Trump supporters disappointed they couldn’t watch the inauguration in person

Washington— The National Mall in Washington was lined with hundreds of portable toilets on Monday, but it’s unlikely that many of them will get much use. These were installed for the millions of people who were expected to watch Donald Trump take the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States. … Read more

Trump asks for return of US military equipment from Afghan Taliban

Ayaz Gul – President-elect Donald Trump says future financial aid to Afghanistan will depend on the return of US military equipment by Taliban leaders currently in power. Trump’s comments at a Sunday rally in Washington on the eve of his inauguration on January 20 have heightened uncertainty about his administration’s stance on the crisis-hit South … Read more

Trump set to be sworn in as 47th president – DW – 01/20/2025

Skip next section Harris greets J.D. Vance at White House 01/20/2025January 20, 2025 Harris greets J.D. Vance at White House Harris and Vance were accompanied by their spouses, and everyone shook handsImage: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris greeted the Vice President-elect J.D. Vance when he arrived to the White House. Usually, only … Read more

Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect with release of first group of hostages and prisoners

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was reached on Monday, with both sides entering the initial phase of a six-week pause in fighting that could end the war that began in October 2023. So far, three of the 99 hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza have been freed, with 30 more set to be … Read more

How Trump’s tariffs could take the trade war to the next level – DW – 01/20/2025

All imports can be targeted under ‘America First’ policy US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose 10-20% tariffs on all goods entering the United States to boost domestic manufacturing. The President said he wanted to encourage consumers and businesses to buy American-made products by making imported goods more expensive. He believes this will boost … Read more