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A U.S. appeals court has temporarily stayed a decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) that declared former President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs unconstitutional. On May 29, 2025, the three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit granted the federal government’s request for an immediate pause, allowing the contested duties to remain in effect while the case moves through the appellate process .

In recent days, former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified public criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of recklessness in continuing the war in Ukraine without engaging in ceasefire negotiations. Trump’s latest salvo, delivered via his Truth Social platform, warns that Putin is “playing with fire” and hints at unspecified but dire consequences should Russia refuse to halt its military offensive.

On Friday, President Donald Trump intensified his long-running, mostly one-sided feud with two of America’s most celebrated musicians—Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen—via a pair of incendiary posts on his Truth Social platform. Fresh from a whirlwind diplomatic tour of the Middle East, Trump declared Swift “no longer ‘HOT’” and lambasted Springsteen as a “dried out prune” who is “dumb as a rock.” The eruptions underscore the 78-year-old president’s willingness to target cultural icons who have dared to endorse his political opponents and speak out on issues of democracy.

In a dramatic turn in the ongoing US-China trade tensions, former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping reached out to him to discuss tariff-related negotiations. However, China’s Foreign Ministry has publicly denied any such communication or ongoing consultations, intensifying the diplomatic confusion and market uncertainty surrounding global trade dynamics.

In a fiery social media post on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump reignited tensions with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sharply criticizing the central banker for not lowering interest rates and stating that Powell’s “termination cannot come fast enough.” The remark, delivered via Trump’s Truth Social platform, has triggered alarm across political and financial circles about the growing risk of political interference in the operations of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

In a dramatic and controversial move that has sent shockwaves through American politics, former President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of more than 15 former White House officials and prominent Democratic figures—including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In a memorandum released on Friday, Trump declared that it was “no longer in the national interest” for the listed individuals to retain access to classified information and secure government facilities. This unprecedented decision has sparked fierce debate, with critics decrying it as a “weaponization of the legal system” aimed at silencing dissent and undermining democratic norms.

In the lead-up to the 2025 Australian federal election, Australian politics finds itself grappling with the influence of former US President Donald Trump, whose protectionist policies are making waves in the country. The Australian government and opposition are both feeling the consequences of Trump's decisions, and political leaders are struggling to find a way forward in a highly charged environment.

Greenland’s parliamentary elections have taken a surprising turn, with the centre-right Demokraatit Party winning the most votes. The result comes as the autonomous Danish territory faces growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his ambitions to take control of the island.