The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

'39,000 soldiers guarding you from Kim’: Trump reduces military drills with South Korea over Iran

US president Donald Trump has put fresh strain on Washington’s security ties with Seoul, saying South Korean president Lee Jae Myung declined a request to assist the US in its military operation against Iran. Trump also questioned the cost of America’s defence commitments to South Korea.

The Times of India · Aug 18

Trump approval rating lowest at 33% as Iran war takes toll on Americans

US president Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his current presidency, with just 33 per cent of Americans approving of his performance. A majority are concerned that the US war with Iran could last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding

Land mines and unexploded bombs from conflicts of the last century still plague parts of Southeast Asia, claiming lives and limbs each year

The Independent UK · Aug 18

'What you did was incredible': Trump meets California's teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) met a teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the California coast, praising the rescue and the boy’s composure during the ordeal as “incredible.”

The Times of India · Aug 18

US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced steps to increase refinery fuel output soon. High gasoline prices are a concern for President Donald Trump's party. Refineries are running at record rates while Middle East facilities are turned down. Wright stated increasing output is key to lowering gasoline prices. He added that…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Melania Trump has not been seen in public for nearly a month

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

US Supreme Court again rejects Donald Trump's bid to overturn $5 million E Jean Carroll verdict

The US Supreme Court again rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a civil verdict. A jury had previously found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves a $5 million judgment in place, which Trump has now paid. Another separate $83.3 million verdict against…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rise, XRP Flat as Trump Prepares to Host White House Crypto Summit: Analyst Says BTC 'High-Momentum Uptrend' Unlikely Until This Happens

Leading cryptocurrencies rose on Monday as investors weighed developments related to Iran and the possibility of a White House meeting with cryptocurrency and prediction-market executives.

Benzinga · Aug 18

‘Has always treated me with great respect’: Trump’s fresh praise for Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump said on Monday (local time) that Kim Jong Un has “always treated me with great respect" after citing his "very good" relationship with the North Korean leader to “ substantially reduce ” joint military exercises with South Korea

The Times of India · Aug 18

The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rule remains as ultra-extremist as ever.

The Conversation · Aug 18