Donald Trump
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
World
January 27, 2026
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is raising tariffs on goods from South Korea to 25 percent from 15…
The elephant in the room between Trump and oil execs: Iraq
Middle East
January 26, 2026
The elephant in the room between Trump and oil execs: Iraq
London — President Donald Trump painted a simplistic picture for the US operation in Venezuela: go in, get the oil…
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
World
January 26, 2026
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
President Donald Trump said the US used a weapon he referred to as a “discombobulator” to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolás…
Rinse and Repeat: Western allies ready for next rollercoaster with Donald Trump
World
January 26, 2026
Rinse and Repeat: Western allies ready for next rollercoaster with Donald Trump
A wily former British Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, famously said that “a week is a long time in politics.” If…
Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China
World
January 25, 2026
Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to slap 100 percent tariffs on Canadian imports if America’s second-biggest trading partner makes…
US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown
World
January 25, 2026
US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown
The Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country as soon as this Sunday,…
Why has the US withdrawn from the World Health Organization?
World
January 25, 2026
Why has the US withdrawn from the World Health Organization?
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, a year after President Donald Trump announced plans to pull…
Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan
World
January 25, 2026
Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan
Washington, DC, and London — US President Donald Trump praised British troops Saturday after sustained outrage over comments he made…
180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump’s son-in-law Kushner unveils ‘masterplan’ for enclave’s reconstruction
Middle East
January 24, 2026
180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump’s son-in-law Kushner unveils ‘masterplan’ for enclave’s reconstruction
“We have a masterplan. … There is no Plan B.” Thus spake Jared Kushner, unveiling his vision for postwar Gaza…
Trump announces ‘massive naval fleet’ is on its way to Iran
Middle East
January 24, 2026
Trump announces ‘massive naval fleet’ is on its way to Iran
US President Donald Trump announced that a “massive naval fleet” is en route to Iran, emphasizing that he is monitoring…