Economic Forum. He cited security concerns, claiming Denmark cannot protect the territory. Trump described Denmark as “wonderful people” but stressed the island’s strategic importance requires US control. Trump told reporters in Florida that Greenland must be secured properly […]
Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland takeover plan
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 […]
Trump reiterates US interest in Greenland amid high-stakes meeting
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that Greenland is crucial to American national security and suggested Denmark cannot be relied upon to safeguard the Arctic territory. His remarks came after a high-level meeting with Danish and Greenlandic officials at the White House, highlighting persistent differences over the island’s political future. Read More: US control […]
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 […]
Trump urges Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY: US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Cuba to negotiate a deal with Washington “before it is too late,” warning that Venezuelan oil and financial support to the island would cease immediately. Trump made the comments in social media posts as tensions escalated following a recent US military operation in Venezuela that removed […]
Trump says Taiwan policy is up to Xi, rejects Venezuela precedent
US President Donald Trump said decisions about China policy toward Taiwan are ultimately for Chinese President Xi Jinping to make, but stressed he would be “very unhappy” with any change to the status quo. Trump made the remarks in an interview published by The New York Times, where he linked the topic to recent US […]
Trump explores options to acquire Greenland
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is reviewing ways to acquire Greenland, including potential use of the military, the White House confirmed on Tuesday, reviving his long-standing ambition despite opposition from Europe. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US […]