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 …

Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been deported from the United States following a directive from President Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration. Trump had on his first day in office signed a series of executive orders aimed at tackling illegal immigration. He also declared the situation at the United States and Mexico border as a national emergency, just …

United States President Donald Trump stepped up a crackdown on diversity programs and immigration Wednesday, with the Republican preparing to lay out more of his hardline agenda in an Oval Office interview. The White House ordered that all federal employees in programs intended to bolster minority groups should be put on paid leave from Wednesday, Trump’s second full day back …

The Federal Government has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message was conveyed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. The federal government stressed the strong and historic ties between the two nations, highlighting their shared cooperation in areas …

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. This unprecedented return follows his first term as the 45th President from 2017 to 2021. The swearing-in ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol, a departure from tradition due to extremely cold weather conditions. …

Donald Trump has once again captured global attention, this time with the launch of his $TRUMP meme coin. Announced just days before his second term as President of the United States, $TRUMP’s market cap soared to an eye-popping $8 billion in less than three hours. Trading volumes approached $1 billion, and the coin’s value surged over 300% within minutes. By …