Trump 2.0
Democrats largely frame the move as a belated attempt to avoid a worsening conflict, while many Republicans praise Trump's handling of the situation.
Published 08 Apr, 2026 10:55am
The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 per cent in a single year — the sharpest increase since World War II.
Published 03 Apr, 2026 07:26pm
During her tenure, Bondi was a combative champion of Trump’s agenda and dismantled the DOJ’s longstanding tradition of independence from the White House in its investigations.
Published 02 Apr, 2026 11:19pm
Dawn.com looks at some of the reporting and analysis from across the globe on the US president's address to his nation.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 07:08pm
DNC Chair Ken Martin says US president "failed to give the public a clear rationale for his war"; others left wondering about plans.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 11:53am
Trump describes the conflict as a “decisive, overwhelming victory”; says Israel’s survival would have been jeopardised had the 2015 nuclear agreement remained intact.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 11:59am
District judge pausing order for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal.
Published 02 Apr, 2026 07:03am
China’s backing for peace talks brings the weight of a global player to the efforts of Pakistan and other regional states.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 08:45am
The US president is set to address his nation to provide what the White House has described as “an important update on Iran”.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 06:28pm
The Cubans have a heart the size of America.
Updated 30 Mar, 2026 09:50am
A swift end to the war that favours the US might bolster Rubio. A prolonged conflict could give Vance space to argue he reflected the anti-war instincts of Trump’s base.
Updated 29 Mar, 2026 05:01pm
Major rallies held in Minnesota, New York, Los Angeles and Washington.
Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:06am
US president also makes a teasing comment, dubbing the Strait of Hormuz the “Strait of Trump”.
Published 28 Mar, 2026 02:11pm
“The right that’s implicated, paramount over other rights, is the right to constitutional counsel,” Judge Alvin Hellerstein says
Published 27 Mar, 2026 12:16am
US president will now visit Beijing on May 14 and 15; says that he will host Xi for a reciprocal visit in Washington later this year.
Published 26 Mar, 2026 11:33am
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran seeks "an end to the war on our own terms" so it will not be repeated again.
Updated 26 Mar, 2026 11:45am
Democrat Emily Gregory wins state house race in a district previously represented by a Republican.
Updated 26 Mar, 2026 08:45am
Trump says he has sent a plan and that it “all starts with they cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
Updated 25 Mar, 2026 03:23pm
Decision has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, rights activists and some Republicans.
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 09:07am
ME observers caution against over-emphasising the shift, noting that “tomorrow he may resume his Iran tweets”.
Published 23 Mar, 2026 11:02am
Minority leader says Democrats to introduce new war powers resolution aimed at stopping "reckless war of choice".
Updated 23 Mar, 2026 10:53am
DONALD Trump has changed the US in significant ways — particularly during his current stint at the White House....
Updated 23 Mar, 2026 09:12am
“I don't want to do a ceasefire. You know you don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side," says US president.
Updated 21 Mar, 2026 10:38am
Japan "really stepping up to the plate, unlike Nato," says US president.
Updated 20 Mar, 2026 11:01am
Court’s decision effectively voids the mass layoffs and programme suspensions carried out under Trump supporter Kari Lake.
Updated 18 Mar, 2026 12:33pm
In foreign capitals there has been deep skepticism over getting involved in a war Trump did not consult them on.
Updated 18 Mar, 2026 10:25am
Paris talks with Chinese were "constructive", says US treasury secretary.
Updated 17 Mar, 2026 08:14am
Trump failed to anticipate the war’s economic repercussions and has no endgame.
Updated 16 Mar, 2026 09:40am
Trip scheduled for March 31 to April 2; US treasury secretary due to meet with Chinese vice premier in Paris this weekend.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 02:37pm
Iran holds many cards as it chokes the world’s oil supply and strikes US allies in the Middle East.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 01:34pm
