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Nigeria excluded as Trump hosts African leaders in Washington
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Crude oil prices rise 3% after Trump cancelled Iran meetings

Crude oil prices surged nearly 3 per cent on Tuesday following United States President Donald Trump’s cancellation of all meetings with Iranian officials and his assurance that help is on the way for protesters. U.S. crude rose $1.96, or 3.29 per cent, reaching $61.46 per barrel by 11:42 a.m. ET, while Brent crude gained $1.99, […]

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US revokes over 100,000 visas in major immigration crackdown

The United States Department of State has announced the revocation of more than 100,000 visas, marking the highest number ever recorded and affecting thousands of international students and specialised professionals. The department disclosed in a statement issued on Monday that the decision targeted individuals “who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.” It […]

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Trump pushes US oil firms toward Venezuela investment

United States President Donald Trump on Friday urged top oil executives to invest in Venezuela’s vast crude oil reserves, but his appeal was received cautiously, with a leading chief executive describing the country as “uninvestable” without sweeping reforms. During a White House meeting, Trump told industry leaders that his administration, rather than authorities in Caracas, […]

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Oil prices slide as Trump makes move on Venezuelan crude

Global oil prices fell on Wednesday on expectations of increased supply after United States President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would hand over as much as 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States. According to oilprice.com, the United States and Venezuela reached an agreement under which authorities in the South American country […]

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US to take control of Venezuelan oil reserves, says Trump

United States President Donald Trump has said he would permit American oil companies to enter Venezuela and tap into the country’s vast crude oil reserves following a US military operation that resulted in the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump made the statement on Saturday while addressing a press conference, where he outlined plans […]

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UN warns US action against Maduro sets dangerous precedent

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by United States special forces as a “dangerous precedent”. This position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in New York by the UN Spokesperson, Mr Stéphane Dujarric. Guterres said he is “deeply alarmed” by the […]

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US court upholds Trump’s $100,000 techie visa fee

A United States federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee for processing H-1B visa applications, despite acknowledging that the policy could “inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education.” In a 56-page opinion, US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the president possesses “broad statutory […]

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Trump recalls US ambassador to Nigeria, others

United States President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the recall of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, alongside several other career diplomats serving as ambassadors across different regions of the world. According to a report by Politico, the decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to realign US diplomatic […]

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Oil prices rally as Trump orders Venezuelan tankers blockade

Crude oil prices climbed after United States President Donald Trump issued a directive for a blockade against sanctioned tankers from Venezuela. Meanwhile, equities saw general gains on Wednesday, though United States employment figures did not significantly increase the likelihood of another interest rate reduction in the coming month. Trading sentiment has remained quiet recently because […]

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Trump is more than happy with our refinery — Dangote

President of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has dismissed claims that United States President Donald Trump is unhappy with the establishment of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, describing such reports as unfounded. Dangote spoke amid social media claims linking Trump’s recent comments about possible military action against terrorists targeting Christians in Nigeria to the operations […]

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Trump flags antitrust concerns over Netflix’s Warner Bros deal

President Donald Trump has raised concerns that Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could face intense antitrust review, casting new uncertainty over a deal that could reshape the global entertainment industry. Arriving at the Kennedy Center in Washington for a cultural event, Trump told reporters that the merger, which would bring one of Hollywood’s […]