UK and Oman agree to strengthen energy, defence and tech ties
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, agreed on 31 July to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, security...
U.S. President Donald Trump made a series of key policy statements on Sunday while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. He addressed his plans to buy and control Gaza, negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, concerns over U.S. debt figures, and upcoming tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Flying to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, Trump detailed his administration’s latest strategies across foreign policy, economic affairs, and trade.
Trump reaffirmed his commitment to buying and owning Gaza, suggesting that parts of the land could be allocated to Middle Eastern states to assist in its reconstruction.
The statement follows his earlier speech, where he declared, “The United States will rebuild Gaza.”
However, details on how such a plan would be implemented remain unclear, and the proposal is expected to draw global scrutiny.
Trump claimed that the U.S. was making progress in negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine.
He declined to provide specifics on a recent discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin but suggested that more conversations were expected.
His comments hint at potential diplomatic shifts in U.S. policy toward the conflict.
Trump questioned whether the U.S. debt figures were accurately reported, raising concerns over possible fraud in debt payments.
He stated that the United States carries less debt than previously estimated, contradicting figures from the U.S. Treasury, which reports $36.2 trillion in public debt.
The remarks could signal an upcoming review of government financial policies.
Trump confirmed that on Monday, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports.
He added that reciprocal tariffs on other imports would be announced midweek, taking effect almost immediately.
The move aligns with his administration’s protectionist trade policies aimed at strengthening domestic industries.
Trump’s wide-ranging statements highlight his administration’s focus on foreign policy, trade, and economic restructuring as he moves forward with key diplomatic and financial measures. More announcements are expected in the coming days.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, agreed on 31 July to deepen cooperation in energy, defence, security and technology during talks in London, while calling for urgent humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.
Seven senior ministers in Costa Rica resigned on 29 July, intensifying the political crisis as President Rodrigo Chávez faces corruption allegations and mounting public unrest.
The United States, on 30 July, announced sweeping sanctions on more than 115 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran, weeks after bombing key nuclear sites, as part of its intensifying pressure campaign on Tehran.
A coalition of over 60 rights organisations has signed a letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron demanding reparations for Haiti, whose economy was burdened for decades by a 19th-century compensation debt to France.
AnewZ and Agenzia di Stampa Italpress have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation to develop and strengthen ties in the media sector.
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