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Donald Trump

Donald John Trump is an American politician and businessman who was the President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Donald Trump became president of his family's real estate company in 1971.

Born:
June 14, 1946, New York, USA
Spouse:
Melania Trump
Children:
Barron, Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany

Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting

The 31-year-old who is suspected of having shot dead two employees at Israel's embassy in the USA is charged with murder. Israel's Prime Minister promises strengthened security at embassies.

Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting

US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

The US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has received a Boeing 747 that Qatar has offered to President Donald Trump to use as a presidential plane. .

US Receives Boeing 747 from Qatar for Presidential Use

Trump Shows Video on Alleged Genocide to South Africa's Ramaphosa

USA's President Donald Trump showed a video clip to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, which Trump claims strengthens the allegations of a "genocide" against white South Africans. Despite this, Ramaphosa describes the meeting as successful.

Trump Shows Video on Alleged Genocide to South Africa's Ramaphosa

Oman to Host US-Iran Nuclear Energy Talks in Rome on Friday

A new round of negotiations between the USA and Iran on the Iranian nuclear energy program will take place in Rome on Friday, announced Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi on X. This will be the fifth round since the negotiations began.

Oman to Host US-Iran Nuclear Energy Talks in Rome on Friday

Trump Jr Considers Future Political Run Following Father's Path

Donald Trump's eldest son and namesake says that he may consider running in political elections in the future and following in his father's footsteps as the President of the USA. .

Trump Jr Considers Future Political Run Following Father's Path

Target Lowers Sales Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

The American retail chain Target is lowering its sales forecast following unexpectedly weak quarterly figures. Net sales are now expected to decrease by a few percent this year.

Target Lowers Sales Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

Elon Musk to Reduce Political Spending, Says He's Done Enough

Billionaire Elon Musk will spend much less money on political campaigning ahead, he announces himself. .

Elon Musk to Reduce Political Spending, Says He's Done Enough

Neil Young Urges Trump to Focus on USA Instead of Rock Stars

"Stop thinking about what rock stars think - think about saving the USA". This writes the artist Neil Young to Donald Trump, when he comes to the defense of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.

Neil Young Urges Trump to Focus on USA Instead of Rock Stars

Japanese Exports Decline Due to US Tariffs and Stronger Yen

Japan's export growth fell to 2 percent in annual terms in April, down from 4 percent in March, according to new statistics. The Trump administration's tariffs and a stronger yen explain the development.

Japanese Exports Decline Due to US Tariffs and Stronger Yen

Rubio Expects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine Soon

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects Russia to present a plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine "within a few days". .

Rubio Expects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine Soon

Israel Reportedly Preparing to Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites

The USA has received new intelligence suggesting that Israel is preparing to attack Iranian nuclear facilities, reports CNN citing several American officials. .

Israel Reportedly Preparing to Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites

Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns After Rice Comment

Japan's Minister of Agriculture Taku Eto resigns after a criticized statement over the weekend when he stated that he had never purchased rice. .

Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns After Rice Comment

Trump Unveils $175 Billion Golden Dome Air Defense Plan

President Donald Trump has revealed the first details about the US's future air defense – the golden dome. .

Trump Unveils $175 Billion Golden Dome Air Defense Plan

Wall Street Declines as Tech Stocks Fall, Breaking S&P 500 Streak

The US stock exchange ended on a minus on Tuesday and several technology companies were traded downwards. At the same time, the broad S&P 500's six-day upturn was broken.

Wall Street Declines as Tech Stocks Fall, Breaking S&P 500 Streak

UNHCR to Cut 3,000-4,000 Jobs Due to Reduced US Aid

The UN's refugee agency UNHCR is making drastic cuts due to withdrawn American aid. Between 3,000 and 4,000 jobs will be eliminated.

UNHCR to Cut 3,000-4,000 Jobs Due to Reduced US Aid

Iran Skeptical About Progress in US Nuclear Energy Talks

Iran's highest leader, Ayatolla Ali Khamenei, says he doubts the ongoing nuclear energy talks with the USA. He also dismisses American criticism of the country's nuclear energy.

Iran Skeptical About Progress in US Nuclear Energy Talks

Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street After Trump Cuts PBS Funding

Kermit and Elmo get a new home – "Sesame Street" moves in with Netflix. The announcement comes after the US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the federal grants to the TV company PBS, which produces the children's program.

Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street After Trump Cuts PBS Funding

Trump Lifts Ban on Equinor's Empire Wind Project Near New York

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has lifted the ban on the Norwegian company Equinor's construction of a wind farm, called Empire Wind, in the sea off New York. .

Trump Lifts Ban on Equinor's Empire Wind Project Near New York

Charles Kushner Confirmed as US Ambassador to France and Monaco

Real estate magnate and lawyer Charles Kushner, whose son Jared Kushner is married to Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, has been given the green light by the Senate as the new US Ambassador to France. .

Charles Kushner Confirmed as US Ambassador to France and Monaco

Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, Visits Sweden Amid AI Boom

Bullied in school and dishwasher at a fast-food chain. Today, a multibillionaire and creator of the world's currently most significant company.

Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, Visits Sweden Amid AI Boom

Trump Considers Exiting Ukraine-Russia Talks if No Agreement Reached

USA's President Donald Trump says that he may "pull out" of the talks between Ukraine and Russia if the parties do not reach an agreement. No deadline for a possible ceasefire was mentioned during Monday's phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizes the Kremlin.

Trump Considers Exiting Ukraine-Russia Talks if No Agreement Reached

Putin Less Optimistic Than Trump After Recent Phone Call

The phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was interpreted at least differently by the two world leaders, according to Fredrik Wesslau, researcher at the Centre for East European Studies in Stockholm. The descriptions of the call differ, he says.

Putin Less Optimistic Than Trump After Recent Phone Call

US Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Venezuelans' Protected Status

The USA's highest court gives President Donald Trump's government the right to withdraw the protected status of 350,000 Venezuelans. This opens up for the government to deport them.

US Supreme Court Allows Revocation of Venezuelans' Protected Status

Nippon Steel Plans $14 Billion Investment in US Steel Pending Trump Approval

The Japanese Nippon Steel is planning to invest 14 billion dollars, equivalent to approximately 135 billion kronor, in the steel company US Steel – provided US President Donald Trump approves a merger of the companies, reports Reuters. Nippon Steel has previously been stopped from buying US Steel by Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden, citing national security interests.

Nippon Steel Plans $14 Billion Investment in US Steel Pending Trump Approval