Page 39 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
California drops lawsuit against Trump's high-speed rail funding revocation
Originally planned for completion by 2020 at a cost of $33 billion, the project is now forecast to cost between $89 billion and $128 billion, with service now expected to start by 2033
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Zelenskyy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on December 28
A security guarantee agreement between Ukraine and the US is "almost ready" and the 20-point plan draft was 90% complete, Zelenskyy told reporters in a WhatsApp chat
 "Zelenskyy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on December 28")
Thailand, Cambodia sign truce to halt clashes after weeks of fighting
The agreement, signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha, ended 20 days of fighting that has killed at least 101 people
 "Thailand, Cambodia sign truce to halt clashes after weeks of fighting")
Nigeria open to more US strikes after Christmas attack on terrorists
Nigeria is coordinating the effort with the US and more American attacks are expected, according to senior Nigerian officials who asked not to be identified to discuss matters that aren't public
 "Nigeria open to more US strikes after Christmas attack on terrorists")
Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia war: Zelenskyy
Speaking about a 20-point plan under discussion, Zelenskyy outlined the most difficult points, noting that Ukraine has already conveyed its position to Washington
 "Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia war: Zelenskyy")
When the US and China turn rogue, the global economy pays the price
With US protectionism and China's mercantilist push reinforcing each other, developing nations are caught in a global trade squeeze that threatens growth, jobs, and convergence
 "When the US and China turn rogue, the global economy pays the price")
Meeting with Trump likely in near future as war talks progress: Zelenskyy
We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level with President Trump in the near future, Zelenskyy wrote on X
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'Merry Christmas to dead terrorists': Trump on ISIS strike, warns more to come
Trump claimed ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria had been killing civilians, "primarily innocent Christians," and said US strikes would continue if the violence does not stop
 "'Merry Christmas to dead terrorists': Trump on ISIS strike, warns more to come")
'Sleazebags': Trump slams Democrats over Epstein files in Christmas post
Trump claimed that those facing scrutiny are largely Democrats, asserting that when names emerge from what he described as 'ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt,' there would be a lot of explaining to do
US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians: Trump
Last month, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution
The great trade balancing act: India weathers US tariffs, diversifies trade
One lesson India learnt the hard way in 2025 was the danger of excessive dependence on the US market
 "The great trade balancing act: India weathers US tariffs, diversifies trade")
Ukraine open to troop withdrawal if Russia agrees to demilitarised zone
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could withdraw troops from eastern regions if Russia does the same and the area is turned into a demilitarised zone under international monitoring
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
Asfura, former mayor of Honduras' capital Tegucigalpa, won in his second bid for the presidency, after he and Nasralla were neck-and-neck during weeks-long vote count that fueled international concern
 "Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election")
Trump calls kids on Christmas, warns against infiltration by 'bad Santa'
Vacationing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump and first lady Melania, participated in the tradition of talking to youngsters dialling into the North American Aerospace Defense Command
 "Trump calls kids on Christmas, warns against infiltration by 'bad Santa'")
Open to creating demilitarised zone in eastern Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy spoke to reporters Tuesday to describe an overarching 20-point plan that negotiators from Ukraine and the US hammered out in Florida in recent days
 "Open to creating demilitarised zone in eastern Ukraine, says Zelenskyy")
H-1B reset: Students and entry-level talent may be the hardest hit
The US has replaced random H-1B selection with a wage-weighted lottery and a new $100,000 fee for applications, raising uncertainty for students and junior hires, experts say
 "H-1B reset: Students and entry-level talent may be the hardest hit")
Clinging to the H-1B lottery has finally caught up with Indian ITeS
Indian ITeS should have moved away from the H-1B lottery
 "Clinging to the H-1B lottery has finally caught up with Indian ITeS")
How 2025 turned global trade into a test of endurance, not just rules
The US is redefining global trade policy landscape
 "How 2025 turned global trade into a test of endurance, not just rules")
World@2025: Trump torrent and global tides drive an unpredictable year
The year unfolded unpredictably: Trade relations were upended, Trump's tariffs unsettled markets, GenZ took to the streets, Japan saw its first woman Prime Minister, and a museum was left poorer
 "World@2025: Trump torrent and global tides drive an unpredictable year")
Trump's backchannel to Putin runs through Belarus and a weight-loss drug
Belarus's Alexander Lukashenko has sought US sanctions relief and aircraft repairs, while Washington has secured mass prisoner releases and hopes Minsk can serve as a channel to Vladimir Putin
 "Trump's backchannel to Putin runs through Belarus and a weight-loss drug")