02

Jun

Violence in US widens to NY and LA as Trump fuels threats

President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to use the U.S. military to halt protests over the death of a black man in police custody, before law enforcement officers fired rubber bullets and tear…

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18

Mar

US shifts to aggressive economic intervention to support business and protect jobs

  Following an initial soft approach to the impact that COVID19 is having on American businesses, the White House has suddenly changed its approach and prepare for a significant economic…

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05

Mar

Quo Vadis: Trump and the investigations against him

The Associated Press news agency gives a quick but concise look at where investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and what might be in store for him. Investigations that…

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03

Mar

Trump renews criticism of the Federal Reserve

Reuters reported that U.S. President Donald Trump once more criticised the Federal Reserve. Trump accused the U.S. central bank's tight monetary policy as contributing to a strong dollar and as…

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21

Sep

Trump endorses Kavanaugh

U.S. President Donald Trump gave a full-throated endorsement to his embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday and tip-toed carefully around the sexual assault accusations that are facing him.…

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18

Jun

Insights: ‘America First, America Alone’ – Anthony Manduca

The Sunday Times of Malta's Deputy Editor Anthony Manduca writes "US President Donald Trump’s deplorable behaviour at the G7 summit in Canada really was a turning point in the relationship between…

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05

Jun

Trump’s former campaign manager accused of trying to tamper with potential witnesses ahead of trial

All major news outlets report that Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, has been accused of trying to tamper with potential witnesses ahead of his trial. Robert Mueller, who is…

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04

Jun

Trump declares that he has the absolute right to pardon himself

The US President Donald Trump asserted his presidential power and escalated his efforts and declared that he has the "absolute right" to pardon himself and attacking the investigation as "totally…

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23

May

Trump’s blocking of critical Twitter users violates the First Amendment

The New York Times reports that a federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that President Trump’s practice of blocking Twitter users who are critical of him from seeing his posts…

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11

May

Trump approaches geopolitics like The Apprentice – but this is not his show – Julian Borger (The Guardian’s World Affairs Editor)

The big lesson of Trump’s big week in geopolitics – in which he ditched the Iran nuclear deal while pivoting optimistically toward his summit with Kim Jong-un – is clear enough:…

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10

May

Trump hints at forfeiting press credentials to ‘negative media’

A Donald Trump tweet seems to suggest that media houses reporting “negative” news about the presidency could have their press credentials forfeited. "Just reported that, despite the tremendous success we…

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30

Apr

US President deserves the Nobel Peace Prize – South Korean President

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that the US President should be recognised for his efforts to bring together the two Koreas and be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. According…

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28

Apr

Fresh tweet controversy for Trump. This time it’s about football. FIFA reacts.

The US President Donald Trump's fascination and ease to use twitter landed him a new controversy and a reprimand from football's governing body FIFA. FIFA told Donald Trump to refer…

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21

Apr

Oil prices are artificially Very High! – Trump

"Looks like OPEC is at it again," he wrote. "With record amounts of oil all over the place, including the fully loaded ships at sea, Oil prices are artificially Very…

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20

Apr

US: Democrats file a lawsuit against Russian government, WikiLeaks and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

The Democratic Party in the USA has filed a lawsuit against the Russian government, WikiLeaks and Donald Trump's presidential campaign that says they conspired to interfere with the 2016 U.S.…

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19

Apr

President Trum wouldn’t mind walking out from summit with Kim Jong-un

President Trump declared on Wednesday that he would scrap a planned summit meeting with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, or even walk out of the session while it was underway,…

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17

Apr

Air Strikes on Syria. What we know so far UPDATED

US President Trump ordered a military attack against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Friday, joining allies Britain and France in launching missile strikes in retaliation for what Western nations said…

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15

Apr

Air Strikes on Syria – Macron’s stance criticised

France 24 reports that Macron drew criticism Saturday from the far-left to the far-right. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen tweeted that the strikes expose France to “unpredictable and potentially dramatic…

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14

Apr

Air Strikes on Syria – Mixed reactions for May and Trump

A chorus of voices across the American political spectrum expressed support for Trump’s latest strikes, but criticised the lack of a broader U.S. Syria strategy that could end the seven-year…

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14

Apr

Air Strikes on Syria – Reactions by Jeremy Corbyn

The UK Labour Party's leader said that bombs won’t save lives or bring about peace. This legally questionable action risks escalating further, as US defence secretary James Mattis has admitted,…

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14

Apr

Air Strikes on Syria. Vladimir Putin’s reaction

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced a strike on Syria launched by the US and its allies as an "act of aggression" that will exacerbate humanitarian catastrophe in Syria. In a statement…

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14

Apr

Air Strikes on Syria: Donald Trump’s Announcement in Full

"My fellow Americans, a short time ago I ordered the United States armed forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapon capabilities of Syrian dictator of…

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14

Apr

U.S. U.K. and France launched missile strikes in Syria

President Trump ordered a military attack against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Friday, joining allies Britain and France in launching missile strikes in retaliation for what Western nations said was…

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10

Apr

Trump’s personal lawyer offices raided

The  New York Times reports that the FBI on Monday raided the office of Michael Cohen, who has served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer for years. The FBI also raided Cohen’s personal…

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07

Apr

More US sanctions against Putin’s men

The United States announced more sanctions against Russia.  In contrast to sanctions issued in March, against Russian hackers and intelligence agencies, those announced Friday attack the wealth of some of…

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