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Trump gives Musk an Oval Office goodbye

Trump gives Musk an Oval Office goodbye

SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk and US president Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office, February 11, 2025. — AFP  US President Donald Trump hosts a grand Oval Office farewell for Elon Musk on Friday as the world’s richest man ends his turbulent reign as the government’s cost cutter-in-chief. The pair will hold a joint press conference at …

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Trump says China has ‘totally violated’ agreement with US on tariffs

Trump says China has ‘totally violated’ agreement with US on tariffs

An undated image showing US President Donald Trump waiving as he walks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. — Reuters/File US President Donald Trump on Friday said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States. “China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!,” Trump said in …

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Trump’s tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay

Trump’s tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — Reuters A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs on Thursday, a day after a United States trade court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and ordered …

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Court blocks Trump bid to bar international students from Harvard

Court blocks Trump bid to bar international students from Harvard

Graduating students react during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 29, 2025. — Reuters CAMBRIDGE: A US court has stopped President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop Harvard University from accepting international students.  The judge said foreign students should be protected while the legal fight continues. This comes as Trump continues to pressure top universities …

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Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure

Elon Musk listens to US President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, on February 11, 2025. — Reuters Musk’s “off-boarding will begin tonight,” says official. His departure was quick and unceremonious. He leaves a day after criticising Trump’s marquee tax bill. WASHINGTON: Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration …

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Trump administration moves to cut all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Trump administration moves to cut all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Trump admin to terminate about $100m in contracts with Harvard. Administration says it is complying with court order on int’l students. Further court hearing on the matter set for Thursday. US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to terminate the federal government’s remaining contracts …

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations without warning

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deportations without warning

US President Donald Trump speaks as he signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 4, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it deport migrants to other countries without giving them any warning or chance to explain why they might be in danger.  The …

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Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows

Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the supervisory board of the Russia – Land of Opportunity organisation in Moscow, Russia, May 27, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was “playing with fire,” taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart as Washington weighs new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war. …

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Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments

Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments

Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. —Reuters US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Tuesday. …

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Trump’s mixed messages on Putin leave Ukraine in limbo

Trump’s mixed messages on Putin leave Ukraine in limbo

US President Donald Trump (left) and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. — AFP/File WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is sending mixed signals about Russian President Vladimir Putin.   This back-and-forth has left many people confused, especially as the war in Ukraine drags on. World leaders are watching closely, unsure of what Trump will do next — and whether his words will …

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