New Zealand fires UK envoy for questioning Trump's grasp of history

Trump To Send Envoy To Russia Days Before Ceasefire Deadline, Warns Of Sweeping Tariffs On Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may visit Russia on August 6 or 7 — just one or two days before the ceasefire deadline he has set for Moscow. If Russia fails to reach a peace deal with Ukraine by August 8, Trump says sweeping secondary tariffs will hit Russian oil and gas exports — and also target countries like India and China that continue to trade with Moscow. Witkoff, who controversially met President Putin in April, drew criticism for echoing Kremlin narratives and using Russian translators during their talks. Despite his original role as Middle East envoy, Witkoff now appears to be Trump’s unofficial channel to Putin. The pressure is mounting: Trump says sanctions are ready, but also admitted Russia is “pretty good at avoiding them.” A critical moment is approaching, with diplomatic brinkmanship and global trade consequences at stake. #Trump #Russia #UkraineWar #CeasefireDeadline #SteveWitkoff #Putin #Sanctions #Tariffs #RussianOil #China #India #MiddleEastEnvoy #MoscowMeeting #Kremlin #TrumpAdministration #OilTrade #UkraineConflict #GlobalTrade #SecondaryTariffs #TrumpNews ~HT.410~GR.122~

Trump Praises Laura Loomer Amid MAGA Crisis As She Launches Tip Line To Purge ‘Disloyal’ Officials

As MAGA infighting deepens, Donald Trump has publicly praised far-right activist Laura Loomer, calling her a “very nice person” and a “patriot” in response to a reporter's pointed question about her influence in his circle. The endorsement comes amid Loomer's own controversy — she recently unveiled a “tip line” aimed at helping Trump allies report and remove “disloyal” government staffers. Loomer claims Biden holdovers and anti-Trump insiders are sabotaging the movement from within and insists “hundreds” need to be purged. The president's warm words about her raise eyebrows, especially as he attempts to consolidate power ahead of the upcoming election. Loomer’s call for a MAGA-only government has sparked concern across Washington, while Trump appears to embrace her ideology. Critics see the move as a dangerous precedent, while supporters argue it's a long-overdue loyalty check. The line between activism and influence seems blurrier than ever inside Trump’s inner circle. #Trump #LauraLoomer #MAGA #TipLine #WhiteHouse #PoliticalPurge #DisloyalStaffers #Trump2024 #RadicalRight #DonaldTrump #FederalGovernment #BidenHoldovers #LoyaltyPurge #TrumpAdmin #FarRightPolitics #ConservativeActivism #MAGAInfighting #Patriotism #DeepState #Politico

Trump Defends Sydney Sweeney’s Controversial Jeans Ad — It’s 'Fantastic' Because She’s a Republican

U.S. President Donald Trump is under fire after praising actress Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle jeans ad — one critics are calling a "white supremacist dog whistle." Trump called the ad “fantastic” during a media interaction, but only after being informed that Sweeney is a registered Republican voter in Florida. The ad, which uses the pun “Sydney Sweeney has great genes,” has been accused of having racial undertones and promoting problematic narratives. Online backlash exploded, yet Trump doubled down on his support, further politicizing the already heated campaign. This isn’t the first time Sweeney’s political affiliations have made headlines. From her MAGA-themed family party photos to her current GOP registration, the actress is quickly becoming a lightning rod in Hollywood’s culture wars. Watch the full video to see how fashion, politics, and celebrity culture collided — and why Trump’s comments may have made it worse. #Trump #SydneySweeney #AmericanEagle #TrumpSpeech #GOPHollywood #ControversialAd #WhiteSupremacy #MAGA #BreakingNews #RepublicanCelebrity #SweeneyAdBacklash #CultureWars #NobelPeacePrize #TrumpControversy #JeansAdScandal #TruthSocial #PoliticsAndFashion ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~

Trump Demands Credit for Ending 5 Global Conflicts, Calls Them ‘Beautiful Wars’ | Nobel Peace Push?

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again making bold claims—this time demanding the Nobel Peace Prize for what he calls “ending 5 beautiful wars.” In a fiery Truth Social post and recent interviews, Trump insisted he played a key role in settling multiple global conflicts, saying, “We’ve settled a lot of very beautiful wars.” Without naming specifics, he credited trade deals and diplomacy under his leadership for stopping wars that “could’ve gone nuclear.” #Trump #NobelPeacePrize #TrumpSpeech #GlobalConflicts #Trump2024 #BeautifulWars #BreakingNews #WorldPolitics #TrumpNews #WhiteHouse #Geopolitics #TruthSocial #USPolitics #TrumpClaims #NobelPrizeDebate ~HT.178~GR.122~PR.274~

Trump Aide Accuses India Of Bankrolling Russia’s War By Buying Oil, Warns Of 100% Tariffs Soon

In a scathing rebuke, top Trump aide Stephen Miller has accused India of "financing Russia’s war in Ukraine" by continuing to import oil from Moscow. Speaking on Fox News, Miller expressed alarm over India’s near-parity with China in buying Russian crude — calling it an “astonishing fact.” This comes after President Trump, escalating economic pressure, imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods and warned of a potential 100% tariff on imports from countries dealing with Russia. Indian officials, however, remain firm on maintaining ties with Moscow for oil purchases. The Indian Embassy in Washington has not responded, but sources told Reuters that New Delhi will not bow to threats. Miller noted Trump's "tremendous" relationship with PM Modi, but the strong rhetoric signals a shift. The stakes are high, and tensions are brewing as Trump's foreign policy sharpens its focus on global alignments. #Trump #India #RussiaUkraineWar #RussianOil #StephenMiller #Modi #Tariffs #USIndiaTensions #OilImports #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #FoxNews #IndoPacific #TrumpAdministration #USIndiaRelations #EnergyCrisis #Reuters #TradeWar #Moscow #Ukraine ~HT.410~GR.122~

FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China

FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in June that China posed an imminent threat and urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/fbi-opens-first-office-in-new-zealand-sparking-backlash-in-china Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Chile and New Zealand maintain tsunami warnings as threat subsides in most places

Chile and New Zealand maintain tsunami warnings as threat subsides in most places The danger from Wednesday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake appeared to be subsiding in most places, but Chile kept alerts at the highest level for most of its lengthy Pacific coast while New Zealand renewed a warning to avoid the water. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/31/chile-and-new-zealand-maintain-tsunami-warnings-as-threat-subsides-in-most-places Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages