President-Elect Donald Trump

Trump Promises Israel to Move US Embassy to Occupied

Occupied Jerusalem - Arab Today

US President-elect Donald Trump will move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the Occupied Jerusalem shortly after he takes office. Trump told Israeli Hebrew newspaper (Yisrael Hume) that he would not break his promise to Israel about Jerusalem. For its part, Israeli political sources in the Occupied Jerusalem suggested in a statement to the official Hebrew radioRead more

Poll Reveals Trump is the Least Popular US President in 40 Years

Washington - Arab Today

US President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office Friday as the least-popular incoming president in at least four decades, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. Compared with other presidents, Trump’s handling of the transition revealed a favoring rating of 40% and 54% of disapprove. In comparison, roughly 8 in 10 approved of the way Barack Obama andRead more

'Troubled times': Green Day takes on Trump again

New York - AFP

Punk rockers Green Day renewed their attack Monday on President-elect Donald Trump, warning of dangers ahead for the world in a video that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The video for the song "Troubled Times," released on the US holiday for the slain civil rights leader's birthday, begins with footage of historic marches for equality. It then cuts toRead more

EU Needs No Advice from Outsiders

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande responded to the US President-elect Donald Trump's criticism of the European Union by saying the bloc did not need to be told what to do by outsiders. "Europe will be ready to pursue transatlantic cooperation, but it will based on its interests and values," Hollande said before awarding France's highest honor to outgoing US ambassador JaneRead more

NATO concerned about ‘obsolete’ remark

Berlin - Arab Today

Germany’s Foreign Minister said on Monday that US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that NATO was obsolete had aroused concern across the 28-member alliance. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, speaking after a meeting with alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, said Trump’s remarks contradicted views expressed by designated Defense Secretary James Mattis. He spoke also of “amazement.” “I have spoken today not only withRead more

German ministers criticize Trump remarks on car tariffs

Berlin - Arab Today

Senior German officials reacted with surprise and defiance Monday to comments made by President-elect Donald Trump, who said in an interview that NATO was “obsolete” and threatened Germany’s automakers with hefty import taxes. alienation Trump said in an interview with German daily Bild and The Times of London that German car manufacturers could face tariffs of up to 35 percentRead more

Poor Mexico workers fear Trump trade effect

Villa de Reyes (Mexico) - Arab Today

In a rocky desert of northern Mexico, impoverished villagers fear they may be the first people in the world to suffer the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump's trade crackdown. In the town of Villa de Reyes stand the square white skeletons of two huge buildings: an unfinished Ford car factory. The $1.6-billion plant was expected to bring thousands ofRead more

Invading Iraq Was America's Worst

Washington - Arab Today

US President-elect Donald Trump said that invasion of Iraq in 2003 was "possibly the worst decision" ever made in the American history. In an interview at his office, Trump said that Iraq invasion shouldn’t have happened in the first place, and it might have been one of worst America’s decisions in history. He added saying "It’s like throwing rocks intoRead more

Oman: it accepts 10 Guantanamo Bay inmates at US request

Dubai , United Arab Emirates - Arab Today

Oman says it has accepted 10 inmates from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay ahead of President Barack Obama leaving office. Oman’s Foreign Ministry made the announcement Monday morning. There was no immediate word from the Defense Department about the transfer. Oman said it accepted the prisoners at Obama’s request. It did not name the prisoners. Days earlier, authorities saidRead more

Trump supporter? Nicole Kidman clears the air

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Nicole Kidman has said her comments that Americans should support President-elect Donald Trump were merely a statement of her belief in democracy, not an endorsement of the incoming president. The Oscar-winning actress’s earlier remarks sparked both criticism and praise online after they were aired by the BBC earlier this week. Kidman told Access Hollywood that her comments were misconstrued. SheRead more