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 whose administration since 2025 has pursued policies on immigration enforcement, deportations to African countries, diesel exports, military base expansion, and AI regulation.
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The Namibian
US President Donald Trump threatened to take out Iran in one night if it failed to agree a deal by 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday
“On Monday, US President Donald Trump threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it failed to agree a deal by 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00GMT Wednesday) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with IranThe Namibian
President Donald Trump has set deadlines, made demands and issued threats over the course of the five-week joint US-Israeli war against Iran
“President Donald Trump has set deadlines, made demands and issued threats over the course of the five-week joint US-Israeli war against Iran.”
Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthroughThe Namibian
President Donald Trump's administration has deported dozens of people to third countries since coming into power
“President Donald Trump's administration has deported dozens of people to third countries since coming into power last January as part of its hard-line approach towards immigration.”
DRC agrees to take deportees from USThe Namibian
Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for Tuesday
“This is after United States (US) president Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for Tuesday.”
Iran warns of ‘devastating retaliation’ after Trump’s cursing threatsThe Namibian
Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen Strait of Hormuz
“United States president Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a "miraculous" operation.”
Trump threatens ‘hell' for Iran over Strait of HormuzThe Namibian
Donald Trump revealed on Truth Social that a seriously wounded airman had been rescued from deep inside mountains of Iran
“Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that the "seriously wounded" airman had been rescued "from deep inside the mountains of Iran".”
Trump threatens ‘hell' for Iran over Strait of HormuzNew Era
Donald Trump presented America as a demanding hegemon, insisting allies bear greater burden share
“Trump has abandoned the familiar model of the US as a paternal, often indulgent leader of the alliance. In its place, he presented America as a demanding hegemon, insisting that its allies bear a far greater share of the burden.”
Opinion – The great illusion of NATO is fading fastNew Era
Trump shifted focus from Europe to China as central US foreign policy goal
“The real shift went beyond budgets, with Trump's focus moving from Europe to China. While earlier administrations aimed to integrate Beijing into global governance, Trump pursued confrontation. In his second term, containing China became US foreign policy's central goal.”
Opinion – The great illusion of NATO is fading fastNew Era
US President Donald Trump initially said the operation would last for four to six weeks
“US President Donald Trump initially said the operation would last for four to six weeks.”
US, Israel strike pharmaceutical company producing cancer drugsThe Namibian
President Donald Trump says US military action in Iran could end in two to three weeks
“It comes as President Donald Trump says US military action in Iran could end in "two to three weeks", but there is no clear sense yet of how that will happen or what comes after.”
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?US Vice-President JD Vance urged fellow Republicans to stop complaining about a controversial attack ad that featured a Democratic candidate's estranged mother calling her a liar. The Ramaswamy campaign for Ohio governor paid millions to advertise the ad, which has drawn criticism including from the candidate's brother for turning an alleged sexual assault into a political talking point.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
US Vice-President JD Vance urged fellow Republicans to stop complaining about a controversial attack ad that featured a Democratic candidate's estranged mother calling her a liar. The Ramaswamy campaign for Ohio governor paid millions to advertise the ad, which has drawn criticism including from the candidate's brother for turning an alleged sexual assault into a political talking point.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
After talks in Oslo and St Petersburg involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European representatives, prospects for imminent peace remain unclear. The Kremlin described the discussions as yielding little useful progress toward resolving the Ukraine crisis.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Protests that began in France over school conditions and living costs have grown into nationwide unrest, with U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar blaming immigration for the violence. An African immigrant in France's security industry says blaming migrants for the disturbances is unfair and misleading, as the demonstrations are rooted in domestic grievances including education, rising living costs, and public services.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
US government officials raided the home of Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a federal criminal investigation; the nature remains unclear, though US media reports link it to questions about her US citizenship and whether she lied about her age upon arrival in the US in 1995. Omar says the raid is "the latest escalation" in President Donald Trump's "campaign of political intimidation"; Trump has denied involvement.
