Why does Trump want Greenland and could he get it?
- 08-Jan-2025
US President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to make Greenland a part of the United States and does not rule out using military or economic power to get Denmark to hand over the mineral-rich and strategically important island. “Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part […]
US Congress has two days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill
- 19-Dec-2024
The US Congress has two days as of Thursday to avert a partial government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal on federal spending and demanded lawmakers address the nation’s debt ceiling before he takes office next month. Trump told his fellow Republicans in Congress to reject a stopgap bill that would keep […]
Trump criticizes Ukraine’s use of US missiles for attacks in Russia
- 13-Dec-2024
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump criticized Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory in a Time magazine interview published on Thursday, comments that suggest he could alter US policy toward Ukraine. “It’s crazy what’s taking place. It’s crazy. I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia. Why […]
Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales
- 09-Dec-2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has invited five major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Meta Platforms to a meeting in mid-December about dealing with online sales of drugs, The Information reported on Sunday. A representative for Jim Carroll, the drug czar during Trump’s first term, and Trump’s transition team emailed staffers from the three […]
Trump picks Jared Isaacman to head NASA
- 04-Dec-2024
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped Jared Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Isaacman, CEO of payment processing company Shift4 Payments (FOUR.N), has been a close associate of Elon Musk and his space company SpaceX for years and leads Polaris, a program using SpaceX vehicles to conduct private astronaut missions […]
Trump’s tariffs could cost carmakers up to 17% of profits
- 29-Nov-2024
European and American carmakers are set to lose up to 17% of their combined annual core profits if the US imposes import tariffs on Europe, Mexico and Canada, S&P Global said in a report on Friday, warning of potential credit downgrades. Premium automakers Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover, who mostly produce in Europe, and groups […]
Trump 2.0: What it could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
- 20-Nov-2024
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s second presidential term could have huge implications for US trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans’ taxes and illegal immigration. While some of his campaign proposals would require congressional approval, here is a summary of the policies he has said he will pursue when he takes office in […]
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
- 16-Nov-2024
Should NASA return to the Moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away? President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, alongside SpaceX CEO and new consigliere Elon Musk, could mark a Big Bang for the US space program. The brash billionaire duo share a knack for disruption and a hunger […]
Trump’s pro-Israel cabinet picks upset Muslims
- 16-Nov-2024
WASHINGTON: US Muslim leaders who supported Republican Donald Trump to protest against the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon have been deeply disappointed by his cabinet picks, they tell Reuters. “Trump won because of us and we’re not happy with his secretary of state pick and others,” said Rabiul […]
Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief sends shockwaves through national security establishment
- 15-Nov-2024
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as U.S. intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national security establishment, adding to concerns that the sprawling intelligence community will become increasingly politicized. Trump’s nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who lacks deep intelligence experience and is seen as soft on Russia and Syria, […]