Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal
United States President-elect Donald Trump is set to face a sentencing hearing for his criminal conviction in New York, mere days before he will be sworn in for a second term in the White House. On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan issued an 18-page written decision calling for Trump to appear, either in person or virtually,…
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. On his first day in the White House, he is expected to begin signing several executive orders as part of his 100-order plan, which he revealed to Senate Republicans on January 8. The executive orders will cover a range…
“To the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!” These were not the words of some far-right provocateur lurking in a dark corner of the internet. They…
The United States has ended a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, in line with US President Donald Trump’s policy of exerting “maximum pressure” on Tehran. In a statement released on Sunday, the US Department of State said the decision not to renew the waiver was made to “ensure we…
Outgoing President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honour in the United States, to members of a congressional committee that investigated the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. A total of 20 honourees were recognised in a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Among them were an…
United States President-elect Donald Trump has been greeted by thousands of supporters at his first rally speech in Arizona since winning the November election. Trump employed his usual aggressiveness, including ratcheting up threats against Panama and sending a message to billionaire Elon Musk. Here are some key takeaways from the 75-minute speech: President-elect offers talk…