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What’s behind Trump’s focus on business deals during Saudi visit
President Trump delivered remarks at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit as the White House announced a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, including what it touted as the
Trump to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, wishes new government ‘good luck’
Trump was set to meet Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent who last year led the overthrow of former leader Bashar Assad.
Breaking down Trump’s tariff truce with China
All three major stock indexes posted their biggest single-day gains in a month after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on his 145% reciprocal tariff against China. Scott Lincicome, a vice president at the Cato Institute's Trade Policy Center, joins...
First group of white South Africans lands in U.S. under Trump refugee plan
The South African government vehemently denies that Afrikaners are being discriminated against, and called the Trump administration's claims "completely false."
Trump says he would be a ‘stupid person’ not to accept free jet from Qatar
The president says he plans to use the jet to replace Air Force One until he leaves office in January 2029, but not afterward.
Trump reportedly set to accept jet from Qatar’s ruling family for possible use as Air Force One
The gift is expected to be announced when Trump visits Qatar as part of a trip that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Here’s how China agreed to come to the table on Trump’s tariffs
Behind closed doors, Chinese officials have grown increasingly alarmed about tariffs' impact on the economy and the risk of isolation.
As Canada and Europe look to partner on defence, what could that look like?
As Canada has sought to reduce its reliance on U.S. gear, it has been in talks with the European Union about a possible "security and defence partnership."
Trump suggests cutting China tariffs to 80 per cent ahead of trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of lowering tariffs on China to 80 per cent ahead of planned trade talks between the two countries this weekend.
Trump backs Ukraine’s call for 30-day ceasefire, warns of sanctions
Ukraine has said it is ready to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire, while Russia has proposed only a three-day ceasefire but has continued to attack Ukraine.
‘What president ever talks like that?’ Biden on Trump’s leadership so far
Asked about Trump’s celebration of his first 100 days in office, Biden said, 'I don’t see anything that was triumphant.'
Ford Motors cites tariffs for hiking prices on some Mexico-made vehicles
Ford earlier this week said U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war would add about US$2.5 billion in costs for 2025, though expects to reduce exposure by about US$1 billion.
Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthis in Yemen after agreement reached
Trump said Washington will take the Houthis' word that they will stop interrupting important shipping lanes in the Middle East by striking ships in the Red Sea.
Europeans react to Trump’s first 100 days
This week, President Trump marked 100 days in office. For some Americans, it has been a time of smashing success. For others, it was chaos and danger. But for America's allies, it has been a time of reckoning and backlash. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Trump’s AI photo of him as pope sparks worldwide outrage
President Trump's attempt at papal humor sparked worldwide outrage on Saturday. With the conclave just days away, the White House released an AI-generated photo of him in full pope attire.