What is the Monroe Doctrine, and why does Trump want to ‘reassert’ it?
First established in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine has been used to justify American dominance and influence over the western hemisphere, particularly in Latin America.
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Trump unveils $12bn aid package for US farmers amid tariff fallout
President says money will come from tariff revenues and promises trade policies will make farmers ‘so strong’Donald Trump announced on Monday $12bn in economic assistance to farmers, which he said would be drawn from tariff revenue.“This relief will pr…
Tony Blair reportedly dropped from Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace’ shortlist
Former UK leader loses out on key role in transitional authority after objections from Arab and Muslim nationsTony Blair will not occupy a key position on Donald Trump’s Gaza “peace council” after Arab and Muslim nations were reported to have objected …
European leaders rally behind Ukraine in Downing Street talks
Hopes rise of a breakthrough in using £78bn of frozen Russian assets to bankroll KyivEuropean leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday night amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds …
Hegseth said US military should refuse ‘unlawful’ Trump orders in unearthed 2016 interview
Defense secretary’s comments recirculating amid dispute over US strikes on alleged drug boats in CaribbeanThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, stated repeatedly in 2016 on Fox News that US service members should refuse “unlawful” orders from a poten…
False claims Afrikaners are persecuted threaten South Africa’s sovereignty, says president
Cyril Ramaphosa says theories, promoted by Donald Trump, ‘conveniently align with wider notions of white supremacy’White supremacist ideology and false claims that South Africa’s Afrikaner minority is being racially persecuted pose a threat to the coun…
US supreme court appears set to back Trump on FTC firing in major expansion of power
Conservative justices seem to signal support for president over move to fire Democrat Rebecca Slaughter in MarchUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court on Monday appeared poised to back the Trump administration’s argument that the preside…
US park service to offer free entry on Trump’s birthday but revokes it for MLK Day and Juneteenth
Civil rights leaders decry administration’s move to downplay Black American history and promote presidentThe US’s National Park Service (NPS) will offer free admission to US residents on Donald Trump’s birthday in 2026 – which also happens to be Flag D…
Europe’s leaders can no longer deny that the relationship with US has changed
The new US national security strategy codifies a seismic shift in transatlantic relations, say expertsThe president of the European Council of national leaders, António Costa, has warned Donald Trump’s administration against interfering in Europe’s aff…
Trump appears not to know the difference between making a deal and making peace
US president’s efforts under harsh spotlight as Rwanda-DRC deal and Thailand-Cambodia mediations waverFor the sake of anyone confused by Donald Trump’s apparently supernatural abilities as a global peacemaker – for which he was given the inaugural (and…