16 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A group of 72 retired US military officers has urged the government to cancel plans to publicly broadcast the 3 December execution of Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood, arguing it would violate constitutional protections against cruel punishment and turn the execution into a spectacle.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Elon Musk has suggested the US government may be behind speed restrictions on Ukraine's weapons connected to SpaceX's Starlink network, which disrupted Kyiv's battlefield missions on Tuesday. Starlink imposed a 100mph speed limit that caused weapons travelling faster to lose connectivity, though service was partially restored by Wednesday evening.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare met with 10 retrenched healthcare assistants who lost their jobs following the withdrawal of USAID and Pepfar funding under the Trump administration, giving each worker N$200 for transport and promising to explore solutions for their reinstatement or alternative opportunities.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Human Rights Watch says the US deportation of migrants to third-party African countries since Trump's 2025 return to office is unlawful and exploits suffering to deter migration. More than 500 people have been sent to African countries where they are not citizens, with some subsequently arbitrarily detained or returned to their home countries where they face risk of persecution or torture.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump said the US moved its bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK because of threats to the base, with the Pentagon confirming about a dozen B-1s were removed to American home stations. Trump indicated the US knew who made the threat but did not identify them.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Donald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release diesel reserves as he mulls a ban on US exports of the fuel amid global shortage and surging prices tied to the war in Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europe to immediately release such supplies, arguing that US farmers, truckers, and businesses should not bear the burden of rising costs.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government believes Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident that led to five men being arrested and then bailed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the claim, saying the UK leader was "barking up the wrong tree."
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
US ambassador John Giordano says American foreign engagement is shifting from dialogue-only diplomacy to "commercial diplomacy" focused on trade, investment and partnerships, with the Trump administration prioritizing advancing American interests and creating opportunities for US companies.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export ban and preparing contingencies as prices rise amid supply pressures from the US-Israel conflict with Iran and Russia's war with Ukraine. UK Chancellor John Healey stated the government is discussing the matter with the Americans and has diesel stocks available, while noting that the UK depends on the US for around a third of its diesel imports.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, rejecting genocide accusations, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies and military actions in Gaza threaten Palestinian existence and jeopardize the two-state solution.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
At the UN, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US President Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran, saying the country will never "bend the knee," but indicated willingness for a diplomatic solution. He demanded any deal must end the US blockade of Iranian ships from the Strait of Hormuz and presented evidence of civilian casualties he attributes to US-Israeli strikes.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a defence deal permitting Washington to build two new military bases in Greenland at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while reaffirming Copenhagen's sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The agreement updates a 1951 defence pact and comes after more than a year of tension over the territory's strategic importance and mineral wealth.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
European and North American/Caribbean football federations have called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to distribute $2.1 billion from FIFA's reserves to its 211 member associations, offering $10 million per association between 2027–2030. The demand comes amid a dispute over Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which UEFA said it would boycott if pursued.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump's administration has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift, but the $24 billion sale has raised concerns from some members of Congress who worry the advanced stealth technology could be shared with China.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's plan to restrict mail-in voting before the midterm elections, upholding a federal judge's order temporarily blocking new US Postal Service requirements for postal ballots. Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with the ruling but signaled he might later rule in Trump's favour as the case continues.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump called fears about AI safety a "hoax" and rejected calls for greater guardrails on the technology, comparing warnings to what he termed the "Global Warming Scam" and past political hoaxes, while an Anthropic co-founder had recently proposed mandatory "kill switches" for dangerous AI systems.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States Embassy in Namibia joined Americans commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks that killed 2,977 people. The embassy honored victims, first responders, and service members, emphasizing the patriotism and determination that followed the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing a response to demands delivered by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on behalf of Donald Trump, covering farmer protection, the "Kill the Boer" chant, expropriation without compensation, BBBEE investment requirements, and South Africa's non-aligned status. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the reply would be "timely," with Pretoria believing progress has been made on the issues.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Donald Trump promised to pay every American citizen $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections, with no details provided on funding or implementation. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from convention supporters but drew mixed reactions from fellow Republicans and scepticism over how the more-than-one-trillion-dollar pledge would be financed.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then. Trump told reporters that "right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward," and claimed Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade confirmed receiving communication from the United States regarding the country's position on the International Criminal Court, amid reports that the US is seeking to persuade African countries to withdraw from the ICC. The ministry reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to the Rome Statute and said differences relating to the ICC are best addressed through established legal, diplomatic and multilateral channels, without disclosing the contents of the US communication.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 43.8% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the CDU's 17.2%, marking the first time a far-right party has won control of a German state since World War Two, though the AfD fell short of an outright majority.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Critics are calling on US President Donald Trump to recall Ambassador John Giordano from Namibia, citing controversy over his conduct and diplomatic engagements. The calls follow an incident in which Giordano was reportedly denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall during the National Fisheries Indaba on Friday, though the presidency has distanced itself from the event's administration.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Investor Joshua Kushner said his firm Thrive Capital "would not have gotten involved" in Fifa's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup for $20 billion if it had foreseen the backlash and political fallout within global football. Fifa Forward Enterprise, which would have raised $4.2 billion for poorer football nations, collapsed amid criticism from Uefa and others who called it a secretive deal benefiting investors.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →