Missed Trump’s speech? Here are five takeaways
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, beginning his second term in the White House after a decisive comeback in November’s election. In…
Can Trump revoke birthright citizenship?
Getty Images President Donald Trump has said he plans to end “birthright citizenship”, which refers to automatic American citizenship granted to anyone born in the US. On Monday, he signed…
Israel’s Mixed Mood Over Cease-Fire
When three Israeli hostages were released from Gaza on Sunday, Meytal Ofer, an Israeli kindergarten teacher, felt two competing emotions. First and foremost, Ms. Ofer felt joy — three of…
India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up
A year ago, India was bouncing back from a recession caused by Covid-19 with a spring in its step. The country had overtaken China as the most populous country, and…
Canada avoids Trump’s tariffs – for now
After bracing for weeks for a trade war with the US, Canada has – for now – evaded tariffs that Donald Trump threatened to impose on the country as soon…
President Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban
President Trump has signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires a sale or ban of the platform. He says during that…
Analysis: The promise and peril of Trump’s inaugural speech
Donald Trump, who rode back into power on a wave of voter dissatisfaction with the status quo, promised a new “golden age” for America in his inaugural address. The speech…
Stock markets cautious as Trump signals new tariffs
Stock markets in Asia made modest gains on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he is thinking of imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Shares were flat to…
Trump moves to make ‘two genders’ and anti-DEI policy official
US President Donald Trump issued executive orders shortly after he was sworn in to change the US government’s policies on gender and diversity, following through on promises he made on…
Donald Trump: Panama rejects Trump vow to ‘take back’ Panama Canal
Panama’s president has rejected a plan by Donald Trump to “take back” the Panama Canal, telling his US counterpart the key trade route “is and will remain” in the country’s…