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The statement marked a clear shift in tone from earlier remarks, when Trump suggested Iran was seeking negotiations with Washington after he warned of possible military action.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

‘Help is on its way’: Trump cancels talks with Iran, urges citizens to keep protesting amid deadly crackdown

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran against using lethal force on protesters and has said the United States is closely monitoring the situation.

US-China trade ties in focus after Trump’s 25% tariff remark
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Is the US-China trade war back? Donald Trump’s 25% tariff threat raises fresh fears

On Tuesday, Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country “doing business” with Iran, a move that could affect Tehran’s key trading partners, mainly China.

He further said that Trump is suffering from what he called "tariff mania".
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Kanwal Sibal on Trump's 25% tariff threat: 'Does he want to contribute to a humanitarian crisis in Iran?'

Among Iran's trading partners are China, Turkey, India, the UAE, Pakistan and Armenia. 

This could impact Iran's trading partners, including India, China, and the UAE. 
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'Regime change in Tehran failed': Analyst reacts to Trump’s 25% tariff threat over Iran trade

He further said that there was a Starlink angle behind Trump's recent announcement. 

Amid Iran unrest, US warns citizens of arrest risk and urges land exits
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'Significant risk of arrest...': US issues urgent exit advisory for its citizens in Iran

In a security advisory, the US embassy cautioned that Iranian authorities may detain individuals seen carrying US passports or displaying links to the United States

Trump announces sweeping tariff threat against Iran’s global trade partners
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, keeps military option open

In a post on social media on Tuesday, Trump said that nations doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran would be hit with a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States, effective immediately

‘Acting President of Venezuela’: Trump’s Truth Social post fuels fresh controversy
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Trump declares himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' in post, after US-led intervention

The image shared by Trump showed his official portrait with the designation “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026.” It also listed him as the 45th and 47th President of the United States

Powell pushes back as DOJ investigation deepens Trump–Fed confrontation
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

US Fed chair Powell says DOJ threat is retaliation for resisting Trump pressure on rates

Powell’s latest statement came after the US attorney’s office in Washington launched a probe into whether he misled Congress about a multi-year renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters, according to officials briefed on the matter

Trump says Iranian leaders want to negotiate but Washington might have to soon act
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

‘Iran called to negotiate but we may have to act’: Donald Trump

Trump’s remarks come as over 500 people have been killed in Iran during the protests. US-based rights group HRANA has verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 security personnel.

Trump said he didn't like Exxon Mobil's response in his meeting with oil companies for investments in Venezuela
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

‘Didn't like their response’: Trump might block Exxon Mobil from Venezuela after CEO called the nation ‘uninvestable’

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods stated in a meeting that the company required durable investment protections and reforms to the country's hydrocarbons law.

The remarks signal a sharp escalation in Washington’s posture toward Havana as the United States moves to choke off the island’s economic lifeline from Venezuela. 
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

'Before it's too late': Trump escalates pressure on Cuba to 'make a deal' after Venezuela operation 

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on January 11, Trump declared that Cuba would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or financial support. “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” Trump wrote.

Trump has repeatedly argued he deserves the prize, citing his role in stopping global conflicts. “You should get a Nobel Prize for every war you stopped.
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

‘No transfer allowed’: Nobel Committee rebuffs Trump’s ‘will accept prize’ comment

Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 last year for her sustained advocacy for democracy in Venezuela, defeating Trump’s own hopes of securing the award. 

Venezuela is currently under the highest Travel Advisory level — Level 4: Do Not Travel — reflecting “severe risks to Americans.
Updated : Jan 11, 2026

'Leave Venezuela immediately': US issues urgent travel warning, flags threats from armed militias

The State Department said there are reports of groups of armed militias setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.

While acknowledging that interest rates above 20% are “high,” Ackman argued that the credit card market is already highly competitive and that regulatory reform, rather than price controls, could offer a more sustainable solution.
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

Bill Ackman backs Trump’s credit card rate cap but warns of risk to subprime borrowers

Ackman warned that restricting lenders’ ability to price higher-risk borrowers could push vulnerable consumers toward informal and illegal lenders. “Consumers denied credit cards will be forced to turn to loan sharks whose rates and terms will be vastly worse for borrowers,” he said.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation about ordering an operation against Russian President Vladimir Putin similar to the US raid that led to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture.
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

'I don't think that's necessary': Trump dismisses idea of Maduro-like action against Putin

The remarks followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pointed comments, as diplomatic and political tensions remain high after the events in Caracas.

He blamed the Biden administration for allowing such practices to continue unchecked and positioned his proposal as a corrective measure.
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

Trump proposes 10% cap on credit card interest rates from January 20. Details here

In a post on his social media platform, Trump said credit card companies charging interest rates of 20 to 30 per cent or higher have been “ripping off” the American public.

Efforts to place Greenland at the forefront of the US Arctic strategy have included considering military measures and financial incentives for Greenlanders
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

'I'd like to make a deal the easy way': Trump insists US must own Greenland to counter Russia, China Arctic ambitions

Donald Trump continues to advocate for US control over Greenland, citing strategic risks if Russia or China gain influence in the region.

Even if the administration loses the case, officials argue the White House still has multiple tools to maintain most of the tariffs without relying on emergency powers. 
Updated : Jan 10, 2026

Trump tariffs: US Supreme Court withholds key ruling, leaves markets guessing

The case is being closely tracked by financial markets, trade groups and US importers, given its potential impact on tariff policy, government revenues and future executive authority on trade. 

Trump says he has cancelled the second wave of attack on Venezuela
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

‘Cancelled second wave of attack’: Trump says US, Venezuela are working well together

"The USA and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure," said Trump.

Beyond tariffs themselves, the case could reshape how future presidents use emergency powers for economic policy. 
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

Explained: How the US Supreme Court’s Trump tariffs verdict could reshape trade policy, markets

Crucially, the ruling does not have to be all-or-nothing. The court could narrow the scope of the emergency powers, limit repayment obligations, or restrict how tariffs can be used in the future without fully dismantling the current regime. 

Donald Trump said he should have been given eight Nobel Peace Prizes
Updated : Jan 9, 2026

‘Big embarrassment to Norway’: Trump says he should have won eight Nobel Peace Prizes

“Some of these wars were going on for 30 years. India and Pakistan were ready to go at it big, and these are two nuclear countries. I got that one stopped," said Trump.

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