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Who is Donald Trump

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About 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.

In 2016, Trump ran as the Republican nominee, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton despite losing the popular vote. His presidency was marked by a distinct populist approach, with policies focusing on tax
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Why Trump's plan to secure tankers in Strait of Hormuz may face hurdles

Trump has floated deploying Navy escorts for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts say geography, Iranian military threats and limited naval resources pose challenges

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

'Mind your own business': Kamal Haasan slams Trump amid row over oil waiver

The remarks came after the United States government announced a 30-day temporary waiver allowing Indian refineries to continue purchasing Russian energy

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

China says talks with US vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners

Failure to engage between the two nations would only lead to misunderstandings and misjudgements, escalating toward confrontation and harming the world," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Trump says he'll hit Iran harder as Iranian Prez apologises to neighbours

Trump said that the US retains significant leverage over Iran and isn't looking to negotiate with its remaining leadership

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Oil surges, but Trump downplays need to tap strategic petroleum reserve

Trump's Republican Party is under pressure over the issue of affordability ahead of November mid-term elections

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Trump says US will 'remember' as UK mulls support in war against Iran

Trump has repeatedly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting this week that he helped "ruin" the countries' historically close relationship after London blocked the US's initial use

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Trump rejects talks with Iran, raises notion of eliminating its leaders

Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran at this point and later added the air campaign could make it a moot point if all potential leaders of Iran are killed

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

Trump urges Latin America to use military action to help US fight cartels

Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug-trafficking cartels and transnational gangs

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in Iran war

The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of US service members killed in action, is considered one of the most sombre duties of any commander in chief

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 6:32 AM IST

One President's Whim. A World in Crisis.

A week into Trump's war in Iran, his strategy is still a mystery

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

US strikes on Iran spark concerns over shrinking weapons stockpiles

The Trump administration has repeatedly said American forces have all of the weapons they need to fight the Iran war, now in its second week

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

Iran now 'loser of Middle East': Trump after Tehran apology to neighbours

Trump said that Iran's apology came only after sustained military pressure from the United States and Israel

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Iran President apologises to neighbours, rejects US' 'surrender' demand

In a televised address, Pres. Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will halt attacks on regional countries, even as the US warned that the most intense bombing campaign of the war was yet to come

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home

Mr Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America's friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

No deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender', declares Trump

Trump said in a social media post, adding that they would work to boost Iran's economy

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Epstein Files: Justice Dept releases interview of woman who accused Trump

The pages had been withheld from the trove of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because of what officials called a mistaken determination that they were duplicates

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 5:17 PM IST

Donald Trump hosts Messi and Inter Miami after MLS Cup title triumph

Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honouring Inter Miami for winning last year's MLS Cup.

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Trump pressures Latin American leaders to curb China's growing influence

As part of his quest to restore US preeminence in the Western Hemisphere, the president is hosting Latin American leaders at his golf resort near Miami for a summit dubbed the 'Shield of Americas'

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

US President Trump urges Iran's IRGC to surrender, offers 'full immunity'

US President Donald Trump called on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to lay down their arms in exchange for "total immunity" or face "guaranteed death"

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

US House blocks bid to halt Iran conflict, avoiding clash with Trump

A handful of Democrats joined Republicans to defeat an effort to force President Trump to go to Congress for approval to continue using force against Iran, while two GOP lawmakers backed it

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 9:32 AM IST