Latest in Tag: Trump Highlight
Latest in Tag: Trump
North Korea announces it will halt nuclear, missiles tests ahead of historic summit with Trump
US president welcomes Korean decision, tweeting it is very good news for the world
New foundations
In the post-second world war era, American-Saudi relations had been a strategic constant in the Arab world. Both the United States and Saudi Arabia had made sure to work in concert and coordinate closely their Arab and regional policies. There had been disagreements, and in some instances, very serious ones, like the ramifications of the …
Kim Jong Un concludes surprise visit to China ahead of planned summit with Trump
US president expressed optimism that North Korean leader will act in his people’s best interests
The biography that Trump could not stop
New York, NY—Rarely was there so much expectation for the appearance of a book as is the case of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House of the North American journalist Michael Wolff. And never before were so many copies sold so quickly. Before its appearance, the book and its e-book version had reached …
Trump says may travel to Jerusalem for embassy opening
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he might travel to Israel to attend the opening ceremony of his country’s new embassy in Jerusalem. Trump made the statement during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. In December, Trump reversed decades of US policy to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Netanyahu …
Op-ed review: Trump’s Jerusalem policy, gas deal with Israel
Writers continue to debate political opposition in light of upcoming presidential election
Donald Trump isn’t the only solar power protectionist
The United States, the European Union and India are all slapping tariffs on Chinese solar panels, accusing Beijing of dumping. Does this trade war risk killing the nascent solar power industry?The global solar industry is reeling this week following the Trump administration’s announcement that it will impose a 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels, …
Fact or Fiction
United States Vice President Mike Pence made his first official tour of the Middle East from January 20-22, during which he visited Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. This tour came exactly on the first year anniversary of the administration of President Donald Trump. During the past year, the American president visited the Middle East last May …
Trump threatens to cut aid to Palestinian entities
US president described Palestinian protests against Jerusalem decision as lack of “appreciation and respect”
Op-ed review: Jerusalem, the Palestinian cause, and the Arab world
Several writers shed light on necessity of strong Arab role in wake of occupation cause revival
Doctors’ Syndicate call American products boycott following Trump Jerusalem decision
Al-Azhar earrlier encouraged boycotting “Zio-American” products in response to decision
Al-Sisi, Abbas discuss consequences of Trump Jerusalem declaration
Arab League calls on Trump to retract decision, calls UN to recognise State of Palestine
In Cartoon: Trump discusses announcement of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Opinion: Trump’s tweet is repulsive, NRA video is chilling
The outrage over President Trump tweeting a mock video that shows him attacking CNN is largely misplaced. Much more troubling for the deeply divided country is another recent video.The short mock video featuring Donald Trump pinning down a man in a business suit whose head is replaced with a CNN logo outside a wrestling ring …
Diplomatic disputes with Qatar: 20 years of on and off relations
How the 1995 coup in Qatar sparked tensions with the country’s neighboursÂ
Al-Sisi, Trump follow up of anti-terrorism agenda
Trump spoke to KSA, UAE, and Qatar leaders offering to solve the latest issue in the White House
Turkish troops reportedly to be deployed to Turkish military base in Qatar
Doha has to cut ties with Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood, says Saudi ArabiaÂ
Cities, businesses aim to fill Trump climate void
Under the slogan “We Are Still In,” local governments, businesses and universities representing 120 million Americans say they will carry forward the goals of the Paris climate agreement. Can they fill the gap?The US federal government may be pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, but states, cities and organizations say that doesn’t mean they …
Trump’s climate jobs talk unfounded
US President Donald Trump says he’s pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement on climate stabilization because it would hurt the US economy and cost jobs to stay in. But is that true? DW’s Nils Zimmermann takes a look.Tony Seba doesn’t think so. Seba is the author of “Clean Disruption,” a book about the …
The battle for Trump’s mind on climate
More than a thousand companies and investment firms hope US President Trump will stick to the Paris Climate Agreement. The president is said to be “wide open” on the matter. A decision is expected this week.The list of people trying to convince US President Donald Trump to stick with the Paris Climate Agreement is long, …
Polezni Durak and the summit of Riyadh
“Escape to the front” is one of the tactical plans known in war, politics, and economy. Tactics are flexible plans​ to achieve a partial goal that responds to the moment’s data and necessities. Tactics are also a kind of maneuver to improve one’s own position, whether it’s executed by a state, a government, or a …
Democrats want Deutsche Bank info on Trump accounts
US Democrats have asked German lender Deutsche Bank to provide detailed information about the loans it provided to Donald Trump when he was not yet US president and whether they were guaranteed by Russia.Democrats on the US House Financial Services Committee said Wednesday they’d asked Germany’s Deutsche Bank to provide information on whether any accounts …
Solution for Palestinian issue remains unclear in wake of US-Arab-Islamic Summit
Despite reportedly being on top of the summit’s agenda, the issue was barely addressed directly
Worst week for dollar since Trump election
The greenback has been on track to record its worst week against a basket of major currencies since July. The slump was caused by political uncertainties surrounding US President Donald Trump.After a series of gains following the inauguration of Donald Trump as US president, the dollar slumped to its lowest index in 10 months on …
Yale constitutional scholar: Trump’s justification of firing Comey looks like obstruction of justice
Does the Trump-Comey saga make a case for the impeachment of the president? DW asked Yale legal scholar Jack Balkin to weigh in. He also explains that as Donald Trump’s legal advisor he would resort to drastic measures.DW: Does the firing of FBI director James Comey (who led the FBI investigation into possible ties between …
‘Trump effect is not terminal’ for climate talks
Donald Trump is mulling whether to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement. As negotiators gather in Bonn to discuss putting the plan into action, the WRI’s Paula Caballero tells DW what a US exit could mean.DW: You’re in Bonn for preparatory climate talks – the first round of negotiations attended by representatives …
Trump threat to Paris climate pact casts shadow over Bonn talks
Negotiators from almost 200 countries are meeting in Bonn to hammer out a “rule book” for putting the Paris Climate Agreement into practice. Trump’s threat to pull out of the accord is putting a damper on the UN talks.Around 3,000 delegates have converged on the western German city of Bonn on Monday to begin drafting …
Resumption of US-Egyptian strategic dialogue expected this year
“Terrorism is not just about fighting ISIS, and we should have a political, military, ideological, social, and economic mechanism,” says Egyptian ambassador to the US
Trump administration unveils massive tax cuts
The White House has provided a summary on US President Donald Trump’s ambitious tax plans. The overhaul includes significant tax reductions for both individuals and companies across the world’s largest economy.The US administration on Wednesday unveiled a long-awaited plan for substantial tax cuts for businesses and private individuals. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (pictured above) and …
100 days of Trump: An environmental disaster?
After 100 days of Donald Trump as US president, how much impact have his policies had on the environment? Will a growing global consensus and technological innovation be enough to stem their potential damage?One hundred days is a long time in politics, and US President Donald Trump has wasted little of it. He’s been busy …