Trump’s biggest surprise yet
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the world braced itself for the customary shockwaves of his presidency. From his notorious policy swings to the unpredictable personal…
Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don’t back it up in court
As US President Donald Trump’s administration cracks down on immigration, its officials have repeatedly publicly identified detainees as gang leaders or even terrorists, without attempting to back those inflammatory claims…
Tariff turbulence: risks and opportunities in Trump’s trade war
Trump’s tariffs have jolted the world. Their impact on global value chains could be similar to what COVID-19 had. As of now, the reciprocal duties (barring China) have been halted…
Trump boasts of ‘fun’ 100 days, but Americans disenchanted
After 100 days of political chaos and economic shock that have sent his approval ratings tumbling, Donald Trump hopes to regain the unqualified adulation of his supporters Tuesday at one…
Trump cuts threaten free vaccine programme for kids amid measles outbreak
Dr Ali Sherif normally gives about 50 doses of the measles vaccine to children each month at his clinic in Hobbs, New Mexico, near the Texas state line. The number…
Global shipping navigates Trump tariffs uncertainty
Shifting trade announcements have led to unprecedented volatility in the global shipping industry in recent weeks, with industry players having to constantly adapt to new US tariffs. Cargo ships put…
Despite Trump pause, overall US tariff rate at highest in a century
US President Donald Trump’s delay of steeper tariffs may have won brief respite on Wall Street, but analysts say his actions — which hit China especially hard — already bring…
Trump carves up world and international order with it
By casting doubt on the world order, Donald Trump risks dragging the globe back into an era where great powers impose their imperial will on the weak, analysts warn. Russia…
With peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has turned to another high-profile challenge that could be just as elusive: curbing…
Federal funding cuts ripple through the heart of Trump country
The phone rang over the whine of Trey Yates’ butter churn. The person calling was polite, but the message was devastating: Mountaineer Food Bank was ending Yates’ butter contract, due…
