Page 31 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Why Xi Jinping may choose patience over rushing into a deal with Trump
President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a US president weakened by the war in Iran
 "Why Xi Jinping may choose patience over rushing into a deal with Trump")
Oil prices edge higher as investors eye Trump-Xi meeting amid Iran war
Brent crude futures were up 13 cents, or 0.12 per cent, to $105.76 a barrel by 0015 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 12 cents, or 0.12 per cent, to $101.14
 "Oil prices edge higher as investors eye Trump-Xi meeting amid Iran war")
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh has been highly critical of the Fed's recent track record, particularly the inflation spike in 2021-22, the worst in four decades, and has called for 'regime change'
 "Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of Federal Reserve")
Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi; focus on tariffs, West Asia
The leaders of the world's two largest economies will hold their seventh face-to-face talks. They last met face-to-face in October 2025 in Busan, South Korea
 "Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi; focus on tariffs, West Asia")
Trump repeats war threats against Iran ahead of meeting with Xi Jinping
The war on Iran, which has sent energy prices soaring because of Tehran's effective closure of the Hormuz, will be high on the agenda of the talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
 "Trump repeats war threats against Iran ahead of meeting with Xi Jinping")
Oil prices fall on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China
Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1%, to $106.55 a barrel at 0410 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.16, or 1.1%, to $101.02
 "Oil prices fall on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China")
'I don't trust Pakistan', says Trump's close political ally Lindsey Graham
The Senator's scathing assessment stems from allegations that Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, possibly shielding them from American airstrikes
 "'I don't trust Pakistan', says Trump's close political ally Lindsey Graham")
US intel shows Iran retains missile capabilities despite Trump's claims
Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted
 "US intel shows Iran retains missile capabilities despite Trump's claims")
Stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain: Trump
Trump framed his approach as a matter of national and global security, suggesting economic concerns were secondary to preventing nuclear proliferation
 "Stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain: Trump")
Trump set to meet Xi in Beijing as war, inflation weigh on his presidency
Trump said he had spoken with the Chinese leader and the meeting would be 'positive' as he embarked with a coterie of aides, CEOs and family members
 "Trump set to meet Xi in Beijing as war, inflation weigh on his presidency")
'Virtual treason': Trump accuses US media of giving 'false hope' to Iran
Trump made the latest slew of remarks in a post on Truth Social and slammed the press for 'aiding and abetting' by giving 'false hope' to Iran
 "'Virtual treason': Trump accuses US media of giving 'false hope' to Iran")
US lawmakers query Iran war cost as Trump renews destruction threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to give a breakdown of costs as he faced questions about the conflict in Congress, as part of a hearing $1.5 trn defence request
'Going to do whatever is necessary': Trump on Russian oil waiver amid war
The United States had eased sanctions on Russian oil in mid-March to counteract global oil shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
 "'Going to do whatever is necessary': Trump on Russian oil waiver amid war")
Trump, UAE's Al Nahyan discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia
The two leaders also exchanged views on the latest developments in the West Asia
 "Trump, UAE's Al Nahyan discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia")
India's policymaking must replace mere forecasts with strategic scenarios
In a large country like India, the government can also consider the role it can play in directly influencing global prospects
 "India's policymaking must replace mere forecasts with strategic scenarios")
Shipping disruption continues in Hormuz as US rejects Iran's peace proposal
Iran responded to last week's US peace proposal by demanding a lifting of Washington's naval blockade and sanctions relief, while maintaining a degree of control over traffic through the strait
 "Shipping disruption continues in Hormuz as US rejects Iran's peace proposal")
Rupee falls to record low of 95.63 against US dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.57 against the US dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback
 "Rupee falls to record low of 95.63 against US dollar in early trade")
Vance or Rubio: Trump questions White House dinner attendees on 2028 race
Who likes JD Vance? and Who likes Marco Rubio?, Trump asked as attendees cheered for their favourite choice
 "Vance or Rubio: Trump questions White House dinner attendees on 2028 race")
Nations brace for long-term economic woes as Trump rejects Iran's proposal
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on 'life support,' and India's leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel
 "Nations brace for long-term economic woes as Trump rejects Iran's proposal")
Trump to undergo annual medical, dental check-up at Walter Reed on May 26
Questions regarding the president's health have arisen from time to time during his second term, particularly after bruises were seen on his hands