Donald Trump
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Pharmaceutical Imports Unless Companies Build US Manufacturing Plants
Sep 26, 2025 11:42 am CST
President Donald Trump has announced 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports effective October 1, 2025, with exemptions for companies actively constructing manufacturing facilities in the US. The policy could significantly impact India's pharmaceutical sector, which exports over $3.6 billion in products to the US annually. This move follows recent 50% tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, as bilateral trade negotiations continue.
Trump Meets with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Oval Office as US-Pakistan Relations Warm
Sep 26, 2025 10:22 am CST
US President Donald Trump meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office as relations between the countries continue to improve. The meeting follows recent diplomatic exchanges and a $500 million US investment in Pakistan's minerals sector. Trump also approved a TikTok deal, signaling improved US-China cooperation.
Russia's Lavrov Claims at G20 UN Meeting: "Ukraine Crisis Provoked by West" as NATO and EU Accused of Waging War Against Russia
Sep 26, 2025 09:44 am CST
At a G20 foreign ministers meeting at the United Nations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused NATO and the European Union of using Ukraine to wage war against Russia. His comments came days after US President Trump criticized Russia's military performance in Ukraine, while British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper dismissed Lavrov's claims as "false fantasy world distortions" as Russian forces continue to occupy 20% of Ukrainian territory.
Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing TikTok to Continue Operations Under New U.S. Ownership Structure
Sep 26, 2025 05:11 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order that allows TikTok to continue operating in the United States under a new ownership structure. The deal involves creating a U.S.-based joint venture with approximately 80% American ownership, while ByteDance retains a minority stake. The agreement addresses national security concerns while preserving the popular social media platform used by millions of Americans, particularly young adults who rely on it as a news source.
Why Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Chances Are Slim According to Experts
Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize experts explain why Donald Trump is unlikely to win the prestigious award despite his lobbying efforts, with the committee instead likely to recognize humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments when they announce this year's winner on October 10.
China Urges Its Companies to Avoid Price Wars in US Market to Maintain Fragile Trade Relations
Sep 25, 2025 03:54 pm CST
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has called on Chinese companies operating in the United States to refrain from price wars, signaling Beijing's intention to preserve the recent trade truce with Washington. This directive comes amid ongoing economic consultations between the two nations, with both Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump expressing optimism about future cooperation despite lingering concerns over fair market access and export restrictions.
US Sanctions Two Indian Nationals for Trafficking Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills to American Consumers
Sep 25, 2025 02:32 pm CST
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned two Indian nationals and an online pharmacy for supplying hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and other illicit drugs to US consumers. The sanctions are part of President Trump's initiative to combat the fentanyl crisis and hold accountable those profiting from dangerous counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Responds to Trump's Sharia Law Allegations with Humor and Defiance
Sep 25, 2025 11:06 am CST
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has responded to former US President Donald Trump's UN speech allegations about Sharia law in London with humor, stating Trump seems obsessed with him. British officials defended Khan and London, emphasizing that only British law applies in the capital, while condemning Trump's comments as bigoted and misrepresentative of the multicultural city.
2 Detainees Killed, 1 Injured In Sniper Attack On US Immigration Facility
Sep 25, 2025 07:57 am CST
Two detainees were killed and one wounded in a sniper attack Wednesday on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the Texas city of Dallas, officials said.
Jimmy Kimmel Hits Decade-High Ratings On Return After Suspension
Sep 25, 2025 07:34 am CST
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel had his biggest audience in a decade when he returned to US TV screens a week after pressure from Donald Trump's government saw him forced off the air, Disney said Wednesday.