Donald Trump

Economy

Trump pulls nomination to lead US Bureau of Labor Statistics

E.J. Antoni's nomination, announced in August, was an attempt by Trump to gain greater control over the federal agency responsible for producing key economic data.

01/10/2025

Business

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid

Under the deal, New York-based Pfizer will charge most-favoured-nation pricing to Medicaid and guarantee that pricing on newly launched drugs, Trump said. That involves matching the lowest price offered in other developed nations.

01/10/2025

USA

In US and Europe, troops on streets of capitals tell a different story

Following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in August, over 2,000 National Guard members patrol the streets of Washington, evoking scenes similar to those in European capitals. Yet in Washington, experts and residents believe this is different.

01/10/2025

USA

Trump and Hegseth declare end of 'woke' leadership in US military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new directives for soldiers that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness.

30/09/2025

Europe News

EU leaders welcome Trump's Gaza plan, urge Hamas to accept it

European leaders, from Ursula von der Leyen to Emmanuel Macron, have reacted positively to Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.

30/09/2025

Business

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

30/09/2025

Europe News

Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes?

Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two million federal employees across the country.

30/09/2025

USA

YouTube to pay €21 million to settle lawsuit with Donald Trump

Donald Trump had filed lawsuits against Meta and X, formerly Twitter, after the media platforms suspended his account following the January 6 Capitol riots in 2021. Meta and X agreed earlier this year to pay to settle the lawsuits.

30/09/2025

USA

Trump and Netanyahu say they have agreed on proposed Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump said he and Netanyahu have discussed "how to end the war in Gaza" with Trump saying "we are beyond very close" to a peace deal.

29/09/2025

USA

Lawyer for suspect in Kirk killing wants more time to review evidence

Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.

29/09/2025

Economy

Trump threatens to slap 100% tariffs on movies made abroad

A few months after initial threats, the US president is once again targeting the non-American film industry.

29/09/2025

Qatar

US citizen freed after nine months in Afghan prison, Qatar says

The release came just weeks after US President Donald Trump's executive order on 5 September which imposed new "consequences on those who wrongfully detain Americans abroad."

29/09/2025

Markets

Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US

Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown.

29/09/2025

USA

Washington might send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Vance says

Amid growing impatience over the Kremlin’s reluctance to participate in direct talks with Ukraine, Washington is now considering providing Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, according to US Vice President JD Vance.

29/09/2025

USA

Tyler Robinson to appear in court for assassination of Charlie Kirk

Prosecutors have said they plan to seek the death penalty for the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.

29/09/2025

USA

Trump says he'll send troops to Portland to handle domestic terrorists

The decision, according to Trump, was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”

27/09/2025

USA

US to revoke Colombian President's visa over 'reckless' comments

The US Department of State announced the revocation of Petro’s US visa early on Saturday, denouncing him for inciteful and reckless behaviour as he participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration in New York on Friday.

27/09/2025

Economy

Pharma tariffs: The EU's confident it can dodge US measures

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the US, but the European Commission remains hopeful that the deal concluded with Washington this summer—setting 15% tariffs on EU goods—will also apply to the sector.

26/09/2025

Culture news

Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden’s White House portrait with autopen

The Trump administration has turned a conspiracy theory into a framed shady dig, and The White House called attention to the portrait change on its social media accounts.

26/09/2025

Tech News

Donald Trump approves TikTok deal through executive order

Vice President JD Vance said that “there was some resistance on the Chinese side.

26/09/2025