Page 73 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
As Russia pummels Ukraine's energy systems, Kyiv hopes US gas will fill gap
Russia has targeted Ukrainian gas extraction this year in a bid to hurt morale and force Ukraine to import large quantities of expensive gas which it can ill afford
 "As Russia pummels Ukraine's energy systems, Kyiv hopes US gas will fill gap")
Shorter days, signs of fatigue: Trump faces realities of ageing in office
US President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain
 "Shorter days, signs of fatigue: Trump faces realities of ageing in office")
Inside Ukraine peace deal: What US, Russia and Kyiv agree on, and reject
Ukraine, the US and Russia are closer to a peace framework, but key issues like territory, security guarantees and military limits remain unresolved
 "Inside Ukraine peace deal: What US, Russia and Kyiv agree on, and reject")
Trump may visit China in November 2026 to attend Apec Summit: US official
The development comes a day after Trump said that he has accepted Xi's invitation to visit China in April and that he invited Xi for a state visit to the US later next year
 "Trump may visit China in November 2026 to attend Apec Summit: US official")
'Patel doing a great job': Trump denies plans to remove FBI director
Trump also praised Patel in an interview with Fox News Radio last week, saying he had "a lot of confidence" in the director
 "'Patel doing a great job': Trump denies plans to remove FBI director")
X's new location feature exposes many US political accounts as foreign-run
Researchers at NewsGuard, a firm that tracks online misinformation, identified several popular accounts run by Americans interested in politics that instead were based in East Europe, Asia, or Africa
 "X's new location feature exposes many US political accounts as foreign-run")
Trump sending his envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan
Trump spoke after US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held talks late Monday and throughout Tuesday with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to discuss the emerging proposal
 "Trump sending his envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan")
Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine peace plan to Trump
In an Oct 14 phone call that lasted a little over five minutes, Witkoff advised Yuri Ushakov, Putin's top foreign policy aide, on how the Russian leader should broach the issue with Trump
 "Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine peace plan to Trump")
Trump administration invests $10 bn in private firms for national security
The unusual government intervention into the private market is fuelling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favouritism, corruption and market distortions
 "Trump administration invests $10 bn in private firms for national security")
Trump seeks to steady Xi truce while reassuring Japan amid Taiwan tensions
Stocks in Hong Kong and China cheered Trump's efforts to prevent ties spiraling, with a tech rally leading a rise in shares
 "Trump seeks to steady Xi truce while reassuring Japan amid Taiwan tensions")
Ukraine backs 'essence' of peace deal, but sensitive issues linger
Zelenskiy could visit the United States in the next few days to finalise a deal with Trump, Kyiv's national security chief Rustem Umerov said, though no such trip was confirmed from the US side
 "Ukraine backs 'essence' of peace deal, but sensitive issues linger")
Trump backs H-1B roles only until US workers can replace them: White House
White House Press Secretary said foreign workers may be needed initially to launch specialised facilities, but Trump wants American workers to eventually hold those roles
 "Trump backs H-1B roles only until US workers can replace them: White House")
Trump takes key step toward terrorism label for Muslim Brotherhood
Many members of the Republican Party as well as leaders in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have long urged Trump to categorise the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation
 "Trump takes key step toward terrorism label for Muslim Brotherhood")
Trump admin fights attempt to get Elon Musk's testimony in DOGE case
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge in Maryland to block depositions of Musk and two former senior USAID officials, according to a recent court filing
 "Trump admin fights attempt to get Elon Musk's testimony in DOGE case")
UK lawmakers grill BBC leadership on standards amid Trump lawsuit threat
The BBC drew Trump's ire and deep public scrutiny after an internal memo compiled by one of its former external advisers was leaked to the British media
 "UK lawmakers grill BBC leadership on standards amid Trump lawsuit threat")
Trump won't allow US workers to be replaced: White House on H-1B visas
Recently, Trump has defended the H-1B visa programme, stating he "loves his conservative friends and MAGA" but believes the United States needs skilled foreign workers
 "Trump won't allow US workers to be replaced: White House on H-1B visas")
I will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi later next year: Trump
The conversation between Trump and Xi came as China-Japan relations have plunged to a new low following recent remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
 "I will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi later next year: Trump")
Mamdani stands by 'fascist', 'despot' remarks after first Trump meeting
In an appearance on NBC News' Meet the Press on Saturday, Mamdani said he still considers Trump a "fascist" and a "despot", even though both leaders described their Friday meeting as "productive"
 "Mamdani stands by 'fascist', 'despot' remarks after first Trump meeting")
US-Ukraine talks make headway as Trump's peace plan sees key revisions
Rubio said the discussions were "probably the most productive and meaningful" so far, noting that the 28-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump is still being refined
 "US-Ukraine talks make headway as Trump's peace plan sees key revisions")
Decoded: Why Trump's DOGE office ended 8 months ahead of schedule
The Trump administration has shut down its Department of Government Efficiency, with officials confirming the unit no longer exists, even though it was meant to run for eight more months
 "Decoded: Why Trump's DOGE office ended 8 months ahead of schedule")