US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who produced The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the UK. Trump expressed his “great honour” in selecting Burnett for the position, which is distinct from the US ambassador role. The president-elect stated that Burnett would focus on enhancing diplomatic ties, particularly in … Read more
Mauritius, under new PM Navin Ramgoolam, has revised the Chagos Islands deal, calling the original terms inadequate. The initial agreement, announced in October, involved the UK transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while retaining a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia, which hosts a significant UK-US military airbase. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew as the social media company battles efforts to have the app banned in the United States. Trump was scheduled to meet Chew at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday, according to CBS News, citing sources familiar with the meeting. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, continuing a rally that has seen its price climb over 50% since Donald Trump’s victory in the 5 November election. The world’s leading cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $106,000 (£83,890) before settling around $104,500 during Monday morning trading in Asia. Analysts attribute the surge to optimism over the incoming Trump … Read more
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, following weeks of consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wray’s decision comes amid Trump’s indication that he would remove Wray from his position. Trump has already nominated Kash Patel, a vocal critic of the FBI, to lead … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named Kash Patel, a former Defence Department chief of staff and loyal supporter, as his pick to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel has frequently criticized the agency, aligning with Trump’s skepticism of federal institutions. For Patel to assume the role, current FBI Director Christopher Wray would need … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has travelled to Florida to meet with Donald Trump as Canada seeks to counter the president-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Canadian media reported that Trudeau arrived at Palm Beach International Airport on Friday evening for a visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The trip was not listed on Trudeau’s official … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has named Jamieson Greer as his choice for the next United States Trade Representative. Greer is well-acquainted with the role, having previously served as Chief of Staff to Robert Lighthizer during Trump’s first term. Under their leadership, the administration imposed broad tariffs on China and other nations and negotiated the landmark US-Mexico-Canada … Read more
Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day in office, aiming to pressure these nations to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States. Trump stated that immediately following his inauguration on January 20, he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed anticipation for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals to address the ongoing conflict with Russia, hinting that the war could potentially conclude next year. He said that the war would end “when Russia wants it to end”. “When America has a stronger position. When the Global South is on the … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Brooke L. Rollins, CEO of the America First Policy Institute and a senior aide during his previous administration, is his nominee for Agriculture Secretary. Rollins served as Director of the Domestic Policy Council, head of the Office of American Innovation, and Presidential Assistant for Strategic Initiatives during Trump’s … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon to serve as the next Secretary of Labor. During his campaign, Trump pledged to prioritize American workers by safeguarding their jobs, revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, and ensuring pathways to achieve the American dream. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt management, international finance, and economic sanctions. The announcement concludes one of the lengthiest deliberations in Trump’s efforts to finalize his cabinet as he prepares for his second term in office. EDITOR’S … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected long-time ally and veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his nominee for attorney general, following Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw from consideration earlier in the day. Bondi, who previously served as Florida’s attorney general, has extensive experience in law enforcement. A staunch Trump supporter, she was a member of his legal … Read more
Texas officials have announced that they are prepared to offer President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre (567-hectare) plot of land along the US-Mexico border to construct detention facilities for undocumented migrants. In a letter to Trump, the Texas General Land Office proposed the land be used to build canters for “processing, detention, and coordination of the … Read more
Donald Trump has announced Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and a long-time ally, as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon, who served as the Small Business Administration chief during Trump’s first presidency, has been a prominent supporter of Trump, contributing millions of dollars to his campaigns. In a statement on Truth Social, … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trump made the announcement on Thursday in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter). In his statement, Trump expressed confidence that the Kennedy-led HHS will play a pivotal role … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, 42, as his nominee for attorney general, a position that oversees the Department of Justice and serves as the nation’s chief prosecutor. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, highlighting Gaetz’s experience as a lawyer and his role on the House … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Fox News host, author, and military veteran Pete Hegseth as his choice for defence secretary. Hegseth, 44, who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, would oversee the world’s largest military in what would be his first role in government. Announcing the nomination on Tuesday, Trump described Hegseth as “tough, … Read more