Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports | Donald Trump News

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports | Donald Trump News

The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according…

Haiti swears in new PM as gunfire at airport hits flight from US | Aviation News

Haiti swears in new PM as gunfire at airport hits flight from US | Aviation News

Main international airport in Haiti’s capital closes after bullets hit Spirit flight and plane is diverted to Dominican Republic. Haiti has sworn in a new prime minister, hours after a flight from the United States was hit by gunfire as it made its final approach to the capital Port-au-Prince. Alix…

Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Far-right Israeli minister orders preparations for West Bank annexation | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January 2025. In a statement on Monday, Smotrich voiced his hope that the new administration in Washington will recognise Israel’s push for “sovereignty” over…

US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress | US Election 2024 News

US House results: What to expect as Republicans eye control of Congress | US Election 2024 News

EXPLAINER Republicans inch towards winning the House after securing Senate majority in boost to Trump’s legislative agenda. The Republicans are only four more seats away from a majority in the United States House of Representatives as they aim to secure sweeping power in Congress to strengthen Donald Trump’s hand in…

No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East | Israel-Palestine conflict

No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East | Israel-Palestine conflict

Since former United States President Donald Trump’s election victory, many observers have predicted that his administration would be far worse for Palestine and the Middle East. His pro-Israel rhetoric and threats to bomb Iran, they say, point to his foreign policy intentions. Yet a closer look at US foreign policy…

Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly | Donald Trump News

Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly | Donald Trump News

President-elect says leadership candidates must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for appointees. US President-elect Donald Trump has said that any Republican lawmaker vying to be a party leader in the United States Senate must allow him to appoint cabinet officials without a confirmation vote in the…

Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’ | US Election 2024 News

Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’ | US Election 2024 News

US president-elect’s call comes after the German leader had openly backed Joe Biden’s re-election. United States President-elect Donald Trump and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work for “a return to peace in Europe” in their first call since the US election, a German government spokesman has said. “Both…

Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser | Russia-Ukraine war News

Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser | Russia-Ukraine war News

United States President Joe Biden will try to convince President-elect Donald Trump not to pull support from Ukraine when he takes office, the outgoing president’s national security adviser has said. Biden will make his pitch to Trump, who has repeatedly bashed US aid to Ukraine, when the two meet on…

With US House election gains, Republicans close in on unified power | US Election 2024 News

With US House election gains, Republicans close in on unified power | US Election 2024 News

Republicans are five seats short of a majority in the House of Representatives, with 19 races still uncalled. Republicans are edging closer to unified control of the United States government after winning another seat in the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Congressman Eli Crane, representing Arizona’s second district, won re-election…