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Donald Trump

Also known as: U.S. President Donald Trump · President Trump · President Donald Trump · US President Donald Trump · US President Trump · Mr Trump · the billionaire Trump · DJT · former US President Donald Trump · President-elect Trump · Presidents Donald Trump · Donald J. Trump · the Republican billionaire · United States President Donald Trump · President-elect Donald Trump · US President Donald J Trump · his US counterpart Donald Trump

US President whose administration is managing Iran tensions, nuclear negotiations, and midterm elections facing polling headwinds.

2026-04-242026-07-28

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The Trump alliance Netanyahu has survived and often frustrated successive American administrations, but few foreign relationships have mattered more to him than his ties with US President Donald Trump.

    Israel's Netanyahu: architect of wars, master of survival
  3. Citizen Digital

    US President Donald Trump told CNN that "we hit them very hard last night", and said the Iranian attack had come despite the two sides being close to a deal on Saturday.

    Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing
  4. Capital News

    Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71.

    US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’
  5. Citizen Digital

    US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71: statement By AFP July 12, 2026 11:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina questions US Secretary of D

    US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71: statement
  6. Citizen Digital

    CENTCOM said later the military had hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets as it finished the third round of strikes this week, carried out at the direction of US President Donald Trump.

    Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks
  7. Citizen Digital

    The talks precede Aoun's expected visit to Washington later this month at the invitation of his American counterpart Donald Trump.

    US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal: official
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continue
  9. The Standard

    ack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait," it said on X.CENTCOM said later the military had hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets as it finished the third round of strikes this week, carried out at the direction of US President Donald Trump

    Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks
  10. Citizen Digital

    US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would allow Ukraine to manufacture the missiles.

    Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, officials say
  11. Citizen Digital

    France said it had been under no pressure from US President Donald Trump and had simply limited the number of invited countries to improve the effectiveness of discussions.

    France hosts South Africa's Ramaphosa for talks, war remembrance

Today

  1. Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid Iran war disagreement

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the Iran war began in late February, with the war expected to dominate discussions despite public disagreements between the two leaders.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. International HIV funding dropped 18 percent in 2025

    Global international financing for HIV in developing countries fell by 18 percent in 2025, the largest decline in decades, according to UNAIDS. The United States and European nations including France, Germany and the UK have dramatically slashed foreign aid contributions.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. FIFA president defends World Cup against critics

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to World Cup critics in an open letter, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" despite controversies over ticket pricing and visa issues.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UK PM Burnham hosts Zelensky for first foreign leader visit

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, a week after taking office, to demonstrate London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. The pair will visit a British naval base and hear from armed forces personnel involved in training Ukrainian service members.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Iran halts retaliatory strikes as Trump opens space for talks

    Iran and the United States have halted missile strikes after fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's UN envoy said the president is giving negotiations "a little bit of room" while forces remain ready, and Iran's army spokesman confirmed Tehran has halted retaliatory operations.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. FIFA president defends World Cup against critics

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino dismissed World Cup critics in an open letter, saying they were "spreading hate and false rumours" while the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" marked by 100% safety and security. The tournament faced pre-competition controversies including high ticket prices, visa issues, and geopolitical tensions across the three host nations.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Honduran ex-president returns after Trump drug-trafficking pardon

    Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking, returned to Honduras on Sunday after receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. He faces court proceedings in Honduras on August 3 to answer fraud and money-laundering charges related to allegations that he diverted $2 million in public funds.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. ICE deports former NFL player Adongo for visa overstay, criminal record

    Daniel Adongo, a 37-year-old Kenyan national and former Indianapolis Colts linebacker, was deported from the US by ICE on June 20 after overstaying his visa since 2016 and being convicted of criminal mischief in 2020.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran, Oman advance talks on Hormuz Strait shipping security

    Iran said it made progress in talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on principles and mechanisms for safe shipping passage while respecting the two states' sovereign rights. The discussions follow recent US attacks on Iran and a June memorandum aimed at easing tensions over control of the strategic waterway.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Trump faces midterm reckoning 100 days before vote

    With 100 days until the US midterm elections, Republicans face polling suggesting losses in the House of Representatives, while Trump's administration contends with low presidential approval ratings, high living costs, and an ongoing war with Iran affecting energy markets.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kenyan former NFL linebacker deported from US

    Daniel Adongo, a 37-year-old Kenyan who played linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, was deported from the United States on June 20 after overstaying his visa since 2016 and being convicted of criminal mischief in 2020. He was removed under the Laken Riley Act, which requires undocumented immigrants convicted of certain crimes to be detained without bond.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Ex-president Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon

    Honduran former president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to his country on Sunday, almost eight months after US President Donald Trump pardoned his 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. Hernandez had been convicted in 2024 of helping smuggle hundreds of tons of drugs into the United States before Trump pardoned him just days before Honduras's presidential election.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. IOC rejects complaint against FIFA chief Infantino on political neutrality

    The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality. The IOC Ethics Commission said the complaint falls outside its jurisdiction, noting that international federations maintain independence in their governance.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump warns Russia, China against selling arms to Iran

    U.S. President Trump warned China and Russia against selling weapons to Iran, saying he believes assurances from Xi Jinping and Putin that they are not currently doing so. The warning comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are providing Iran with targeting information following strikes on U.S. bases.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday and attend the funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office. The visit comes amid occasional public disagreements between the two leaders over handling of the war with Iran.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Zelensky to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official said, amid efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. US–Saudi nuclear deal raises proliferation risks without safeguards

    A US–Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear agreement has sparked concerns over proliferation risks, as US media reported the deal would allow technology exports without the usual safeguards preventing military use. The agreement has not been approved by Congress and Saudi Arabia has not responded to US conditions including normalisation with Israel.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Israel normalization

    The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear program agreement, but President Trump announced hours later that approval is conditional on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords—which would require normalizing relations with Israel, a position Saudi Arabia says it will not accept as a precondition.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Oil prices hit $100 amid Middle East tensions

    Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military strikes in return. Saudi Arabia's use of the Red Sea as an alternative export route faces disruption, potentially removing more oil from the market.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6 billion damage

    Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused at least $19.6 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and infrastructure, according to World Bank estimates released Thursday. At least 5,398 people were killed, over 16,740 injured, with the UN reporting more than a million in need of immediate humanitarian aid.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Israel calls Saudi normalization historic step toward Mideast peace

    Netanyahu's office stated that Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would represent a historic advancement for Middle East peace, following a US-Saudi nuclear deal that President Trump said would be conditional on Saudi normalization with Israel.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Norway to lodge FIFA complaint over Balogun red card

    Norway's football federation president says she will seek board backing to file a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee over Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, calling the incident one that "should not have happened" and saying it has put "the whole game at risk."

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US and Saudi Arabia sign civilian nuclear program deal

    The United States has announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The deals were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US FDA panel to review peptides for pharmaceutical compounding

    An FDA review panel is considering whether seven peptides should be recommended for compounding, as these substances gain popularity through influencer promotion despite medical experts warning of insufficient clinical evidence on their safety and effectiveness.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. US and Russian diplomats meet on Ukraine war in Manila

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit to discuss the Ukraine war and US-Russia relations, with both officials expressing openness to dialogue despite stalled peace efforts.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  5. Six UN secretary-general candidates debate ahead of selection

    Six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of the selection process. The candidates are Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Argentina's Rafael Grossi, Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Senegal's Macky Sall, competing to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  6. Minnesota man sentenced to life for killing state lawmaker

    Vance Boelter, 59, was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years without parole for shooting dead State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark on June 14, 2025, in what authorities called a politically motivated attack. Boelter disguised himself as a police officer and also seriously wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  7. Trump pledges US bombing of Iranian infrastructure for Gulf attacks

    President Trump vowed that the United States will bomb Iranian bridges or power plants each time Tehran fires at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including facilities near Tehran. The threat came as Trump prepared to receive the remains of three US troops killed in Iranian attacks on American military facilities in the Gulf.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Trump warns of imminent US strikes on Iran nuclear site

    President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US is far from finished with Iran and warned the next military target could be Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence suspects Iran is building an undeclared enrichment facility. Trump estimated it would take Iran more than 20 years to rebuild from current damage.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump pledges to bomb Iranian infrastructure if Tehran fires at Hormuz ships

    President Trump stated that the United States would bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, whether by missile, rocket, drone, or other weapon.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

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