Tag: DONALD TRUMP
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North Korea has tested several sea-to-surface cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea, with the missiles flying for over two hours before hitting targets, according to state media. The test was overseen by top military official Pak Jong Chon, who stated it aimed to improve North Korea’s nuclear deterrent and strategic capabilities. The missile launches occurred…
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US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence on October 6, 2025, that a Gaza peace agreement is imminent under his 20-point plan, stating he is “pretty sure” a deal will be reached despite years of failed efforts. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump highlighted Hamas’s agreement to “very important” issues, including the…
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US President Donald Trump has called on NATO countries to halt Russian oil purchases and impose up to 100% tariffs on China. While he criticized NATO’s commitment to Ukraine, arguing that reliance on Russian fuel by countries like Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia weakens their negotiating position. Trump also downplayed recent Russian drone incidents in Poland…
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 15% import tariff on Nigeria and several other African countries, effective August 1, as part of a revised reciprocal tariff policy. This followed a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports in April, which was postponed for 90 days to allow trade agreement negotiations. Most negotiations…
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US President Donald Trump and EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen have announced they had reached an agreement to end a transatlantic tariffs dispute and prevent a trade war. The deal involves a uniform 15 percent tariff on EU exports to the US, including autos, replacing the current 25 percent tariff on automobiles. Additionally, the…
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U.S. President Donald Trump is intensifying his tariff policies by proposing over 10 percent duties on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean, aiming for “reciprocal” treatment. Some African countries, like Lesotho, face potential tariffs as high as 50 percent, though these are currently on hold for a period of…
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Five West African leaders—from Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau—are visiting Washington this week for a surprise three-day summit, announced by US President Donald Trump. The meeting, held from today July 9 to 11, is primarily focused on exploring “commercial opportunities” and marks Washington’s first significant diplomatic outreach to Africa since Trump’s return to office.…
