Tag: Trump


  • WORLD CUP DRAW SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER IN WASHINGTON, TRUMP ANNOUNCES

    U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., shifting from an earlier plan to host it in Las Vegas. The announcement was made alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who was allowed Trump to hold the Jules Rimet…

  • TRUMP THREATENS SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA OVER STRIKE, KEEPS DIPLOMACY OPTION OPEN

    President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over a Russian strike on a US-owned factory in Ukraine, stating he is unhappy with the ongoing war. He announced a two-week timeframe to assess peace efforts, after which he will decide on imposing massive sanctions or tariffs on Russia or taking no action, saying, “it’s your fight.” Trump…

  • TRUMP THREATENS PUTIN WITH SEVERE CONSEQUENCES IF UKRAINE CEASEFIRE IS NOT REACHED

    U.S. President Donald Trump has  warned of “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine during their upcoming summit in Alaska on Friday. This marks their first direct talks since Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025. Trump emphasized the meeting as an opportunity to…

  • TRUMP TO MEET PUTIN IN ALASKA ON AUGUST 15

    U.S. President Donald Trump has announced via his truth social platform that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war.   This will be their first in-person meeting since Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, with hopes of mediating a ceasefire in…

  • TRUMP SLAPS 25% TARIFF ON INDIA FOR BUYING RUSSIAN OIL

    U.S. President Donald Trump  has signed an order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods due to India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil, which supports Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The tariff, effective in three weeks, adds to a separate 25% tariff starting Today.  Meanwhile Exemptions apply to goods like pharmaceuticals and those under sector-specific…

  • TRUMP THREATENS 250% TARIFF INCREASE ON PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT

    US President Donald Trump has  announced plans to impose significant tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, potentially reaching 250%, starting from a lower initial rate. He also plans to introduce new duties on foreign semiconductors. According to Trump, tariffs on Indian imports would be raised substantially within 24 hours due to India’s purchases of Russian oil. These sector-specific…

  • U.S SUPREME COURT APPROVES PLAN FOR TRUMP TO SCRAP DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plan to significantly weaken the Department of Education, lifting a lower court order that had blocked mass layoffs and the transfer of key functions. This move is part of Trump’s effort to reduce the federal government’s role in education and transfer responsibilities to…

  • TRUMP VOWS NEW TARIFFS, AS AUGUST DEADLINE STILL FLEXIBLE

    U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war by threatening higher tariffs on over a dozen countries, including allies like Japan and South Korea, with duties ranging from 25% to 40% set to take effect on August 1.   The tariffs, initially announced on April 2 as part of “Liberation Day” with a baseline…

  • U.S PRESIDENT TRUMP ENACTS MAJOR TAX AND SPENDING LEGISLATION

    President Donald Trump has signed a major tax and spending bill into law during a celebratory White House Independence Day event. Surrounded by supportive Republican lawmakers, Trump called the legislation the “One Big Beautiful Bill” as he signed it with a Sharpie marker.