Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. In a notably warmer appearance than his strained February visit, Zelensky struck a collegial tone, thanking U.S. officials repeatedly and joking about his decision to wear a …
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without progress on Ukraine. Despite pageantry surrounding the summit, including a red-carpet welcome for Putin, no ceasefire or peace agreement was reached. Putin reportedly demanded Ukraine surrender Donetsk in exchange for freezing front lines, a proposal swiftly …
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 August to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed. The location was chosen for its proximity to Russia, with a possible follow-up summit in Moscow. The announcement came hours after Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede some …
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to undisclosed locations in response to “highly provocative” remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump cited the move as a precaution to protect Americans, warning that words can have serious consequences. Medvedev had threatened the U.S. after Trump issued ultimatums demanding a ceasefire in Ukraine, …
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective at midnight. The White House also announced new levies on dozens of other countries, set to take effect in seven days. While tariffs on Mexico have been delayed for 90 days, the move follows Trump’s April announcement that caused global …
President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with South Korea, setting a 15% tariff on Korean imports—lower than the 25% that would have taken effect without a deal. In return, South Korea will invest $350 billion in U.S. projects selected by Trump and purchase $100 billion in American energy products. The agreement also includes …
The United States and European Union have agreed on a trade deal, ending months of tension. After key talks in Scotland between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the two sides settled on a 15% US tariff on all EU goods—half of the 30% Trump had previously threatened. In return, …
A long-standing water-sharing treaty between the United States and Mexico is under renewed strain as severe drought conditions grip both countries. Under the 1944 treaty, Mexico is required to deliver water to the US via the Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers. However, despite transferring 75 million cubic metres through the Amistad Dam, Mexico still owes …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has enacted a travel ban preventing nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. Among the affected nations are Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran. The order, signed amid heightened concerns over national security and immigration policy, has drawn significant attention globally and sparked criticism from human rights advocates. The announcement …
Elon Musk has stepped down as head of the “Doge” government efficiency department under the Trump administration. He criticized Trump’s budget plan for increasing the federal deficit. Originally aiming to cut $2 trillion, Musk later reduced the goal to $150 billion. Around 260,000 federal jobs were cut during his term, though some were reinstated by …