Page 9 - Latest Updates on Donald Trump
Putin's India visit 'result of Trump's gross incompetence': Ex-US official
Michael Rubin further said that the US is being "hypocritical" by "lecturing" India on its purchase of discounted oil from Russia, as Washington itself is involved in trade with Moscow
 "Putin's India visit 'result of Trump's gross incompetence': Ex-US official")
US judge questions Trump's authority over California National Guard troops
The Republican president has also tried to use California Guard members in Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, as part of his effort to send the military into Democratic-run cities
 "US judge questions Trump's authority over California National Guard troops")
US Border Patrol imposes $5,000 fee on illegal US border crossers
The fee was approved by Congress under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included billions of dollars for immigration enforcement
 "US Border Patrol imposes $5,000 fee on illegal US border crossers")
Foreign student spending in US falls record 5.3% on visa crackdown
The 5.3 per cent decline - amounting to about $3 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate - follows a crackdown by the Trump administration on visas for foreign students
 "Foreign student spending in US falls record 5.3% on visa crackdown")
US, Ukraine officials report progress on creating postwar security plan
Zelenskyy, as well as European leaders backing him, have repeatedly accused Putin of stalling in peace talks while the Russian army tries to press forward with its invasion
 "US, Ukraine officials report progress on creating postwar security plan")
International body to govern Gaza to be announced by end of year: Officials
The ceasefire deal also calls for an armed International Stabilization Force to keep security and ensure the disarming of the militant Hamas group, a key demand of Israel
 "International body to govern Gaza to be announced by end of year: Officials")
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order
The administration is facing multiple court challenges, and the high court has sent mixed signals in emergency orders it has issued
 "US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order")
White House creates media 'hall of shame' in fresh attack on news outlets
So-called journalists' have made it impossible to identify every false or misleading story, which is why help from the American people is essential, Trump's press office said
 "White House creates media 'hall of shame' in fresh attack on news outlets")
As Trump covets Nobel Peace Prize, FIFA cozies up to him with its own award
Infantino, president of FIFA, soccer's global governing body, who had publicly lobbied for Trump to receive the peace prize, simply had his organisation establish its own
 "As Trump covets Nobel Peace Prize, FIFA cozies up to him with its own award")
US wants stable trade with China instead of conflict, says Jamieson Greer
Greer claimed that the US trade deficit with China was down "about 25 per cent" since President Donald Trump came to office, a move in the "right direction" for a team seeking to balance flow of goods
 "US wants stable trade with China instead of conflict, says Jamieson Greer")
Gold price forecast 2026: WGC sees up to 30% rise amid flight to safety
On the downside, gold prices, WGC said, can slip 5 per cent to 20 per cent in CY26. For that to happen, Donald Trump's policies need to succeed, resulting in stronger-than-expected growth.
 "Gold price forecast 2026: WGC sees up to 30% rise amid flight to safety")
German, French leaders wary of US push for Russia-Ukraine peace: Report
In the call that took place on Monday, Germany's Friedrich Merz warned Zelenskiy that U.S. negotiators are "playing games" and that he should be "very careful" over the next few days, Spiegel said
 "German, French leaders wary of US push for Russia-Ukraine peace: Report")
Putin calls US talks on Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work'
The high-stakes talks are part of Trump's renewed push to end the nearly four-year war
 "Putin calls US talks on Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work'")
From Mamdani to Takaichi, 2025 emerged as defining year of political reset
Historic wins, surprise upsets, and rapid leadership changes marked 2025, as voters across major democracies demanded stability, fresh ideas and a new direction for their countries
 "From Mamdani to Takaichi, 2025 emerged as defining year of political reset")
Bill Gates warns child deaths may rise after Trump-era funding cuts
More than 200,000 additional children under 5 are expected to die this year, according to modeling in the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report
 "Bill Gates warns child deaths may rise after Trump-era funding cuts")
New H-1B rules unlikely to impact large Indian IT firms, says Nasscom head
Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar says recent US H-1B visa changes will have little effect on large Indian IT firms, as companies have already boosted local hiring and are preparing for new rules
 "New H-1B rules unlikely to impact large Indian IT firms, says Nasscom head")
US talks with Putin on Ukraine plan gave impression war may end: Trump
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law held five-hour-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
 "US talks with Putin on Ukraine plan gave impression war may end: Trump")
Trump outlines plan to unwind Biden-era fuel efficiency standards
Trump said Biden's policies were "ridiculously burdensome" and "imposed expensive restrictions and gave all sorts of problems to automakers
US Secretary of State Rubio warns of 'imminent threat' from radical Islam
Rubio further said that Radical Islamists are 'prepared to conduct acts of terrorism, assassination, murders' to gain their 'domination of different cultures and societies'
 "US Secretary of State Rubio warns of 'imminent threat' from radical Islam")
Ukraine's Nato membership 'key question' in talks with US: Kremlin aide
Moscow insists that Ukraine must never be permitted to enter the Western military alliance, calling it a core security concern
 "Ukraine's Nato membership 'key question' in talks with US: Kremlin aide")
