Trump Urges Israelis to Vote for Netanyahu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump has urged Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin, Netanyahu in the upcoming election, praising his leadership and role in the conflict with Iran. Trump made the appeal on Sunday in a post on his Truth Social platform, describing Netanyahu, popularly known as Bibi, as an “outstanding Warrior […]
Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. The Pentagon announced the decision on Monday, saying Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution and Trump approved it. Pentagon spokesman Sean […]
Oil Prices Fall as Trump Hails US-Iran Talks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Oil prices fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said talks between American and Iranian representatives at the United Nations were “very good” and productive. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped 0.9 per cent to $98.41 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.4 per cent to $89.23. Both […]
Trump to Defend US Military Operations Against Iran at UN
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump is expected to defend his administration’s military operations against Iran when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, according to AFP. AFP reports that Trump is also expected to highlight his efforts to end the Gaza conflict and expand the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab […]
Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Trump Orders US Flags Lowered
By Julian Osamoto Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter, who rose from humble beginnings in Tennessee to become one of the world’s most celebrated entertainers, had a career spanning more […]
Trump Warns FIFA Against Removing Infantino
By Oluwakemi Kindness US President Donald Trump has warned that it would be a “terrible mistake” for FIFA to remove president Gianni Infantino from office. Trump’s comments came after UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) accused Infantino of breaking trust “through deception” over his abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. The FFE plan […]
25 States Challenge Trump’s New Tariffs in Court
By Oluwakemi Kindness Twenty-five US states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over a new wave of tariffs imposed on dozens of countries. The tariffs, which range from 10% to 12.5%, affect trading partners including the UK, China and the European Union. The Trump administration said the measures were introduced over concerns that some countries […]
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods
By Oluwakemi Kindness U.S President, Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a broad range of goods imported from Canada, escalating trade tensions between the two neighbouring countries over what he described as Canada’s “unequal treatment” of American products. The new tariffs target consumer goods such as wine, hockey sticks and a range of […]
Iran Intensifies Retaliation as Middle East Tensions Escalate
By Oluwakemi Kindness Iran has intensified its retaliatory attacks across the Middle East after a 10th consecutive night of US bombing, widening the conflict and raising fears of further regional instability. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted US military assets in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. The claims have not been independently verified. […]
Trump Threatens Iran with New Strikes Unless Talks Resume
By Oluwakemi Kindness U.S President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s bridges and power plants next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table, escalating tensions as both countries exchanged attacks for a fourth straight day. In an interview with Fox News, Trump warned that the US would strike key infrastructure if Iran refused […]