Page 2 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
West Asia war updates: Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit; Brent at $111
Iran has approved a plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia war, raising concerns over global oil supply as Brent crude trades near $111 a barrel
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Gold set for worst month in over 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade
Bullion has fallen more than 13% so far this month, putting it on track for its steepest decline since October 2008, weighed down by strong dollar and fading expectations of a US rate cut this year
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Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
Officials from Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed they do not want the military operation to end until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership
 "Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated")
Trump warns of strikes on Iran desalination plants, here's what it means
Such a move, and Iran's possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbours, could have devastating impacts across the water-starved West Asia
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Trump claims talks with Iran's parliamentary speaker; Tehran denies
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said no negotiations had taken place, while confirming that intermediaries had delivered a set of proposals to Iran
Will blow up Iran's energy sites if no ceasefire is reached soon: Trump
In a social media post, Trump said the United States would "conclude its 'lovely' stay" by blowing up Iran's civilian and energy infrastructure
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'No problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba, says Trump
The blockade has had devastating effects on the civilians Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say they want to help, leaving many desperate
 "'No problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba, says Trump")
Trump thanks Belarus Prez for releasing over '500 political prisoners'
Trump said his envoy, John Coale, secured the release of an additional 250 detainees following talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
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West Asia war: Trump says US could 'take the oil' in Iran; Brent at $115
Donald Trump says Iran will allow 20 oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while Brent crude has surged to about $115 a barrel. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)
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Trump claims regime change in Iran has already occurred amid West Asia war
Donald Trump signals that while a formal deal with Iran remains uncertain, shifting ground realities suggest regime change may already have occurred amid the ongoing conflict and negotiations
How a 35-year-old crypto bro helped Pakistan win over Trump world
Led by Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan's crypto diplomacy deepens engagement with Trump's inner circle, boosting Islamabad's bid to mediate in US-Iran tensions amid fears of disruption to global energy supp
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Trump claims Iran gave in to US demands, considers seizing Kharg Island
Taking Iran's oil would require a risky military operation involving the invasion and occupation of its main export hub, Kharg Island, which also houses an Iranian naval base
 "Trump claims Iran gave in to US demands, considers seizing Kharg Island")
With Cuba under pressure, the Castro dynasty is making a comeback
As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba's political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the "Cuban Delcy?"
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Trump suggests US could seize Iran's Kharg Island amid rising tensions
'Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't; we have a lot of options,' Trump said while speaking to reporters
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Europe seeks to increase migrant deportations using Trump-style tactics
Far-right parties in Europe have praised the deportation policies of US President Donald Trump and called for the EU to adopt a similar approach
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Trump's war with Iran may be ushering in a new nuclear age for the world
China and Russia, both longstanding members of the exclusive club of nuclear-armed nations, have raised alarm about the risk of weapons proliferation in Japan and South Korea
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Trump poached young voters as Democratic party fumbled: JFK's grandson
Schlossberg, the Democratic Congressional candidate from Manhattan's 12th District, credited US President Trump for "getting people fired up about politics"
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'No Kings' protests against Trump draw massive crowds across US, Europe
Minnesota took center stage, in what organisers expected to be mass demonstrations involving millions of people
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Inside 'Project Eagle,' JPMorgan's high-wire act to fund $55 bn EA deal
For weeks, JPMorgan bankers had anxiously watched events in the West Asia as they worked to sell the financing for the biggest buyout ever, the $55-bn private equity takeover of Electronic Arts
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MEA denies report of Elon Musk joining Modi-Trump call on West Asia
On Friday, the NYT reported that the Tesla CEO joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump that took place on Tuesday
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