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Trump to speak by phone with Putin on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will speak with Putin regarding the war in Ukraine on Monday, after which he plans to do the same with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

17/05/2025

USA

US Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to resume quick deportations

The high court action is the latest in a string of judicial setbacks for the Trump administration’s effort to speed deportations of people in the country illegally.

17/05/2025

USA

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

A handful of hard-right lawmakers joined all Democrats in voting against a package of tax breaks and spending cuts, insisting on steeper cuts to Medicaid and green energy tax breaks.

17/05/2025

USA

Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate

Amid a refugee resettlement freeze, 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, welcomed by Trump officials, sparking debates over discrimination and refugee policies.

16/05/2025

Economy

US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil

Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US' soft power and dampening demand to visit the country.

16/05/2025

Economy

Japan's economy shrinks as Trump trade war hits exports and confidence

The contraction strengthens the argument for increasing spending incentives in Japan as the economy prepares to take a hit from Trump's tariffs.

16/05/2025

Business

Donald Trump wraps up Gulf tour with €179 billion in UAE deals

US President Donald Trump secured €179 billion ($200 billion) worth of deals with the United Arab Emirates, including plans for the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside the United States, located in Abu Dhabi.

16/05/2025

Europe News

Trump mocks France's WWII victory celebrations in Qatar army speech

Trump lamented the US's lack of WWII victory celebrations, praised its role in the war, and asked Qatar for help with Iran during his Middle East visit.

16/05/2025

Europe News

EU unlikely to get rid of all US tariffs - Commission

As the negotiations with the US gather pace, doubts are raised about the extent of concessions achievable.

15/05/2025

Europe News

Foreign minister: Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence target

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

15/05/2025

USA

Trump’s sanctions on ICC halt tribunal's work, staffers claim

According to ICC staff members, sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have made it near impossible for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes.

15/05/2025

Economy

Trump suggests India offered to drop tariffs to zero on US goods

The US President's words were not immediately acknowledged by New Delhi.

15/05/2025

Culture news

Bruce Springsteen slams Trump at EU tour kick-off in Manchester

Bruce Springsteen kicked off his EU tour last night and did not spare his thoughts regarding Donald Trump: “In my country they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. (...) Raise your voices against authoritarianism."

15/05/2025

Business

Boeing wins major Qatar deal as Donald Trump strengthens Gulf ties

Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qatar Airways. The deal marked another major agreement struck by President Trump with a Gulf state during his Middle East tour.

15/05/2025

USA

Trump calls top Democrat Schumer a 'Palestinian' over Qatar jet row

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift.

14/05/2025

World News

Trump meets 'young, attractive' al-Sharaa and lifts sanctions on Syria

The meeting on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit represents a significant turn for Syria as it attempts to chart a new course after 50 years of al-Assad dynasty's rule.

14/05/2025

South Africa

'Cowards': South Africa's Ramaphosa slams Afrikaners resettling in US

The Trump administration has been criticised for granting refugee status to Afrikaners, a white ethnic minority, over people fleeing war and famine.

14/05/2025

Radio Schuman

Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin

All eyes will be on Turkey this Thursday, where peace talks between Russia's and Ukraine's presidents are slated to occur. Will Putin show face? And if he doesn't, where does this leave him?

14/05/2025

Markets

Nvidia stock soars on US-Saudi AI deal backed by Trump, bin Salman

Nvidia’s shares soared amid billions of dollars in artificial intelligence investment deals made between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the Trump administration deepens ties with the wealthy Middle Eastern nation.

14/05/2025

Europe News

EU ministers, film sector defend industry amid US tariff threats

The European Union is pushing back against President Trump threats on film and streaming industries, as culture ministers gathered in Brussels this week to discuss the future of the bloc’s audiovisual rules.

13/05/2025