Tag: Trump
Damning agency report could bring US-Iran nuclear talks to an end
With the US-Iran nuclear talks underway, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report has surfaced which said Tehran is stockpiling uranium enriched to near weapons-grade [more…]
US freezes new student visa interviews, eyes social media vetting
The United States has temporarily suspended new student and exchange visitor visa interview appointments at embassies and consulates around the world, until new social media [more…]
Trump prohibits Harvard University from accepting foreign students
The Trump administration has banned Harvard University from accepting foreign students, as part of its continued crackdown on higher education in the US, Africanews via [more…]
Former US president Biden reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
The Ex-US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer in the prostate, his office has said, following tests which confirmed the disease on May [more…]
Trump pushes for Russia and Ukraine ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to speak on May 19th with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and NATO member states to push [more…]
Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign-made films
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is ordering a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, The National via Reuters reported on May 5th. [more…]
Trump nominates Mike Waltz as UN ambassador despite scandal
Donald Trump surprised many by nominating Mike Waltz as UN ambassador, despite the recent Signalgate scandal, Middle East Eye reported on May 1st. In March, [more…]
Trump eyes repression of diversity at US universities
US President Donald Trump signed executive orders on April 23rd targeting US universities, amid his administration’s attempts to tackle diversity and inclusion, The Guardian reported. [more…]
Harvard stands firm amid interference on student protests from Trump
Harvard University has stood firm against political interference from the Trump administration, despite facing threats to its federal funding, the Middle East Eye reported on [more…]
Harvard refuses to bow down to Trump’s demands for policy change
Harvard University has refused to bow down to demands from the Trump administration, despite facing threats to its federal funding, the Middle East Eye reported [more…]
Groups claim US strikes on Yemen are “unconstitutional”
The US airstrikes on Yemen are “unconstitutional” according to several political advocacy groups, including Dawn, Action Corps, and Just Foreign Policy, stated on March 27th, [more…]
Trump delays tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods
US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of new tariffs on Mexico and Canada with 25% tariffs which will now expire on April 2nd, Barron’s [more…]
US to reduce military aid to Egypt
The US has told Egypt that it intends to cut military aid to Cairo due to dissimilarities in their attempts to handle the result of [more…]
Trump gives “last warning” to Hamas to free captives
US President Donald Trump made a threat of additional destruction to Gaza if all hostages are not freed and gave a final warning to Hamas [more…]
Counter-video released in response to Trump’s AI-generated Gaza Riviera
Palestinians have released a counter-video in response to an AI-generated video shared by US President Donald Trump which presents his plan for Gaza, The New [more…]
Martin Jay: USAID scandal puts a new perspective on Ukraine
What is USAID and why has it become a minor obsession with Donald Trump and Elon Musk? From its title you would be fooled into [more…]
Trump says Egypt and Jordan will take in Palestinians from Gaza
US President Donald Trump insisted on January 30th that Egypt and Jordan would accept Palestinians from Gaza, despite Arab leaders firmly rejecting the idea, The [more…]
Martin Jay: Trump’s plan for Gaza: profit first, Palestinians last
Trump’s serendipity is the only thing geopolitical analysts can bet on as if there’s one thing we can all agree that we can predict with [more…]
Gaza residents reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate
Palestinians in Gaza have rejected US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that they leave the enclave and resettle elsewhere, The National reported on January 27th. The [more…]
Israel considers cutting aid to Gaza as Trump takes office
The Israeli Knesset is considering to substantially decrease the flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, according to reports by Israeli media. This potential [more…]
