Donald Trump: News

Donald John Trump, born on June 14, 1946, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician who was the 45th US President. Born to a real estate developer, Trump earned his Bachelor's in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. He soon joined his father and helped him expand his businesses, which he took over in 1971. Later, he named the conglomeration of business entities owned by him as the Trump Organization. With a $2.4 billion net worth, Trump has stakes and ownerships in residential and commercial real estate, luxury hotels, golf courses, and the entertainment industry. In 2015, Trump announced he would run for the 2016 presidential race; in July 2016, he was officially named the Republican Party’s nominee. He won the presidential election in November 2016 and was inaugurated as the president on January 20, 2017. Interestingly, Trump is the only US President to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives. He, however, retained his office after being acquitted by the Senate both times. His policy decisions in areas like climate change, healthcare, and immigration were severely criticized during his tenure. After Trump lost the 2020 election, Joe Biden succeeded him as president.

21 Dec 2024

Pentagon

US removes $10M bounty on de facto Syrian leader's head  

The United States has lifted a $10 million bounty on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after direct talks in Damascus.

21 Dec 2024

Argentina

'Buy oil, gas from US or else...': Trump threatens EU 

United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the European Union (EU), asking it to buy more American oil and gas.

21 Dec 2024

Justin Trudeau

'This....government's time is up': Trudeau's key ally turns against him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's job is on the line as the New Democratic Party (NDP) plans to table a no-confidence motion against his minority Liberal government.

21 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

US House passes bill to prevent government shutdown

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to avert a government shutdown.

20 Dec 2024

Gautam Adani

Attorney behind Adani's bribery charges to resign before Trump's inauguration 

Breon Peace, the Brooklyn US attorney who spearheaded the case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani over alleged bribery charges, has announced his resignation effective from January 10.

20 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

US House rejects Trump-backed spending bill; partial government shutdown looms 

The United States House of Representatives has voted against a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump.

19 Dec 2024

COVID-19

Controversial study that promoted hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment retracted 

A controversial study published in March 2020, which supported hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, as a treatment for COVID-19, has been officially retracted.

'The Apprentice' almost had a female Donald Trump!

Sebastian Stan, who has received accolades for his portrayal of US President-elect Donald Trump in Ali Abbasi's The Apprentice, recently revealed that the director had first thought of casting a woman for the part.

Indian rupee plummets to record low, nears 85 per USD

The Indian rupee has witnessed a sharp fall, hitting an all-time low of 84.94 against the US dollar on December 18. The fall is just six paise shy of the 85 mark, hinting at further decline.

18 Dec 2024

China

Donald Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India

US President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, as the country levies "high tariff" on some American goods.

17 Dec 2024

Jared Isaacman

Donald Trump's upcoming cabinet worth over $450B: Meet the members

US President-elect Donald Trump has put together a second-term team that beats his own record for wealth.

17 Dec 2024

Social Media

No immunity for Trump in hush money conviction: NY Judge

Former United States President Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying business records in a hush money case has been upheld by a New York judge.

16 Dec 2024

SoftBank Group

SoftBank CEO to announce $100B US investment, 100,000 AI-focused jobs

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is all set to announce a mammoth $100 billion investment in the United States.

16 Dec 2024

Bitcoin

Bitcoin hits record high of $106,493 amid Trump's pro-crypto stance

Bitcoin has hit an all-time high, trading at $106,493 today.

15 Dec 2024

Barack Obama

ABC News to pay $15M to settle Trump defamation lawsuit  

ABC News has settled a defamation lawsuit by former United States President Donald Trump for $15 million.

15 Dec 2024

Germany

Trump appoints Truth Social CEO to lead intelligence advisory board

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Truth Social's CEO Devin Nunes as the Chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB).

14 Dec 2024

China

18,000 Indians at risk of deportation under Trump 2.0 administration

The United States is preparing to deport nearly 18,000 undocumented Indian nationals as part of a broader immigration enforcement plan.

14 Dec 2024

Beijing

Xi Jinping unlikely to attend Trump's inauguration despite invitation  

Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump in January, even after receiving an invitation.

