Page 12 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Trump's covert Venezuela strike raises new questions on next steps
The attack is likely to inject additional energy into heated discussions in US Congress about the strategy toward Venezuela, and the debate about how far Trump can go without seeking authorisation
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Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
The Pentagon said the contract involved foreign military sales to Israel. The U.S. has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally
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From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025
Travel bans, tighter vetting, H-1B changes and student visa revocations marked a year of sharp shifts for Indians under Trump's second term
 "From green cards to US visa bans: What Trump's return changed in 2025")
Who is Ranjit 'Ricky' Gill, Trump official awarded for India-Pak ceasefire?
Ranjit Gill, a senior NSC official and special assistant to Donald Trump, received a Distinguished Action Award amid US claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire denied by New Delhi
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Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pak clashes during talks with Netanyahu
Since announcing a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, Trump has repeated more than 70 times his claim that he ended the India-Pakistan conflict after Washington-mediated talks
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China ramps up live-fire drills near Taiwan; Trump says 'not concerned'
Donald Trump said he was not concerned about China's military drills near Taiwan, adding that he did not believe Chinese President Xi Jinping intended to attack Taiwan
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Trump might still fire Jerome Powell as decision to pick Fed chair nears
Trump did not specify who is his leading chair candidate and said an announcement would be made in "January sometime"
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Fight over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee heads to US appeals court
The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone of employment-based immigration, allowing companies in the US to hire college-educated foreign workers for specialized occupations
 "Fight over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee heads to US appeals court")
US pledges $2 bn for UN aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
This humanitarian reset at the United Nations should deliver more aid with fewer tax dollars providing more focused, results-driven assistance aligned with US foreign policy
 "US pledges $2 bn for UN aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'")
Netanyahu announces Israel Peace Prize for Trump after Florida talks
The announcement was made by Netanyahu during a joint press briefing with Trump after their bilateral talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday
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Trump indicates US 'hit' Venezuelan facility linked to alleged drug vessels
Trump for months has suggested he may conduct land strikes in South America, in Venezuela or possibly another country, and in recent weeks has been saying the US would move beyond striking boats
Trump warns Iran against reviving nuclear programme amid Netanyahu's visit
Trump criticised Iran anew for not making a deal to completely disarm its nuclear program ahead of the US and Israeli strikes earlier this year
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One of America's most successful experiments is coming to a shuddering halt
Since US immigration laws opened in 1965, Indian Americans have emerged as one of the country's most successful migrant groups, excelling in income, education and high-paying professions
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US returns to WTO reform debate, but on terms that unsettle the system
The US' memorandum is revealing of the various ways in which Washington now believes - to an extent across parties - that the WTO is not working properly
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Newsmakers@2025: People behind the year's firsts, farewells, flashpoints
From historic breakthroughs and leadership changes to legacy battles and cultural reckonings, people who shaped the year
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US pledges $2 bn for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding
Critics say the Western aid cutbacks have been shortsighted, driven millions toward hunger, displacement or disease, and harmed US soft power around the world
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Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he deliver as New York City mayor?
Tensions between Trump and Mamdani have appeared to cool for now after months of rancor led into a surprisingly friendly Oval Office meeting
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China takes swipe at Trump's mediation bid in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
China promotes peace without imposing on others, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during talks with Thai counterpart in Yunnan, holding separate discussions the same day with Cambodia's Sokhonn
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Trump Class battleships may not be a big hit: Why experts are doubtful
Donald Trump says the new Trump Class battleships will be the deadliest ever built, but experts warn they may not be as he has planned
Trump meets Zelenskyy amid renewed US push to end Ukraine conflict
Security guarantees and economic proposals for Ukraine have seen progress, though the future of eastern Donbas remains unresolved and key territorial issues are still under negotiation
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