Iceland Warms to Europe

The country has always stood apart from the continent. Then President Trump started threatening Greenland.

By Katrin Bennhold

China’s Top Diplomat Makes Veiled Jabs at Trump From UN - Bloomberg.com

China’s Top Diplomat Makes Veiled Jabs at Trump From UN  Bloomberg.com

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive

Bid to remake maps before midterms and reduce Democratic voters in Jim Clyburn’s district fails in state senate Republican lawmakers in South Carolina have defied Donald Trump and rejected a breakneck bid to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of November’s US midterm elections. In a 26-18 vote, state senators rejected mid-decade redistricting in a special session of the legislature, ending hope in Washington to split up congressman Jim Clyburn’s district and add to the list of g...

By George Chidi and agencies

Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature

Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.

By Gavin Jackson

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps and target Jim Clyburn’s seat - CNN

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps and target Jim Clyburn’s seat  CNN

Ousted Senate Republican digs in against Trump, takes jab at leadership style

Sen. Bill Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran war powers and DOJ spending after the president backed his opponent in Louisiana's Senate primary race.

Cornyn and Paxton go head-to-head in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement

President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Trump, near 80, has third medical exam amid questions on health: ‘maybe junk food is good’

US President Donald Trump’s health was under scrutiny once again on Tuesday as he had his annual medical examination just days before his 80th birthday. The oldest US president ever sworn into office, Republican Trump has repeatedly boasted of his mental and physical vigour compared to Democratic predecessor Joe Biden. But the check-up at Walter Reed Military Hospital comes amid speculation about Trump’s well-being due to bruising on his hand and his apparent sleepiness in meetings. It is...

By Agence France-Presse

World Cup fever brings hope to NYC’s immigrant hubs after Trump crackdown

Recent times have been tough for small businesses in many immigrant neighbourhoods across the US, with locals blaming Donald Trump’s deportation crackdowns for driving away foot traffic. But in New York City, some hope the World Cup can bring some much needed joy – and income – back to these communities.

By FRANCE24

Dana White reveals what he and his ‘really close’ friend Donald Trump talk about

UFC chief maintains that his relationship with the president is fairly normal and the two don’t discuss politics often

By Ariana Baio

Trump Says ‘Everything Checked Out Perfectly’ At His Physical—But Offers No Details - Forbes

Trump Says ‘Everything Checked Out Perfectly’ At His Physical—But Offers No Details  Forbes

Trump says physical exam at Walter Reed went 'perfectly'

Is Trump fit for Oval Office? US Prez undergoes medical exam ahead of 80th birthday

US President Trump underwent his annual medical exam amid renewed scrutiny over his health and stamina, just before his 80th birthday. Concerns about transparency have resurfaced, with a recent poll showing public doubt about his fitness. The White House maintains he is in excellent health, despite past disclosures of chronic venous insufficiency and bruising.

By TOI World Desk

Trump to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments - The Straits Times

Trump to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments  The Straits Times

Trump's Walter Reed visit: Will his health check-up update be made public? What we know so far

President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed for his annual medical check-up on May 26 and now focus is on when the WH will release the results.

Cuba Appeals For International Help As US Intensifies Pressure

Donald Trump has openly mused about taking over communist Cuba, saying that after the US attack in January that ousted Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, Havana could be his next target for military action and big change.

[Brahma Chellaney] Cost of Trump's crony diplomacy

In most democracies, a leader outsourcing high-stakes diplomacy to family members and business associates would provoke outrage. But US President Donald Trump has faced little pushback for doing so, with many downplaying his crony diplomacy as mere “heterodoxy.” The long-term consequences will be severe. Instead of relying on the secretary of state and the professional diplomatic corps, Trump has placed pivotal diplomacy largely in the hands of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his business par

By The Korea Herald

Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year

President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.

Trump Sure Seems to Be Going to the Hospital a Lot

The president spent Tuesday morning at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, his third visit since returning to office

By Nikkimccannramirez

Why Trump's Abraham Accords push is a non-starter

US President Donald Trump demanded several Muslim countries join the Abraham Accords recognising Israel as part of a deal with Iran, but the plan appears doomed to failure, experts said. Trump’s surprise demand on Monday came at the height of the latest negotiations with Tehran and hours before an American strike on southern Iran piled pressure on a fragile ceasefire. Trump, apparently eyeing a grand bargain to calm the turbulent Middle East, named five countries that already have relations w...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Trump has annual medical exam, days before turning 80

Destination unknown

Some migrants can’t legally be sent home. So President Trump is deporting them to third countries.

By The Week US

Trump undergoes annual medical exam days before he turns 80

US President Donald Trump has been subjected to numerous questions about his health since he returned to office.

Sean Spicer: Trump’s second presidency is built to last - eKathimerini.com

Sean Spicer: Trump’s second presidency is built to last  eKathimerini.com

Trump Family Shares Snaps of Don Jr.'s Wedding, Minus Bride and Groom

Donald Trump Jr. just married Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas ... but the newlyweds are oddly absent from a slew of snaps shared by family on social media. Ivanka and Lara both posted several pictures from the epic destination wedding to IG…

By TMZ Staff

The Abraham Accords Trap: Surrendering Palestinian justice for Israeli gains - Tehran Times

The Abraham Accords Trap: Surrendering Palestinian justice for Israeli gains  Tehran Times