Donald Trump

Trump freezes VOA and other US-funded media outlets

President Donald Trump’s administration has put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing decades-old outlets long seen as critical to countering Russian and Chinese information offensives.
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Harvard, among other top US universities, freezes hiring amid financial uncertainties under Trump

The freeze was the “most drastic step” Harvard is taking in response to new White House orders.
16 March 2025, 10:16 AM

TikTok sale talks underway, deal possible soon, says Trump  

US President Donald Trump has revealed that his administration is in discussions with four groups regarding the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, as per a recent report by Reuters.
10 March 2025, 03:52 AM

Zelensky ready for Russia talks, mineral deal

US President Donald Trump said later on Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after the pair’s explosive White House meeting.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump and Zelensky: Is the damage irreparable?

For Trump, it’s always, “What’s in it for me?”
5 March 2025, 05:00 AM

Trump shares bizarre AI video of a rebuilt Gaza with Musk, Netanyahu

The 33-second clip remained on Trump's accounts without denial or retraction hours after the initial posting on Tuesday night.
27 February 2025, 08:48 AM

US cuts overseas development programme budgets by more than 90%

The review in part targeted multi-year foreign assistance contracts awarded by the USAID, with the vast majority eliminated during its course.
27 February 2025, 03:33 AM

Trump on USAID fund: Dhaka should clear the air

Trump accused USAID of funnelling $29 million to prop up a "radical left communist" in Bangladesh
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

$29m spent to prop up ‘radical left communist’ in Bangladesh: Trump

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his outrage over USAID’s spending, accusing the agency of funnelling $29 million to prop up a “radical left communist” in Bangladesh.
23 February 2025, 18:40 PM

Bangladesh firm with 2 people got $29m from US

US President Donald Trump said that a US-funded project to strengthen the political landscape in Bangladesh worth $29 million had gone to a firm with just two people that nobody had ever heard of.
22 February 2025, 18:00 PM

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war

Trump, who took office on January 20, has repeatedly vowed to swiftly end the Ukraine war.
16 February 2025, 02:53 AM

Trump says he wants US Education Department to be closed immediately

US President Donald Trump said on February 12 that he wants the federal Education Department to be closed immediately.
13 February 2025, 10:04 AM

Modi set to meet Musk for possible Starlink talks during US trip, sources say

Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during a two-day US visit which starts Wednesday
13 February 2025, 07:12 AM

Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.
10 February 2025, 08:00 AM

Trump revokes Biden's security clearances, intelligence briefings

Former presidents traditionally receive some intelligence briefings even after they have left office.
8 February 2025, 04:06 AM

Modi invited to meet Trump next week

India is keen to enhance trade relations with the US and make it easier for its citizens to get skilled worker visas
4 February 2025, 08:32 AM

The end of progress?

With the return of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, perhaps we should call the current era “end of progress.”
3 February 2025, 09:00 AM

Trump administration to cancel student visas of pro-Palestinian protesters

"To all the resident aliens who joined in the pro-jihadist protests... we will find you, and we will deport you," Trump said
30 January 2025, 10:56 AM

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.
28 January 2025, 04:53 AM

Trump toughens crackdown on immigration and diversity

Since reentering the White House, Trump has focused heavily on harsh migration measures.
23 January 2025, 03:09 AM