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Trump declares U.S. shift from 'aid to trade' as he hosts lunch with African leaders after USAID cuts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the U.S. was “shifting from aid to trade” in its approach to Africa, as he hosted five leaders from the continent at the White House on Wednesday. What You Need To Know President Donald Trump said the U.S....

WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts West African leaders as region hit by U.S. aid cuts
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” at the White House as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Watch Trump meet with West African...

Nearly a Million Liberians at Flood Risk
More than 825,000 Liberians face a significant flood risk during July 2025, according to a recent forecast producedby the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the African Centre of Meteorological...

Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' with Africa
US President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China. Trump, who has shuttered the US Agency...

Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
DAKAR – President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in Africa” as...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...

Malawi Left Out as Trump Snubs Africa’s Strategic Importance, Invites Only Five Leaders to US Summit
Malawi is among the dozens of African countries excluded from a highly selective US-Africa business summit hosted by United States President Donald Trump, who has invited only five African leaders to Washington for a closed-door meeting focused on...

Trump Ridiculed for Asking to Move a 'Bit Quicker' While Meeting With African Leaders: 'How Rude'
President Donald Trump is being criticized by social media users after telling an African leader to keep their remarks brief during a meeting with multiple leaders, encouraging them to stick to the schedule for the event. Trump met with the...

Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone. “Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,”...

Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
By Nandita Bose, Andrea Shalal and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is...

Donald Trump makes stunning tan confession as he debuts oranger than ever face
U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to brush off the apparent assassination threats from Iran with a bit of humor on Wednesday. During a gathering with five African leaders, Trump, who many noticed appeared exceptionally tan, was questioned about...

As China Tries to Expand Influence in Africa, Trump Meets with Western African Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the world keeps an eye on Ukraine, Iran and Israel, our adversaries are keeping their sights on Africa. This week, the White House hosted leaders from several western African nations in hopes of improving economic relations....

Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise of Liberian president’s English skills criticised
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.“Such good English,” Mr Trump said to Mr Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.” Where did...
The Trump administration's shifting explanation of Ukraine weapons pause
President Donald Trump is continuing to dodge questions on who ordered the pause on U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine last week. "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" Trump pushed back to a reporter who asked him on Tuesday who was responsible....

Trump stuns with 'common sense' tariff formula that defies explanation
14:39 ET, 09 Jul 2025 President Donald Trump said his latest round of tariffs were based on "common sense" in an underwhelming explanation for his recent levies on 14 countries. The president made the claim during a critical White House summit...

Who paused Ukraine military aid? Timeline of the Trump administration's explanations.
President Donald Trump is continuing to dodge questions on who ordered the pause on U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine last week. "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" Trump pushed back to a reporter who asked him on Tuesday who was responsible....

Trump hosts five African leaders as tariffs, aid cuts bite
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump meets with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday as the U.S. leader ramps up a trade war that threatens developing nations that depend on trade with the world's largest economy. Trump is...

US Tariffs: Donald Trump’s Extended Tariff Deadline Keeps Global Trade in Limbo
Washington, July 9: After months of promises to overhaul or eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, President Donald Trump is touting a fast and robust federal response to the devastating Texas floods. One former agency leader says it's...

RVCA Partners with Alexandre Farto aka Vhils
Celebrating a shared vision rooted in cultural dialogue and creative experimentation, RVCA x VHILS brings together the international contemporary artist Alexandre Farto aka Vhils and the iconic lifestyle brand. Launched in June at RVCA’s flagship...

The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump's 50% tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law. That allows trade, investment and intellectual property agreements to...