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Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On Countries Trading With Iran Amid Widespread Protests

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United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on any country that does business with Iran, increasing pressure on the Iranian government as the nation faces its largest protests in decades. Years of Western sanctions have severely weakened Iran’s economy, driving high inflation, rising unemployment, and the collapse of the rial. The current wave of protests stems largely from these economic difficulties, which the government has struggled to address due to international isolation. Iran’s economy relies heavily on exports to countries such as China, Turkey, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and India, with China purchasing roughly 80 percent of its oil. Trump’s announcement raises questions about how major trade partners will respond to the threat. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “This Order is final and conclusive.” No formal documentation of the policy has been released by the White House, and the legal authority for implementing the tariffs was not specified. This move adds to a growing list of pressures from Trump on Iran, which have included economic sanctions and threats of military action, aimed at influencing the country’s political and economic decisions.

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US Sends Critical Military Supplies To Nigeria To Boost Fight Against Terrorism And Banditry

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The United States has provided “critical military supplies” to Nigeria to support the country’s efforts against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the delivery on X, stating that American forces supplied essential military equipment to Nigerian security partners in Abuja. The move is intended to reinforce ongoing operations and strengthen bilateral security cooperation. The statement read: “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership. @USinNigeria.” The delivery comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Abuja over security concerns, particularly the threat posed by jihadist groups in some parts of Nigeria. US War Secretary Pete Hegseth recently met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and his team to discuss rising violence and reported attacks on Christian communities. Hegseth emphasized that, under President Donald Trump, the United States is increasing collaboration with Nigeria to tackle extremist groups and remains committed to working with Nigerian authorities to restore security. The move follows remarks by President Trump, who criticized the Nigerian government for not adequately addressing attacks on Christians and warned of serious consequences if the violence continues.

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US Revokes Over 100,000 Visas Including Thousands Held By Students And Professionals Over Criminal Activity

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The United States Department of State has revoked over 100,000 visas, including thousands held by international students and specialized professionals, citing criminal encounters with U.S. law enforcement. In a statement posted on X on Monday, the department said: “The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.” Officials described the action as part of broader efforts to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws. The department added, “We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe.” The statement did not provide a specific timeline for the revocations or detail the types of offenses involved, but it underscores the U.S. government’s ongoing crackdown on visa holders linked to criminal activity. This follows earlier measures in August 2025, when more than 6,000 international student visas were canceled due to violations of U.S. law and overstays. At the time, the State Department told the BBC that the majority of violations involved assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and support for terrorism. Throughout 2025, the Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of international students and visa applicants. Visa appointments were temporarily paused earlier in the year, and when scheduling resumed in June, applicants were required to make their social media accounts public for enhanced vetting. Officials said profiles would be reviewed for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States.”

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Donald Trump Declares Himself Acting President of Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture

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Donald Trump has declared himself “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026” in a social media post styled like an edited Wikipedia page. The post included his official portrait and listed him as both the 45th and 47th President of the United States, the statement was said. The claim is not reflected on Wikipedia and has not been recognized by any international organization, the report was said. The announcement followed a United States military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were flown to New York to face federal drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges. The operation came after months of US pressure, sanctions, and military activity targeting Venezuela, the report was said. Maduro has described his removal as a “kidnapping,” while countries including China, Russia, Colombia, and Spain condemned the action as a violation of international law, analysts said. Hours after Maduro’s ouster, Trump announced that the United States would temporarily govern Venezuela, citing security concerns and the need for a controlled transition, the statement was said. He added that the US would oversee Venezuelan oil production and sales to global markets during this period, the statement was said. Inside Venezuela, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim President by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice. Rodríguez rejected US authority, demanded Maduro’s release, and reaffirmed him as the nation’s rightful leader, the report was said. Trump warned that Rodríguez could “pay a very big price” if she did not cooperate, suggesting the consequences could be even more severe than those facing Maduro, who remains in US custody, the statement was said. Trump also took credit after Venezuelan authorities announced the release of political prisoners as a gesture toward peace. On Truth Social, he said the releases had occurred “in a big way” following US action and warned the freed prisoners to “never forget it,” the statement was said. The US President further called on major American oil companies to invest up to $100 billion in Venezuela to expand the country’s oil production. He said the US would determine which companies could operate in Venezuela and assist in rebuilding its oil sector, the statement was said. He also praised an agreement with Venezuela’s interim leadership to supply 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States, adding that deliveries could continue indefinitely and help lower US energy prices, the statement was said.

