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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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Regime change in Iran would be the 'best thing that could happen': Trump

The US and Iran opened negotiations in Oman last week with Trump seeking an arrangement that would curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, and threatening to strike the country if he does not secure a deal

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

White House orders Homeland Security shutdown as funding lapses at midnight

While the shutdown formally takes effect at midnight, DHS employees were instructed to report to work and begin an "orderly shutdown" on their next regularly scheduled shift

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 8:20 AM IST

Maduro raid shows 'full might of US military', means 'we are feared': Trump

Addressing soldiers and their families at Fort Bragg, one of the world's largest military bases, Trump declared, 'Your commander in chief supports you totally'

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Trump's repeal of climate finding could spark wave of lawsuits in US

The Environmental Protection Agency is set this week to repeal a 2009 scientific determination known as the endangerment finding, which has been the foundation for federal climate regulations

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Trump admin reaches trade deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost investment

The deal comes ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to China in April and suggests a deepening economic relationship between the US and Taiwan

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

Reliance Industries gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela crude oil

India's largest private refiner gets US general licence to purchase Venezuelan crude directly, potentially diversifying its crude slate and resuming imports after previous sanctions eased

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Europe rethinks nuclear weapons after Trump delivers reality check

Europe has been fighting to keep hostile US in Nato while countries race to rearm and now for first time since Cold War, European capitals are discussing how to develop their own nuclear deterrent

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

'It is going to be very traumatic': Trump threatens Iran over nuclear deal

Trump emphasised the need for a nuclear deal with Iran, warning that failure to reach one would bring a 'very traumatic' outcome

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

EU unveils plan to restructure economy amid US, Russia, China pressure

The plan would include measures to coordinate upgrading energy grids, deepen financial integration and loosen merger regulations to allow European firms to grow to better compete globally

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Kremlin memo maps US-Russia economic ties, including dollar reset

At the heart of the offer is Russia's return to the dollar settlement system, a move which would mean a stunning reversal of Kremlin policy and, potentially, a dramatic shake up for global finance

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

US shelves major tech curbs on China after Trump-Xi trade detente

That meeting also included a pledge by the Chinese to delay painful export restrictions on the rare-earth minerals that underpin tech manufacturing globally

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 5:11 PM IST

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China, and Trump

EU leaders will also debate new financial instruments to protect the bloc in a global trading system rocked by Trump's blitzkrieg of tariffs and China's restricting of critical mineral exports

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

Trump warns Republicans of 'serious consequences' for voting against tariffs

In a Truth Social post, Trump said tariffs have strengthened US economic and national security and warned Republicans against opposing them

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise

"We're now exporting coal all over the world, and the quality of our coal is supposed to be, the finest anywhere in the world," he said

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Trump insists Iran nuclear talks continue in meeting with Netanyahu

The visit from Netanyahu - their seventh meeting in Trump's second term - comes as both Tehran and Washington are projecting cautious optimism after holding indirect talks in Oman

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

House votes to block Trump tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke

The resolution seeks to end the national emergency Trump declared to impose the tariffs, though actually undoing the policy would require support from Trump himself

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped

Update softens language on India's $500 bn purchases plan, bringing it in line with joint statement issued by both countries

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Except Trump, nobody has stated India's refusal to buy Russian oil: Lavrov

Lavrov's comments came two days after Russia accused the US of attempting to prevent India and other countries from buying Russian oil

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Trump privately weighs exiting the USMCA trade pact he negotiated

A White House official, asked about the discussions, described Trump as the ultimate decision-maker and someone always seeking a better deal for the American people

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks as Trump says Tehran wants a deal

The visit from Netanyahu - their seventh meeting in Trump's second term - comes as both Tehran and Washington are projecting cautious optimism after holding indirect talks in Oman

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM IST