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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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Iran fires on 3 ships, seizes two in Hormuz, escalating crisis further
The conflict has already sent gas prices skyrocketing far beyond the region and raised the cost of food and a wide array of other products
 "Iran fires on 3 ships, seizes two in Hormuz, escalating crisis further")
Iran 'collapsing financially', losing $500 mn daily amid blockade: Trump
Trump claimed that Tehran is 'starving for cash' and is 'losing 500 million dollars a day'
 "Iran 'collapsing financially', losing $500 mn daily amid blockade: Trump")
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, but maintains blockade as talks falter
Iran has yet to decide whether to join the negotiations in Pakistan and will only take part if Tehran believes the discussions would yield results, said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman
 "Trump extends Iran ceasefire, but maintains blockade as talks falter")
Vance's Islamabad trip on hold as Iran stays silent on US' proposal: Report
Iran is yet to take a final call on joining the proposed talks in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday
 "Vance's Islamabad trip on hold as Iran stays silent on US' proposal: Report")
US Fed nominee Warsh says he'll 'absolutely not' be Trump's stock puppet
Warsh was responding to a question from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana about whether he would be a "sock puppet" for the president. "Absolutely not," Warsh responded
 "US Fed nominee Warsh says he'll 'absolutely not' be Trump's stock puppet")
Crisis response: Things could get tough if the conflict continues
Fragile West Asia ceasefire and oil risks test India's economy, as the RBI balances rupee stability, inflation control, and growth amid rising global uncertainty
West Asia crisis: Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
With uncertainty still surrounding the possibility of last-minute diplomatic efforts, Trump indicated that military action could resume if an agreement is not reached soon
 "West Asia crisis: Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran")
Trump signals no truce extension with Iran on eve of scheduled peace talks
Trump said in an interview on Monday that the ceasefire expires on Wednesday evening in Washington and he is 'not going to be rushed into making a bad deal'
 "Trump signals no truce extension with Iran on eve of scheduled peace talks")
'Immediate Results' vs 'The Long Game': US, Iran clash in high-stakes talks
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course
 "'Immediate Results' vs 'The Long Game': US, Iran clash in high-stakes talks")
'Lots of bombs' to fall on Iran if no deal: Trump warns ahead of deadline
Trump warns of escalation ahead of April 22 deadline even as US plans fresh talks in Islamabad amid blockade continuing in the Strait of Hormuz
 "'Lots of bombs' to fall on Iran if no deal: Trump warns ahead of deadline")
US Labour Secy exits Trump's Cabinet after allegations of power abuse
Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post after Trump fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March and ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi
 "US Labour Secy exits Trump's Cabinet after allegations of power abuse")
New US-Iran deal 'far better' than 2015 deal: Trump slams Obama, Biden
Donald Trump vows 'better' Iran deal than Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as US team heads to Islamabad for talks
 "New US-Iran deal 'far better' than 2015 deal: Trump slams Obama, Biden")
Pakistan prepares for peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
The escalating standoff threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy after nearly two months of fighting that Iran's forensic chief has killed at least 3,375 people in Iran
 "Pakistan prepares for peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship")
Trump says Israel did not push US into Iran war, cites nuclear threat
Trump said Israel did not influence his decision to go to war with Iran, attributing the move instead to his long-held stance against Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons
Trump says team led by Vance heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran
Trump said the team would include Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner
West Asia war: Trump to send team to Pak; Iran rejects talks citing breach
Trump says US officials will visit Pakistan for Iran talks as ceasefire nears end; Iran denies agreeing to talks, accusing the US of violating the truce and raising tensions further
 "West Asia war: Trump to send team to Pak; Iran rejects talks citing breach")
Best of BS Opinion: Govt must build consensus for Constitutional amendments
From the setback to the women's quota Bill and rising fertiliser subsidies to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, here is a curated selection of Business Standard's top Opinion pieces today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Govt must build consensus for Constitutional amendments")
US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response
It was the first interception since the US blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation
 "US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response")
West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet
Vance, Witkoff and Kushner to lead the delegation
Hormuz tensions, Lebanon clashes undermine Trump peace deal hopes
US military is preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters in coming days to pressure Iran into reopening the waterway
 "Hormuz tensions, Lebanon clashes undermine Trump peace deal hopes")