Donald Trump

Trump orders powerful quantum computer built by 2028

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the construction of a powerful quantum computer for scientific research.
23 June 2026

'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

Boeing 747 gifted to Donald Trump by Gulf emirate of Qatar may now be of service
19 June 2026

Trump says the Iran deal has been signed and Hormuz will be fully open on Friday

Any sanctions relief to Iran will be contingent on Tehran's willingness to work on nuclear issues
15 June 2026

Taiwan says it is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning

US President Donald Trump earlier warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence
16 May 2026

Can the Xi-Trump summit prevent a new Cold War?

As global tensions deepen, Donald Trump’s China visit tests whether rivalry can give way to strategic cooperation.
14 May 2026

Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks with Xi begin

Xi had greeted Trump with a red carpet welcome at the opulent Great Hall of the People with military band fanfare, a gun salute and a host of schoolchildren jumping and chanting "welcome!".
14 May 2026

Trump lands in China for summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing yesterday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers.
14 May 2026

What Trump-Xi summit means for Bangladesh

As Trump and Xi reshape global rivalry, Bangladesh faces new economic risks, strategic pressures, and industrial opportunities.
13 May 2026

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in 90-minute phone call: Kremlin

The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf", Ushakov said.
30 April 2026

None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump: White House

Global soccer governing body FIFA gave Trump the inaugural award at the World Cup draw in December for "promoting peace and unity around the world", triggering condemnation from human rights groups and activists in the lead-up to the World Cup.
29 April 2026

Trump peace prize makes a mockery of FIFA Human Rights Policy, says Jackson Irvine

Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer's credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game's global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a mockery of its Human Rights Policy.
28 April 2026

A history of assassination attempts on US leaders

Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. A look at the history of attacks on American leaders.
26 April 2026

White House dinner shooting: Suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen from California, CNN reports

Gunman fired at agent during Correspondents’ Dinner; president and officials unharmed
26 April 2026

Trump says shooting won't 'deter' him from Iran war

Trump had earlier said, however, that "you never know" if it could be linked to the Iran war, and said investigators were working on the motive of the shooter whom he described as a "lone wolf."
26 April 2026

Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner, shooter in custody

Donald Trump and Melania Trump rushed out of White House Correspondents' Association ‌dinner after a man armed with a shotgun tried to breach security
26 April 2026

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming FIFA World Cup: Reports

The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president's attacks against Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
23 April 2026

Trump again threatens Iran infrastructure as he orders negotiators to Pakistan

Iran and the United States, along with Israel, are three days away from the end of a two-week ceasefire
19 April 2026

It's been my honour to solve 9 wars, this will be my 10th: Trump

US president says Israel and Lebanon agreed to ceasefire after talks with leaders
16 April 2026

Bluff, bargain and backtrack: The Trumpian art of the deal

From threats of devastation to a last-minute ceasefire, the Iran episode followed a familiar Trump script
10 April 2026

Clooney hits back at White House after Trump ally mocks his acting

George Clooney has responded sharply to criticism from the White House following remarks he made accusing Donald Trump of potentially committing war crimes in relation to threats against Iran.
9 April 2026