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Trump Warns US Could Launch More Strikes In Nigeria If Attacks On Christians Continue

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President Donald Trump has threatened that the United States could launch additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue. Speaking in an interview with the New York Times, Trump was asked whether the Christmas Day missile strikes against the Islamic State in Nigeria signaled a broader campaign. He warned that further strikes were possible if the killings do not stop. The strikes followed a previous threat by Trump to send US troops into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” to eliminate terrorists allegedly targeting Christians, amid claims by some US politicians of a possible genocide against Christians in the country. Nigeria retained control over decisions regarding the operation, according to Ademola Oshodi, senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on foreign affairs and protocol. “I’d love to make it a one-time strike,” Trump said. “But if they continue to kill Christians, it will be a many-time strike.” The Nigerian government has repeatedly dismissed claims that Christians are being specifically targeted.

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Donald Trump Denies Sean “Diddy” Combs Pardon Request

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Donald Trump has rejected Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request for a presidential pardon, saying he has no intention of granting clemency to the music mogul. Combs, 56, is serving a four-year prison sentence after being convicted last July on two counts of transporting people across state lines for prostitution. He was acquitted of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Trump confirmed that Combs had sent him a letter seeking a pardon but added that he was not inclined to act on it. In an interview with The New York Times published Thursday, Trump also made it clear he does not plan to pardon several other high-profile figures, including deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, disgraced crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, and former Democratic senator Robert Menendez. When asked about Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, Trump said he had not been approached regarding a pardon. Trump has granted clemency to a number of individuals in the past, including over 1,500 people involved in the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack and Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking. The former president’s comments underscore his selective approach to pardons, favoring political allies and loyalists while denying requests from celebrities and other controversial figures.

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Trump Moves To Pull US Out Of 66 UN And Global Bodies

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United States President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to withdraw the country from 66 United Nations and international organisations, a decision that would significantly scale back US involvement in global efforts on climate change, democracy, and peacebuilding. The move was announced in a presidential memorandum released by the White House on Wednesday night. Trump said the decision followed a review of international bodies, conventions, and treaties considered to be at odds with US national interests. He added that Washington would end its participation in the affected organisations and halt all financial contributions to them. The list issued by the White House shows that 35 of the organisations are outside the UN system, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. While classified as a non-UN body in the document, the IPCC is a UN-backed organisation that brings together leading scientists to evaluate climate data and provide assessments used by governments worldwide. The withdrawal plan also covers 31 UN bodies, among them the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the UN Democracy Fund, and the UN Population Fund, which focuses on maternal and child health. Several of the targeted agencies are involved in protecting vulnerable populations during armed conflicts, including the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict. Responding to the announcement, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the organisation was expected to issue an official response by Thursday morning. Although Trump has consistently argued for reduced US participation in UN forums, he has continued to play an active role in shaping decisions on the international stage.

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Trump Announces Venezuela to Hand Over 30–50 Million Barrels of Oil to U.S.

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President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will hand over 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. The crude, which has been held in storage due to Washington’s embargo on Venezuelan exports, will be sold at market prices, with Trump saying he will personally oversee the revenues to ensure they benefit both Americans and Venezuelans. Trump said he has instructed Energy Secretary Chris Wright to carry out the plan “immediately”, adding on Truth Social that the oil “will be taken by storage ships and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States.” The move follows Trump’s push to reclaim Venezuela’s oil reserves and revive its struggling energy sector after U.S. forces removed President Nicolás Maduro. He also indicated that American oil companies are ready to invest billions to rebuild Venezuela’s infrastructure and tap into its reserves, which he claims were “stolen” from the United States. Under international law, the U.S. does not have a claim to Venezuelan oil, though Venezuela’s oil sector was nationalized under Hugo Chávez, who seized assets belonging to American companies. Major U.S. oil firms—including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips—have yet to comment publicly on the plan, though meetings with the president are reportedly scheduled. Experts caution that the effect on global oil markets is likely to be limited. Even 50 million barrels would represent a small boost to supply, given global consumption exceeds 100 million barrels per day, with the U.S. producing about 14 million barrels daily. Energy analyst Mark Finley of the Baker Institute noted that the significance of Trump’s plan depends on the delivery schedule. “Thirty to 50 million barrels over what time frame? That will be key. In a month, it’s essentially all Venezuelan output; in a year, it’s small,” he said. Scott Montgomery, a global energy expert at the University of Washington, expressed uncertainty over Trump’s claim to control the proceeds. “I have no idea how Trump might distribute the cash. There’s little precedent for this in the U.S.,” he said. Analysts warn that restoring Venezuela’s production to its 1990s peak of over three million barrels per day would require massive investment and years of work. Norwegian consultancy Rystad Energy estimates it would take around $110 billion to reach roughly two million barrels per day. Montgomery added that extensive engineering studies would be needed to assess the condition of Venezuela’s reservoirs, which have deteriorated over time.

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