In an order addressing “birthright citizenship,” US President Donald Trump on Monday (US time) directed US agencies to deny citizenship to children born in the US unless at least one parent is a US citizen or permanent resident, with the new policy set to take effect in 30 days. The policy challenges an amendment to the US Constitution and is expected to face legal opposition.

Additionally, Donald Trump suspended US refugee resettlement for a minimum of three months and ordered a review of security measures to determine whether travelers from specific countries should face a travel ban.

Newly sworn in US President Donald Trump said on Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration.

Asked by a reporter as he returned to the White House whether the two sides would maintain the truce and move on in the agreement, Trump said, “I’m not confident.”

“That’s not our war; it’s their war. But I’m not confident,” Trump said.

Trump, however, said that he believed Hamas had been “weakened” in the war that began with its unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the US to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.

This move is part of Trump’s broader effort to boost US energy production and roll back the climate policies of his predecessor Joe Biden.

The order reverses a halt on permits imposed by former President Joe Biden in early 2024. Biden had paused approvals to allow US national laboratories to assess the environmental and economic impacts of the rapidly growing LNG export industry.

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India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar shared pictures from the inaugural festivities in Washington, where Donald Trump was sworn in as US President.

Oil swung between gains and losses as traders digested a slew of pledges and executive orders from President Donald Trump, including the threat of tariffs on Canada and plans to boost domestic energy output.

Brent traded above $80 a barrel after three days of losses, while West Texas Intermediate was near $77. Trump flagged tariffs of as much as 25% on crude producers Canada and Mexico by the start of next month, and signed an order declaring a national energy emergency.

Still, Trump held off unveiling China-specific levies on day one in office, instead ordering his administration to address unfair trade practices globally, according to a fact sheet seen by Bloomberg.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump along with US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance shared their first dance at the Commander-In-Chief Ball.

President Donald Trump signed an execution order Monday on the death penalty that directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” to ensure that states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions.

Newly sworn in US President Donald Trump’s order, came just hours after he returned to the White House.

The order reportedly compels the Justice Department to not only seek the death penalty in appropriate federal cases but also to help preserve capital punishment in states that have struggled to maintain adequate supplies of lethal injection drugs.

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar who represented India at the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as US President said he was ‘privileged’ to represent as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy at the event, where he was seen seated in the first row among other prominent global figures. Read full report

Newly sworn in US President Donald Trump said he is “fine with legal immigration”.

“I like it, we need people and I’m absolutely fine with it. We need it because we’re going to have a lot of companies coming in to avoid tariffs…,” Donald Trump said.

US President Donald Trump stated that the United States needs to control Greenland to maintain international security.

Donald Trump made the remarks while signing executive orders in the Oval Office on the first day of his second term.

Since his re-election in November, Donald Trump has shown interest in making Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, part of the US He has not dismissed the possibility of using military or economic pressure to persuade Denmark to relinquish control.

Newly sworn in US President Donald Trump has signed an order to create ‘Department of Government Efficiency’.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the US to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO), a move that would eliminate one of the organisation’s largest funding sources.

Details of the order, part of a series of executive actions Trump signed in the Oval Office, were not immediately disclosed.

“That’s a big one,” Trump said before signing the order.

The WHO, based in Geneva, plays a critical role in addressing global health threats, including infectious diseases, humanitarian crises, and chronic health issues like cancer and heart disease.

A US exit could significantly impact the organization’s funding. In the 2024-25 budget cycle, US contributions totaled $662 million, or 19 per cent of the WHO’s total revenue, according to Bloomberg.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, allowing TikTok to continue operating for another 75 days, giving temporary relief for the app’s users, even as national security concerns remain unresolved.

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, was originally required to find a US buyer or face a ban by January 19. Donald Trump’s order grants more time for ByteDance to secure a deal.

“I guess I have a warm spot for TikTok,” Trump remarked while signing the order.

The president, who gained nearly 15 million followers on TikTok after joining last year, has credited the platform with helping him connect with younger voters.

Despite this, TikTok’s 170 million US users experienced an outage of over 12 hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning, as the platform briefly went dark before a ban, approved by Congress and upheld by the US Supreme Court, was set to take effect.

Marco Rubio, US Senator from Florida considered Israel backer and a China hawk, was unanimously confirmed as the Secretary of State on Monday, marking him as the first appointment of newly sworn in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Marco Rubio, who has represented Florida in the Senate since 2011, is known for his hawkish stance on China and has been sanctioned by the country twice. Read full report here

Signing documents at White House, newly sworn-in US President DonaldTrump said, “If China didn’t approve it (US-TikTok deal), we could put tariffs on China. Don’t forget. China charges us tariffs and we charge them very little except for what I did – I put a lot, we took in hundreds and billions of dollars.”

Trump added: “But until I came along, China never paid 10 cents to this country. They ripped us off and they never paid anything. If we wanted to make a deal with TikTok and it was a good deal, and China wouldn’t approve it, then I think ultimately they’d approve it because we would put tariffs on China. I am not saying I would but you certainly could do that…”

US President Donald Trump was surprised to discover a letter by his predecessor Joe Biden inside the drawer of the table at White House on which he was signing documents after swearing in.

“…Oh!…Thank you, it could have been years before we got this..,” said US President Donald Trump on finding the letter for him from former President Joe Biden.

Donald Trump issued pardons for those involved in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol, making it one of his first actions after being sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.

The pardons fulfilled Donald Trump’s promise to free supporters who had attempted to overturn his election loss four years ago.

“These are the hostages,” Donald Trump said while signing the documents in the Oval Office, adding that he hopes many will be released soon.

Trump says he’s pardoned about 1,500 defendants charged in Jan 6 attack on US Capitol, AP reports.

Before signing his first executive orders, US President Donald Trump pledged to pardon those involved in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, referring to them as “J6 hostages” during a public appearance with the families of individuals taken by Hamas during their attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s nominee for special envoy to the Middle East, introduced the families, some of whom are seeking the return of their loved ones’ remains after being killed while in captivity.

“Tonight, I’m going to be signing pardons for the J6 hostages,” Donald Trump declared, referring to individuals charged for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

“As soon as I leave here, I’m going to the Oval Office to sign pardons for many people. A lot of people,” Donald Trump said.

Donald Trump also expressed his support for individuals freed by Hamas in a ceasefire agreement with Israel, which was reached during the final days of the Biden administration.

In his inaugural address, US President Trump repeated his desire to take back the Panama Canal. Trump did not express intentions to take back the Panama Canal during his campaign but began talking about wanting this vital waterway last month.

During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the spirit of a treaty signed in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter that relinquished control of the canal in 1999 had been violated.

Donald Trump said the waterway should have never been given away and said that “American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly,” and repeated that “China is operating the Panama Canal.” Earlier this month, Donald Trump said he would not rule out military force to take control of it.

The Panama Canal serves as a maritime shortcut that saves time and costs in transporting all kinds of goods. The 80-kilometer waterway communicates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in one of the narrowest points of the American Continent.

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The US Senate confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State.

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US President Donald Trump flung his pens into the crowd after signing the first set of executive orders at Capitol One Arena, Washington DC.

People were seen clicking selfies with the pens later.

These are the first executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump:

1. Halting 78 Biden-era executive actions

2. A regulatory freeze preventing bureaucrats from issuing regulations until the Trump administration has full control of the government

3. A freeze on all federal hiring except for military and a few other essential areas

4. A requirement that federal workers return to full-time in-person work

5. A directive to every department and agency to address the cost of living crisis

6. Withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty

7. A government order restoring freedom of speech and preventing censorship of free speech

8. Ending “weaponisation of government”

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Among the first executive orders US President Donald Trump has signed, one is withdrawal from Paris Climate Treaty.

Donald Trump has signed his first executive order. US President revoked 78 Biden era orders.