Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration

By granting an unconditional discharge, Merchan would place a judgment of guilt on Trump's permanent record - without any other legal penalty such as custody, a fine or probation.
By Reuters Jan. 10, 2025

World View:: World’s rogue presidents

The latest president to try it is South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol, elected two years ago by the slimmest margin ever.
By Gwynne Dyer Jan. 10, 2025

Gold gains after US dollar slides as markets mull Trump tariffs

Spot silver gained 0.6% to $30.12 per ounce on Tuesday, platinum added 0.6% to $938.55 and palladium ticked up 0.4% to $924.52.
By Reuters Jan. 7, 2025

Who suffers from America’s huge tariff regime?

The event will be Trump’s second inauguration as president and the 60th US presidential inauguration.
By Tapiwa Gomo Dec. 30, 2024

Analysts predict more trouble for Zim as Trump makes return

Trump, now serving his second term, is set to be inaugurated on January 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela Dec. 13, 2024

All the juicy news from the US!

The first casualty is the braggadocious Congressman Joe Scarborough and his wife Mika and their television programme entitled Morning Joe.
By Kenneth Mufuka Nov. 24, 2024

Donald Trump, the second coming

It is the end of decent conservative politics and the beginning of near-to-far right extremism in American politics.
By Ignatius Tsuro Nov. 14, 2024

Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive

The work would conclude by July 4, 2026 - the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
By Reuters Nov. 13, 2024

Trump to appoint former ICE director Tom Homan as US 'border czar'

The president-elect made cracking down on illegal immigration the central element of his campaign, promising mass deportations.
By Reuters Nov. 11, 2024