Also known as: president Donald Trump · US President Donald Trump · President Trump · Donald J Trump · United States president Donald Trump · United States (US) president Donald Trump · Mr Trump · Trump regime · president-elect Donald Trump · the former US president · Republican Donald Trump
US President who made over $1bn from crypto in 2025, made claims about Chinese election interference, and appealed FIFA red card suspension during 2026 World Cup.
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The Namibian
US President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
“A star-studded crowd of 80 663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup victory.”
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dreamThe Namibian
US President Donald Trump will be among spectators at the MetLife Stadium for the final
“US President Donald Trump will be among a star-studded crowd of just over 80 000 spectators at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford as the largest World Cup in history reaches its climax.”
Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup finalThe Namibian
Donald Trump alleged 'shocking vulnerabilities' in American voting systems
“US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems.”
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsThe Namibian
Donald Trump has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud and foreign meddling in 2020 election
“Trump, who spoke from the White House on Thursday, has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud and foreign meddling in the 2020 election which he lost to Joe Biden.”
Trump alleges ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in US election security ahead of midtermsThe Namibian
Donald Trump filed personal $10bn lawsuit against the IRS
“The fund, intended to compensate individuals claiming they were unfairly targeted by the government, was unveiled in May in exchange for Trump dropping his personal $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).”
US judge voids Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax auditsThe Namibian
President Donald Trump has prioritised white Afrikaners in immigration policies
“This was while immigrants from other countries, already legally in America, have had to turn to a court to get immigration benefits – their case reiterates how US President Donald Trump has prioritised white Afrikaners.”
How Trump’s ‘white preference’ saw 7,727 SA ‘refugees’ enter US while resident immigrants sidelinedThe Namibian
US President Donald Trump declared the Iranian attacks meant the ceasefire was over
“Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump declared the Iranian attacks meant the ceasefire was over, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating the deal.”
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of HormuzThe Namibian
President Donald Trump committed US$200 billion for Lobito Corridor infrastructure since 2022
“Since 2022, the US, under president Donald Trump, committed US$200 billion for the infrastructure of this ambitious project and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion.”
Unlocking the Economic Potential of the Lobito CorridorThe Namibian
Trump spoke to Putin for 90 minutes by phone this week
“Trump has seemed impressed by Ukraine lately, although he spoke to Putin for 90 minutes by phone this week, giving the Russian leader a chance to get his war story in first.”
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikesThe Namibian
US President Donald Trump lobbied for FIFA to suspend a one-game ban on Folarin Balogun
“Balogun, named in US coach Mauricio Pochettino's starting line-up after FIFA suspended a one-game ban following lobbying by US President Donald Trump, was largely anonymous throughout Monday's knockout tie at Seattle's Lumen Field.”
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdownSpain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring an extra-time winner in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a triumphant farewell to international football.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring an extra-time winner in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a triumphant farewell to international football.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump alleged in a primetime White House address that China interfered in the 2020 election and accessed voter data in 18 states, though the US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in that election and Trump presented no evidence of data misuse.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address alleging "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems and accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election and acquiring voter data from 18 states. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election, and Trump did not present evidence that China used the information to alter voting systems or influence outcomes.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A US District Judge has voided a legal agreement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and created a $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund. The judge ruled the underlying lawsuit was filed for an improper purpose and referred a Trump lawyer to state authorities over potential ethics violations.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States admitted 7,727 people as refugees over several months, nearly all from South Africa, under a Trump administration policy, while immigrants from other countries already legally in America have struggled to obtain work authorization and other benefits.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Portia Anyamba, a former South African Air Force brigadier general, was sentenced to six months in jail in the United States for acting as a foreign agent under South African control and falsifying information in a security clearance application. She worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the US's largest science and energy laboratory.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ukraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended the decision to suspend a red card issued to US World Cup star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a last-16 match. The reprieve followed US President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Infantino, who insisted FIFA's disciplinary process remained independent, while Belgium's appeal was dismissed as "inadmissible."
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US Ambassador Randy Berry Giordano reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Namibia at a US Independence Day celebration in Windhoek, noting that the partnership is built on shared values of prosperity, energy security, private investment and development. Giordano said Namibia's success depends not only on its mineral wealth but also on the industries, infrastructure and institutions it builds.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →
US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn from cryptocurrency business dealings in 2025, according to his mandatory financial report.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The US Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary visitors have constitutional citizenship rights under the 14th Amendment, rejecting Trump's executive order challenge to the 150-year-old policy.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
According to his mandatory financial report for 2025, US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn from cryptocurrency dealings, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy. The White House denied he was profiting from the presidency.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without toll fees and remove the US naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude subsequently dropped nearly 5% to US$83.17 per barrel.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Department of Justice said the FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and arrested five men across four states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones, firing on "high value targets" with snipers, and storming the White House gate in a coordinated attack.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump said a deal to end US-Iran fighting is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing.
15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in the first World Cup game on US soil, with a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna goal leading the co-hosts to a dominant victory in Los Angeles. The win puts the US in a favorable position to progress from Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The U.S. State Department has dismantled birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe, revoking hundreds of visas from foreign nationals accused of abusing visitor visas to give birth in the United States and secure citizenship for their children. The action targets sophisticated networks involving fraudulent documents and visa facilitators.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry expressed confidence in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games despite "challenges" affecting the 2026 World Cup in North America, including the US refusal of entry to African referee Omar Artan and other visa-related disruptions.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The White House Task Force for the World Cup defended denying visas to a Somali referee and some Iranian team support staff, with a US State Department official saying the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations." The decision means Somali referee Omar Artan, named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football, will miss the opportunity to become the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with the first tournament co-hosted by three nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico) featuring a record 48 teams. The opening match pits co-host Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed deep regret after award-winning referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on Saturday, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. Artan, named CAF men's referee of the year in 2025 and selected among 52 referees by FIFA, was barred following a routine inspection at Miami International Airport.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Omar Artan, set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was turned back at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns" from US Customs and Border Protection. FIFA confirmed he would play no part in the tournament, citing the decision as the sole preserve of the United States as tournament co-host.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Monday, cutting the Knicks' lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →