US President Donald Trump has rejected a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for American airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, according to a report by Axios. The development followed a sharp escalation in fighting after the Iran-backed Houthis launched a large-scale offensive against Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen last week, killing hundreds
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump made the pledge on Wednesday during the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, placing himself at the centre of the party’s campaign ahead of the elections. The
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital Media, O’tega Ogra, has dismissed a report suggesting that the President may be unable to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The reaction followed claims by a US-based lobbying firm that Tinubu had been unable to secure a meeting with Trump despite Nigeria’s
The United States government has announced plans to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who entered the country as tourists or business visitors but subsequently applied for asylum, describing the practice as visa fraud. The US State Department said Tuesday that it was working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify individuals who obtained
Trump Threatens ‘Tremendous’ Economic Punishment for Iran, Allied Countries US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh economic offensive against Iran, warning that countries whose financial institutions, businesses, airports or government agencies provide support to Tehran will face what he described as “tremendous” economic consequences. Trump announced the move on Wednesday as the conflict with
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ as Tensions with Iran Deepen US President Donald Trump has labelled the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions over control of the critical waterway amid the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump made the declaration on
Trump secretly flown from Turkey to UK amid Iran assassination threat – Reports US President Donald Trump was secretly flown from Turkey to Britain on a smaller military aircraft last month after an alleged Iranian assassination threat, while the White House publicly maintained that he was travelling aboard Air Force One, according to reports by
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.The initial deal to end the