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Trump urges Latin America to use military action to help US fight cartels

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening US foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere even while dealing with five-alarm crises around the globe. Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug-trafficking cartels and transnational gangs that he says pose an "unacceptable threat" to the hemisphere's national security. "The only way to defeat these enemies is by unleashing the power of our militaries," Trump said. "We have to use our military. You have to use your military." Citing the US-led coalition that confronted the Islamic State group in the Middle East, the Republican president said that "we must now do the same thing to eradicate the cartels at home". The gathering, which the White House called the "Shield of the Americas" summit, came ju

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in Iran war

President Donald Trump on Saturday joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six US soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East. The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of US service members killed in action, is considered one of the most sombre duties of any commander in chief. During his first term, Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was "the toughest thing I have to do" as president. "It is a very sad day," Trump told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Florida later on Saturday afternoon, saying that he was "glad we paid our respects". He said the relatives of the deceased are "great people, great parents, wives, family" and said that the "parents were so proud". Both Trump and Vice President J D Vance were present for the transfer, as were their spouses. A host of top administration officials were in attendance, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who wrote in a social media post on Friday of "a

One President's Whim. A World in Crisis.

A week into Trump's war in Iran, his strategy is still a mystery

US strikes on Iran spark concerns over shrinking weapons stockpiles

The US and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons, illustrating a long-standing production problem that some experts say could present challenges if another conflict emerges. The Trump administration has repeatedly said American forces have all of the weapons they need to fight the Iran war, now in its second week. President Donald Trump posted Friday on social media that several defense contractors had agreed to quadruple production of weapons "as rapidly as possible," although he did not detail the specific systems being manufactured. Questions about the nation's weapons stockpiles have grown as the US campaign against Iran escalates, with many Democratic lawmakers arguing that Trump is waging a "war of choice." Missile defense systems are under the most strain, according to experts, with Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors in high demand in Ukraine and ...

Iran now 'loser of Middle East': Trump after Tehran apology to neighbours

Trump said that Iran's apology came only after sustained military pressure from the United States and Israel

Iran President apologises to neighbours, rejects US' 'surrender' demand

In a televised address, Pres. Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will halt attacks on regional countries, even as the US warned that the most intense bombing campaign of the war was yet to come

Even as Trump humiliates allies, Indian govt must adopt humility at home

Mr Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America's friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back

No deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender', declares Trump

Trump said in a social media post, adding that they would work to boost Iran's economy

Epstein Files: Justice Dept releases interview of woman who accused Trump

The pages had been withheld from the trove of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because of what officials called a mistaken determination that they were duplicates

Donald Trump hosts Messi and Inter Miami after MLS Cup title triumph

Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honouring Inter Miami for winning last year's MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps in December for the Major League Soccer title, and the Argentinian superstar was named the league's MVP for the second consecutive season. "Leo, you came in and you won, and that's something very hard to do, very, very unusual and frankly, there's a lot more pressure put on you than anyone would know, because you sort of expected to win, but almost nobody wins," Trump said. Messi, who entered the ceremony alongside Trump, joined Inter Miami in mid-2023 to great fanfare. He did not speak during the event, which turned political at times with Trump addressing the war with Iran, the situation in Venezuela, a possible future announcement regarding Cuba and even tariffs. Addressing Messi - who famously avoids speaking out on politics - the president stuck mostly to sports. "You could have g

Trump pressures Latin American leaders to curb China's growing influence

The US imposed travel bans on three Chilean officials over the possible construction of a submarine fiber optic cable with China, while warning Peru against ceding control over a Chinese-built mega port. Under pressure from President Donald Trump, who had threatened to take the Panama Canal back under US control, the Panamanian government seized two ports at either end of the canal that had been run by a Hong Kong company. And when the US captured Venezuela's then-President Nicolas Maduro in January, China saw its extensive interests in the oil-rich country suddenly vulnerable. The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China. As part of his quest to restore US preeminence in the Western Hemisphere, the president is hosting Latin American leaders at his golf resort near Miami this weekend for a summit dubbed the "Shield of Americas." Supporters of the White Ho

US President Trump urges Iran's IRGC to surrender, offers 'full immunity'

US President Donald Trump called on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to lay down their arms in exchange for "total immunity" or face "guaranteed death"

US House blocks bid to halt Iran conflict, avoiding clash with Trump

A handful of Democrats joined Republicans to defeat an effort to force President Trump to go to Congress for approval to continue using force against Iran, while two GOP lawmakers backed it

'As dead as fried chicken': Why Trump fired Kristi Noem after ad row

US President Donald Trump grew angry after Noem told lawmakers that he had personally approved the campaign; Trump hadn't

Messi joins Trump at White House a year after turning down Biden's invite

Presidents have welcomed champions for decades to capitalise on the winning optics, but Messi's visit stands apart as he's long avoided presidential visits

Replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen Mullin, says Trump

President Donald Trump says he's replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Trump says he'll make Noem a "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas," a new security initiative that he said would focus on the Western Hemisphere. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump's second term. Noem's departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseeing immigration enforcement tactics that have been met with protests and lawsuits.

Iran calling US to 'make a deal', but 'being a little bit late': Trump

Trump also warned the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, military, to lay down their arms or they will be killed

Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project faces public outcry

A federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House got an earful Thursday from members of the public. Most speakers said they opposed the project and criticised it as too big and unnecessary. Only one of the 28 people who addressed the National Capital Planning Commission during the first two hours of public comment at its March meeting spoke in favour of the project. "It's ugly. It's just ugly. It's too much," said Kye Rowan, who described herself as an "ordinary citizen" with no architectural background. Other speakers asked the commission to properly deliberate before making a decision. "I urge you to send this back to the drawing board," said Diane Marlin, who recently retired as mayor of Urbana, Illinois. "Take the time to get this right." Concerns were also raised about Trump's plan to pay the estimated USD 400 million construction cost with money donated by wealthy people and corporations, many of whom have business before the ..

India seeks to retain tariff edge over Asian peers in US trade deal

Goyal said India is closely watching the evolving situation following the US SC's verdict, and will continue to engage with Washington for best possible opportunities in the interim trade deal

Trump says he must be 'personally involved' in picking Iran's next leader

Trump's remarks suggested a direct role for Washington in shaping Iran's leadership transition, even as senior US officials denied that the military campaign targeted a change of government in Tehran