US President Donald Trump

Trump says Iran is ‘very reasonable and intelligent’ in talks with U.S.

The U.S. president called Iran's stance in nuclear talks ‘reasonable’ and ‘intelligent’ ahead of his Middle East trip.

Trump decides to cut ties with Netanyahu over manipulation concerns: Report

Trump decided to cut ties with Netanyahu after close associates told Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that he believed Netanyahu was manipulating him.

Trump says he has no plan to visit Israel during his West Asia tour

The U.S. president said he will not be visiting Israel during his upcoming trip to West Asia.

Trump promises ‘very big announcement’ before trip to West Asia

Trump repeatedly talked up the purported announcement, ‘one of the most important announcements that have been made in many years about a certain subject.’

Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison closed in 1963

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the reopening of the notorious Alcatraz Prison which was closed in 1963.

Trump wants $1 trillion for defense, while slashing domestic programs in 2026 budget proposal

The U.S. president’s 2026 budget blueprint called for $1.01 trillion in defense spending and $163 billion in cuts to domestic programs such as climate, education, health, and housing.

U.S. signs deal with Ukraine to share profits from sale of its rare minerals

Under the agreement, the U.S. will share revenues from future mineral sales, while Ukraine has committed 50% of its natural resource revenue to reconstruction efforts.

China hits back at Trump’s tariffs by raising its levies on U.S. goods to 125%

The move came after Trump administration officials confirmed that the total U.S. tariff rate on Chinese imports now stood at 145%.

Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% but pauses or lowers rates for others

The U.S. president announced the increase in tariffs on China on Wednesday, accusing the country of showing disrespect for the world's markets.

E.U. approves countermeasures against U.S. tariffs as trade war escalates

The European Union says it will launch its first countermeasures against the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump next week.

China slaps retaliatory tariffs of 84% on U.S. goods

China has countered U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies by raising its levies on U.S. imports to over 80%.

Why is Trump not seeking war?

Donald Trump knows that starting a war with Iran is in his power, but its continuation and end will be beyond his control, and the United States will suffer.

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Out of character, Trump trivializes Netanyahu

During a recent meeting at the White House, the president of the United States surprised, patronized, and belittled the Israeli prime minister, who had gone to great lengths to show an affinity for Trump.

Trump threatens to impose yet more tariffs on China

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose an additional 50% tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

E.U. offers Trump zero-tariff deal but warns of retaliation if talks fail

Von der Leyen said Europe was willing to negotiate with the U.S. in the face of unprecedented tariffs imposed by President Trump, but also warned of retaliatory measures if talks fail.

U.S. must show it genuinely seeks negotiations: President Pezeshkian

President Pezeshkian says that while Iran believes in negotiations, it will not engage in talks “at any cost.”

‘Hands Off’ protests held in the U.S., other countries against Trump

Protesters took to the streets across all 50 U.S. states plus several major European cities, Canada, and Mexico to reject foreign and domestic policies of the Trump administration, which they described as an attack on democracy.

Iran criticizes the E.U.’s failure to respond to Trump’s threat of military action

Foreign Minister Araqchi condemned Trump’s explicit threat of military action against Iran as unacceptable and in violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

Trump administration is considering Iran’s offer of indirect talks: Report

Two U.S. officials familiar with internal White House discussions tell Axios that no decision has been made, but that the Trump administration is considering Iran’s offer of indirect talks.

Trump threatens Iran with ‘bombing’ if no deal is reached

The U.S. president also said he could instead impose “secondary tariffs” on Iran in the absence of a deal, as he did during his first term in office.

Vance says Denmark must change approach as the U.S. pushes to own Greenland

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States could provide better protection for Greenland, echoing President Trump’s longstanding interest in acquiring the island.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rips into President Trump’s ‘dumb power’

Clinton has pretty harsh words for Trump, including what are likely to be perceived as personal insults.

Iran open to ‘indirect negotiations,’ but rejects the U.S. approach: Head of Strategic Council

Kamal Kharazi says the mixed signals from U.S. officials, including President Trump himself, are part of a strategy to create confusion, false optimism, and polarization within Iran.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on car imports are a ‘direct attack’ on Canada: Prime minister

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles on Wednesday.

Trump orders the gradual shutdown of the U.S. Education Department

The U.S. Education Department has long been on the target of Republicans, with President Trump claiming it to be polluted by liberal ideology.

Chief justice promises sanctuary for goodwill investment in ‘Year of Investment for Production’

In a message on the occasion of the Persian New Year on Thursday, Mohseni-Ejei referred to the designation of the new year by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as year of “investments for production” and said the Judiciary will do its part to help facilitate such investments.

Iran is looking to nullify sanctions: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says the Islamic Republic is actively working to both remove and nullify anti-Iran sanctions simultaneously.

Trump orders cuts to 7 federal agencies, including the one overseeing Voice of America

Trump’s decision to gut several agencies is aligned with broader initiatives led by Elon Musk, who has advocated for cutting government programs and reducing federal staff.

Trump is not a man of negotiation

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the U.S. government's attempt to deceive the world's public opinion about negotiations.

Araqchi: Iran to receive Trump’s letter through an Arab country

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran will receive a letter written by U.S. President Donald Trump through an Arab state.