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Donald Trump

Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer and Joe Thomas during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer and Joe Thomas during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS

US official tells Russia’s Putin: ‘Good hello’ from your friend President Trump

US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the US in August 2025.
US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the US in August 2025.

‘Albania is not for sale’, protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland

Protesters hold banners during a protest against a luxury resort development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Protesters hold banners during a protest against a luxury resort development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Trump’s latest tariff salvo may not be fix for global issue of forced labour

One-third of Singapore’s exports could be slapped with a 12.5 per cent tariff, its Ministry of Trade and Industry said on June 4 as it rejected the US claim of forced labour links.
One-third of Singapore’s exports could be slapped with a 12.5 per cent tariff, its Ministry of Trade and Industry said on June 4 as it rejected the US claim of forced labour links.

Trump plans to attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals next week in New York

The Knicks' opponent is the Spurs, who are attempting to prevent the Knicks from winning their first league title since 1973.
The Knicks' opponent is the Spurs, who are attempting to prevent the Knicks from winning their first league title since 1973.

Political blows fly ahead of Trump’s White House UFC fight

Preparations on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight event in June on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, the US, on June 4, 2026.
Preparations on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight event in June on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, the US, on June 4, 2026.

‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

The US leader faces record low approval ratings 500 days into his second term, deepening Republican fears that they could lose control of Congress in November’s midterms.
The US leader faces record low approval ratings 500 days into his second term, deepening Republican fears that they could lose control of Congress in November’s midterms.

Trump allies in Colombia are ‘narco-traffickers’: President to AFP

Endorsed by US President Donald Trump, Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and soccer stars as a lawyer.
Endorsed by US President Donald Trump, Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and soccer stars as a lawyer.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.