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Donald Trump

Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia December 23, 2025. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia December 23, 2025. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Pool via REUTERS

Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

El Salvador defends mega-prison that is key to Trump deportations

Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton labelled El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (above) “brutal” on social media on Dec 22.
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton labelled El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (above) “brutal” on social media on Dec 22.

US judge rejects business group’s challenge to Trump’s $128,260 H-1B visa fee

The H-1B programme allows US employers to hire foreign workers with training in specialty fields.
The H-1B programme allows US employers to hire foreign workers with training in specialty fields.

US holds call with Palau on transfer of third-country nationals

FILE PHOTO: United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration created on April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration created on April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Wise Man? King? In Naples, Trump joins Jesus in nativity displays

A figurine of President Donald Trump in the Italian presepi style at a shop in Naples, Italy, Dec. 17, 2025. For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of contemporary celebrities. This year some are adding statuettes of Trump. (Nadia Shira Cohen/The New York Times)
A figurine of President Donald Trump in the Italian presepi style at a shop in Naples, Italy, Dec. 17, 2025. For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of contemporary celebrities. This year some are adding statuettes of Trump. (Nadia Shira Cohen/The New York Times)

Trump in Epstein files: 5 takeaways from latest release

The files do not rewrite the public record on US President Donald Trump, although there is material that may prove embarrassing to the president.
The files do not rewrite the public record on US President Donald Trump, although there is material that may prove embarrassing to the president.

Trump’s tanker crackdown paralyses Venezuelan oil exports

An aerial view of the port of La Guaira, Venezuela, on Nov 30.
An aerial view of the port of La Guaira, Venezuela, on Nov 30.

US delays announcement of China chip tariffs until 2027

The tariff rate will be announced at least 30 days in advance.
The tariff rate will be announced at least 30 days in advance.

US judge tosses Trump challenge to New York immigration-related law

Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agents check the paperwork of respondents arriving at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 15, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agents check the paperwork of respondents arriving at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 15, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado

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