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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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Iran's 'new regime' seeks ceasefire, 'will consider if Hormuz opens': Trump

Trump said that the United States would consider the ceasefire only when the Strait of Hormuz was open, free, and clear

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Nato a 'paper tiger', considering pulling US out of it: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump called Nato a 'paper tiger' and said US withdrawal is 'beyond reconsideration' after the bloc members refused to participate in the Iran war

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

Iran conflict threatens to wreck Trump's dream of lower interest rates

Energy shock fuels inflation fears as markets push back rate-cut expectations

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

West Asia war: Trump says conflict may end in 2-3 weeks; Brent at $104

President Donald Trump said the West Asia conflict could end in two to three weeks, while Iran signalled it is open to ending hostilities if it receives firm guarantees against future strikes

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Trump seeks to redefine 'regime change' in Iran war amid confusion

President Trump and his aides have made contradictory statements on whether the United States and Israel have transformed the Iranian government through violence

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Trump cares deeply about US-India relationship, says US Ambassador

Back in the US for a few days. First stop, meeting with our great President in the White House. The President deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India, said Sergio Gor

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

US judge orders Trump admin to halt White House ballroom construction

The White House quickly filed a notice to appeal while Trump fumed at the ruling

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

US federal judge blocks Trump admin's order to end funding for NPR, PBS

The operational impact of US District Judge Randolph Moss' decision was not immediately clear

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Trump signs order to create national voter list; move to face challenges

The order calls on the Department of Homeland Security, working in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to make the list of eligible voters in each state

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

Thousands more US troops heading to West Asia amid tensions with Iran

The aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush deployed Tuesday and is slated to go to the West Asia along with three destroyers

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

Securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us': Trump lashes out at allies

The president further estimated that the American military will be done attacking in two to three weeks

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 6:53 AM IST

Iran war could end in two to three weeks, deal 'possible': Trump

The President's optimism appears to stem from a perceived shift in the political landscape within Tehran

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 6:27 AM IST

West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb

Global markets rebound amid Iran war tensions, as easing fears lift stocks while oil prices head for a record monthly surge

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

US says coming days in Iran war decisive, urges Tehran to make deal

Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy plants if it does not agree to a peace deal and open the strait, a vital waterway for global oil shipments that has effectively been blocked by Iran

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should 'go get your own oil'

His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came as average US gas prices shot past $4 a gallon

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 5:30 PM IST

World getting rich selling US citizenships: Trump on Birthright Citizenship

Trump's remarks come ahead of an April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his executive order restricting automatic US citizenship

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

Trump open to ending Iran military campaign even if Hormuz remains shut

US President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the military campaign against Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prioritising strikes on Tehran's navy and missile stockpile

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

West Asia war updates: Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit; Brent at $111

Iran has approved a plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia war, raising concerns over global oil supply as Brent crude trades near $111 a barrel

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Gold set for worst month in over 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade

Bullion has fallen more than 13% so far this month, putting it on track for its steepest decline since October 2008, weighed down by strong dollar and fading ​expectations of a US rate cut this year

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Officials from Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed they do not want the military operation to end until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 6:49 AM IST