US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region. More than a trillion dollars worth of investments were pledged during the US president’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this week. The US is preparing to lift decades-long sanctions on Syria, and could be close to a … Read more
Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance. United States President Donald Trump plans to tout trillions of dollars of Arab investments in the US as a major achievement, but other issues are at stake, says University of Maryland … Read more
Decision marks first major personnel change of Donald Trump’s second term. Mike Waltz was dropped as US national security adviser. It’s the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump’s second term. Weeks ago, he added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he is being moved … Read more
US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term – a time for the United States and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100-day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Niall Stanage … Read more
EACH DAY President Donald Trump changes the terms of his trade war with the world. One constant, though, is Mr Trump’s confidence that America can win a pain-infliction contest with China. The president’s self-assurance reflects a cherished belief: that previous leaders allowed China to steal American jobs and industries through a mixture of naivety and … Read more
Globalisation has become the driver of international trade, giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business.Then came US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Could they torpedo globalisation? And what would that mean? Presenter: James Bays Guests:Shirley Yu – senior visiting fellow at the London School of EconomicsMelanie Brusseler – US programme Director at … Read more
Donald Trump insists tariffs will bring an economic boom to the US. But the measures may lead to a global trade war. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sweeping tariffs on nearly everything the United States imports could redraw the global economic order. They include a baseline duty of 10 percent on imports and larger … Read more
US President Donald Trump won’t relent on tariffs despite global criticism. There’s turmoil in markets and the financial world as shock waves from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue. But despite the widespread alarm, Trump is sticking to his plans. So what’s happening – and what does it mean for people worldwide? Presenter: Adrian Finighan … Read more
Apr 05, 2025 07:57 AM IST Houthi forces have escalated attacks on American ships in the Red Sea since October 2023 in response to the war in Gaza. United States President Donald Trump shared a video on his social media purportedly showing an air strike killing dozens of Houthi fighters in Yemen. A still from … Read more
There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports. United States President Donald Trump has called it “Liberation Day”, but world leaders say his new round of tariffs is likely to trigger a global trade war. The White House announced the tariff rates will vary depending on the country, … Read more