1 hour ago Africa urged to explore Trump’s second term for energy independence

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, says the return of the United States President, Donald Trump, in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. In a statement, Ayuk said Trump’s administration’s swift reapproval of a $4.7bn loan from the US Export-Import Bank for TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas project in Read More

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4 h. ago Liberation Day: Trump slaps heavy tariffs on China, EU, others

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world, including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war. Speaking in the White House Rose Garden against a backdrop of US flags, Trump slapped the most stinging tariffs on China Read More

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6 h. ago Judge dismisses corruption case against New York city mayor 

A federal judge on Wednesday officially dismissed the criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a decision that came weeks after the Donald Trump administration ordered prosecutors to drop the case, BBC reported The dismissal, which is permanent and “with prejudice,” ensures the Department of Justice cannot refile charges based on the same Read More

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38 h. ago Trade war between US, UK would make everybody poorer – Kemi Badenoch

By Seyi Babalola Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has explained why UK should avoid a trade war with the United States. Badenoch spoke with journalists on Tuesday about US President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs on the UK. She believes that a trade war between the United States and the United […] The post Trade war between US, UK would make everybody poorer – Kemi Badenoch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

Stocks dropped around the world, bonds climbed and gold hit another record high, with traders bracing for President Donald Trump’s read more Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

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59 h. ago Journalists protest as White House plans to reallocate briefing room seats

The White House said Monday it is “seriously considering” taking control of deciding which journalists get seats in the famed briefing room, in the latest bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to exert power over the media. The 49 spots in the press room, where spokespeople, officials and occasionally the president take the podium, have Read More

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63 h. ago TikTok Deal Imminent Amid National Security Concerns – Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a deal will be reached regarding TikTok ahead of the looming deadline. The Chinese-owned video-sharing app, operated by ByteDance, faces an April 5 deadline to be sold or risk being banned in the United States. The US government has raised concerns over national security, citing potential data […] The post TikTok Deal Imminent Amid National Security Concerns – Donald Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Global markets plunge as US tariffs loom, gold hits record high

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Equities across the planet have been hammered in recent weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when his administration will unveil Read More

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3 d. ago I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump

Tribune Online I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump US President, Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was not “joking” about seeking a third presidential term, despite constitutional limits. However, he added that it was too soon to consider taking such action. Trump, who began his second, non-consecutive term on January 20, has previously hinted at the possibility of a third term. In […] I’m not ‘joking’ about third presidential term — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal

Tribune Online Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal US President, Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran could face bombing and secondary tariffs if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. Speaking in his first remarks since Iran declined direct negotiations with the United States last week, Trump told NBC News that discussions were ongoing between US and […] Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal Tribune Online

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4 d. ago USAID funding withdrawal triggers job losses across continents

…NGOs to be badly affected in Nigeria The recent decision by the United States President Donald Trump to freeze funding read more USAID funding withdrawal triggers job losses across continents

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4 d. ago Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump

Tribune Online Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump The event brought together Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, along with representatives from Muslim-majority nations, American Muslim leaders, and senior administration officials. Why I would be there for Muslim community in US — Donald Trump Tribune Online

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5 d. ago US: Federal judge extends halt on Trump’s use of wartime law for deportations

Tribune Online US: Federal judge extends halt on Trump’s use of wartime law for deportations A US federal judge has extended the temporary suspension of President Donald Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.  The decision, issued on Friday by US District Judge James Boasberg, prolongs the hold until April 12 as legal proceedings continue. Boasberg had initially imposed a two-week freeze on […] US: Federal judge extends halt on Trump’s use of wartime law for deportations Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Putin vows to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops, calls for ‘transitional administration’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and Read More

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5 d. ago Trump grants Nikola founder, Trevor Milton pardon of fraud conviction

Tribune Online Trump grants Nikola founder, Trevor Milton pardon of fraud conviction Trevor Milton, the founder of bankrupt electric and hydrogen-powered truck maker Nikola, has been pardoned by US President, Donald Trump, Milton announced in a social media post on Thursday. Milton was sentenced to four years in prison in 2023 after a jury found him guilty of lying to investors about the company’s technology. “Today I […] Trump grants Nikola founder, Trevor Milton pardon of fraud conviction Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Rasool Is Africa’s Missed Opportunity To Tackle The US Bully

The question is not where US President Donald Trump has not touched in less than 100 days in office. It is how the world is coping with the shock and devastation of his touch and the trail of chaos it is leaving behind. Because of its vulnerabilities, Africa was never far from Trump’s reach. When […]

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6 d. ago Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   In a bid to protect national security and economic sovereignty, the Senate has directed the Bureau of Public Procurement to immediately halt the planned sale of Lafarge Cement Plc to a Chinese company. It also mandated its Committees on Capital Market, Trade and Investment and Securities and Exchange Commission to […] The post Senate moves to block sale of Lafarge Cement to Chinese firm over national security, economic concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago I may give China reduction in tariffs to seal TikTok deal — Trump

Tribune Online I may give China reduction in tariffs to seal TikTok deal — Trump US President, Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he is open to reducing tariffs on China as part of a deal for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the widely used short-video app. TikTok, which has 170 million American users, faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or risk a ban […] I may give China reduction in tariffs to seal TikTok deal — Trump Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Automakers worst hit as Trump unveils new tariff on foreign vehicles

Share prices of automakers slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on imported vehicles and parts as he presses hardball trade policies many fear will spark a recession. In Tokyo, Toyota — the world’s top-selling carmaker — fell two percent, Honda shed 2.5 percent while Nissan was off 1.7 percent, while Mazda Read More

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6 d. ago Trump’s 25% car tariffs threaten U.S, Japan economic relations

Japan’s government warned Thursday of a “significant impact” on its economic ties with the United States and on global trade, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars. Tokyo is one of Washington’s closest economic and strategic allies, with its firms the biggest investors in the United States and one in 10 Japanese jobs Read More

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