Trump

Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control

Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.

US universities issue letter condemning Trump's 'political interference'

More than 100 US universities and colleges issued a joint letter

Trump keen to boost US-Bangladesh relations

US President Donald Trump, in a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, expressed confidence in advancing bilateral relations between the two nations and promoting regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

Harvard, among other top US universities, freezes hiring amid financial uncertainties under Trump

The freeze was the “most drastic step” Harvard is taking in response to new White House orders.

TikTok sale talks underway, deal possible soon, says Trump  

US President Donald Trump has revealed that his administration is in discussions with four groups regarding the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Mic-drop moment in Oval Office 

World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.

Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan

Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern Gaza and how its reconstruction can be funded.

Trump offers top-end jets, trade deal to India in Modi bromance

Trump said that he found a "special bond" with Modi and India

Trump insists US to own Gaza, Jordan king pushes back

US leader stunned the world when he announced a proposal last week for the United States to "take over" Gaza

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

In the Trump 2.0 era, what’s in store for Bangladesh-US relations?

Trump's re-election reshapes global politics, impacting Bangladesh-US ties.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

Can Trump actually 'take over' Gaza?

International laws can't and won't stop him. So then, what can?

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

Musk brands USAID 'criminal', Trump calls its leaders 'radical lunatics'

Trump initially froze all aid spending for three months

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

Bitcoin’s $100,000 moment will be a perfect storm

Trump’s team has met with industry executives to discuss creating a White House job focused on cryptocurrency policy.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump

The US chipmaking giant this week reported record high quarterly revenue on the back of strong AI chip demand, though investors are wary of US-China tensions reheating during a new Trump term.

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Trump 2.0 and the future of Bangladesh-US defence relations

The Bay of Bengal holds a great strategic value as about half of the world's container traffic passes through this region, and its seaports handle around one-third of world trade.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

How will Donald Trump’s foreign policy affect the world?

Trump has maintained a strong rhetoric, blaming China for economic abuses and promising to impose tariffs.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Trump victory poses challenges for the Fed's independence

The Fed has a dual mandate from Congress to act independently to tackle both inflation and unemployment -- primarily by raising and lowering interest rates.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Trump's America-first agenda to test ties with India

India is the ninth-largest trading partner of the United States, with a trade surplus of more than $30 billion in the 2023-24 financial year.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Trump says 'obnoxious' tariffs will bring factories to US

"You make it so high, so horrible, so obnoxious" companies will "come right away," Trump said.