Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
EPA/Shutterstock Global fuel prices have soared since the US-Israel war with Iran began at the end of February US President...
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Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines
President Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) he faces a “big decision” on whether to strike...
Continue Reading →Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination as senators hold out
Getty Images Todd Blanche is currently the acting attorney general, the head of the US justice department US President Donald...
Continue Reading →US says it has agreed to ‘stand down’ after exchange of strikes with Iran
Reuters The US and Iran have agreed to “stand down” following an exchange of strikes over the past few days,...
Continue Reading →‘Not a big fan’ – Top Republican breaks with Trump on $1.8bn compensation fund
Getty Images Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the most high-profile Republican to so far oppose the ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund. Republican...
Continue Reading →Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
Reuters Republican Congressman Thomas Massie split with the president on a number of issues in recent months Congressman Thomas Massie,...
Continue Reading →Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Trump warns of more ‘cuts’
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock The US currently has more than 36,000 active duty troops in Germany Germany’s defence minister has said the US...
Continue Reading →More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say
EPA US Marines taking part in an exercise in Thailand earlier this year More US Marines and warships are expected...
Continue Reading →‘Not justified’: Australia lobbying United States for zero tariffs
Trade Minister Don Farrell is lobbying his US counterpart to get rid of Donald Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs on...
Continue Reading →Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 ‘everyone’ knew of Epstein’s behaviour
Getty Images Trump was once friendly with Epstein but says he cut off ties before Epstein’s first criminal conviction A...
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