LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Americans are planning to spend less money this summer due to the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, The Independent has said, citing polling, surveys and media reports. In a survey by personal finance company WalletHub, 45 percent of respondents said tariffs are …
Read More »Trump to announce new nominee to lead NASA, replacing Musk ally
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | The White House said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce a new nominee for the head of NASA, following his decision to withdraw former candidate Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk. “After a thorough review of prior …
Read More »Trump: Musk is not leaving for ever
WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US President Donald Trump has said that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is not leaving his administration for good. “Many of the DOGE people, Elon, are staying behind too, so they’re not leaving and Elon’s really not be leaving. He’s going to be back …
Read More »Musk says feels ‘stuck in a bind’ in US administration
WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US businessman Elon Musk said he had disagreements with the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding his oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which made him feel “stuck in a bind.” “It’s difficult for me to bring that up in …
Read More »Trump demands “names and countries” of Harvard’s foreign students
SAN FRANCISCO, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he wants the “names and countries” of every international student enrolled at Harvard University. The demand came just days after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students. …
Read More »REPORT: Trump’s ‘white genocide’ image is from DR Congo, not South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Xinhua | An image U.S. President Donald Trump showed as evidence of “white genocide” in South Africa is actually a video screenshot taken in the Democratic Republic of Congo, not South Africa. On Wednesday, Trump confronted visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with conspiracy theories on …
Read More »Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky on Monday
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries. “I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir …
Read More »How Middle Easterners see Trump’s Mideast policies
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January, the Middle East has seen conflicts intensifying and civilian suffering mounting under U.S. involvement. Regional analysts said that the U.S. government’s disregard for sovereignty and human rights in the Middle East has not only jeopardized local …
Read More »Trump considers further cuts to foreign aid
Washington, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | Donald Trump’s administration is advancing major efforts to continue cutting US foreign aid and dismantling USAID. A draft Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposes cutting the State Department by nearly 50%—over $30 billion—with foreign aid reduced by up to 75%, including the closure …
Read More »Trump’s trade wars to push more countries to join BRICS
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | US President Donald Trump’s trade wars may push some Asian and African countries toward joining BRICS, a Russian expert said. “In recent days, and all throughout the past month, we have had a front row seat to the new challenges that have emerged from this …
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