The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has suddenly extended his authority over multiple US government agencies, leading to accusations from Democrats that DOGE is conducting a hostile takeover. Soraya Lennie explains what’s going on.
When President Donald Trump addresses the United States Congress on Tuesday, he will describe a rapid-fire effort to deliver on his campaign promises to make Americans safer and wealthier. By the numbers, Trump has been very busy; he signed more than 70 executive orders in about six weeks. But many of his policies on immigration,…
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have finally been revealed, after two delays due to the devastating wildfires raging across southern California in the United States. The wildfires have yet to abate, with a new conflagration, the Hughes Fire, erupting north of Los Angeles this week. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1…
United States President Donald Trump has touted a deal to gain access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as payment for Washington’s wartime support to Kyiv during Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday that he wanted “equalisation” from Ukraine for Washington’s “close to” $375.8bn in support. Recommended…
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Since Donald Trump’s re-election as United States president, there has been growing discussion about what his incoming administration’s policies towards Afghanistan might look like. Many anticipate a tougher stance against the Taliban, but a closer look at Trump’s track record and statements on the issue indicates he is unlikely to make any drastic changes to…
The presidential election in the United States has dominated global headlines for much of the past year. From opinion polls to rallies and the barbs traded on the campaign trail, all eyes were turned to the showdown between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump on November 5. Since Trump’s decisive victory, much of the…
