‘Most significant piece of legislation’: Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ clears House by one vote after all-night showdown

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) After a dramatic all-night session, House Republicans narrowly passed US President Donald Trump’s expansive tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, early Thursday, overcoming internal divisions and unified Democratic opposition. The 215-214 vote marked a major legislative win for Trump and Speaker […]

House Republicans launch an all-nighter to try to pass Trump’s big bill | World News

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Moving into an all-night session early Thursday, House Republicans reconvened to push ahead on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the sceptics within his ranks and working to muscle President Donald Trump‘s priority bill to passage. Johnson and his GOP leadership team appeared confident after a lengthy White House […]

Lights, video, confrontation – Trump’s meeting with South African leader takes dramatic turn | World News

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: “Turn the lights down,” President Donald Trump said. It was showtime in the Oval Office. Sitting next to him on Wednesday was South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was visiting in hopes of reaching new agreements on trade. But Trump wanted to talk about baseless allegations that white farmers in his country were […]

Kenyans worry a US duty-free trade deal might end and expose them to Trump’s tariffs | World News

[ad_1] NAIROBI: It’s crunch time for the maker of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Hundreds of sewing machines whir in a crowded, air-conditioned factory. On another floor, workers pack clothes destined for the US market. The fate of about 16,000 workers in the factory at the United Aryan export processing zone hangs […]

Is ‘white genocide’ real in South Africa? Unpacking Donald Trump’s Oval Office claim

[ad_1] Meeting between the presidents of South Africa and USA A meeting between US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House has reignited a heated and controversial debate: Is there a “white genocide” happening in South Africa?Trump is backed by Elon Musk who was born in South Africa and […]

What are ‘angel families’? Relatives of immigrant crime victims urge GOP to pass Donald Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

[ad_1] Families who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by illegal immigrants and gang members are pressing Republican lawmakers to back US President Trump’s proposed “big beautiful bill.”The bill aims to strengthen border security and speed up deportations.In an open letter to Congress, these “angel families” emphasised the urgent need for action to prevent […]

What Is Donald Trump’s $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan

[ad_1] President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House about Golden Dome (AP) President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious missile defense initiative named the “Golden Dome,” aimed at safeguarding the United States from advanced missile threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.Drawing inspiration from Israel’s Iron Dome, the Golden Dome […]

Japan’s exports slow in April as Trump’s tariffs dent shipments to the US

[ad_1] Tokyo Container Terminal is seen in Tokyo (AP) TOKYO: Japan’s exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home. Globally, exports rose just 2% year-on-year, down from 4% in March, leaving a trade deficit for the first time […]

‘Never diagnosed with cancer before last week’: Biden’s office rebuts Trump’s ‘cover-up’ charge

[ad_1] Joe Biden’s team clarified on Tuesday the former US president “had never been diagnosed” with prostate cancer before last week.As per a spokesperson, Biden previously had a blood test for prostate cancer 11 years ago.“Prior to Friday, President Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer. His last known PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test was […]

‘Get yourself a real job’: Trump’s interaction with NOTUS reporter goes viral

[ad_1] Donald Trump’s interaction with a reporter goes viral. President Donald Trump often calls out media houses, journalists, and gives nicknames to journalists, but his interaction with one particular reporter this morning went viral as he just shrugged off the question-answer situation, giving the reporter career advice. Trump Tuesday reached the Capitol to speak to […]