Trump to raise tariffs on EU vehicles to 25%

US President Donald Trump announced that he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 per cent, citing the bloc’s failure to comply...

'Trump is an idiot': Californians fume over soaring petrol prices

At a gas station in Los Angeles, Ryder Thomas wore a grimace of barely suppressed anger as he filled his pickup truck, watching the cost tick up to $130...

Trump says he's not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal for talks

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied ‌with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was...

Hungary’s shift unlocks new opportunities for NATO

The ousting this month of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a landslide electoral defeat has generated a flood of commentary. Much of it has been about the implications...

The idea of a ballroom won’t save our children at all

When an active shooter threat disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the president and members of his Cabinet were evacuated swiftly and efficiently. The threat ended with a shooter...

Trump could work to make America safer again

President Donald Trump has now been involved in what appears to be an unprecedented three attempts on his life. It must be jarring for someone with so much wealth...

Crisis presidency

Last Saturday evening security agents seized an armed man outside the hotel ballroom where President Donald Trump was attending the annual dinner of the White House press corps. Although...

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring

President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held...

Putin, Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and...

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