Trump quietly preparing to travel next month to South Korea, where he could sit down with China’s leader

President Donald Trump and his top advisers are quietly preparing to travel to South Korea in October for the gathering of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers, three Trump administration officials told CNN.

The summit, set to b…[Read more]

Trump threatens ‘WAR’ in Chicago; Pritzker hits back at potential National Guard deployment

Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago comes amid DC protests and a continuing lawsuit against the deployment in Los Angeles.

Protests against the National Guard roiled DC on Sept. 6 as Chicagoans waited to see where President Donald…[Read more]

Exclusive: Fed should be independent but has made mistakes, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday the Federal Reserve is and should be independent but said it had “made a lot of mistakes” and defended President Donald Trump’s right to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage…[Read more]

Trump readies crushing autumn power plays as Democrats search for direction

A bitter fall looms in American politics, as President Donald Trump flexes unchecked power that often tests the Constitution while Democrats grapple for traction with their voters demanding a fight back.

Trump seems like a president in a hurry, as he threatens to send…[Read more]

Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour, Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social.

Giuliani became known as “America’s Mayor” after leading New York through 9/11. While he previously worked as Trump’s…[Read more]

Maduro ready to declare ‘republic in arms’ if US forces attack Venezuela

The US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean in an operation said to target Latin American drug cartels.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that a United States military build-up in the Caribbean is aimed at overthrowing his government, and he was rea…[Read more]

Trump ends security protection for former Vice President Harris, senior White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled Secret Service protection for former vice president and 2024 Democratic rival Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Former vice presidents typically receive six months of Secret Service…[Read more]

How Trump’s newfound love for Chinese students is drawing MAGA backlash

Trump said he would allow Chinese students to attend US universities, months after his administration announced visa revocations.

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow 600,000 Chinese students into US universities.

His announcement on M…[Read more]

Trump moves to permanently cancel funding in rare move around Congress

President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding authorized by Congress, escalating the fight over who controls the nation’s spending.
In a letter posted online late Thursday, Trump told House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson that…[Read more]

Germany tells nationals to leave Iran, fearing retaliation over sanctions

Germany has told its nationals to leave Iran and refrain from travelling there to avoid getting caught in retaliatory acts by Tehran over Germany’s role in triggering U.N. sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
Britain, France and Germany on Thursday launched a…[Read more]

Meeting between Merz and Macron: united for a strong Europe

Large parts of the German and French governments are meeting for a Franco-German Ministerial Council on economic and security policy issues today. Prior to this session, Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron had met at the French president’s summer home in Brégançon for initial talks. At t…[Read more]

UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran – lifted under a 2015 deal – as tensions once again escalate over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

The move will trigger a so-called snapback mechanism, which could result in the return of sanctions in…[Read more]

Germany’s Merz says Putin, Zelenskiy to meet within next two weeks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz credited U.S. President Donald Trump with persuading Russia’s President to agree to a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart.
This meeting, to which Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone call with Trump, would take place at a yet-to-be-determined…[Read more]

Wadephul visits Japan: key partner in Asia

A meeting with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya in the capital city Tokyo marked the start of Federal Minister Johann Wadephul’s inaugural visit to Japan. In view of the wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip as well as the evolving relations with the USA, Wadephul highlighted the role of cooperation…[Read more]

German economists disappointed by Merz government’s slow reforms, survey shows

Economists in Germany say the new government’s lack of structural reforms, particularly to curb pensions costs, poses long term problems for Germany, even though a massive spending program will boost the economy in the short run.
Germany’s anaemic economy could be…[Read more]

European leaders comment on teleconference with Trump on Ukraine

Donald Trump joined a teleconference with European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, two days before the U.S. leader is due to hold a summit in Alaska with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT…[Read more]

Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks 100 days in office

Friedrich Merz has begun curbing irregular immigration and shaping foreign policy, while cracks are appearing in his government.

Germany’s largest-circulation tabloid, Bild, has passed judgment on Chancellor Friedrich Merz : “The solitary chancellor explains his biggest mistake,” the…[Read more]

Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong

A Chinese man has pleaded guilty in a US district court to exporting around 850 protected turtles wrapped in socks and falsely labelled as toys, the US Department of Justice said.

Between August 2023 and November 2024, Wei Qiang Lin exported to Hong Kong more than 200 parcels…[Read more]

Trump names conservative economist to lead labour statistics agency

US president’s nomination comes after firing of agency head raised concerns about integrity of US government statistics.

United States President Donald Trump has tapped an economist from a conservative think tank to lead a key statistics agency after firing its previous head o…[Read more]

Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC?

The president is deploying the National Guard in response to what he calls a crime emergency, with 800 troops slated to be sent to the capital.

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is temporarily taking control of the Washington, DC, police department, while…[Read more]