Tag: Donald Trump

Wednesday, September 25th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Trump's Twitter mocking Greta Thunberg backfires

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg shot back at on Tuesday at US President Donald Trump's attempt to mock her on Twitter by changing her profile on the social media site to reflect Trump's taunting remark.
Tuesday, September 24th 2019 - 09:43 UTC
Thunberg berates older generations at UN Summit for their disregard of climate issues

A group of 16 young activists led by Greta Thunberg, denounced Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany and Turkey to the UN for not protecting children from the impact of climate change in one of Monday's highlights at the historic climate summit in New York convened by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Tuesday, September 24th 2019 - 07:32 UTC
Trump increases pressure on China to buy farm products

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday questioned a decision by his top trade negotiators to ask Chinese officials to delay a planned trip to U.S. farming regions after trade talks last week, saying he wanted China to buy more American farm products.
Friday, September 20th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
Child migrants could be held in detention for even longer under new rules

The Trump administration’s approach to border control has long been contentious, but now it looks set to become even more controversial following the introduction of new rules which could replace the current 1997 agreement.
Wednesday, September 18th 2019 - 17:07 UTC
Trump appoints hostage crisis expert as successor to Bolton

US President Donald Trump Wednesday chose Robert C. O'Brien to replace the disgraced John Bolton as the new National Security Adviser, a position which does not require Senate confirmation.
Tuesday, September 17th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
US ready for a response to attack on Saudi oil facilities; China and Russia call for restrain

The United States readied its response on Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said Iran was likely to blame, fanning new fears of conflict in the Gulf region.
Monday, September 16th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
Trump releases oil from strategic reserves following drone attacks on Saudi oil fields

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday evening that he has authorized the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields and refineries.
Saturday, September 14th 2019 - 20:09 UTC
Trump claims Bolton was holding him back on policy towards Venezuela

President Donald Trump warned that the exit of his hawkish national security adviser won't bring a softening of the US position on Venezuela. Bolton, a prominent hardliner in Washington's attempt to pressure Venezuelan strongman President Nicolas Maduro from power, was sacked last week
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 19:31 UTC
US and Beijing agree a brief “cease fire” on 70th anniversary of “red” China

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States has agreed to delay increasing tariffs on US$250 billion worth of Chinese imports from Oct 1 to Oct 15 “as a gesture of goodwill.”
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:54 UTC
Trump and election year, 'elitist' capital gain taxes will remain...for now

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out for now slashing taxes on capital gains after a meeting with his advisers, a White House spokesman said on Wednesday.