The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened

The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

FIFA vows to proceed with private investor plan consultation as opposition spreads

FIFA has pledged to push ahead with consultations for a plan to allow private investors to buy a stake in a potential commercial subsidiary of the world football governing body despite stinging criticisms. Europe's UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions over the proposal.

France 24 · Jul 31

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine dead and dozens wounded as Putin pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Trump's remarks come as Kyiv hits two more Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Russia

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Appeals court rejects Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants

A federal appeals court ruled immigrants detained within the US can seek bond release. This decision deepens a split among federal appeals courts on detention policy. The administration disagrees with the Ninth Circuit panel and defends its legal position. Mandatory detention was previously reserved for those arrested at the border.…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Hamas agrees to 'historic' disarmament deal, Israel minister deems it 'unacceptable'

Trump said the deal to advance his 20-point peace plan will be rolled out in “carefully structured phases”, but did not announce a timeline as to when the process may be completed. Israel's far-right minister deemed the deal "unacceptable".

Euronews · Jul 31

Trump Speech Sparks Panic After White House Aides Suddenly Clear Oval Office Press Corps Mid-Briefing

A routine Oval Office briefing ended abruptly, sparking speculation after President Trump's confusing remarks on foreign policy. The unexpected conclusion became a widely discussed political moment.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Trump-Iran latest: US president warns of fresh strikes as Kuwait intercepts missiles from Tehran

Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say

President Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery efforts. The move seeks to counter China's dominance in vital material supply chains. Recapturing minerals already in the US offers a faster solution. This action supports national security and…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

The Trump administration is considering a plan to charge international students $100,000 to remain in the US and work after graduation under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a move that could make the visa extension unaffordable for many students.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq airbase. US Central Command denied damage to any American aircraft in these incidents. They also refuted claims about a commercial oil tanker violating a US…

The Economic Times · Jul 31