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Trump Third Term Talk Keeps Americans Guessing On Future

Trump Third Term Talk Keeps Americans Guessing On Future

October 27, 2025 9:02 am

President Donald Trump said Monday he will not run for vice president in the 2028 election, yet he refused to rule out seeking a third term in the White House. The remarks have fueled renewed speculation over how he may attempt to extend his time in office.

Trump has frequently hinted on the campaign trail that he wants to remain in power beyond the usual limit, even selling “Trump 2028” merchandise to supporters. His latest comments keep that debate alive within the Republican Party as it looks ahead to its post-Trump future.

The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment bars any president …

US-Brazil Tariffs Talks Begin After Trump-Lula Meeting

US-Brazil Tariffs Talks Begin After Trump-Lula Meeting

October 26, 2025 2:51 pm

US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a “constructive” meeting on Sunday at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, with both sides committing their teams to immediate negotiations aimed at resolving tariffs and sanctions placed on Brazil.

The development signals a potential thaw in what had been a tense trade and diplomatic standoff, after the US imposed steep tariffs on Brazilian exports linking them to political issues in Brazil.

Brazil’s president described their discussion as “great,” and said that “our teams will meet immediately to advance the search for solutions to the tariffs and …

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Deal Signed With US Backing

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Deal Signed With US Backing

October 26, 2025 4:25 am

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia formally signed an expanded ceasefire agreement on Sunday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by Donald Trump as part of his Asia visit. 

The renewed pact, which builds on an earlier truce from three months ago, aims to curb the recent surge in violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border and provides a foundation for restoring stability.

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet described the deal as the beginning of “the process of mending our ties,” noting that “our border communities have been divided by conflict, and innocent civilians have …

US Strikes Drug Boat In Pacific, Killing Three

US Strikes Drug Boat In Pacific, Killing Three

October 23, 2025 4:41 am

The United States has carried out a second airstrike on a vessel allegedly transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its campaign against maritime narcotics trafficking.

The strike, confirmed on Wednesday by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, followed a similar operation a day earlier that left two people dead. Both vessels were targeted along established trafficking routes in international waters, Hegseth said.

In a statement on X, Hegseth said the operation was conducted “at the direction of President Trump” and described the targets as “narco-terrorists bringing death and destruction to our cities.”

“These …

Ukraine: US Sanctions Rosneft and Lukoil To Pressure Russia

Ukraine: US Sanctions Rosneft and Lukoil To Pressure Russia

October 23, 2025 3:18 am

The United States has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to push Moscow toward ending its war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday.

The decision represents Washington’s toughest economic measure in recent months and comes as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities intensified, resulting in at least seven fatalities, including children, earlier that day.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the sanctions aim at crippling Russia’s “war machinery,” accusing President Vladimir Putin of his unwillingness to “halt this pointless war.”

“Now is the time to stop the killing and …

Trump Threatens Tariff Surge As China Restricts Rare Earths

Trump Threatens Tariff Surge As China Restricts Rare Earths

October 10, 2025 2:57 pm

President Donald Trump on Friday said there appears to be “no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his upcoming trip to South Korea, while threatening a “massive increase” in tariffs after China moved to tighten export controls on rare earth elements. Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform. 

Trump accused China of attempting to “hold the global economy hostage” after Beijing expanded controls over rare earth exports, materials critical for industries ranging from electronics to defense.

He said one of the Policies that they are calculating at the moment was a massive …

Gold Hits Record $4,000 As Global Uncertainty Spurs Surge

Gold Hits Record $4,000 As Global Uncertainty Spurs Surge

October 8, 2025 4:59 am

Gold prices have soared past the $4,000 mark an ounce, setting a historic record as investors scramble for safe-haven assets amid mounting economic and political uncertainty worldwide. The rally marks one of the most dramatic surges in decades, with gold climbing more than 25% since April, fueled by fears over trade tensions, financial instability, and political turmoil.

The US government shutdown, now entering its second week, has further amplified investor anxiety. Delays in key economic data have left markets uncertain, prompting more individuals and institutions to turn to gold as a store of value. Spot gold — the price received …

Trump Backs Away From Talks As US Shutdown Drags On

Trump Backs Away From Talks As US Shutdown Drags On

October 7, 2025 5:50 am

US President Donald Trump appeared to offer an opening for negotiations with Democrats over healthcare subsidies to end the ongoing government shutdown — before quickly reversing his position.

The shutdown, now in its seventh day, stems from a bitter dispute over healthcare policy and federal funding. Trump blamed Democrats for the stalemate, saying in a post on Truth Social that they must first allow the government to reopen before any “substantive” discussions can begin.

“I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open. In …

Asian Markets Gain Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

Asian Markets Gain Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut Decision

September 16, 2025 7:36 am

Asian stocks pushed higher on Tuesday, extending Wall Street’s record-breaking momentum, as traders prepared for what is widely expected to be a US interest rate cut this week. The move comes as investors also monitor potential talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The Federal Reserve’s policy decision, due Wednesday, is viewed as a near certainty, but market focus has shifted to the central bank’s “dot plot” projections for borrowing costs in the months ahead. Investors will also parse comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for signals on how aggressively the bank may ease policy as the …

Japan PM Ishiba Resigns Following Election Setbacks

Japan PM Ishiba Resigns Following Election Setbacks

September 7, 2025 10:30 am

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishib announced his resignation on Sunday, less than a year after taking office, following two bruising election defeats that cost his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) its long-held dominance.

The decision comes a day before the LDP was due to meet to consider a leadership vote that could have forced him out. Instead, Ishiba pre-empted the challenge by stepping aside, saying the timing was right after securing a trade deal with Washington.

“Now that a conclusion has been reached in the negotiations concerning the US tariff measures, I believe this is precisely the appropriate time,” the 68-year-old …

UK Warns Of Possible Attack In FCT, Restricts Access Embassy

UK Warns Of Possible Attack In FCT, Restricts Access Embassy

October 24, 2022 5:01 am

The government of the United Kingdom (UK), has updated its terrorism alert to citizens in Nigeria warning of potential attacks by terrorists. 

The UK cautioned of an increased threat of terrorist attacks in the federal capital territory (FCT).

UK citizens were advised to stay alert, “consider movements carefully, follow the local news and the advice of security authorities”.

The foreign travel advisory cautioned against visits to markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, football viewing centres, displacement camps, transport terminals (including train networks), government buildings — and schools.

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Iran Helping Russia ‘On The Ground’ In Crimea - White House

Iran Helping Russia ‘On The Ground’ In Crimea – White House

October 21, 2022 2:30 am

Iran has been accused by the White House of being ‘directly engaged on the ground’ in Russian-occupied Crimea amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, helping to train the country’s forces on Iranian-made drones that have been used in attacks on Ukraine.

A spokesman for US National Security Council, John Kirby on Thursday posited that a ‘relatively small number’ of Iranian personnel are operating in the Ukrainian region that was annexed by Russia in 2014.

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‘Tehran is now directly engaged on the ground and through the provision of weapons that are impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,’ …

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