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Donald Trump
Who is Donald Trump
Donald Trump is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who serves as the 47th President of the United States. Born on 14 June 1946 in Queens, New York, he earned an economics degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He expanded his family's real estate business into a global brand with properties, hotels, and golf courses. Trump gained further fame as the host of The Apprentice.
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Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers
More than 2,300 people with H-1B visas work as educators across 500 school districts, according to an analysis by the National Education Association teachers union
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'Saw Epic Fury and liked it': Trump on choosing name of op against Iran
The US president described the action as a limited military move intended to counter threats from Iran
 "'Saw Epic Fury and liked it': Trump on choosing name of op against Iran")
Trump to invoke Cold War era powers for offshore oil producer Sable
The planned order comes as Trump faces heavy political pressure to confront rising fuel prices before the November midterm elections
US to release 172 mn barrels of oil from strategic reserve amid Iran war
The US will begin releasing the oil next week, although it could take around 120 days to deliver the full quantity
 "US to release 172 mn barrels of oil from strategic reserve amid Iran war")
Trump urges oil companies to use Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict
President Donald Trump said Iran was paying a 'big price' for what he described as decades of damage inflicted on the world
 "Trump urges oil companies to use Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict")
Trump admin launches trade probes into 16 nations including India, China
The US has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major trading partners, including India, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, after the SC struck down much of Trump's tariff programme
 "Trump admin launches trade probes into 16 nations including India, China")
US opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure
USTR Jamieson Greer said that Section 301 unfair trade practices probe could lead to new tariffs imposed against China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico by this summer
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Iran govt not at risk of imminent collapse despite ongoing war: US intel
US intelligence reports indicate that the IRGC and the interim leaders who assumed power after Khamenei's death retain control of the country
 "Iran govt not at risk of imminent collapse despite ongoing war: US intel")
RIL to invest in US' first major refinery in 50 years, says Trump
US President Donald Trump announces a Reliance-backed refinery project in Texas under a $300 billion deal, months after India and the US signed a major bilateral trade pact
RIL US refinery may get Venezuelan oil access; need deal clarity: Analysts
Analysts believe Texas refinery deal could be a positive for Reliance given the current geopolitical environment; however, await for more clarity as the company is yet to issue an official statement.
 "RIL US refinery may get Venezuelan oil access; need deal clarity: Analysts")
How Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran's response to war
In the lead-up to the US-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime
 "How Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran's response to war")
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, says Pentagon
Trump said he has no reports of Iran putting explosive mines in the strategic waterway. But if Tehran did, "we want them removed, immediately!"
 "About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, says Pentagon")
Trump announces new oil refinery in Texas, thanks Reliance for investment
Trump announced the opening of a new oil refinery in Texas, calling it the first new US refinery in 50 years and part of a $300 billion deal while thanking Reliance Industries for its investment
 "Trump announces new oil refinery in Texas, thanks Reliance for investment")
Trump warns Iran against laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, threatens action
Trump said that US forces destroyed 10 mine-laying boats in fresh strikes.
 "Trump warns Iran against laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, threatens action")
Trump weighs easing Russia sanctions, other measures to cool oil prices
Trump told reporters in Florida on Monday that his administration was lifting sanctions on some countries as part of efforts to stabilise the oil market, but declined to provide details
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Iran's security chief warns Trump to 'be careful not to be eliminated'
Ali Larijani wrote the message on X Tuesday after Trump threatened to attack Iran "TWENTY TIMES HARDER" if Tehran stopped oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz
On the mend or not
The strategic side of India-US ties is largely unaffected. So far
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Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge
From Ukraine to Iran, Trump has repeatedly misjudged his adversaries - a pattern seen in past US wars that shows how underestimating rivals can reshape conflicts and prolong geopolitical crises
 "Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge")
Democrats threaten to stall Senate until Trump admin explains Iran war
The Senate last week voted down a war powers resolution, which would have put curbs on Trump's abilities to use military force in Iran
 "Democrats threaten to stall Senate until Trump admin explains Iran war")
Trump faces limited options to lower oil prices as Iran war continues
While US officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns