Jihan Abdalla

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Jihan Abdalla

Columbia University student demonstrators denouncing the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil in New York City last month. ReutersColumbia University student demonstrators denouncing the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil in New York City last month. ReutersUS immigration to screen visa applicants' social media for 'anti-Semitic' contentEffective immediately, the measure concerns those applying for student visas and permanent residency

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Jihan Abdalla

President Donald Trump is expected to host Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, where they are set to discuss US tariffs, as well as Iran and the war in Gaza. Mr Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to meet the US President in Washington since Mr Trump announced the "Liberation Day" tariffs that have sent shock waves through markets around the world. US stocks took another trading-session pummelling on Monday after nosediving last week.

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Jihan Abdalla

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he walks to board Marine One at the White House in Washington. EPA

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Kyle Fitzgerald |Jihan Abdalla

President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on US trading partners on Wednesday, as world leaders prepared to impose retaliatory actions, setting the stage for possible trade wars that could upend the global economy. The tariffs were established through an executive order on what Mr Trump called "Liberation Day", an event attended by supporters at the White House's Rose Garden.

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Kyle Fitzgerald |Jihan Abdalla

US President Donald Trump was set to unveil a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, as world leaders prepare to impose their retaliatory actions. The White House has provided few details on the structure of the planned tariffs. US media have reported he is considering a flat 20 per cent tariff on most trading partners, with some reports saying the levies could only be applied to specific sectors.