US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities kill peaceful protesters amid ongoing demonstrations over economic hardship in the country. Trump issued the warning on Friday via his Truth Social platform, saying the United States was “locked and loaded” to act if Iranian security forces resort to deadly…
United States forces have carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwestern Nigeria, acting on orders from President Donald Trump, the US Department of Defense has confirmed. The Pentagon said the operation, conducted on Christmas Day at the request of Nigerian authorities, resulted in the deaths of several ISIS fighters, though specific operational…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a federal spending bill that officially ends the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The measure, passed by the House of Representatives in a 222–209 vote just two days after narrowly clearing the Senate, restores funding to several key federal agencies following 43 days of closure. Speaking after…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his threat of potential military action in Nigeria over what he described as the “mass killing of Christians”, shortly after the Nigerian presidency proposed diplomatic talks to ease tensions. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked by an AFP correspondent whether his administration was considering deploying troops…
U.S. President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” (CPC) in response to allegations of widespread persecution of Christians in the country. Announcing the decision on Truth Social on Friday, Trump warned that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” claiming that thousands of Christians have been killed by “radical…
The start of President Donald Trump’s term earned rave reviews at the world’s leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. “It’s been a very encouraging three months across the board,” said Lewis Cohen, a digital asset attorney with the New York-based firm Cahill…
Donald Trump made history on Wednesday by becoming the first U.S. president in 25 years to meet with a Syrian leader, following his decision to offer sanctions relief to the war-torn country. The meeting, which took place in Riyadh, saw Trump discuss future plans with Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president after the December ousting of…
Donald Trump will announce a trade deal with the United Kingdom today, US media reported, after the president touted a “major” upcoming agreement on social media. The New York Times and Politico reported that Trump was set to agree to a deal with Britain, citing multiple people familiar with the plans. Trump wrote earlier on…
An election convention of Karol Nawrocki, candidate for Polish presidential election in 2025, in Szeligi Karol Nawrocki, a candidate for Polish presidential election in 2025 supported by Poland’s main opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), reacts during an election convention in Szeligi, Poland. The presidential candidate backed by Poland’s main nationalist opposition party Law and…
US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week. Wall Street saw a decline ahead of President Trump’s scheduled Wednesday afternoon announcement, while Toyota, the world’s leading automaker, experienced a drop of over three percent. The…
