trump

Family to plea for Trump's intervention on Jimmy Lai’s case

Family To Plea Trump’s Intervention On Jimmy Lai’s Case

February 10, 2026 4:17 am

 

The children of jailed Hong Kong media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai said on Monday that any planned visit by the U.S. President Donald Trump to China later this year could play a decisive role in efforts to secure their father’s release, hours after a Hong Kong court imposed a 20-year prison sentence on the veteran pro-democracy figure.

Lai, 78, founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper and a long-time critic of Beijing, was sentenced under Hong Kong’s national security law, legislation imposed by China in 2020 following mass protests in the city. The law has been widely used to prosecute …

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening

February 10, 2026 3:28 am

President Donald Trump said that he could block the opening of a major new border crossing between the United States and Canada unless Washington secures greater ownership and what he described as compensation from Ottawa, escalating a renewed dispute with one of the United States’ closest allies.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he would not permit the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a long-planned span linking Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, to open until Canada meets U.S. demands. He argued that the United States should own “at least half” of the bridge and accused Canada of …

Ukraine Says Trump Key to Peace as Leader Talks Urged

Ukraine Says Trump Key to Peace as Leader Talks Urged

February 8, 2026 3:40 pm

 

 Ukraine’s foreign minister says the final and most difficult hurdles to ending the war with Russia can only be resolved by a face-to-face meeting between the two countries’ leaders, and that U.S. President Donald Trump holds unique leverage to broker an agreement. The comments underscore Kyiv’s push to accelerate peace efforts amid renewed U.S.-brokered diplomacy and a narrow window before political timelines in Washington complicate negotiations.

Speaking in Kyiv on Friday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said momentum has built in recent weeks through trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, but warned that progress could stall without …

Trump Deletes Racist Obama Video But Refuses Apology

Trump Deletes Racist Obama Video But Refuses Apology

February 7, 2026 2:58 am

President Donald Trump on Friday removed a controversial social media post that included racist imagery depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as cartoon apes, but said he would not apologize for sharing the content, even as the episode sparked swift bipartisan backlash and renewed scrutiny of the White House’s use of manipulated political media.

The video, which circulated for several hours before being taken down, primarily promoted false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Near its conclusion, the clip abruptly transitioned to altered imagery portraying the Obamas as apes, accompanied by …

Xi Trump Phone Call About Taiwan Raises Tensions

Xi-Trump Phone Call About Taiwan Raises Tensions

February 5, 2026 3:58 am

China’s President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that Taiwan remains the “most important issue” in relations between the two countries during a lengthy phone call that also touched on trade, global conflicts, and energy cooperation, according to state media and statements from both sides. 

The conversation underscored how central Taiwan has become to U.S.–China diplomacy, with both leaders framing the issue as critical to broader ties between Washington and Beijing. Xi urged caution over American weapons sales to the self-governed island, while Trump described the call as constructive and said cooperation between the two powers remained essential.

Xi …

Trump Funding Freeze Puts $16B Hudson River Tunnel at Risk

Trump Funding Freeze Puts $16B Hudson River Tunnel At Risk

February 3, 2026 3:03 am

Federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel—one of the most critical transportation projects in the United States—has become the focus of a high-stakes legal fight, just days before construction is set to stop.

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), the bi-state authority overseeing the project, filed a lawsuit late Monday seeking to compel the Trump administration to release approved funds that it says are being unlawfully withheld. Without the money, the commission warned, construction will halt on Friday, jeopardizing jobs, contracts, and the future of the tunnel itself.

The Hudson River tunnel is the main rail link …

Trump set to name Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair

Trump Set To Name Kevin Warsh As Next Fed chair

January 30, 2026 12:49 am

President Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday, with Kevin M Warsh emerging as the leading contender to replace Jerome H Powell, according to several people familiar with the president’s plans.

The move would mark a pivotal shift in US monetary leadership, coming amid escalating tension between the White House and the central bank over interest rate policy. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for keeping borrowing costs higher than he wants and has vowed to appoint a chair aligned with his push for sharp rate cuts.

Trump met with Warsh at …

Trump Iran Military Options Signal Major Policy Shift

Trump Iran Military Options Signal Major Policy Shift

January 29, 2026 1:30 am

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a range of military and strategic options against Iran, including targeted strikes on security forces and senior figures, as Washington explores ways to pressure Tehran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, according to multiple officials briefed on the discussions.

The deliberations reflect a sharp escalation in U.S. posture toward Iran, with sources saying the White House is examining actions intended to weaken Iran’s leadership and embolden internal opposition — even as regional and Western officials warn that military force alone is unlikely to bring political change in Tehran.

Two U.S. officials familiar …

Trump Comments On Minneapolis Shooting Stir Gun Rights Rift

Trump Comments On Minneapolis Shooting Stir Gun Rights Rift

January 28, 2026 12:40 am

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by a federal agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, should not have been carrying a firearm or fully loaded magazines, comments that have deepened tensions with gun rights groups and some members of his own party.

Speaking to reporters while greeting supporters at a restaurant in Iowa, Trump questioned Pretti’s decision to be armed, even as questions continue over whether the shooting was justified. Pretti was killed on Saturday during a confrontation with federal agents, an incident that sparked public outrage and led to …

Canada: Trump's Tariffs Threat Sparks Trade Tension

Canada: Trump’s Tariffs Threat Sparks Trade Tension

January 24, 2026 2:19 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Canada could face sweeping new trade penalties if it moves forward with a major commercial agreement with China, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa and injecting new uncertainty into North American trade relations.

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said the United States would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Prime Minister Mark Carney pursued closer economic ties with Beijing.

“If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the …

Trump NATO Afghanistan Comments Spark Backlash From Europe

Trump Afghanistan Comments Spark Backlash From Europe

January 23, 2026 9:22 am

Veterans and senior officials across Europe pushed back sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested NATO allies had avoided front line combat during the war in Afghanistan, saying hundreds of European troops died fighting alongside American forces.

The backlash followed comments Trump made in a Fox News interview, where he said the United States had “never needed” NATO and accused allied nations of staying “a little off the front lines” during the two decade long conflict.

The remarks struck a nerve among former soldiers and political leaders in countries that contributed troops after NATO invoked its collective defense …

Trump Board Of Peace Gains Seven Nations Amid Gaza Talks

Trump Board Of Peace Gains Seven Nations Amid Gaza Talks

January 22, 2026 12:15 am

Seven countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt have announced they will join U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly created “Board of Peace,” giving fresh momentum to a controversial international body aimed at shaping post-war diplomacy in the Middle East.

In a joint statement, the seven Muslim-majority nations — Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar — said they were endorsing the initiative to help secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, support reconstruction efforts, and pursue what they described as a “just and lasting peace.”

Israel also confirmed its participation earlier, making it one of the first …

TRENDING

Breaking

𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤, is a nonpartisan online news portal founded on the truth to provide you with weekly, insightful articles written with precision and current updates on current events from Africa in particular and the rest of the world in general. All of our reports undergo extensive fact-checking to ensure their veracity, and we adhere strictly to the facts, no matter whose ox is gored.

follow on social media

Facebook Twitter Youtube Telegram Linkedin

subscribe to newsletter

© 2018 - 2020 Africa digital news, New York
Powered by

People and Polity