13 Dec 2024

Amazon

Amazon, Meta donate $1 million each to Trump's inauguration fund

Amazon and Meta have both donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

13 Dec 2024

White House

White House unveils 1st-ever national strategy against Islamophobia 

The White House has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy to counter Islamophobia, the first of its kind.

13 Dec 2024

Bangladesh

Biden 'closely monitoring' Bangladesh situation amid rising violence against Hindus

United States President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the escalating violence against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the White House has said.

13 Dec 2024

Air Force

After pardoning criminally convicted son, Biden issues 39 presidential pardons 

United States President Joe Biden has taken a historic step by issuing a record number of clemency actions, pardoning 39 people and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others.

12 Dec 2024

China

China may let yuan fall to counter Trump's increased tariffs

China is mulling a strategic move to let its currency, the yuan, weaken in 2025.

12 Dec 2024

China

Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to his presidential inauguration 

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

11 Dec 2024

Copa America

What were people really searching for in 2024? Google reveals

Google has published its annual "Year in Search" report for 2024, giving a glimpse into the most searched topics across the globe.

11 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

Trump promises 'fully expedited' US permits for $1 billion-plus investors  

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to fast-track permits for companies investing at least $1 billion in the United States.

11 Dec 2024

Canada

Trump mocks 'governor' Trudeau, says Canada should become 51st state 

President-elect Donald Trump has once again taken a dig at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the "Governor of the Great State of Canada" on Truth Social.

11 Dec 2024

White House

'President-elect immunity doesn't exist': NY prosecutors on Trump's criminal conviction  

New York prosecutors have argued that President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction should remain valid even if he returns to the White House.

10 Dec 2024

San Diego

From Dhillon to Ramaswamy: Meet Indian Americans in Trump cabinet

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice.

10 Dec 2024

Cologne

Trump uses Jill Biden to market new perfume—'Fight Fight Fight'

President-elect Donald Trump has added a new fragrance line to his diverse range of merchandise.

10 Dec 2024

Chandigarh

India-born Harmeet Dhillon nominated by Trump for role at DoJ

United States President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon for the post of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice.

10 Dec 2024

San Diego

From Dhillon to Ramaswamy: Meet Indian Americans in Trump cabinet

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice.

09 Dec 2024

Doha

Qatar mulls restarting Gaza ceasefire talks

Qatar is mulling inviting senior intelligence officials from the US, Israel, and Egypt to Doha for final negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire deal.

09 Dec 2024

China

China shifts monetary policy stance for first time since 2011

China's top leaders have announced a major shift in their monetary policy approach, the first such shift in nearly 14 years.

08 Dec 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Zelenskyy says talks with Trump were 'good and productive'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US president-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron face-to-face for the first time in Paris on Saturday.

08 Dec 2024

New Jersey

Trump's pick for Surgeon General accidentally shot and killed father

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, was allegedly involved in a tragic gun accident at the age of 13 that killed her father.

08 Dec 2024

Paris

Trump meets Prince William in Paris, calls him 'great man' 

United States President-elect Donald Trump met with Prince William in Paris on Saturday after the ceremonial reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral.

06 Dec 2024

China

'Trump administration restarted Quad, it deserves credit for take-off': Jaishankar  

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he expects continued support from United States President-elect Donald Trump for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).

06 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk donated over $250M to Donald Trump's presidential campaign

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has emerged as a major financial backer of President-elect Donald Trump's successful quest for the White House.

05 Dec 2024

Bangladesh

Year ender 2024: Key winners, losers in election year 

The year 2024 saw an unprecedented wave of global elections, with at least 64 countries participating.

05 Dec 2024

Jared Isaacman

Donald Trump nominates private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

Billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman has been nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA.

05 Dec 2024

Bitcoin

Bitcoin crosses $100,000 mark for the first time

Bitcoin has crossed the all-important $100,000 mark for the first time ever.

04 Dec 2024

Haryana

Why there is rise in illegal US-Canada border crossings 

The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has noted a sharp rise in illegal immigration by Indian nationals through Canada.

04 Dec 2024

Mexico

Will Trump's tariffs hurt India? NITI Aayog CEO responds

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said US President-elect Donald Trump's proposed high tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada could provide India with huge export opportunities.

