NewsFeed US President Donald Trump was struck by the size of the roses during a tour of Zhongnanhai gardens in Beijing, so President Xi Jinping offered to send him some. Xi praised the new ‘constructive and strategic’ relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip. Published On 15 May 202615 May … Read more
Redi Tlhabi speaks to Professor Robert Pape on the rise of political violence in the US. After the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, has the US entered a new age of political violence? The third alleged attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump in recent years follows a series of politically motivated … Read more
Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap. An assassination attempt at the White House correspondents’ dinner underscored the spectacle, chaos and violence that have defined Donald Trump’s second presidency. As journalists rushed to report what had happened, a parallel narrative of conspiracy was already taking … Read more
NewsFeed US Vice President JD Vance says Donald Trump sought a deal “in good faith,” but insists any lasting end to the Middle East conflict depends on Iran’s willingness to negotiate. He warned Washington is prepared to use its military and especially “economic leverage” if Tehran “lies or cheats”. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr … Read more
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone on Sunday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, according to the Prime Minister’s office. The leaders agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to stabilize the global energy market and agreed to speak soon. This comes days after … Read more
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up. More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the United States, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two decades ago. Amid mixed messages from US President Donald Trump, Tehran says it wants talks, but is ready for … Read more
As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects. The Republican Party currently controls the White House and both houses of Congress in the United States. But will that change in November? Among Republican voters, US President Donald Trump is still wildly popular, despite … Read more
Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’? United States plans for Gaza amount to a “theme park of dispossession” for Palestinians, argues Drop Site News Middle East Editor Sharif Abdel Kouddous. Abdel Kouddous tells host Steve Clemons the draconian measures planned for the two … Read more
There has been a second fatal shooting in the US state of Minnesota this month. As soon as Donald Trump made his comeback to the White House early last year, he rushed to step up his crackdown on those who enter the United States illegally. His administration soon started mass arrests and mass deportations. That … Read more
Last month, the United States published a National Security Strategy that marked a clear departure from its post-Cold War policies. This week, a Pentagon Defense Strategy followed, echoing what was revealed by the White House. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Rooted in President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach, it prioritises homeland security … Read more