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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

Donald Trump

Americas|Economy|Political|World

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed
Crime|Political|US

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026
Europe|Political|World

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
Economy|World

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed on Sunday U.S.

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

European leaders rallied to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday after U.S.-Ukrainian talks to revise

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A far from quiet end to the year 

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA. What matters in U.S. and global markets today. 

A far from quiet end to the year 
Business|Economy|Health|World

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
Business|Crime|Economy

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says

U.S.

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says
Crime|World

Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says

Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. The operation, which could begin soon, targets people in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with final deportation orders

Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Political|Travel|US|World

Trump says he plans to overhaul Dulles airport outside Washington

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration intends to overhaul federally owned Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the

Trump says he plans to overhaul Dulles airport outside Washington
Economy|Political|World

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, the White House said.

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Venezuela's Maduro swears "absolute loyalty" to Venezuelan people

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he swears "absolute loyalty" to the Venezuelan people, amid mounting tensions with the administration of U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro swears "absolute loyalty" to Venezuelan people
Election|Political|US

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

President Donald Trump and top Republicans are making a last-ditch push to prevent embarrassment in a hotly contested Tennessee special election for Congress

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
Crime|Political|US

US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say

The U.S.

US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say
Election|Finance|US|World

Trump raises doubts about Honduras presidential vote count

U.S.

Trump raises doubts about Honduras presidential vote count
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call

U.S.

Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S.

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
Americas|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion

U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump’s assertion to consider the country’s airspace closed

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year
Crime|US|World

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this year to flood San Francisco with federal agents – and even soldiers – to crack down on crime.

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats

President Donald Trump, who has cast himself as a relentless foe of illegal drugs, pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says

Switzerland may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, a top Swiss trade negotiator was quoted as saying on Tuesday after the country reached a tariff deal to get parity with the

Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says
Americas|Political|World

Venezuela approves migrant repatriation flight from U.S

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has approved a migrant repatriation flight from the United States, Venezuelan authorities said on Tuesday, days after Caracas said comments by U.S

Venezuela approves migrant repatriation flight from U.S
Europe|Political|World

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city
Economy|Political|World

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Melania Trump tames Christmas

Melania Trump tames Christmas

Melania Trump tames Christmas
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say

The Trump administration is set to propose a significant rollback of fuel economy standards finalized by former President Joe Biden last year, its

White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition
Crime|Political|World

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors on the USS Gerald R.

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status

Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack

U.S.

Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

U.S.

Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
Business|Economy|Political|World

India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says

India expects to secure a trade deal with the United States before the end of this year as most issues have been resolved, New Delhi's trade secretary said on Friday.

India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says
Business|Economy|Technology

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?

U.S. President Donald Trump has sustained his criticism and actions against executives, corporations and institutions, months after taking office.

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?
Crime|US|World

DHS points to US travel ban list when asked about 'Third World' countries

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday referred Reuters to the 19 countries listed in a travel ban when asked about the "Third World" countries.

DHS points to US travel ban list when asked about 'Third World' countries
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law

Two Swiss lawmakers asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts by Swiss business leaders to U.S.

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate

Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had suspended flights to the country following a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

U.S.

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
Asia|Political|World

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan
Crime|Political|World

Trump says US must re-examine Afghan immigrants who came when Biden was president

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for his government to re-examine Afghan immigrants who entered the United States during the former President Joe Biden's administration

Trump says US must re-examine Afghan immigrants who came when Biden was president
Crime|US|World

Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot

President Donald Trump says Wednesday's attack on two National Guard members near the White House highlights the dangers of lax migration policies

Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
Election|US|World

Trump backs conservative Asfura in Honduras' tight presidential race

U.S.

Trump backs conservative Asfura in Honduras' tight presidential race
Election|Political|US|World

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat

Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat
Political|World

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now
Arts|Business|Entertainment

'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request

After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director

'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case

A prosecutor on Wednesday dropped all criminal charges in Georgia against U.S.

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case
Health|Political

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters
Crime|Political|US

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law

Threats by the Trump administration to

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law
World

Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare

Russia said on Wednesday that the leak of a recording of a call between top advisers to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was an unacceptable attempt to undermine Ukraine peace

Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare
Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal

U.S.

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal
Business|Economy|Political|World

China buys at least 10 US soybean cargoes in new deals after Trump-Xi call, sources say

China bought at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans worth around $300 million in contracts signed since Tuesday, two traders with knowledge of

China buys at least 10 US soybean cargoes in new deals after Trump-Xi call, sources say
US|World

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
Crime|US

Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like

A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter

Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like
World

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump
Health|Science|World

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to medicine to block the spread of HIV, because of cuts to global

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

TikTok names former Boeing exec as US public policy chief

TikTok said Tuesday it had named former Boeing government affairs chief Ziad Ojakli as the short video app's head of public policy for the Americas as it

TikTok names former Boeing exec as US public policy chief
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he was concluding a second round of interviews later in the day for a new U.S.

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says
Food|US|World

Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list

U.S.

Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list
Crime|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months

In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six months since the city has seen a murder

FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months
Political|US|World

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map

In a reversal, Indiana Republicans will meet in December to consider whether to heed President Donald Trump's demand for a new congressional district map favoring Republican

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

The Latest: FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal orders

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter

The Latest: FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal orders
Election|Finance|Technology|World

X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts

Over the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based

X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts
Business|Economy|Political|World

Chinese 'right on schedule' for US soybean purchases, Bessent tells CNBC

Chinese purchases of American soybeans are "right on schedule", U.S.

Chinese 'right on schedule' for US soybean purchases, Bessent tells CNBC
Economy|Political|World

Japan PM highlights Trump bond after first talks since China clash

"Call me anytime" was the message Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she received from U.S.

Japan PM highlights Trump bond after first talks since China clash
Political|US|World

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ became central to the US effort to end the Ukraine war

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ became central to the US effort to end the Ukraine war

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ became central to the US effort to end the Ukraine war
Political|US|World

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’
Economy|Europe|World

Russia says amended US peace plan must reflect 'spirit and letter' of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that an amended peace plan for Ukraine must reflect the "spirit and letter" of understandings reached between President

Russia says amended US peace plan must reflect 'spirit and letter' of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska