Okonjo Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future

Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future

The World Trade Organization chief says she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs ...

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

WATCH: Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House, ABC News projects

ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.

Will Trump's relationship with the media be different in his 2nd term?

President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday he believes it is "vital" to have a free, fair and open media or press, and that he is not looking for retribution on his opponents. Political ...

Trump’s return raises questions over future of CIA’s Russian recruitment drive

Intelligence agency has been trying to entice Russians disaffected by invasion of Ukraine but president-elect is likely to want to make an ally of Kremlin. For the past three years, the CIA has run ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

‘It’s really an honour’: people of oil-rich Azerbaijan welcome climate summit

Cop29 is taking place in a country whose economy has long been dependent on its oil reserves. Oil runs deep in Azerbaijan, the host country of this year’s UN climate summit. Just 30 minutes ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

As Trump prepares for 2nd term, what it means for health care issues

Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning Tuesday night’s election, and that could mean major changes to the health care landscape.

Trump’s 2nd-Term Agenda Could Transform Government and Foreign Affairs

The president-elect could reshape government and may dramatically transform foreign and domestic policy in a second term.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Assessing Trump's Cabinet picks, what to anticipate for his 2nd term

President-elect Donald Trump has met his goal of making most of his Cabinet picks for his second administration by Thanksgiving. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel ...

Trump's climate policy looms over COP29

A major climate summit kicked off in Azerbaijan on Monday amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments to combatting global warming. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will exit the Paris Climate ...

Trump's reelection looming large over G20 summit

President Biden is in Brazil for the final G20 summit of his presidency. While much of the summit is focused on fighting hunger and addressing global conflicts, Donald Trump's second presidency is ...

China urges U.S. cooperation as Trump trade threat looms

China emphasized the need for greater cooperation with the U.S. a day after it became clear President-elect Donald Trump would be the next U.S. president.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Chess' future looms over the world championship, once again missing its biggest star

The 2024 World Chess Championship is set to kick off this week, a showdown between 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju of India and reigning champion Ding Liren of China.

Trump's 2nd term could bring deportations, tariffs, Jan. 6 pardons and more

Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Companies Brace for the Return of Trump’s Old Trade Gripes

The president-elect is again calling out companies by name in his campaign against what he sees as other countries’ unfair practices.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Trump and Germany loom over uncertain COP29 finance talks

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World - Financial Times - November 12

Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest

Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Trump’s pardon power looms over judges in Jan. 6 rioter cases

President-elect Trump’s pardoning power once he assumes office is looming over cases involving Jan. 6 rioters, prompting some delays over his promise to grant clemency to supporters who stormed the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Young voters react to Harris loss to Trump as questions about party future loom

Democrats will have to analyze 2024 presidential race data to understand Vice President Kamala Harris' loss against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, young voters are reacting to the ...

Trump victory casts uncertainty over Ukraine’s future

President-elect Trump’s stunning political comeback, capped by his victory over Vice President Harris this week, has sparked unease over Ukraine’s future and how the incoming Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Asia braces for steep China tariffs in second Trump term

Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan

World - Financial Times - November 6

US trade partners brace for tougher tariffs in Trump’s second term

Steps taken in the Republican’s first few weeks in office are expected to be ‘lasting ones’

World - Financial Times - November 7

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new 'ice maiden' chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: While Chiefs and Lions bolster Super Bowl hopes, Cowboys sacrifice only their future

DeAndre Hopkins is already paying off for the Chiefs and the Lions and Commanders beefed up on defense. But what are the Cowboys and Steelers both made underwhelming additions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

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