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Donald Trump

Trump refiles $12.79 billion defamation suit against WSJ over report on Epstein ties

The lawsuit is one of several US President Donald Trump has brought in his personal capacity against news organisations.
The lawsuit is one of several US President Donald Trump has brought in his personal capacity against news organisations.

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump’s accuser E. Jean Carroll, source says

The launch of a probe, which is being led by the US Attorney’s Office in Chicago, may not necessarily result in charges being brought against Ms E. Jean Carroll.
The launch of a probe, which is being led by the US Attorney’s Office in Chicago, may not necessarily result in charges being brought against Ms E. Jean Carroll.

In Cornyn’s enormous loss, proof of Trump’s hold over GOP base

In Texas, having Republicans nominate the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton has revived Democrats’ dreams of turning Texas blue
In Texas, having Republicans nominate the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton has revived Democrats’ dreams of turning Texas blue

Jill Biden’s reaction to husband Joe’s 2024 debate debacle: ‘He’s having a stroke’

Then US president Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden embrace after his debate with Mr Donald Trump in Atlanta on June 27, 2024.
Then US president Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden embrace after his debate with Mr Donald Trump in Atlanta on June 27, 2024.

Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail

FILE PHOTO: Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S. March 28, 2026.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro's son, attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S. March 28, 2026.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ ally Oman

US President Donald Trump said Oman must “behave” or he would “blow them up".
US President Donald Trump said Oman must “behave” or he would “blow them up".

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump’s Board of Peace official Gaza fund is empty, source says

US President Donald Trump and other leaders attending the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19, 2026, at the US Institute of Peace in Washington DC.
US President Donald Trump and other leaders attending the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19, 2026, at the US Institute of Peace in Washington DC.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.