US in trouble? Trump flags financial risks if SC strikes down tariffs; trillions in repayments at stake

US in trouble? Trump flags financial risks if SC strikes down tariffs; trillions in repayments at stake

Representative image (AI-generated) US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Washington could face severe financial repercussions if the Supreme Court rules his sweeping global tariffs illegal. The warning comes as the country’s top court prepares to hear the high-stakes case this week.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If the Supreme Court rules…

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Trump’s new attack on US Federal Reserve revives ‘Sell America’ trade - why stock market strategists are worried about deeper selloff

Trump’s new attack on US Federal Reserve revives ‘Sell America’ trade – why stock market strategists are worried about deeper selloff

Pressure linked to the ‘Sell America’ narrative is unlikely to fade. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s fresh attack on the Federal Reserve seems to have revived the ‘Sell America’ sentiment in the stock market and strategists and market experts are warning that the selloff may deepen over time if the tiff between the government…

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Fed showdown: Donald Trump’s legal move against Jerome Powell sharpens rate-cut battle; raises questions over central bank independence

Fed showdown: Donald Trump’s legal move against Jerome Powell sharpens rate-cut battle; raises questions over central bank independence

The US Justice Department’s threat to criminally indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has triggered a fresh confrontation between the White House and the central bank, intensifying concerns over the Fed’s independence and the direction of US monetary policy.The subpoenas, served on Friday, relate to Powell’s June testimony on the $2.5 billion renovation of Federal…

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Another Maduro-style operation? 'Be prepared': Iran's exiled prince issues 'urgent' call for Trump

Another Maduro-style operation? ‘Be prepared’: Iran’s exiled prince issues ‘urgent’ call for Trump

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has issued an urgent appeal to US President Donald Trump to intervene as mass protests sweep the Islamic Republic.“Mr President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support and action,” Pahlavi wrote on social media. “Please be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran.”The…

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Greenland, Iran, Colombia? Who's next on Donald Trump's bombing radar

Greenland, Iran, Colombia? Who’s next on Donald Trump’s bombing radar

Donald Trump (AI-generated image used for representation) With Donald Trump chasing the “Nobel Peace Prize,” the world, under his cinematography and choreography, has witnessed superscale military operations by the United States. Uncle Sam has alternated between meddler, intimidator, mediator, aggressor, provocateur and even preacher, often depending on Trump’s day and mood.“Peace on Earth” — with…

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Ceasefire violation: Cambodia’s 'operational error' breaks 10-day truce; 1 Thai soldier wounded in border clash

Ceasefire violation: Cambodia’s ‘operational error’ breaks 10-day truce; 1 Thai soldier wounded in border clash

Thailand on Tuesday said its Cambodian counterpart claimed that fresh cross-border fire was ‘an operational error’, following Bangkok’s allegation that Cambodian forces violated a 10-day-old truce.“A military unit in the area was contacted by the Cambodian side who claimed there was no intention to fire into Thai territory and said the incident was caused by…

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