Tag: Trump

Trump Mulls Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites as Tensions Spike with Israel

Donald Trump says he’ll decide within two weeks if the U.S. will hit Iran’s nuclear facilities as Iran and Israel trade deadly blows. The White House says Iran is dangerously close to making a nuclear weapon, but diplomatic talks aren’t off the table. Both nations are already counting casualties from this sudden flare-up.

Trump Urges Fed Chair Powell for Rate Cuts Ahead of 2026 Election Showdown

Donald Trump met with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, pressing for interest rate cuts to boost economic momentum before the 2026 election. Powell stood firm on the Federal Reserve's independence, insisting choices rely on economic data, not politics. The encounter spotlights ongoing friction as Trump seeks to sway monetary policy for electoral advantage.

Trump's 'White Genocide' Claims in South Africa Questioned by Afrikaners and South African Officials

Claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa, cited by Trump to grant refugee status to 59 white farmers, have been challenged by local Afrikaners and dismissed in South African courts. The allegations have been linked to far-right narratives and lack evidence, with data showing most murder victims in South Africa are Black.

Macron Wakes Trump Early to Rally Support for Kyiv Ceasefire Plan

Emmanuel Macron called Donald Trump before dawn to ask for his support in a Kyiv ceasefire plan, signaling how urgently France is trying to involve global leaders—even those out of office. Macron's move shows he sees Trump’s influence as key to any diplomatic solution, despite Trump's current unofficial status.