Page 13 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
He's grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war - or how he will end it
 "Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels")
Trump says Kharg Island totally demolished, may strike again 'just for fun'
Trump says strikes have destroyed Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and warns of further attacks while seeking allied naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz
 "Trump says Kharg Island totally demolished, may strike again 'just for fun'")
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The discussions, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to focus on shifting US tariffs, the flow of Chinese-produced rare earths among others
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US regulator threatens broadcasters' licenses after Trump's Iran complaints
The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," FCC Chairman Carr warned
Trump urges China, UK, others to send warships to keep Hormuz open
Trump said nations affected by Iran's "attempted closure" of the waterway should contribute naval support to maintain the passage
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Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver
Iran's foreign minister mocked Washington's policy reversal after the US granted a short-term waiver allowing Indian refiners to resume imports of Russian crude amid energy market disruption
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US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders
Offer issued under the US Department of State's counter-terrorism reward programme targets about 10 senior Iranian officials, including new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
 "US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders")
Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to appeal a ruling blocking subpoenas tied to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite fears a prolonged legal fight could delay confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed chief
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What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike
Kharg Island, the centre of Iran's oil export network in the Persian Gulf, has come under the spotlight after Trump said US forces carried out a major strike on military facilities there
 "What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike")
US bombs military targets on Iran's Kharg Island as war escalates
Trump said American forces executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the West Asia, including destroying military targets on Kharg Island
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Iran war highlights why India must rethink its energy dependencies
If there is one piece of advice India must take from Donald Trump, it is 'drill, baby, drill'
 "Iran war highlights why India must rethink its energy dependencies")
US will hit Iran very hard over the next week, says Donald Trump
US military confirms that all six crew members aboard a refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq were dead
 "US will hit Iran very hard over the next week, says Donald Trump")
Donald Trump says US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed'
US President Donald Trump said Washington could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, as tensions with Iran escalate and oil prices surge amid the ongoing West Asia conflict
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India holds off US trade deal for several months amid fresh probe
New Delhi expected to sign an interim pact in March, but fresh US investigations and uncertainty over tariffs have slowed negotiations, government sources say
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India key to ensuring stable oil prices: US Ambassador on Hormuz tensions
Gor affirmed US President Donald Trump's commitment to stop Iran, outlining the threats of a nuclear Iran and condemning Tehran's attacks across the Gulf
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US waiver frees up 19 million barrels of Russia oil for purchase
The crude is being carried on 25 vessels, with grades such as Sokol on ships near China. There's also a number of tankers in the Arabian Sea that are mainly loaded with the medium-sour Urals blend
 "US waiver frees up 19 million barrels of Russia oil for purchase")
'Alive in some form but damaged': Trump on Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Trump's remarks came after reports claimed that Khamenei was injured in US-Israeli strikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during an attack on a compound in Tehran on February 28
 "'Alive in some form but damaged': Trump on Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei")
Donald Trump issues fresh threat to Iran, says 'watch what happens today'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Iran of consequences, saying Washington had unmatched firepower and unlimited ammunition to destroy the 'terrorist regime' in Tehran
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West Asia war updates: Israel says Iran offensive progressing; Brent slips
As the West Asia war enters Day 14, Israel says its campaign against Iran remains strong; India assures fuel supply. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)
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Trump admin denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
Two days earlier, White House communications director Steven Cheung took issue with CNN anchor Erin Burnett's interview with Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator