President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion (£3.7 billion) lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, America’s biggest bank, accusing it of illegally closing his accounts for political reasons. The lawsuit, which also names the bank’s chief executive Jamie Dimon, alleges that Trump and his businesses suffered “substantial financial and reputational harm” after the bank suddenly closed…
Bernd Debusmann Jr, White House correspondent WATCH: BBC’s Faisal Islam on how Trump’s Davos speech was received President Donald Trump says the US is exploring a possible deal on Greenland after talks with NATO backed off by threatening to impose tariffs on European allies who opposed his US plans to acquire the island. On social media,…
Donald Trump turns against Sir Keir Starmer’s surrender deal for the Chagos Islands After top US generals warned that it would “weaken” the US military. The US President received a letter from nine former Army, Navy and intelligence leaders 48 hours before him Called the deal a “big fool”. In it, defence chiefs warned that…
donald trump Britain accused of “act of complete weakness” Chagos Islands As soon as he created an uproar in the dispute over the attempt to capture Greenland. In an early morning post, the US President alleged, “Giving away vital land is an act of great folly.” He tried to argue that the British decision, which the…
America’s European allies united on Monday against President Trump’s escalating campaign to annex Greenland. They accused him of blackmailing them with new tariff threats if they continue to reject the US’s bid to acquire the huge island. Meanwhile, Mr Trump appeared to signal that he was still willing to use the US military to achieve his…
getty images US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on goods arriving here from countries around the world. Trump argues the move will boost American manufacturing and create jobs, but critics warn of higher prices and damage to the global economy. But he has also used the taxes to make other demands and has threatened…
Pakistan has been invited to join Gaza. Pakistan has been invited to join the Gaza “peace board” being set up by US President Donald Trump, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that the invitation has been formally sent by the US President. US lawmakers call…
