From Riyadh to Damascus: Trump’s Middle East reset?
US President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia as part of a Middle East trip aimed at boosting US business abroad. Earlier on Tuesday, the White House said it had concluded a…
Trump Qatar plane gift: What we know
US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that his administration is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar that would replace Air Force One, while Qatari officials say the…
As oil prices fall can Gulf big spenders keep Trump pledges?
Wealthy Gulf states are promising President Trump huge investments into the US. But at the same time, the price of oil is falling. Is oil-fueled "investment diplomacy" still possible?…
US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite pressure from Trump
As widely expected, the US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Fed chair Jerome Powell warned the risks of higher inflation and higher…
Yes, Trump posted an AI-generated image of him as Pope
President Donald Trump says ‘he knows nothing’ about the image of him dressed as Pope, even though it was posted on his personal Instagram and Truth Social accounts. Also, what fake news…
Canada’s election: How Trump’s trade war is impacting voters in key province of Ontario
The duel between the Liberals and Conservatives in Canada's federal election this Monday is shaping up to be a close one. Led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberals were struggling at…
‘Utter chaos’ and ‘massive destruction’: Papers mark Trump’s 100 days in office
Papers worldwide are discussing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency as he marks 100 days in office. Also, Vietnam celebrates the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification with a military parade in…
Canada’s border problem: How will the next prime minister deal with Trump?
In the shadow of Donald Trump’s goading, Canadians are casting ballots in a general election. US tariffs and talk of making the world’s second largest nation by size the 51st state are…
Travel to United States drops in wake of Trump presidency
Tourism has long been a cornerstone of the US economy, but global perceptions are shifting. Stories of detained tourists, threats to annex Canada and Greenland, and the Trump administration's strained relations with…
Poll reveals voter skepticism in Trump’s first 100 days
A new poll shows 44% of Americans think Trump is focusing on the wrong priorities, though most Republicans agree Trump is living up to expectations.…
‘Trump deserves better’: Papers react to second Yemen group chat leaks
The New York Times reports that US. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth sent confidential messages to a second Signal group chat. Meanwhlie, Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Putin's "ceasefire".…