Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers

Inside Story Why is Trump pulling the plug on USAID? Thousands of employees have been placed on leave and aid recipients in more than 130 countries have been left in limbo. Read more President Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID). For decades, it has been distributing life-saving medications, combating…

Inmate firefighters from the Growlersburg crew hike up a mountain to create a containment fire line to control the Hughes fire in Castaic, a northwestern neighbourhood of Los Angeles County, California. [Apu Gomes/AFP]

Outgoing United States President Joe Biden has said he believes the “soul of America” remains at stake, less than a week before Donald Trump is set to enter the White House for a second presidential term. In a letter released on Wednesday morning, just hours before he is set to deliver a farewell address to…

NewsFeed UN ambassadors reject Trump’s plan to take over Gaza The UN ambassadors of Palestine and Russia have rejected Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over Gaza and displace Palestinians to neighbouring countries. Published On 5 Feb 20255 Feb 2025

The United States and Ukraine have reached a deal providing access to the European country’s rare earth minerals and other natural resources, US President Donald Trump has said. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump confirmed earlier reports that he had reached an agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to develop his country’s natural…

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote to break a 50-50 tie, underscoring the controversy over his nomination which has been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Friday’s confirmation of Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News personality and decorated veteran,…