Tag: USA
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Lindsey Graham’s Russian sanctions bill comes into effect
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on Friday, introducing a new sweeping package of US sanctions against Russia and significantly expanding Washington’s ability to target countries and companies that continue to facilitate Russian energy exports. The Lindsey Graham bill was approved by both…
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Trump declares victory over Greenland: renews decades old agreement
In his very typical manner, US President Donald Trump has announced an action in a bombastic manner which seems to be a very routine procedure. The US President has announced that the US has acquired rights “FOREVER” to ensure the security of Greenland and deploy troops there. The US already has very broad rights to…
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Marco Micallef formally accredited as Malta’s Ambassador to the United States after presenting credentials to Donald Trump
Malta’s new Ambassador to the United States, Marco Micallef, has formally taken up his post after presenting his Letter of Credence to US President Donald Trump at the White House on 15 September. Ambassador Micallef described the presentation of his credentials in the Oval Office as a privilege, completing the diplomatic process through which he…
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Federal Reserve raises rates by 0.25%
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing its benchmark federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% as the central bank moves to contain renewed inflationary pressures in the US economy. The decision, taken unanimously by the Federal Open Market Committee, marks the first US interest-rate…
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Who is the Russian oligarch who paid for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding party?
The investigative press outlet ProPubblika revealed that the Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid for the wedding festivities of Donald Trump Jr. His newly wed wife, Bettina (Anderson) Trump, confirmed that Umar Kremlev paid for a wedding party in the Bahamas after the wedding was held in Florida. Bettina Trump said, “Our dear friend Umar very…
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Malta’s CPRD conducts annual Stair Climb Challenge in memory of 9/11 victims
Malta’s Civil Protection Department today organised its annual Stair Climb Challenge at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in memory of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. The CPD was joined by members of the Malta Police Force and the public, with first responders taking part in full gear. The…
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Houthis take over Hanish islands: continue blockade on Saudi shipping
The Houthis in Yemen have taken control of the strategically important Hanish islands including Zaqar in the Red Sea, at the mouth of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, giving them significantly greater capability to enforce their blockade against Saudi shipping. The Houthi’s spokesperson Yahya Qasim Saree said that only Saudi Arabian shipping will be targeted and…
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President Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
US President Donald Trump has drawn ridicule and accusations of trying to buy votes after promising Americans a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. President Trump made the extraordinary proposal during the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, telling voters: “If the Republicans win, you win with…
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USA Select Women maintain dominant run as Starlites overcome Colorado Realm
USA Select Women continued their impressive run at the Elite Basketball Tournament 2026 with a convincing victory over Starlites, while the Starlites men came from behind to defeat Colorado Realm on the second day of action at the Malta Basketball Association Pavilion in Ta’ Qali. The American women registered an 82-33 victory to make it…
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Oil hits $100 again as war in Yemen and the Persian Gulf flares up again
WTI futures have hit $100 today after the raging war in Yemen affected Saudi Arabia’s crude-oil refining capabilities. The Houthis began attacks on Saudi Arabia last month with Saudi Arabia responded with air-strikes and military operations. The Saudi military operations with the Yemeni government have had several successes, with Yemeni troops occupying positions in Al-Jawf…
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The US secures majority control of Venezuela’s oil, but where are the concessions for democracy?
President Donald Trump reached an oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, last Friday, August 28. He described the agreement as “the biggest oil deal in history.” In addition, it gives the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of crude oil, which represent approximately 21.5% of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The US…
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Traders bet on higher Fed rates as Fed Chairman remains uncommitted
Financial practitioners are joking that this is the second time President Trump has appointed a Chairman of the Federal Reserve with the intention of installing a dovish chair, only to unwittingly end up with a hawkish one. Traders are now increasingly betting on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in September. According to the CME…