04 Dec 2024

Academy Awards

Sean Penn slams Academy for 'cowardice': Here's why

Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn has slammed the Oscars for not having the courage to embrace diverse forms of expression.

04 Dec 2024

British Columbia

60% Canadians view India unfavorably, reveals poll

A recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute and the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has shown that 60% of Canadians now hold an unfavorable view of India, according to the Hindustan Times.

04 Dec 2024

Ohio

Who is Allexis Ferrell, US woman jailed for eating cat

Allexis Ferrell, a 27-year-old woman from Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced to one year in prison for killing and eating a cat in Springfield, Ohio.

Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel, targeted in Iranian cyberattack

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, has reportedly been targeted by an Iranian cyberattack.

03 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

Trump effect: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman mulls leaving US

Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and a major donor to the Democratic Party, is said to be considering leaving the US after President-elect Donald Trump's win.

03 Dec 2024

China

India is Bulgari's new target for luxury growth

With demand for luxury goods in China falling due to an economic downturn, Bulgari, the luxury jewelry brand owned by LVMH, is looking toward India to make up for the loss.

03 Dec 2024

China

China retaliates against US over its new semiconductor export restrictions

The Chinese government has voiced its displeasure over the latest US-imposed export controls on American-made semiconductors.

03 Dec 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in Paris

United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plans to attend the grand reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend.

03 Dec 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'All hell to pay...': Trump gives final warning to Hamas

United States President-elect Donald Trump has given a final warning to Palestinian militant group Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

03 Dec 2024

Colorado

Did First Lady persuade President Biden to pardon son Hunter

Outgoing United States President Joe Biden has granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes such as illegal gun possession and federal tax evasion charges.

Indian Rupee hits all-time low against US Dollar

The Indian Rupee (INR) has hit a record low against the US Dollar, sliding 13p to reach 84.73 today.

02 Dec 2024

Joe Biden

'Miscarriage of justice...': Trump slams Biden for pardoning son

United States President-elect Donald Trump has slammed outgoing President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.

01 Dec 2024

Children

Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Albanese on social media ban  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he is open to discussing the country's new social media legislation with Elon Musk.

01 Dec 2024

Elon Musk

'Nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy lambasts NYC's $220M deal with Pakistan-owned hotel 

United States Republican and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has reacted to reports that New York City is paying $220 million to lease the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, a property owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

01 Dec 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Shaken': American-Israeli hostage's mother as Hamas releases his video 

Hamas has released a video of Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage imprisoned in Gaza since an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Trump picks Indian-American Kash Patel to lead FBI

United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked Indian-American Kashyap "Kash" Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

01 Dec 2024

BRICS

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS nations over currency plans

United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff if they back or establish a new currency to supplant the "mighty" US dollar in global trade.

30 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden seen picking up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping

Outgoing United States President Joe Biden was seen carrying a book described as anti-Israel during his Black Friday shopping spree in Massachusetts.

29 Nov 2024

Kazakhstan

'Not safe...': Putin expresses concern over US President-elect Trump's safety

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns over the safety of United States President-elect Donald Trump, after several assassination attempts.

28 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

Musk uses offensive slur to mock Ben Stiller: Here's why

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has courted controversy after using an offensive slur to mock actor Ben Stiller.

28 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

When will Tesla, Starlink enter India? Piyush Goyal responds

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified that there are no talks on the possible entry of Elon Musk's companies, Tesla and Starlink, into India.

27 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

After Hindu priest's arrest, will Bangladesh now ban ISKCON?

A petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

27 Nov 2024

China

Why US universities want foreign students to return before January

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January, United States universities have sent out emails to international students and staff, advising them to return to campus before that.

26 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

How Donald Trump's Mexico tariffs may hurt Elon Musk's Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk had put the plans for a new gigafactory in Mexico on hold in 2023, pending the outcome of the US presidential election.

26 Nov 2024

Stock Market

What Trump's return means for India's $245 billion tech sector

Indian Information Technology (IT) firms are emerging as hot investment picks, thanks to their expected gains from the 'Trump Trade.'

26 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

Who is Robby Starbuck: Architect of Walmart's 'woke policy' rollback

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is overhauling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.