Trump 2.0
Critics, analysts and key US lawmakers have debated the legality of Trump’s decision to strike Iran without prior approval from Congress.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 05:55pm
The reactions range from the UN calling for de-escalation to other nations condemning the attacks.
Updated 23 Jun, 2025 01:43pm
Trump "has now made it more likely that Iran will be a nuclear weapons state in the next five to 10 years", says analyst.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 12:56pm
Tehran maintains that its nuclear programme is purely for civilian purposes.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 12:15pm
US-Israel relations are a pragmatic, policy-driven marriage that is now straining under growing criticism and domestic misgivings in the US.
Published 22 Jun, 2025 10:14am
Many citizens have expressed dismay and embarrassment over this symbolic capitulation to the US presidency.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 09:31am
Protesters rally outside LA hotel to disrupt immigration agents’ rest.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 10:02am
US bombs Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan sites; Iran warns of "everlasting consequences"; Democrats criticise decision.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 07:43pm
"This is a great decision for our country, and we will continue to protect and defend law-abiding Americans," says the US president.
Updated 21 Jun, 2025 11:13am
Maleeha Lodhi criticises decision; Trump complains on social media about not getting Nobel prize for "stopping" multiple wars.
Updated 21 Jun, 2025 05:46pm
Steve Bannon warns US involvement will tear Iran apart.
Updated 20 Jun, 2025 10:43am
Trump "let it (the Israeli attack) happen", veteran diplomat says.
Published 19 Jun, 2025 11:51pm
TikTok says "grateful" for Trump's leadership and support.
Published 19 Jun, 2025 10:36pm
The US is now entering a conflict whose outcome it cannot determine.
Updated 18 Jun, 2025 09:02am
“The American people have no interest in sending service-members to fight another forever war in the Middle East", says Senator Tim Kaine.
Updated 18 Jun, 2025 11:14am
Clarification indicates that while Trump admin is open to playing a role in defusing South Asian tensions, it also recognises limits of US influence.
Updated 18 Jun, 2025 09:21am
US President Donald Trump is expected to extend deadline for the third time so that TikTok can find a non-Chinese buyer.
Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:02pm
US district judge extends temporary restraining order until June 23 to give herself time for a ruling.
Published 16 Jun, 2025 11:36pm
Obama says families who "just want to live, work are being demonised".
Published 16 Jun, 2025 04:28pm
Among the State Department's concerns is the lack of a cooperative government to produce reliable identity documents.
Published 15 Jun, 2025 07:41pm
Hails United States as the “hottest country in the world”.
Updated 15 Jun, 2025 01:45pm
In recent weeks, there has been an uptick of immigration enforcement operations at courthouses.
Updated 15 Jun, 2025 10:39am
Over 1,600 protests are expected to take place in the US against Trump’s military parade.
Published 14 Jun, 2025 09:15pm
Parade goers in Washington to encounter massive security presence; critics call event an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful.
Published 14 Jun, 2025 06:55pm
Week of anti-deportation protests have affected downtown Los Angeles with occasional violence.
Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:54pm
“We’re going to be sending letters out in about a week and a half, two weeks, to countries telling them what the deal is,” says Trump.
Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:05am
Says that Pakistani trade delegation will visit Washington "next week".
Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:10pm
US president says California governor should "say thank you" for deployment of National Guard, Marines.
Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:48pm
Says the high-priced version of the green card would be a route to US citizenship.
Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:57pm
Trump says it "could be a dangerous place"; decision comes amid deadlock in US-Iran talks and mutual threats of strikes.
Updated 12 Jun, 2025 07:04pm
