‘Nice house’: Donald Trump praises Al Wajba Palace, residence of Emir of Qatar

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump received a grand ceremonial welcome in Qatar before visiting Al Wajba Palace, the official residence of Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.The Emir personally guided Trump through the palace during the tour. At one point, the US President turned to the camera and remarked, “Nice house.”Trump’s arrival in Qatar was […]

Trump can’t strip Foreign Service workers of their collective bargaining rights, judge says

[ad_1] Department of state, US (File Photo: AP) WASHINGTON: A federal judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily block the Trump administration from stripping Foreign Service employees of their collective bargaining rights. US District Judge Paul Friedman granted a federal labour union’s request for a preliminary injunction that, while its lawsuit against the government is pending, stops […]

‘He’s a felon crackhead and I’m not’: Donald Trump Jr fumes over comparison to Hunter Biden

[ad_1] Don Jr. angry over his comparison with Hunter Biden US President Donald Trump‘s son, Donald Trump Jr, is not happy being compared to former US President Joe Biden‘s son, Hunter Biden and he’s making that very clear.After a Business Insider article headlined “Don Jr. Is the New Hunter Biden” linked both men’s business dealings […]

From luxury to liability: Why Qatar’s jet gift to Trump is a nightmare for intelligence officials

[ad_1] US president Donald Trump’s acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar has triggered alarm within the intelligence and diplomatic circles, with experts warning of major security and ethical risks.The lavish 89-seater aircraft, once used by senior Qatari royal Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, features opulent interiors designed by Parisian firm cabinet […]

Watch: Lavish welcome for Donald Trump in Qatar with F-15 jets and Cybertruck motorcade

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump received a striking welcome in Qatar on Wednesday as a pair of Tesla Cybertrucks led his motorcade through the capital city. The vehicles had a distinctive red-painted hood and were part of an elaborate show of pageantry during Trump’s visit to the Gulf nation.Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted the grand […]

‘Young, attractive guy’: Donald Trump full of praise for former US-designated terrorist

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh. This meeting between the two leaders marked the first such encounter between the nations’ heads of state in 25 years. Held on the sidelines of the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, the meeting was highly significant, reflecting a major political […]

20 states sue Trump administration over immigration-linked federal funding threats

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) A coalition of 20 Democratic attorneys general filed two lawsuits on Tuesday challenging the Trump administration’s threats to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding unless states comply with its hardline immigration policies.The lawsuits, spearheaded by California attorney general Rob Bonta, were filed in federal […]

Beyond Tariff Truce, China Readies for a Rocky Time With U.S.

[ad_1] Even as the United States and China take steps to rein in their trade war, Beijing is preparing for broader rivalry with Washington to continue. For China, that means its search for economic and diplomatic opportunities across Asia is unlikely to soften its tough line on its regional territorial claims and military competition. Both […]

Zelenskyy urges Trump to attend peace talks, but Putin’s plans still unclear

[ad_1] ISTANBUL: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine appealed to US President Trump on Tuesday to meet him this week for peace talks, saying it would put pressure on President Vladimir Putin of Russia to attend, but he cast doubt on Putin’s desire for either talks or peace.The Kremlin on Tuesday declined to say whether Putin […]

Judge allows Trump administration to use wartime law to deport Venezuelan gang members

[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration can invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelan nationals alleged to be members of the gang Tren de Aragua, marking the first court decision to endorse such use of the centuries-old wartime law.US district […]