The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

New BBC director-general tells staff: Tough choices are unavoidable

Former Google boss Matt Brittin has started his first day in the job.

Evening Standard · May 18

Trump's Secret Mission: American CEO Convoy Sparks Interest as Billionaires Chase Billions in Beijing Deals

President Trump visited Beijing with top US business leaders to strengthen economic ties with China, focusing on trade, aviation, AI, and semiconductors amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Trump posts AI images of himself with buff alien and space lasers in latest Truth Social spree

President Donald Trump relaxed after China trip by golfing and posting bizarre memes on his social media platform, featuring muscular extraterrestrials, interstellar warfare, and a zombie Gavin Newsom

The Independent UK · May 18

Trump’s cryptic Gulf map with red arrows at Iran sparks fresh war fears

US President Trump has ignited controversy by tweeting a provocative map aimed at Iran, declaring that 'the clock is ticking' in reference to potential military engagement. This revelation comes on the heels of his discussions with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling escalating tensions.

The Times of India · May 18

Alien Whistleblower Claims US Has 'Dismembered Gray Bodies' Hidden Inside Underground Military Bases

Timothy Alberino claims the US government conceals 'alien biologics' within classified military programmes, sparking debate over UAPs.

International Business Times UK · May 18

UAE restores power to Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike, says IAEA – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 18

'Powerful' Mystery Woman Spotted Beside Elon Musk and Tim Cook at Xi Jinping State Dinner: Who is Zhou Qunfei?

Zhou Qunfei, founder of Lens Technology, gained attention after being seated between Elon Musk and Tim Cook at a state banquet, highlighting her rise from factory worker to tech billionaire.

International Business Times UK · May 18

This week: Reconciliation bill rewrites underway

Senate Republicans officially were back to the drawing board after the Senate parliamentarian concluded that security spending related to the proposed White House ballroom did not past muster under budget reconciliation rules. Still, they aim to get a bill through to passage this week, with a vote-a-rama expected before the…

Roll Call · May 18

President Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make'

In a wide-ranging interview, Trump explains how the Iran war could delay his interest-rate plans, why he regrets asking for only 10% of Intel, and what will happen to America’s dealmaking empire when his term is over.

Fortune · May 18

Trump warns Iran that ‘TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE’ for peace deal

President Donald Trump has warned Iran in a Truth Social post that “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” for the country’s leaders to reach a peace agreement and it will face a “very bad time” if a deal is not signed. The warning follows a drone strike that sparked a ⁠fire…

The Independent UK · May 18