United States President Donald Trump has declared two new national holidays in the country. Trump took to his Truth Social media account on Monday night to announce his plans to celebrate the end of World War I and World War II in the United States. The 78-year-old noted that the two national holidays are 11 November and 8 May. The …

Donald Trump will host the biggest holders of a cryptocurrency he launched earlier this year for dinner, the company overseeing the currency said Wednesday, sending its price surging. ‘Get $TRUMP. Have Dinner with President TRUMP!’ suggests a promotional message posted on the official website of the cryptocurrency named after the US president. The $TRUMP memecoin was launched at the end …

United States President, Donald Trump has initiated a move to shut down several embassies in Africa and other parts of the world, according to CNN. About 30 embassies and consulates across the globe are said to be affected by the decision of the Trump administration. The move is part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad, …

US president, Donald Trump, will exempt smartphones and computers among other tech devices and components from new tariffs he will impose. This was revealed by the US Customs and Border Protection. The guidance comes after Trump imposed 145% tariffs on products from China earlier this month. It is a move that threatens tech giants like Apple, which makes iPhones and …

In an effort to support the struggling coal industry, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reviving coal production in the United States, AP reported. The measures are designed to address the industry’s ongoing decline while meeting the country’s rising energy demands. The executive orders use Trump’s emergency powers to extend the operation of …

US President Donald Trump threatens steep additional tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing does not drop its retaliation plans, adding that Washington is open to negotiations with other countries. ‘If China does not withdraw its 34 per cent increase on top of their long-standing trade abuses by tomorrow, 8 April 2025, the United States will impose additional tariffs on China …

The US president, Donald Trump, is considering imposing a travel ban on almost half of Africa’s countries. The majority of the countries on the shortlist of 43 are African. In a document The New York Times shared, an internal Trump proposal lists nations whose citizens could face restrictions on entering the US. Somalia, Libya, and Sudan are African countries in …

United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, focusing on the plight of Christians facing persecution, particularly in Nigeria. Vance, in his speech, shared the story of Nigerian priests who continue to protect their congregations despite facing severe challenges. Vance used the example to emphasise the Donald Trump administration’s commitment to defending religious …

The United States, US has agreed to delay the start of tariffs on goods from Mexico for one month, presidents Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump said Monday after holding talks. As part of a series of agreements between the closely connected neighbors, Mexico will reinforce security along its border with the United States to fight drug trafficking, Sheinbaum announced. ‘We …

The US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. This decision has led to a 90-day halt in disbursements from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a US initiative providing HIV/AIDS treatment across Africa and other regions. The move stems from …