Page 17 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
On the mend or not
The strategic side of India-US ties is largely unaffected. So far
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Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge
From Ukraine to Iran, Trump has repeatedly misjudged his adversaries - a pattern seen in past US wars that shows how underestimating rivals can reshape conflicts and prolong geopolitical crises
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Democrats threaten to stall Senate until Trump admin explains Iran war
The Senate last week voted down a war powers resolution, which would have put curbs on Trump's abilities to use military force in Iran
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Trump faces limited options to lower oil prices as Iran war continues
While US officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns
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Iran says China, Russia, France reached out to discuss possible ceasefire
Iran's deputy foreign minister said that many countries want a way for ceasefire discussions, but said any truce is possible only if the US and Israel stop attacks
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West Asia war updates: LPG supply hit in India; Trump warns Iran on Hormuz
Oil prices swung sharply and fears of wider energy supply disruption grew as hostilities intensified in West Asia. Here are the top developments at 8 am (IST)
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Legal fight reopens over Donald Trump's push to tax low-value imports
The justices in February struck down his use of an emergency powers law to impose duties, but didn't address his authority to halt the exemption for low-value packages
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IRGC offers conditional free passage via Hormuz, vows to decide war's end
Iran's revolutionary guards say Arab and European countries that expel Israeli and US ambassadors will be granted full freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media
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Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts de-escalation in West Asia conflict
Shortly after settlement, prices turned negative following news of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine conflicts during telephone call
The conversation between the two focused on the Iran conflict and trilateral talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv aimed at settling the Ukraine conflict
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War is 'very complete', says Trump, considers taking over Strait of Hormuz
US President claims major military success against Iran and says he is considering taking control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to secure regional shipping routes and prevent any further threats
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Trump reviews steps to tame oil prices after Iran war roils markets: Report
The turmoil in energy markets comes at a sensitive moment for the president, who has sought to keep fuel prices low as a cornerstone of his economic message to voters
Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon 'supply chain risk' tag
The Pentagon last week formally designated San Francisco tech company a supply chain risk after an unusually public dispute over how its AI chatbot Claude could be used in warfare
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Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women's soccer team
The Iranians' campaign in the Australian-hosted Asian Cup tournament started just as the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
What 'Save America Act' proposes for US voter registration rules
The proposed legislation has triggered debate in the US because it introduces documentary citizenship requirements for voter registration and sets out procedures for verifying eligibility
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Trump says ending Iran conflict will be 'mutual' decision with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump said the decision to end the Iran conflict will be 'mutual' with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming the strikes thwarted Iran's plans to destroy Israel
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'We'll see', says Trump on Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
According to The Times of Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that any individual chosen to lead the Iranian administration would be considered "an unequivocal target for elimination"
Trump's 'roaring' economy meets rough start to 2026: What the numbers show
Job losses, rising fuel prices and market volatility challenge the US president's growth promises
US energy chief defends Russian oil waiver; says gas price spike 'brief'
Wright told CNN's 'State of the Union' that the waiver can help 'tamp this fear of shortage of oil, tamp the price spikes and the concerns we see in the marketplace'
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Short-term oil spike 'small price' for ending Iran's nuclear threat: Trump
Trump's remarks to assuage the fears come after oil prices surged past $100 per barrel on Sunday--first time crossing the mark since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2022