President Donald Trump
Venezuelan President Maduro Confirms "Respectful" Phone Call with Trump, Signals Diplomatic Progress
Dec 04, 2025 08:01 am CST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has confirmed having a "respectful and cordial" phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, indicating steps are being taken toward establishing meaningful diplomatic dialogue between the two nations after years of strained relations.
From Adversaries to Allies: Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground on New York City Affordability Crisis
Nov 22, 2025 05:14 pm CST
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani set aside their contentious political differences during a surprisingly cordial White House meeting. Despite their history of harsh criticisms toward each other, the leaders found common ground on addressing housing affordability and cost-of-living concerns for New Yorkers, demonstrating an unexpected willingness to collaborate across deep ideological divides for their shared hometown.
Ukraine Rejects US Peace Plan as Putin Welcomes Proposal That Favors Russian Demands
Nov 22, 2025 08:43 am CST
President Zelensky pushes back against a US-proposed peace plan for Ukraine that would require territorial concessions and military restrictions, while Putin welcomes the terms. With Trump's deadline approaching, Ukraine faces a difficult choice between compromising its sovereignty or risking the loss of crucial American support. European allies express concern as they were excluded from negotiations that could end the war on Moscow's terms.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Scheduled for Crucial White House Meeting with President Trump
Nov 04, 2025 07:43 am CST
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit. The meeting comes as the Trump administration seeks Saudi Arabia's participation in the Abraham Accords, which have already brought Israel and several Arab nations into normalized diplomatic relations, while Saudi Arabia continues to emphasize the importance of Palestinian statehood in any such agreement.
US Wants To Help China, Not Hurt It: Trump Softens Stance After 100% Tariff Threat
Oct 13, 2025 09:52 am CST
President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone toward China days after threatening a 100% tariff, stating America wants to help rather than hurt the Chinese economy. The trade tensions center around rare earth elements, critical materials for technology and defense that China largely controls. Beijing has accused Washington of applying "double standards" as economic measures between the two superpowers continue to escalate.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Warns Against Cold War Mentality at UN General Assembly Amid US-China Tensions
Sep 27, 2025 12:46 am CST
At the UN General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech warning against unilateralism and Cold War thinking, defending multilateralism and free trade in what appeared to be criticism of US policies. Without directly mentioning President Trump, Li positioned China as a defender of global order while addressing concerns about international rules being challenged and disrupted in today's turbulent world.