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 negotiates with Iran, imposes tariffs on trading partners, and pauses military strikes for diplomacy.
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March 2026
New Era
US President Donald Trumprejectedthe possibility of Mojtaba Khamenei filling the role
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“US President Donald Trump has insisted he should have a role in picking the next leader and has rejected the possibility of Mojtaba Khamenei filling the role, dismissing him as a "lightweight".”
US president Donald Trumprefused to rule outsending American ground troops into Iran
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“United States (US) president Donald Trump again refused to rule out sending American ground troops into Iran, but continued to insist that the war was all but won despite the ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes.”
US president Donald Trumpsaidthe war was going substantially ahead of schedule but could last more than four weeks
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“US president Donald Trump said the war, which began Saturday with a strike that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was going "substantially" ahead of schedule but warned it could go on for more than four weeks.”
Trumpframed military action ashelp for Iranians to achieve regime change
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“The Trump administration has framed its military action as "help" for the Iranian people to achieve regime change, thus hoping to ferment popular uprisings.”
President Donald Trumpsaid he is not ruling outsending US troops into Iran
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“President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending United States (US) troops into Iran, while threatening a new, "big wave" of attacks.”
Trumpordereda large-scale war against Iran, starting on Saturday
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“The Republican (79) has long campaigned against decades of US military entanglements in the Middle East, but ordered a large-scale war against Iran, starting on Saturday.”
President Donald Trumpannounceddeath of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on first day of US and Israeli air strikes
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“Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (86) has been killed on the first day of massive United States (US) and Israeli air strikes on Iran, US president Donald Trump has announced.”
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.
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.
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.
Namibia and the US are negotiating new health sector funding to determine the future of HIV financing in the country, with negotiations intensifying since US President Donald Trump's return to power and the dismantling of USAID. The talks are contentious over data-sharing provisions, with recipient countries concerned that deals tie health aid to data access and critical minerals, though a US government source claims negotiations do not include sharing of personally identifiable data.
US Ambassador John Giordano, following a three-day field mission in Namibia, urged stronger law-enforcement focus on transnational criminal networks behind rhino poaching, arguing efforts must extend beyond arresting poachers to identifying traffickers, following money flows, and disrupting overseas markets.
US President Donald Trump has vowed an "economic D-Day" targeting any country that does business with Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that nations engaging in financial transfers, oil purchases, or maritime transactions with Iran will face "tremendous" economic consequences. Vice-President JD Vance characterised the sanctions as a new phase of conflict in which economic pressure is the most effective tool available.
A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.
The US ambassador says American companies and technology firms are providing expertise to help Namibia develop its oil resources, and the US is engaged in supporting infrastructure corridors including upgrades to Walvis Bay to connect Namibia's energy resources to global markets.
President Trump announced the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and noting South Korea declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. Trump said the drills are costly and send an inappropriate signal, though Seoul said the scheduled exercises would proceed as planned.
President Donald Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage, stating the country has "massive amounts" and is manufacturing more, while vowing "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information. Iran's Defence Minister responded by asserting the country's indigenous weapons technology is superior and that Iran is equipped to respond to any threat.
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain undisclosed. The Iranian foreign ministry cautioned that a deal would not guarantee safe passage, citing the US blockade of Iranian ports as a security threat.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who rode high after overseeing the successful 2026 World Cup expansion to 48 teams, now faces his position under threat following the collapse of a private investor plan.
Twenty-five US states have sued the Trump administration over tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, imposed in July citing forced labour concerns. The coalition of Democratic states argues the tariffs are "arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law," while the White House defends the duties as lawful action against unreasonable trade practices.
A bomb detonated outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow on Saturday night, killing at least three people and injuring 21. Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee reports a woman with an improvised explosive device was prevented from entering by a security guard; the device detonated moments later. The Russian Embassy in Italy has blamed the attack on Ukraine, though unconfirmed reports suggest a senior Russian military commander may have been at a private dinner inside.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar had urged him to hold off, believing a deal was possible on issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.
An opinion piece criticizes Namibian government spokespersons and public relations officers for institutional silence and poor communication, despite the industry gathering at a communications conference in Swakopmund under Vice President Lucia Witbooi, arguing they treat public enquiries as secrets and emerge defensively only when scandals force them into the open.
The US military launched "heavy" strikes against Iran on Wednesday in retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the region, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. The latest hostilities follow previous joint US-Saudi strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq and come amid reports of Saudi Arabia seeking de-escalation.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defended a proposal to create a private subsidiary to exploit World Cup commercial benefits, calling it "an opportunity but not an obligation" and saying it would unlock previously uncaptured value to benefit member associations, though the proposal sparked global outrage after being revealed.
Namibia was not included among 60 economies investigated by the United States over concerns about forced labour in imports, according to a US presidential memorandum issued on 23 July. The exclusion means Namibia faces neither the proposed 12.5% ad valorem tariff nor the lower 10% tariff rate that apply to investigated nations.
US ambassador Mike Waltz told Fox News that President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for a second consecutive night to give diplomacy more space, following nearly two weeks of daily strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. An Iranian army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, though Waltz said the president is keeping all options on the table.
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
The US has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan and India, citing claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties came into effect on Friday and represent the latest escalation in the trade war under President Donald Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.