<p>US President Donald Trump has now acknowledged the starvation in Gaza, this is in constrast with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's understanding of the situation. The humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza is dire, the UN has sounded an alarm on the ground situation. While reports of malnutrition and scarcity of food has drawn global attention, Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And now, during his meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer, he said, “We're going to be getting some good, strong food. We can save a lot of people (in Gaza). I mean, some of those kids are—that's real starvation stuff. I see it. And you can't fake that, so we're going to be even more involved."&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump said, “We did some airlifts before, some airdrops, and the people are running for it. And the Prime Minister is going to help us. They're very effective with that. You've done that before.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On July 23, Israeli President Isaac Herzog had highlighted his visit to the conflict zone in his tweet, he wrote, "It is the terrorists of Hamas – hijacking aid, and refusing to agree to a hostage release and ceasefire – who are kidnapping the civilian Gaza population and subjecting them to their tragic suffering."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-500-tons-of-baby-food-has-entered-israel-calls-starvation-reports-a-propaganda-1753328687466"><strong>2,500 tons of baby food has entered Gaza: Israel calls starvation reports a 'propaganda'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even Netanyahu believes there is no starvation in Gaza, which has been facing the grim reality of war, where children are bearing the brunt. Many children have lost their limbs, the constant explosions are impacting the hearing ability, leading to serious health complications.</p><h2>Where is the food?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Israel claims, "There are more than 700 aid trucks inside Gaza waiting to be picked up by the UN. This bottleneck is the main obstacle to maintaining a consistent flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. For some, the obsession with attacking Israel is more important than helping the people of Gaza."<br>&nbsp;</p>

Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu believes there is enough food in the war-torn region. Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'.

US President Donald Trump has now acknowledged the starvation in Gaza, this is in constrast with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's understanding of the situation. The humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza is dire, the UN has sounded an alarm on the ground situation. While reports of malnutrition and scarcity of food has drawn global attention, Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'. And now, during his meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer, he said, “We're going to be getting some good, strong food. We can save a lot of people (in Gaza). I mean, some of those kids are—that's real starvation stuff. I see it. And you can't fake that, so we're going to be even more involved." Trump said, “We did some airlifts before, some airdrops, and the people are running for it. And the Prime Minister is going to help us. They're very effective with that. You've done that before.” On July 23, Israeli President Isaac Herzog had highlighted his visit to the conflict zone in his tweet, he wrote, "It is the terrorists of Hamas – hijacking aid, and refusing to agree to a hostage release and ceasefire – who are kidnapping the civilian Gaza population and subjecting them to their tragic suffering." Also read: 2,500 tons of baby food has entered Gaza: Israel calls starvation reports a 'propaganda' Even Netanyahu believes there is no starvation in Gaza, which has been facing the grim reality of war, where children are bearing the brunt. Many children have lost their limbs, the constant explosions are impacting the hearing ability, leading to serious health complications. Where is the food? Israel claims, "There are more than 700 aid trucks inside Gaza waiting to be picked up by the UN. This bottleneck is the main obstacle to maintaining a consistent flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. For some, the obsession with attacking Israel is more important than helping the people of Gaza."

<p>Trump acknowledges starvation in Gaza, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu believes there is enough food in the war-torn region. Israel says 'close to 4,500 trucks have entered Gaza, including flour for bakeries and 2,500 tons of baby food and high-calorie special food for children'.</p>

There's 'real starvation' in Gaza, says Trump, contradicts Netanyahu's statement

<p>US President Donald Trump's trip to Scotland has been in the news for all the wrong reasons – people protesting against his visit and accusing the United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the Americans. Now, his Scotland visit is making headlines for the so-called "Golf Force One", an armour-plated buggy that was on full display at the Royal Turnberry, as Trump enjoys golf during his golf-centric trip to Scotland. The armoured golf buggy has come to light a year after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.</p><h2><strong>Just extra precaution, or has someone threatened to kill Trump?</strong></h2><p>Exactly 12 months after the 13 July 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, the site where Trump's iconic "fight, fight, fight" pictures were clicked, the Secret Service seems to be taking extra precautions on Trump's outing. Soon after, on 15 September 2024, while playing his favourite sport – golf – Trump was once again made the target of a gun when a gunman fled after firing a shot.</p><p>The Secret Service, which came under fire for not protecting Trump properly last year, has pulled out all stops, according to reports. As per the Daily Mail, along with the armoured buggy, Trump's Golf games have been accompanied by a stream of army trucks, road checkpoints and snipers to protect the US president's life.</p><h2><strong>Trump's Golf Force One or The Beast</strong></h2><p>As per reports, the armoured buggy carries striking similarities to "The Beast", the official US presidential car that accompanies the POTUS on most journeys. While Trump opted to use a standard white golf cart, the black intimidating-looking buggy trailed him throughout the golf course. Security experts suggest that it carries all the tell-tale signs of being an armoured protection vehicle. Talking to the Telegraph, Gary Relf, director of Armoured Car Services, said that based on photos, "that is 100 per cent armoured...The windscreen is a giveaway, as are the side panels, doors, and the large panel at the rear above the load tray." Identifying the armoured vehicle as a modified Polaris Ranger XP, the expert said that it would have been designed to give the passengers maximum protection while remaining light enough not to damage the golf course. He noted that the vehicle appears to be equipped to be "defensive not offensive" and said that the tinted windows could hint at a robust transparent armour.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Exactly 12 months after the 13 July 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, the site where Trump's iconic "fight, fight, fight" pictures were clicked, the Secret Service seems to be taking extra precautions on Trump's outing.

US President Donald Trump's trip to Scotland has been in the news for all the wrong reasons – people protesting against his visit and accusing the United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the Americans. Now, his Scotland visit is making headlines for the so-called "Golf Force One", an armour-plated buggy that was on full display at the Royal Turnberry, as Trump enjoys golf during his golf-centric trip to Scotland. The armoured golf buggy has come to light a year after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Just extra precaution, or has someone threatened to kill Trump? Exactly 12 months after the 13 July 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, the site where Trump's iconic "fight, fight, fight" pictures were clicked, the Secret Service seems to be taking extra precautions on Trump's outing. Soon after, on 15 September 2024, while playing his favourite sport – golf – Trump was once again made the target of a gun when a gunman fled after firing a shot. The Secret Service, which came under fire for not protecting Trump properly last year, has pulled out all stops, according to reports. As per the Daily Mail, along with the armoured buggy, Trump's Golf games have been accompanied by a stream of army trucks, road checkpoints and snipers to protect the US president's life. Trump's Golf Force One or The Beast As per reports, the armoured buggy carries striking similarities to "The Beast", the official US presidential car that accompanies the POTUS on most journeys. While Trump opted to use a standard white golf cart, the black intimidating-looking buggy trailed him throughout the golf course. Security experts suggest that it carries all the tell-tale signs of being an armoured protection vehicle. Talking to the Telegraph, Gary Relf, director of Armoured Car Services, said that based on photos, "that is 100 per cent armoured...The windscreen is a giveaway, as are the side panels, doors, and the large panel at the rear above the load tray." Identifying the armoured vehicle as a modified Polaris Ranger XP, the expert said that it would have been designed to give the passengers maximum protection while remaining light enough not to damage the golf course. He noted that the vehicle appears to be equipped to be "defensive not offensive" and said that the tinted windows could hint at a robust transparent armour.

<p>Exactly 12 months after the 13 July 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, the site where Trump's iconic "fight, fight, fight" pictures were clicked, the Secret Service seems to be taking extra precautions on Trump's outing.</p>

Why is Trump golfing with an armoured buggy? ‘Golf Force One’ fuels threat rumours

<p>Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against US President Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland on Saturday. Unperturbed, Trump played golf under tight security. The demonstrations took place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, near where Trump owns a golf resort.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The protests were organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, wherein participants held placards with slogans like “Scotland hates Trump”. They also waved pro-Palestine flags.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Graham Hodgson, speaking to AFP, called Trump a megalomaniac. "A lot of people don't trust Trump, and I'm one of them. I think the man is a megalomaniac," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said Trump is full of himself. He said the US president has damaged the world with his tariffs and that the United States is paying the price for his policies.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, not everyone was against Trump's visit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>46-year-old Lee McLean said Trump was just looking after his country's interests.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I think the best thing about Trump is he's not a politician, yet he's the most powerful man in the world, and I think he's looking at the best interests of his own country," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Donald Trump played at his Turnberry resort with son Eric and the US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Heavy security arrangements had been made for Trump's visit. Secret Service snipers were positioned at vantage points.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Donald Trump arrived in the picturesque region on Friday. He advised Europe against allowing rampant migration. "You'd better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore," he said, adding that migration was "killing" the continent.</p>

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland on Saturday. Unperturbed, Trump played golf under tight security. The demonstrations took place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, near where Trump owns another golf resort.

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against US President Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland on Saturday. Unperturbed, Trump played golf under tight security. The demonstrations took place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, near where Trump owns a golf resort. The protests were organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, wherein participants held placards with slogans like “Scotland hates Trump”. They also waved pro-Palestine flags. Graham Hodgson, speaking to AFP, called Trump a megalomaniac. "A lot of people don't trust Trump, and I'm one of them. I think the man is a megalomaniac," he said. He said Trump is full of himself. He said the US president has damaged the world with his tariffs and that the United States is paying the price for his policies. However, not everyone was against Trump's visit. 46-year-old Lee McLean said Trump was just looking after his country's interests. "I think the best thing about Trump is he's not a politician, yet he's the most powerful man in the world, and I think he's looking at the best interests of his own country," he said. Donald Trump played at his Turnberry resort with son Eric and the US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens. Heavy security arrangements had been made for Trump's visit. Secret Service snipers were positioned at vantage points. Donald Trump arrived in the picturesque region on Friday. He advised Europe against allowing rampant migration. "You'd better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore," he said, adding that migration was "killing" the continent.

<p>Donald Trump's Scotland visit: The protests were organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, wherein participants held placards with slogans like "Scotland hates Trump".</p>

'Megalomaniac': Huge protest against Donald Trump over Scotland visit

<p>The White House on Friday in a statement confirmed that it “remains open to engaging” &nbsp;with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to achieve a “fully denuclearised North Korea”. This development comes a day after the Trump administration's crackdown on illicit funding loops of North Korea. The statement is coherent with the objectives of the first term, where Trump held three high-level summits with North Korea to pursue denuclearisation, though these talks failed without any concrete progress.&nbsp;</p><p>"President Trump in his first term held three historic summits with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un that stabilised the Korean Peninsula and achieved the first-ever leader-level agreement on denuclearisation," said a White House official to Yonhap News Agency. The three meetings happened in Singapore in 2018, Hanoi in February 2019, and Panmunjom in June 2019, respectively.</p><p>Notably, on July 24, the US Department of the Treasury sanctioned the Korea Sobaeksu Trading Company and three individuals, Kim Se Un, Jo Kyong Hun, and Myong Chol Min, allegedly linking them with illicit funding of Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs.&nbsp;</p><p>In June, Trump seemed optimistic to get "the conflict solved" with North Korea, if there is one, hinting at the possibility of a dialogue. The administration seems to be taking a dual approach, on the one hand remaining open to diplomacy and on the other hand pressuring it through sanctions and enforcement actions.</p><h2>How did North Korea respond?</h2><p>North Korea did not respond positively to Trump's overtures. Late in June, North Korean diplomats refused a letter from Trump displaying a strong pushback against any renewed communication. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un has repeatedly denounced the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership. It vowed to modernise its missiles and increase its nuclear arsenal. Analysts suggest that North Korea is less interested in US engagement, with strong diplomatic relations with Russia and China.</p>

The White House on Friday said that it wants a fully denuclearised North Korea and remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un for that purpose. Historically, North Korea opposed US dominance in the Korean Peninsula and the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership.

The White House on Friday in a statement confirmed that it “remains open to engaging” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to achieve a “fully denuclearised North Korea”. This development comes a day after the Trump administration's crackdown on illicit funding loops of North Korea. The statement is coherent with the objectives of the first term, where Trump held three high-level summits with North Korea to pursue denuclearisation, though these talks failed without any concrete progress. "President Trump in his first term held three historic summits with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un that stabilised the Korean Peninsula and achieved the first-ever leader-level agreement on denuclearisation," said a White House official to Yonhap News Agency. The three meetings happened in Singapore in 2018, Hanoi in February 2019, and Panmunjom in June 2019, respectively. Notably, on July 24, the US Department of the Treasury sanctioned the Korea Sobaeksu Trading Company and three individuals, Kim Se Un, Jo Kyong Hun, and Myong Chol Min, allegedly linking them with illicit funding of Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs. In June, Trump seemed optimistic to get "the conflict solved" with North Korea, if there is one, hinting at the possibility of a dialogue. The administration seems to be taking a dual approach, on the one hand remaining open to diplomacy and on the other hand pressuring it through sanctions and enforcement actions. How did North Korea respond? North Korea did not respond positively to Trump's overtures. Late in June, North Korean diplomats refused a letter from Trump displaying a strong pushback against any renewed communication. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un has repeatedly denounced the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership. It vowed to modernise its missiles and increase its nuclear arsenal. Analysts suggest that North Korea is less interested in US engagement, with strong diplomatic relations with Russia and China.

<p>The White House on Friday said that it wants a fully denuclearised North Korea and remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un for that purpose. Historically, North Korea opposed US dominance in the Korean Peninsula and the US, South Korea and Japan military partnership.</p>

Trump open to talks with Kim — but only after ‘FULL DENUCLEARISATION'

<p>Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, said on Friday that deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida immigration detention facility, called Alligator Alcatraz, have commenced.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"What has been done here has been remarkable," he was quoted as saying by CNN.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The temporary detention facility is located in the Everglades, just 50 miles from US President Donald Trump's resort in Miami.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DeSantis said they had sent several flights over the past few days. He said it can hold 2000 detainees, adding that the capacity can be expanded.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier this month, Donald Trump toured the Alligator Alcatraz, where he joked that alligators would serve as guards. The $450 million camp has been built on an abandoned airfield deep in the Florida Everglades and is surrounded by swamps that are home to creatures including alligators and poisonous snakes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Very soon this facility will house some of the most menacing migrants, some of the most vicious people on the planet," Donald Trump had told reporters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We're surrounded by miles of treacherous swampland and the only way out is deportation," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The name ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is inspired by Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco, that Donald Trump recently said he wanted to reopen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“A lot of bodyguards and a lot of cops in the form of alligators -- you don't have to pay them so much,” Donald Trump said on July 1.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I wouldn't want to run through the Everglades for long. It will keep people where they're supposed to be," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The facility is built to hold illegal immigrants. Deporting illegal immigrants is one of the prime focuses of Donald Trump's second presidency.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Alligator Alcatraz" is the latest in a series of measures designed to portray the Trump administration as tough on migration.</p>

Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, said on Friday that deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida immigration detention facility, called Alligator Alcatraz, have commenced. 

Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, said on Friday that deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida immigration detention facility, called Alligator Alcatraz, have commenced. "What has been done here has been remarkable," he was quoted as saying by CNN. The temporary detention facility is located in the Everglades, just 50 miles from US President Donald Trump's resort in Miami. DeSantis said they had sent several flights over the past few days. He said it can hold 2000 detainees, adding that the capacity can be expanded. Earlier this month, Donald Trump toured the Alligator Alcatraz, where he joked that alligators would serve as guards. The $450 million camp has been built on an abandoned airfield deep in the Florida Everglades and is surrounded by swamps that are home to creatures including alligators and poisonous snakes. "Very soon this facility will house some of the most menacing migrants, some of the most vicious people on the planet," Donald Trump had told reporters. "We're surrounded by miles of treacherous swampland and the only way out is deportation," he added. The name ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is inspired by Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco, that Donald Trump recently said he wanted to reopen. “A lot of bodyguards and a lot of cops in the form of alligators -- you don't have to pay them so much,” Donald Trump said on July 1. "I wouldn't want to run through the Everglades for long. It will keep people where they're supposed to be," he added. The facility is built to hold illegal immigrants. Deporting illegal immigrants is one of the prime focuses of Donald Trump's second presidency. "Alligator Alcatraz" is the latest in a series of measures designed to portray the Trump administration as tough on migration.

<p>Florida governor DeSantis said they had sent several flights over the past few days.</p>

Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility begins

<p>A report from the New York Times shows that in the winter of 1997, Donald Trump sent a book, ‘Trump: The Art of the Comeback’, written by him, to his friend Jeffrey Epstein with a heartfelt note, “To Jeff — You are the greatest!”</p><p>Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein had been close friends, with the duo being together till 2004, when there was a fallout between the two. He then ousted him from the Mar-a-Lago club, which is at the centre of the sex trafficking scandal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Trump's October 97 admiring note to Jeffrey Epstein

<p>Mr Trump has previously sued the Wall Street Journal for defamation after a report claiming that Mr Trump signed the note and the drawing in the book. The WSJ report described the drawing as an outline of a woman and Mr Trump's signature as the pubic hair.</p><p>Another report by the Wall Street Journal reveals that US President Donald Trump and former US President Bill Clinton were among the 50 people who sent a letter to the disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday on a leather-bound book in 2003. There were other notable names like Leslie H. Wexner, then the owner of Victoria’s Secret and other retailers; Alan C. Greenberg, owner of Wall Street firm Bear Stearns; and physicist Murray Gell-Mann.&nbsp;</p><p>US President Donald Trump has been trying to douse the fire of the Epstein Files repeatedly, but new revelations linking him and the late sex trafficker keep popping up now and then. The controversy around the book is accelerating fast, according to sources quoted by the NYT, the book is currently in the possession of Mr. Epstein’s estate, and Representative Ro Khanna.</p>

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were among the people who are on the contributors list for a book celebrating the birthday of the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A report from the New York Times shows that in the winter of 1997, Donald Trump sent a book, ‘Trump: The Art of the Comeback’, written by him, to his friend Jeffrey Epstein with a heartfelt note, “To Jeff — You are the greatest!” Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein had been close friends, with the duo being together till 2004, when there was a fallout between the two. He then ousted him from the Mar-a-Lago club, which is at the centre of the sex trafficking scandal.

<p>A Wall Street Journal report reveals that Bill Clinton and Donald Trump were among the people who are on the contributors list for a book celebrating the birthday of the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.</p>

'You are the greatest': Trump's October 97 admiring note to Jeffrey Epstein

<p>The United States' House Intelligence Committee had found that the country's intelligence community didn't have any direct information that Vladimir Putin wanted to help Donald Trump get elected as the president&nbsp;in 2016. However, the panel concluded that a "potentially biased" or implausible" report had been published at the insistence of then-President Barack Obama.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The content of the 2020 classified report was published by Fox News on Wednesday. It said the report was stored in a limited-access vault at CIA Headquarters. The committee focused on the creation of the Intelligence Community Assessment of 2017, in which then-CIA Director John Brennan pushed for the inclusion of the now-discredited anti-Trump dossier. It claimed he knew that it was based on what the channel described as "internet rumour".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The report said that the ICA was a "product" ordered by the President and created by just five CIA analysts. Only one principal drafter was used. It was directed by senior IC agency heads, the report adds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The draft was not properly coordinated within the CIA or the IC, ensuring it would be published without significant challenges to its conclusions," Fox quoted the report as saying.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CIA analysts and the drafter rushed to get the report published two weeks before Donald Trump was sworn in as the President of the United States for the first time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The report accused Brenna of ordering post-election publication of 15 reports containing previously collected but unpublished intelligence, three of which were "substandard". It said the former CIA chief got reports published that were “unclear, of uncertain origin, potentially biased, or implausible—and those became foundational sources for the ICA judgements that Putin preferred Trump over Clinton.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The panel found that ICA didn't mention "underlying flaws" and misrepresented these reports as reliable.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"One scant, unclear, and unverifiable fragment of a sentence from one of the substandard reports constitutes the only classified information cited to suggest Putin ‘aspired’ to help Trump win," the report states, according to Fox.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The panel found that two senior CIA officers had warned Brennan that the agency didn't&nbsp;have direct information linking Putin with Trump's election. However, despite this, the Obama administration went ahead with the report.</p>

The United States' House Intelligence Committee had found that the country's intelligence community didn't have any direct information that Vladimir Putin wanted to help Donald Trump get elected as the president in 2016.

The United States' House Intelligence Committee had found that the country's intelligence community didn't have any direct information that Vladimir Putin wanted to help Donald Trump get elected as the president in 2016. However, the panel concluded that a "potentially biased" or implausible" report had been published at the insistence of then-President Barack Obama. The content of the 2020 classified report was published by Fox News on Wednesday. It said the report was stored in a limited-access vault at CIA Headquarters. The committee focused on the creation of the Intelligence Community Assessment of 2017, in which then-CIA Director John Brennan pushed for the inclusion of the now-discredited anti-Trump dossier. It claimed he knew that it was based on what the channel described as "internet rumour". The report said that the ICA was a "product" ordered by the President and created by just five CIA analysts. Only one principal drafter was used. It was directed by senior IC agency heads, the report adds. "The draft was not properly coordinated within the CIA or the IC, ensuring it would be published without significant challenges to its conclusions," Fox quoted the report as saying. The CIA analysts and the drafter rushed to get the report published two weeks before Donald Trump was sworn in as the President of the United States for the first time. The report accused Brenna of ordering post-election publication of 15 reports containing previously collected but unpublished intelligence, three of which were "substandard". It said the former CIA chief got reports published that were “unclear, of uncertain origin, potentially biased, or implausible—and those became foundational sources for the ICA judgements that Putin preferred Trump over Clinton.” The panel found that ICA didn't mention "underlying flaws" and misrepresented these reports as reliable. "One scant, unclear, and unverifiable fragment of a sentence from one of the substandard reports constitutes the only classified information cited to suggest Putin ‘aspired’ to help Trump win," the report states, according to Fox. The panel found that two senior CIA officers had warned Brennan that the agency didn't have direct information linking Putin with Trump's election. However, despite this, the Obama administration went ahead with the report.

<p>The report said that the ICA was a "product" ordered by the President and created by just five CIA analysts.</p>

Ex-CIA director pushed 'implausible' intel linking Putin to Donald Trump's election: Report

<p>US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things. She highlighted how Trump has brought down the country's inflation rate, and he has also ensured that no illegal migrant has entered the country. Lauding the present government, Leavitt said, 'it's the most transparent administration in history.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emphasising on how Trump has worked tirelessly to bring calm and peace in the world, she said, “Look at what the president has done on the world stage. He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan.”</p>

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<p>She continued, "He continues to work aggressively to end the war in Russia and Ukraine. He completely obliterated Iran's nuclear sites. He has continued to hopefully negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, to end that conflict and release all of the hostages. We've seen many of the hostages released as a result of this president's efforts."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-and-pakistan-would-have-been-a-nuclear-war-trump-credits-himself-again-this-time-in-front-of-nato-secy-gen-1752563606666"><strong>'India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war': Trump credits himself again, this time in front of NATO Secy Gen</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump has reiterated that he has stopped the conflict between nuclear-armed nations India and Pakistan on multiple occasions. In his recent interaction with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, he said, "We have been very successful in settling wars. You have India, Pakistan...India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week, the way that was going. That was going very badly. We did that through trade. I said, we're not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled. And they did, they are both great leaders."</p><p><br>Leavitt also mentioned, “He (Trump) promised the American people many things and on top of that list was to defeat the Biden inflation crisis and to secure our border and our homeland, and he has delivered on these two. Inflation is at a 2.1 annual rate, and if you look at data from last month, zero illegal aliens were released into our country.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things.

US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things. She highlighted how Trump has brought down the country's inflation rate, and he has also ensured that no illegal migrant has entered the country. Lauding the present government, Leavitt said, 'it's the most transparent administration in history.' Emphasising on how Trump has worked tirelessly to bring calm and peace in the world, she said, “Look at what the president has done on the world stage. He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan.”

<p>US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things.</p>

Trump's achievements in 6 months includes India-Pakistan ceasefire, here's what White House said

<p>Fans across the globe are disappointed as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be ending this year. CBS announced last week its decision to pull the plug on the popular show, which left fans and viewers heartbroken. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump seemed to celebrate the show’s cancellation and shared a message of happiness on Truth Social, fanning speculations that the show was cancelled due to political pressure.</p><h2>Stephen Colbert slams Donald Trump</h2><p>In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.” The post came just after Colbert broke the news on air that The Late Show is ending this year.</p><p>Colbert did not mince his words as he slammed the President on Monday night in the first episode of the show since the announcement. Colbert first read out Trump’s post, mocked him and said, “How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Colbert then appeared in a&nbsp;on-screen frame that read Eloquence Cam&nbsp;and said,&nbsp; “Go f*** yourself.” The f-bomb was bleeped out for the telecast, but the studio audience seemed to lap it up. There was a massive roar of cheer, followed by cheers of “Stephen! Stephen! Stephen!”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The preview of the monologue was shared by The Late Show on Instagram, too, with the caption: “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but presidential turds can never hurt us.”</p>

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<h2>The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled</h2><p>The 11th season of The Late Show will be its final season, and the show will end in May 2026. Colbert announced the news on Thursday’s episode and added that he had only found out about the new development the previous day. The news was met with protest online, with many blaming Trump for the cancellation. Colbert has been known to be a vocal critic of Trump for years.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>CBS, however, maintained the show’s cancellation is “purely a financial decision,” due to a years-long dwindling of ratings of late-night TV in the US.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The show’s cancellation comes after Colbert slammed CBS for paying Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over an interview. Colbert called the settlement a ‘big fat bribe’ on air, implying the payment was made to ease things for CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance.&nbsp;</p>

In the first episode since announcing the cancellation of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert slammed Donald Trump for celebrating the news. CBS has pulled the plug on Colbert's show which will be ending on May 2026. 

Fans across the globe are disappointed as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be ending this year. CBS announced last week its decision to pull the plug on the popular show, which left fans and viewers heartbroken. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump seemed to celebrate the show’s cancellation and shared a message of happiness on Truth Social, fanning speculations that the show was cancelled due to political pressure. Stephen Colbert slams Donald Trump In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.” The post came just after Colbert broke the news on air that The Late Show is ending this year. Colbert did not mince his words as he slammed the President on Monday night in the first episode of the show since the announcement. Colbert first read out Trump’s post, mocked him and said, “How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?” Colbert then appeared in a on-screen frame that read Eloquence Cam and said, “Go f*** yourself.” The f-bomb was bleeped out for the telecast, but the studio audience seemed to lap it up. There was a massive roar of cheer, followed by cheers of “Stephen! Stephen! Stephen!” The preview of the monologue was shared by The Late Show on Instagram, too, with the caption: “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but presidential turds can never hurt us.”

<p>In the first episode since announcing the cancellation of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert slammed Donald Trump for celebrating the news. CBS has pulled the plug on Colbert's show which will be ending on May 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Stephen Colbert slams US President Donald Trump for celebrating the cancellation of his show: ‘Go f*** yourself’

<p>United States President Donald Trump has slammed former president Barack Obama, accusing him of manufacturing a false story of 2016 election fraud. Trump was accused of using Russia to win the 2016 Presidential elections. In a post on Truth Social on Monday (July 21), Trump accused Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and other Democrats of participating in the false story and added that it was the “crime of the century.” Meanwhile, the White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted and now he is the hunter. This comes a day after Trump shared an AI-generated video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting the former President in the Oval Office.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">They came after the wrong man. <a href="https://t.co/hgKfdvAVQS">pic.twitter.com/hgKfdvAVQS</a></p>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1947462498564673995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“Obama himself manufactured the Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX. Crooked Hillary, Sleepy Joe, and numerous others participated in this, THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY!. Irrefutable EVIDENCE. A major threat to our Country!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump's remark comes after the Department of Justice received a criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, as per multiple reports. The criminal referral alleges that the Obama administration engaged in a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election win. Gabbard's notice accused Obama and his top intelligence team — including former DNI James Clapper, CIA Director John Brennan, and FBI Director James Comey — of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy.” In a post on X, Gabbard said that the goal of the above-mentioned people was to "usurp President Trump and subvert the will of the American people." She added, "No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The integrity of our democratic republic depends on it."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Their goal was to usurp President Trump and subvert the will of the American people.<br><br>No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The integrity of our democratic republic depends on it.<br><br>We… <a href="https://t.co/KJ7qrmMv0k">pic.twitter.com/KJ7qrmMv0k</a></p>&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1946293600976785453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump's AI video about Obama</h2><p>Trump had shared an AI video on Truth Social stating that "no one is above the law." The video begins with Obama saying, "especially the President is above the law". The clip then switches to an AI-generated video of Obama being handcuffed by two FBI agents in the same office he once occupied as the President. Trump can be seen sitting and smiling during the "arrest". The fake video ends with Obama standing inside jail, wearing the prison's orange jumpsuit.</p>

United States President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of manufacturing a false story over election fraud in Trump's 2016 election. The White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted, and now he is the hunter.

United States President Donald Trump has slammed former president Barack Obama, accusing him of manufacturing a false story of 2016 election fraud. Trump was accused of using Russia to win the 2016 Presidential elections. In a post on Truth Social on Monday (July 21), Trump accused Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and other Democrats of participating in the false story and added that it was the “crime of the century.” Meanwhile, the White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted and now he is the hunter. This comes a day after Trump shared an AI-generated video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting the former President in the Oval Office.

<p>United States President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of manufacturing a false story over election fraud in Trump's 2016 election. The White House also shared a post stating that Trump was hunted, and now he is the hunter.</p>

'I am the hunter': Trump slams Obama over 'Russia hoax' in 2016 polls, DOJ receives criminal referral from Tulsi Gabbard

<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday (July 21) said that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program, which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month. The foreign minister, in an interview with Fox News, &nbsp;said that the damage to the nuclear facilities in Iran after US and Israeli strikes was serious and was being evaluated further. Responding to his comments, United States President Donald Trump said that he will do it again, if necessary. The US president went on to slam CNN for not believing Trump's statement that “Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated.” Meanwhile, Araghchi informed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in "good health" and that Tehran was open to talks with Washington but that those will not be direct "for the time being."</p><h2>What Araghchi &nbsp;said in Fox News interview?</h2><p>While speaking to Fox News, Araghchi said the impact of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were “Serious” but added that Tehran won't give up enrichment. "Our facilities have been damaged – seriously damaged. The extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organisation," Araghchi said. "We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride. Our enrichment is so dear to us," Araghchi added.</p><h2>How Trump reacted?</h2><p>After Iran's foreign minister's statement on Fox News, US President Donald Trump defended his remarks about Iran’s nuclear sites, doubling down in a Truth Social post. He said that Iranian minister's remark validates the US strikes and warned that his administration would carry out more such strikes if necessary. "Of course they are, just like I said, and we will do it again, if necessary!" Trump wrote. The POTUS then slammed CNN and MSNBC. "Fake News CNN should immediately fire their phony 'reporter' and apologize to me and the great pilots who 'OBLITERATED' Iran’s nuclear sites," Trump added. He also labeled CNN and MSNBC as "major ratings losers," continuing his long-standing criticism of mainstream media outlets.</p>

<h3>Iran-US nuclear talks and 12-day war</h3><p>Prior to the war, Tehran and Washington held five rounds of nuclear talks mediated by Oman but could not agree on the extent to which Iran should be allowed to enrich uranium. Israel and Washington say Iran was close to enriching to levels that would allow it to quickly produce a nuclear weapon, while Tehran says its enrichment program is for civilian purposes only.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>US ally Israel attacked Iran on June 13 and the West Asian rivals then engaged in an air war for 12 days in which Washington also bombed Iran's nuclear facilities. A ceasefire was reached in late June. Iran is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, while Israel is not. The UN nuclear watchdog says it has "no credible indication" of an active, coordinated weapons program in Iran. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is solely meant for civilian purposes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran won't give up enrichment while also admitting that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused serious damage. US President Donald Trump issued a warning and said that the minister's remark validates the US strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday (July 21) said that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program, which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month. The foreign minister, in an interview with Fox News, said that the damage to the nuclear facilities in Iran after US and Israeli strikes was serious and was being evaluated further. Responding to his comments, United States President Donald Trump said that he will do it again, if necessary. The US president went on to slam CNN for not believing Trump's statement that “Iran’s nuclear sites were obliterated.” Meanwhile, Araghchi informed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in "good health" and that Tehran was open to talks with Washington but that those will not be direct "for the time being." What Araghchi said in Fox News interview? While speaking to Fox News, Araghchi said the impact of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were “Serious” but added that Tehran won't give up enrichment. "Our facilities have been damaged – seriously damaged. The extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organisation," Araghchi said. "We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride. Our enrichment is so dear to us," Araghchi added. How Trump reacted? After Iran's foreign minister's statement on Fox News, US President Donald Trump defended his remarks about Iran’s nuclear sites, doubling down in a Truth Social post. He said that Iranian minister's remark validates the US strikes and warned that his administration would carry out more such strikes if necessary. "Of course they are, just like I said, and we will do it again, if necessary!" Trump wrote. The POTUS then slammed CNN and MSNBC. "Fake News CNN should immediately fire their phony 'reporter' and apologize to me and the great pilots who 'OBLITERATED' Iran’s nuclear sites," Trump added. He also labeled CNN and MSNBC as "major ratings losers," continuing his long-standing criticism of mainstream media outlets.

<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran won't give up enrichment while also admitting that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused serious damage. US President Donald Trump issued a warning and said that the minister's remark validates the US strikes</p>

'We will do it again if…': Trump issues BIG WARNING after Iranian foreign minister says 'won't give up nuclear enrichment'

<p>US President Donald Trump has threatened NFL team Washington Commanders' football stadium deal over the moniker. The Commanders, who did away with the old moniker 'Redskins' in 2020, had announced a plan earlier this year to build a new stadium to RFK site in DC area - their home for more than three decades, but the proposal stays stalled in the D.C. Council and public hearing is scheduled next week. Trump also called out MLB team Cleveland Guardians to the moniker change and demanded they go back to old nickname 'Indians' as well.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/golf-british-open-2025-winner-29-years-old-scheffler-says-winning-claret-jug-doesn-t-fulfil-deepest-desires-1753089298571">Open winner Scheffler says winning Claret Jug 'doesn’t fulfil deepest desires'</a></p><h2>What did Trump say about Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians</h2><p>"The Washington “Whatever’s” should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this. Likewise, the Cleveland Indians, one of the six original baseball teams, with a storied past. Our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen. Their heritage and prestige is systematically being taken away from them. Times are different now than they were three or four years ago. We are a Country of passion and common sense. OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!," said Trump in a Truth social post.</p><p>"My statement on the Washington Redskins has totally blown up, but only in a very positive way. I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original “Washington Redskins,” and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, “Washington Commanders,” I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington. The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone. Cleveland should do the same with the Cleveland Indians. The Owner of the Cleveland Baseball Team, Matt Dolan, who is very political, has lost three Elections in a row because of that ridiculous name change. What he doesn’t understand is that if he changed the name back to the Cleveland Indians, he might actually win an Election. Indians are being treated very unfairly. MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!," the president later added.</p><h2>Why did Washington and Cleveland change team monikers?</h2><p>Both, Washington and Cleveland changed the monikers from Redskins to Commanders (2020) and Indians to Guardians (2022) in the wake of sensitivity towards racism as both the previous nicknames earlier suggested in a reference to native Americans.</p><h2>Can Trump really block Washington stadium deal?</h2><p>Washington, D.C. elects a mayor, a city council and commissioners to run day-to-day operations but it is the Congress which controls city's budget. In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the stadium construction deal.</p>

In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the Washington stadium construction deal at RFK site.

US President Donald Trump has threatened NFL team Washington Commanders' football stadium deal over the moniker. The Commanders, who did away with the old moniker 'Redskins' in 2020, had announced a plan earlier this year to build a new stadium to RFK site in DC area - their home for more than three decades, but the proposal stays stalled in the D.C. Council and public hearing is scheduled next week. Trump also called out MLB team Cleveland Guardians to the moniker change and demanded they go back to old nickname 'Indians' as well. Also Read - Open winner Scheffler says winning Claret Jug 'doesn’t fulfil deepest desires' What did Trump say about Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians "The Washington “Whatever’s” should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team. There is a big clamoring for this. Likewise, the Cleveland Indians, one of the six original baseball teams, with a storied past. Our great Indian people, in massive numbers, want this to happen. Their heritage and prestige is systematically being taken away from them. Times are different now than they were three or four years ago. We are a Country of passion and common sense. OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!," said Trump in a Truth social post. "My statement on the Washington Redskins has totally blown up, but only in a very positive way. I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original “Washington Redskins,” and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, “Washington Commanders,” I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington. The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone. Cleveland should do the same with the Cleveland Indians. The Owner of the Cleveland Baseball Team, Matt Dolan, who is very political, has lost three Elections in a row because of that ridiculous name change. What he doesn’t understand is that if he changed the name back to the Cleveland Indians, he might actually win an Election. Indians are being treated very unfairly. MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!," the president later added. Why did Washington and Cleveland change team monikers? Both, Washington and Cleveland changed the monikers from Redskins to Commanders (2020) and Indians to Guardians (2022) in the wake of sensitivity towards racism as both the previous nicknames earlier suggested in a reference to native Americans. Can Trump really block Washington stadium deal? Washington, D.C. elects a mayor, a city council and commissioners to run day-to-day operations but it is the Congress which controls city's budget. In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the stadium construction deal.

<p>In January this year, erstwhile president Joe Biden had signed a bill that transferred the stadium land from federal government to District administration. It remains to be seen if Trump can actually block the Washington stadium construction deal at RFK site.</p>

'Indians are being treated very unfairly,' Trump demands Washington and Cleveland return to old monikers

<p>Ellen DeGeneres made her first public appearance since relocating to the UK earlier this year. The TV show host and comedian appeared on a chat show on Sunday and admitted that her move to the UK was due to US President Donald Trump. DeGeneres appeared on Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Sunday, where broadcaster Richard Bacon asked her if her decision to leave the US was due to Trump’s re-election, to which the comedian promptly answered, “Yes”.</p><h2>Ellen DeGeneres confirms she has moved to the UK</h2><p>Back in 2024, after The Ellen DeGeneres show got cancelled, she went on her ‘final stand-up’ tour in the US. The comedian bought a property in the Cotswolds, spanning across parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.</p><p>On Sunday, she told Bacon that the initial plan was to spend three to four months in the UK along with her wife, Portia DeRossi, at their “part-time house.” However, plans changed overnight.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The 67-year-old said, "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in’. And we're like, 'We're staying here'."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>DeGeneres also shared that she and her wife have considered renewing their vows or getting married again in England. The idea, she explained, stems from growing concerns over recent efforts in the US to roll back LGBTQ+ rights, adding America can still be “scary for people to be who they are.”</p><h2>A peek into Ellen DeGeneres’ life in UK</h2><p>The chat show host keeps sharing glimpses of her new rural life in the UK on social media. She also shared videos of her farm animals, which she has now sold as they kept escaping.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Describing her new home as ‘beautiful’, DeGeneres said, “We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture - everything you see is charming, and it's just a simpler way of life.” She continued, “It's clean. Everything here is just better - the way animals are treated,and &nbsp;people are polite. I just love it here.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The chat show host was accused by a former employee of creating a toxic environment on the sets of her show. While DeGeneres admitted that she could be ‘very blunt’, she dismissed the rumours as ‘clickbait’. &nbsp;</p>

Ellen DeGeneres has revealed that she and her wife, Portia DeRossi, moved to the UK a day after Trump was re-elected as the US President. DeGeneres said they were even considering renewing their vows in England again. 

Ellen DeGeneres made her first public appearance since relocating to the UK earlier this year. The TV show host and comedian appeared on a chat show on Sunday and admitted that her move to the UK was due to US President Donald Trump. DeGeneres appeared on Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Sunday, where broadcaster Richard Bacon asked her if her decision to leave the US was due to Trump’s re-election, to which the comedian promptly answered, “Yes”. Ellen DeGeneres confirms she has moved to the UK Back in 2024, after The Ellen DeGeneres show got cancelled, she went on her ‘final stand-up’ tour in the US. The comedian bought a property in the Cotswolds, spanning across parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. On Sunday, she told Bacon that the initial plan was to spend three to four months in the UK along with her wife, Portia DeRossi, at their “part-time house.” However, plans changed overnight. The 67-year-old said, "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in’. And we're like, 'We're staying here'." DeGeneres also shared that she and her wife have considered renewing their vows or getting married again in England. The idea, she explained, stems from growing concerns over recent efforts in the US to roll back LGBTQ+ rights, adding America can still be “scary for people to be who they are.” A peek into Ellen DeGeneres’ life in UK The chat show host keeps sharing glimpses of her new rural life in the UK on social media. She also shared videos of her farm animals, which she has now sold as they kept escaping. Describing her new home as ‘beautiful’, DeGeneres said, “We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture - everything you see is charming, and it's just a simpler way of life.” She continued, “It's clean. Everything here is just better - the way animals are treated,and people are polite. I just love it here.” "We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks. The chat show host was accused by a former employee of creating a toxic environment on the sets of her show. While DeGeneres admitted that she could be ‘very blunt’, she dismissed the rumours as ‘clickbait’.

<p>Ellen DeGeneres has revealed that she and her wife Portia DeRossi, moved to the UK a day after Trump was re-elected as the US President. DeGeneres said they were even considering renewing their vows in England again.&nbsp;</p>

Ellen DeGeneres confirms she relocated to the UK after Donald Trump got re-elected

<p>Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (Jul 20) slammed the "barbarity" of the Gaza war, urging for a peaceful resolution. His statement comes days after the Israeli military carried out a deadly strike on the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the end of the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence near Rome, the Pope urged against the "indiscriminate use of force" and said,</p><p>“I once again ask for an immediate end to the barbarity of the war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict”. His statement comes as reports suggest that the Donald Trump administration and the White House were growing more alarmed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's increasing aggression in Gaza. The leader of the war-torn nation was acting "like a madman", bombing "everything all the time", White House officials told Axios, referring to the recent Israeli attack on the Syrian presidential palace. The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions “could undermine what Trump is trying to do.”</p><h2><strong>“Something new every day”</strong></h2><p>As Israel conducted airstrikes in Damascus, hitting government offices and the compound of the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip – the Holy Family Catholic Church – another senior official said, "The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f***?". Following the attack on the church, Trump, as per reports, had even called up Bibi demanding an explanation.</p><p>Netanyahu's trigger finger was too itchy, said a third US official, while noting that "Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won't behave." In total, six senior US officials revealed that despite the recent US-brokered ceasefire between Syria and Israel, the White House has become significantly more alarmed at Netanyahu's antics. However, despite that, Trump has yet to voice public criticism of Netanyahu.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>US-brokered truce</strong></h2><p>On Saturday (Jul 19), amid an eruption of violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern province of Sweida, the US announced that it had brokered a truce in Syria. US special envoy Tom Barrack, currently serving as ambassador to Turkey, said early Saturday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "have agreed to a ceasefire" negotiated by the United States following days of behind-the-scenes diplomacy.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-brokers-syria-israel-ceasefire-as-druze-bedouin-clashes-spiral-death-toll-crosses-600-1752886811132"><strong>US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral</strong></a></p><p>The deal, Barrack said, was jointly backed by Turkey and Jordan. "We call upon Druze, Bedouins and Sunnis to put down their weapons and together with other minorities build a new and united Syrian identity in peace and prosperity with its neighbours," Barrack said in a statement on X. Previously, on Wednesday (Jul 9) the US, as per AFP, had announced an earlier deal in which the Sharaa government pulled out forces from Sweida.</p>

The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions "could undermine what Trump is trying to do.".

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (Jul 20) slammed the "barbarity" of the Gaza war, urging for a peaceful resolution. His statement comes days after the Israeli military carried out a deadly strike on the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the end of the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence near Rome, the Pope urged against the "indiscriminate use of force" and said, “I once again ask for an immediate end to the barbarity of the war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict”. His statement comes as reports suggest that the Donald Trump administration and the White House were growing more alarmed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's increasing aggression in Gaza. The leader of the war-torn nation was acting "like a madman", bombing "everything all the time", White House officials told Axios, referring to the recent Israeli attack on the Syrian presidential palace. The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions “could undermine what Trump is trying to do.” “Something new every day” As Israel conducted airstrikes in Damascus, hitting government offices and the compound of the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip – the Holy Family Catholic Church – another senior official said, "The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f***?". Following the attack on the church, Trump, as per reports, had even called up Bibi demanding an explanation. Netanyahu's trigger finger was too itchy, said a third US official, while noting that "Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won't behave." In total, six senior US officials revealed that despite the recent US-brokered ceasefire between Syria and Israel, the White House has become significantly more alarmed at Netanyahu's antics. However, despite that, Trump has yet to voice public criticism of Netanyahu. US-brokered truce On Saturday (Jul 19), amid an eruption of violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern province of Sweida, the US announced that it had brokered a truce in Syria. US special envoy Tom Barrack, currently serving as ambassador to Turkey, said early Saturday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "have agreed to a ceasefire" negotiated by the United States following days of behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Also read | US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral The deal, Barrack said, was jointly backed by Turkey and Jordan. "We call upon Druze, Bedouins and Sunnis to put down their weapons and together with other minorities build a new and united Syrian identity in peace and prosperity with its neighbours," Barrack said in a statement on X. Previously, on Wednesday (Jul 9) the US, as per AFP, had announced an earlier deal in which the Sharaa government pulled out forces from Sweida.

<p>The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions "could undermine what Trump is trying to do.".</p>

Pope urges immediate end to 'barbarity' of Gaza war as Trump aides slam Netanyahu, call him 'a child who just won't behave'

<p>The leaders of Brazil and Canada have set examples on how standing up to US President Donald Trump can boost their popularity. Leaders around the world might do well to follow events in South America’s biggest country and America’s neighbour and biggest trading partner.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent. Unlike for the rest of the world, the reason for Brazil’s stiff rate is entirely political.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On April 2, a date Trump called Liberation Day, Trump signed an executive order on a package of import duties designed to end America’s persistent trade deficits, which he termed a national emergency. The US buys more goods from most countries than it sells to them.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are exceptions. Brazil has a trade surplus with the United States, and Trump laid out his rationale for the 50 per cent levy in a letter to Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula. Posted on Trump’s social media site, Truth Social, the letter is an extraordinary example of the unique way the US President conducts foreign policy.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here is the first paragraph of the letter. It is so far from mainstream diplomacy that many readers, including Lula, first thought it was an Internet fake.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Dear Mr. President: &nbsp;I knew and dealt with former President Jair Bolsonarao, and respected him greatly, as did many other Leaders of Countries. The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace. The Trial should not be taking place. It is a Witch Hunt that should end immediately.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The second paragraph complained about Brazilian rules regulating content on US social media platforms and added: “Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Brazil a tariff of 50% on any and all Brazilian products sent into the United States.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bolsonaro, who has called himself “the tropical Trump” is facing trial on charges of leading an attempted coup to overturn the results of the 2020 elections and prevent Lula from taking office.&nbsp; The case is handled by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes who has been the focus of an intense lobbying campaign in Washington by Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo, who has been demanding financial sanctions against the judge. The campaign had partial success.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On July 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Moraes had his US visa revoked. The decision was announced a few hours after the judge ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and banned him from contact with foreign governments.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The&nbsp;US administration’s interference in Brazilian domestic affairs and a pending trial are almost certain to boost the popularity of Lula, whose approval ratings already ticked up after a reference to Trump as a would-be world president at the end of a two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro of the BRICS countries. The term BRICS was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist and stood for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It gradually expanded and now embraces ten countries with a combined population of 3.75 billion, almost half the population of the globe.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The American political analyst Ian Bremmer, head of the Eurasia Group, a political risk research firm, described the US campaign in favour of Bolsonaro as “a flag-wrapped gift” for Lula. Escalating the clash allows him to cast himself as the defender of Brazilian sovereignty.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lula clearly intends to ratchet up the row. On July 17, in an interview with Christiane Amanpour of CNN, he said he had been surprised not only by the US tariff announcement but also by the way it was delivered, on a social media site. He said his government had suggested negotiations in a formal letter.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I’ve been saying publicly that we will use all the words that exist in the dictionary in trying to negotiate. That’s how the trade world works. What we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the US He was not elected to be the emperor of the world.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The spat between Lula and Trump brings to mind a long Trump campaign to make Canada the 51st state. The US leader was in the habit of calling then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “governor”. Trudeau resigned in January, and his Liberal Party lagged in the polls and looked set for defeat in elections on April 28.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But then Trump turned the contest on its head with oft-repeated suggestions that Canada should be the 51st US state, in effect a threat of annexation. Within weeks, the Conservative Party’s 25-point lead had evaporated and was overtaken by the Liberals, who waged an anti-Trump campaign. Liberal leader Mark Carney won. His first foreign visit, a week after his electoral victory, was to Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Oval Office meeting between Trump and Carney was congenial, and the discussion, inevitably, came to the 51st state idea.&nbsp; Solemnly, Carney said: “Canada is not for sale. As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale. We are sitting in one now. Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the (election) campaign, last several months, it’s not for sale. Won’t be for sale, ever.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the congenial atmosphere of the encounter, there was no change in the US assessment of tariffs. But there was a change in the approval rating of Carney. Polls showed a marked increase.&nbsp;</p>

If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent. Unlike for the rest of the world, the reason for Brazil’s stiff rate is entirely political. 

The leaders of Brazil and Canada have set examples on how standing up to US President Donald Trump can boost their popularity. Leaders around the world might do well to follow events in South America’s biggest country and America’s neighbour and biggest trading partner. If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent. Unlike for the rest of the world, the reason for Brazil’s stiff rate is entirely political. On April 2, a date Trump called Liberation Day, Trump signed an executive order on a package of import duties designed to end America’s persistent trade deficits, which he termed a national emergency. The US buys more goods from most countries than it sells to them. There are exceptions. Brazil has a trade surplus with the United States, and Trump laid out his rationale for the 50 per cent levy in a letter to Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula. Posted on Trump’s social media site, Truth Social, the letter is an extraordinary example of the unique way the US President conducts foreign policy. Here is the first paragraph of the letter. It is so far from mainstream diplomacy that many readers, including Lula, first thought it was an Internet fake. “Dear Mr. President: I knew and dealt with former President Jair Bolsonarao, and respected him greatly, as did many other Leaders of Countries. The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace. The Trial should not be taking place. It is a Witch Hunt that should end immediately.” The second paragraph complained about Brazilian rules regulating content on US social media platforms and added: “Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Brazil a tariff of 50% on any and all Brazilian products sent into the United States.” Bolsonaro, who has called himself “the tropical Trump” is facing trial on charges of leading an attempted coup to overturn the results of the 2020 elections and prevent Lula from taking office. The case is handled by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes who has been the focus of an intense lobbying campaign in Washington by Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo, who has been demanding financial sanctions against the judge. The campaign had partial success. On July 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Moraes had his US visa revoked. The decision was announced a few hours after the judge ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and banned him from contact with foreign governments. The US administration’s interference in Brazilian domestic affairs and a pending trial are almost certain to boost the popularity of Lula, whose approval ratings already ticked up after a reference to Trump as a would-be world president at the end of a two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro of the BRICS countries. The term BRICS was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist and stood for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It gradually expanded and now embraces ten countries with a combined population of 3.75 billion, almost half the population of the globe. The American political analyst Ian Bremmer, head of the Eurasia Group, a political risk research firm, described the US campaign in favour of Bolsonaro as “a flag-wrapped gift” for Lula. Escalating the clash allows him to cast himself as the defender of Brazilian sovereignty. Lula clearly intends to ratchet up the row. On July 17, in an interview with Christiane Amanpour of CNN, he said he had been surprised not only by the US tariff announcement but also by the way it was delivered, on a social media site. He said his government had suggested negotiations in a formal letter. “I’ve been saying publicly that we will use all the words that exist in the dictionary in trying to negotiate. That’s how the trade world works. What we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the US He was not elected to be the emperor of the world.” The spat between Lula and Trump brings to mind a long Trump campaign to make Canada the 51st state. The US leader was in the habit of calling then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “governor”. Trudeau resigned in January, and his Liberal Party lagged in the polls and looked set for defeat in elections on April 28. But then Trump turned the contest on its head with oft-repeated suggestions that Canada should be the 51st US state, in effect a threat of annexation. Within weeks, the Conservative Party’s 25-point lead had evaporated and was overtaken by the Liberals, who waged an anti-Trump campaign. Liberal leader Mark Carney won. His first foreign visit, a week after his electoral victory, was to Washington. The Oval Office meeting between Trump and Carney was congenial, and the discussion, inevitably, came to the 51st state idea. Solemnly, Carney said: “Canada is not for sale. As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale. We are sitting in one now. Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the (election) campaign, last several months, it’s not for sale. Won’t be for sale, ever.” Despite the congenial atmosphere of the encounter, there was no change in the US assessment of tariffs. But there was a change in the approval rating of Carney. Polls showed a marked increase.

<p>If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

Brazil and Canada push back on US interference in their domestic affairs

<p>Amid concerns about US President Donald Trump's swollen ankles and bruised hand, his Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also revealed details about his heart health. She said that the US president underwent an echocardiogram as part of the evaluation and his heart function was normal. This came even as Leavitt revealed that Trump is suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karoline Leavitt said, "Amid all the tests, the President underwent bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasound, which assesses the blood flow to the legs, according to Levitt. His tests also included a total blood count, and he underwent an echocardiogram as part of the evaluation. The heart test “confirmed normal cardiac structure and function.”</p><h2>Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency</h2><p>White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday revealed that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue, after “mild swelling was noticed in his lower legs.” Leavitt was addressing concerns over visible swelling in President Trump’s ankles and bruising on his hand when she made the disclosure and said that it was assessed to be “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin” as a preventative heart-health measure. After investigating ankle swelling, doctors determined that Trump has blood pooling in his veins, a condition Leavitt described as common among individuals over the age of 70. As for the bruising on the hand, Leavitt said it was “consistent” with irritation from “frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin”.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She emphasised that the tests showed “no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.” “I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand and also swelling in the president’s legs. In the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician ... all results were within normal limits,” Leavitt said.</p><h3>Rumours about POTUS' health</h3><p>An X user shared photos of Trump's hand and ankles and pointed out that it was swollen. “Swollen ankles at the World Cup. Bruised hand at today’s press availability. Is the Trump administration hiding the President’s health?” the X user said. Another X user commented on the sitting posture of the POTUS, "He walks slumped over and sits in a way that looks like he is compensating for some breathing difficulty." Another user added, "He also looks like he has some skin health issues that should be looked into." A user said, “Yup I saw the ankles, and that can be a sign of cardiac or BP sometimes, chemo treatments, some medication too. I bet Trump falsified his health report. Well, obviously did where he said he was 224 lbs, and clearly that is not accurate just by looking at him.”</p><h2>Donald Trump's health report&nbsp;</h2><p>In April this year, the White House released a report by its physician stating Trump is in "excellent cognitive and physical health." In the first annual physical of his second presidential term, Trump was also found to have scarring "on the right ear from a gunshot wound", after an assassination attempt last July. "President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function," his doctor, Captain Sean Barbabella, said in a memo. At 78, Trump is the oldest president to take office.</p>

Amid concerns about US President Donald Trump's swollen ankles and bruised hand, his Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also revealed details about his heart health

Amid concerns about US President Donald Trump's swollen ankles and bruised hand, his Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also revealed details about his heart health. She said that the US president underwent an echocardiogram as part of the evaluation and his heart function was normal. This came even as Leavitt revealed that Trump is suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue. Karoline Leavitt said, "Amid all the tests, the President underwent bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasound, which assesses the blood flow to the legs, according to Levitt. His tests also included a total blood count, and he underwent an echocardiogram as part of the evaluation. The heart test “confirmed normal cardiac structure and function.” Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday revealed that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue, after “mild swelling was noticed in his lower legs.” Leavitt was addressing concerns over visible swelling in President Trump’s ankles and bruising on his hand when she made the disclosure and said that it was assessed to be “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin” as a preventative heart-health measure. After investigating ankle swelling, doctors determined that Trump has blood pooling in his veins, a condition Leavitt described as common among individuals over the age of 70. As for the bruising on the hand, Leavitt said it was “consistent” with irritation from “frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin”. She emphasised that the tests showed “no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.” “I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand and also swelling in the president’s legs. In the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician ... all results were within normal limits,” Leavitt said. Rumours about POTUS' health An X user shared photos of Trump's hand and ankles and pointed out that it was swollen. “Swollen ankles at the World Cup. Bruised hand at today’s press availability. Is the Trump administration hiding the President’s health?” the X user said. Another X user commented on the sitting posture of the POTUS, "He walks slumped over and sits in a way that looks like he is compensating for some breathing difficulty." Another user added, "He also looks like he has some skin health issues that should be looked into." A user said, “Yup I saw the ankles, and that can be a sign of cardiac or BP sometimes, chemo treatments, some medication too. I bet Trump falsified his health report. Well, obviously did where he said he was 224 lbs, and clearly that is not accurate just by looking at him.” Donald Trump's health report In April this year, the White House released a report by its physician stating Trump is in "excellent cognitive and physical health." In the first annual physical of his second presidential term, Trump was also found to have scarring "on the right ear from a gunshot wound", after an assassination attempt last July. "President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function," his doctor, Captain Sean Barbabella, said in a memo. At 78, Trump is the oldest president to take office.

<p>Amid concerns about US President Donald Trump's swollen ankles and bruised hand, his Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also revealed details about his heart health</p>

White House reveals details about Trump's heart health after concerns about his swollen ankles: 'Test confirmed that...'

<p>&nbsp;United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats against the BRICS group of developing nations and repeated that he would impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from its members. Trump also repeated his 'dollar is king' remark and said he would preserve its global status. He also said that he will never allow the creation of central bank digital currency in America.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"When I heard about this group from BRICS, six countries, basically, I hit them very, very hard. And if they ever really form in a meaningful way, it will end very quickly," Trump said without naming the countries. "We can never let anyone play games with us."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump had on June 7 issued warning to countries aligning with BRICS saying that they would be charged an additional 10 percent tariff. He termed the BRICS group follows an "Anti-American policy." The US President did not clarify or expand on the “anti-American policies” reference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.</p><h2>BRICS grouping&nbsp;</h2><p><br>The BRICS bloc of developing nations condemned the increase in tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming Donald Trump. BRICS initially included India, Brazil, China, Russia and South Africa, among other countries. Last year, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia were added as members of the group. In the BRICS 2025 summit that took place in Brazil in the first week of June, the members took an indirect swipe at the US, the group’s declaration raised “serious concerns” about the rise of tariffs which it said were “inconsistent with WTO (World Trade Organization) rules.” The BRICS added that those restrictions “threaten to reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty.”</p>

United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats against the BRICS group of developing nations and repeated that he would impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from its members.

United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats against the BRICS group of developing nations and repeated that he would impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from its members. Trump also repeated his 'dollar is king' remark and said he would preserve its global status. He also said that he will never allow the creation of central bank digital currency in America. "When I heard about this group from BRICS, six countries, basically, I hit them very, very hard. And if they ever really form in a meaningful way, it will end very quickly," Trump said without naming the countries. "We can never let anyone play games with us." Trump had on June 7 issued warning to countries aligning with BRICS saying that they would be charged an additional 10 percent tariff. He termed the BRICS group follows an "Anti-American policy." The US President did not clarify or expand on the “anti-American policies” reference. "Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social. BRICS grouping The BRICS bloc of developing nations condemned the increase in tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming Donald Trump. BRICS initially included India, Brazil, China, Russia and South Africa, among other countries. Last year, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia were added as members of the group. In the BRICS 2025 summit that took place in Brazil in the first week of June, the members took an indirect swipe at the US, the group’s declaration raised “serious concerns” about the rise of tariffs which it said were “inconsistent with WTO (World Trade Organization) rules.” The BRICS added that those restrictions “threaten to reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty.”

<p>United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats against the BRICS group of developing nations and repeated that he would impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from its members.</p>

‘I hit them very, very hard’: Trump repeats 10% tariff threat against BRICS | Here's what he said

<p>The Congress on Saturday took a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's claim that five jets had been lost during the recent&nbsp;India-Pakistan conflict, questioning his friendship and "huglomacy" with the US President. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that PM Modi must break the silence on whether&nbsp;India lost fighter jets during the conflict. "We don't want a substitute batsman," he quipped.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Since May 10 till today, US President Donald Trump has repeated two things 24 times. First, he stopped the war between India and Pakistan; second, &nbsp;he says that the war should stop if India and Pakistan want trade with the US... Now he has claimed something new that five fighter jets went down... The Parliament is about to begin, and the PM should break his silence... Any other leader will not do. The Congress and the entire Opposition will demand a special discussion, and the PM must answer... We don't want a substitute batsman. Only the PM must answer," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jairam Ramesh demanded a statement by PM Modi in the parliament.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The sensational new revelation by President Trump this time around is that five jets may have been downed. The Prime Minister, who has had years of friendship and huglomacy with President Trump going back to Howdy Modi in Sept 2019 and Namaste Trump in Feb 2020, has to now himself make a clear and categorical statement in Parliament on what President Trump has been claiming over the past 70 days," the Congress Rajya Sabha MP posted on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-reiterates-india-pakistan-conflict-claim-says-5-jets-were-shot-down-1752894494296">Also read: Donald Trump's big claim on India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindoor: ‘5 jets were...’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Donald Trump has claimed on several occasions that it was the US that brokered a ceasefire understanding between warring India and Pakistan in May. India has refuted the claim, saying Pakistani DGMO called his Indian counterpart, seeking a cessation of hostilities.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also claimed that five jets had been downed during the aerial skirmishes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We stopped a lot of wars. And these were serious, India and Pakistan, that were going on. Planes were being shot out of there. I think five jets were shot down, actually. These are two serious nuclear countries, and they were hitting each other. You know, it seems like a new form of warfare. You saw it recently when you looked at what we did in Iran, where we knocked out their nuclear capability, totally knocked out that," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India hasn't officially communicated that it lost aircraft. However, some of the Indian defence officials have hinted at initial losses during the four-day-long conflict.</p>

The Congress on Saturday took a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's claim that five jets had been lost during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, questioning his friendship and "huglomacy" with the US President.

The Congress on Saturday took a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Donald Trump's claim that five jets had been lost during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, questioning his friendship and "huglomacy" with the US President. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that PM Modi must break the silence on whether India lost fighter jets during the conflict. "We don't want a substitute batsman," he quipped. "Since May 10 till today, US President Donald Trump has repeated two things 24 times. First, he stopped the war between India and Pakistan; second, he says that the war should stop if India and Pakistan want trade with the US... Now he has claimed something new that five fighter jets went down... The Parliament is about to begin, and the PM should break his silence... Any other leader will not do. The Congress and the entire Opposition will demand a special discussion, and the PM must answer... We don't want a substitute batsman. Only the PM must answer," he said. Jairam Ramesh demanded a statement by PM Modi in the parliament. "The sensational new revelation by President Trump this time around is that five jets may have been downed. The Prime Minister, who has had years of friendship and huglomacy with President Trump going back to Howdy Modi in Sept 2019 and Namaste Trump in Feb 2020, has to now himself make a clear and categorical statement in Parliament on what President Trump has been claiming over the past 70 days," the Congress Rajya Sabha MP posted on X. Also read: Donald Trump's big claim on India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindoor: ‘5 jets were...’ Donald Trump has claimed on several occasions that it was the US that brokered a ceasefire understanding between warring India and Pakistan in May. India has refuted the claim, saying Pakistani DGMO called his Indian counterpart, seeking a cessation of hostilities. He also claimed that five jets had been downed during the aerial skirmishes. "We stopped a lot of wars. And these were serious, India and Pakistan, that were going on. Planes were being shot out of there. I think five jets were shot down, actually. These are two serious nuclear countries, and they were hitting each other. You know, it seems like a new form of warfare. You saw it recently when you looked at what we did in Iran, where we knocked out their nuclear capability, totally knocked out that," he said. India hasn't officially communicated that it lost aircraft. However, some of the Indian defence officials have hinted at initial losses during the four-day-long conflict.

<p>Donald Trump's ‘five jets’ downed claim: Jairam Ramesh demanded a statement by PM Modi in the parliament.</p>

Congress takes 'huglomacy' dig at Modi over Trump's 'five jets shot down' claim

<p>US President Donald Trump reiterated on Saturday his claim that he had stopped several wars during his presidency, including the recent India-Pakistan conflict. He also claimed that five jets were shot down during the conflict.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We stopped a lot of wars. And these were serious. India and Pakistan were going on. Planes were being shot out of there. I think five jets were shot down. These are two serious nuclear countries, and they were hitting each other. You know, it seems like a new form of warfare," he claimed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pakistan had claimed it downed several Indian fighter jets, including Rafales, during the conflict, triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed in April. India hasn't officially responded to the unconfirmed reports. However, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan admitted to some initial losses in the conflict.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I think what is important is not the jet being downed but why they were being downed. The good part is that we were able to understand the tactical mistakes that we made; we remedied, rectified, and then implemented them again after two days. We flew all our jets again targeting long range," he was quoted as saying by Bloomberg in May.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India categorically denies that the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan was US-brokered. New Delhi says that after India's tactical strikes, Pakistan's DGMO called his Indian counterpart and requested a cessation of the four-day-long hostilities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In June, a Navy official claimed that India had lost some jets during the conflict with Pakistan. He, however, didn't specify the number and type of aircraft India allegedly lost.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I do agree that we did lose some aircraft and that happened only because of the constraint given by the political leadership to not attack the military establishments and their air defences,” Captain Shiv Kumar, a navy officer, said at a seminar in Jakarta. He further said India changed its tactics after early losses and attacked Pakistan's strategic bases.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian Embassy in Jakarta later said he was quoted out of context.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Donald Trump further said that the US ended the India-Pakistan conflict by offering trade.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You saw it recently when you looked at what we did in Iran, where we knocked out their nuclear capability, totally knocked out that... But India and Pakistan were going at it, and they were back and forth, and it was getting bigger and bigger, and we got it solved through trade. We said, you guys want to make a trade deal. We're not making a trade deal if you're going to be throwing around weapons, and maybe nuclear weapons, both very powerful nuclear states," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Under Operation Sindoor, India destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan reacted angrily, attacking India's civilian areas and military installations. The Indian military thwarted most of these attacks. The conflict ended after India attacked Pakistan's&nbsp;air bases.</p>

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Saturday his claim that he had stopped several wars during his presidency, including the recent India-Pakistan conflict. He also claimed that five jets were shot down during the conflict.

US President Donald Trump reiterated on Saturday his claim that he had stopped several wars during his presidency, including the recent India-Pakistan conflict. He also claimed that five jets were shot down during the conflict. "We stopped a lot of wars. And these were serious. India and Pakistan were going on. Planes were being shot out of there. I think five jets were shot down. These are two serious nuclear countries, and they were hitting each other. You know, it seems like a new form of warfare," he claimed. Pakistan had claimed it downed several Indian fighter jets, including Rafales, during the conflict, triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed in April. India hasn't officially responded to the unconfirmed reports. However, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan admitted to some initial losses in the conflict. "I think what is important is not the jet being downed but why they were being downed. The good part is that we were able to understand the tactical mistakes that we made; we remedied, rectified, and then implemented them again after two days. We flew all our jets again targeting long range," he was quoted as saying by Bloomberg in May. India categorically denies that the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan was US-brokered. New Delhi says that after India's tactical strikes, Pakistan's DGMO called his Indian counterpart and requested a cessation of the four-day-long hostilities. In June, a Navy official claimed that India had lost some jets during the conflict with Pakistan. He, however, didn't specify the number and type of aircraft India allegedly lost. "I do agree that we did lose some aircraft and that happened only because of the constraint given by the political leadership to not attack the military establishments and their air defences,” Captain Shiv Kumar, a navy officer, said at a seminar in Jakarta. He further said India changed its tactics after early losses and attacked Pakistan's strategic bases. The Indian Embassy in Jakarta later said he was quoted out of context. Donald Trump further said that the US ended the India-Pakistan conflict by offering trade. "You saw it recently when you looked at what we did in Iran, where we knocked out their nuclear capability, totally knocked out that... But India and Pakistan were going at it, and they were back and forth, and it was getting bigger and bigger, and we got it solved through trade. We said, you guys want to make a trade deal. We're not making a trade deal if you're going to be throwing around weapons, and maybe nuclear weapons, both very powerful nuclear states," he added. Under Operation Sindoor, India destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan reacted angrily, attacking India's civilian areas and military installations. The Indian military thwarted most of these attacks. The conflict ended after India attacked Pakistan's air bases.

<p>Operation Sindoor: India categorically denies that the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan was US-brokered.</p>

Donald Trump's big claim on India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindoor: '5 jets were...'

<p>US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jul 18) filed a staggering $10 billion lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal, accusing them of defamation over a bombshell report linking him to disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker of underage girls, Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, lodged Friday in a Miami federal court, names not just Murdoch and his media empire News Corp., but also two WSJ reporters, and claims the story is entirely fabricated, malicious, and timed to inflict maximum political damage.</p><h2><strong>Trump's 'POWERHOUSE' lawsuit</strong></h2><p>In a post on Truth Social late on Friday, the 79-year-old politician called the Wall Street Journal a “rag” and said, “We have just filed a POWERHOUSE Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, FAKE NEWS 'article' in the useless 'rag' that is, The Wall Street Journal."</p>

<p>Referring to himself as “your favourite president” he said that the lawsuit was filed not only on his behalf “but also in order to continue standing up for ALL Americans who will no longer tolerate the abusive wrongdoings of the Fake News Media. I hope Rupert and his 'friends' are looking forward to the many hours of depositions and testimonies they will have to provide in this case.”</p><p>Trump's lawsuit categorically denies the letter's existence. It accuses the Journal of peddling a false story already viewed by hundreds of millions, and insists the timing of the article shows "malicious intent." As per reports, it states, "Given the timing of the Defendants' article, which shows their malicious intent behind it, the overwhelming financial and reputational harm suffered by President Trump will continue to multiply".</p><p>Trump and Epstein were once seen together at parties in the 1990s and early 2000s, but there has never been evidence publicly linking Trump to Epstein's alleged crimes. The issue remains radioactive for Trump, especially among his far-right MAGA base, many of whom believe there's a powerful international elite cabal of paedophiles tied to Epstein's sex trafficking network.</p>

The lawsuit, lodged Friday in a Miami federal court, names not just Murdoch and his media empire News Corp., but also two WSJ reporters, and claims the story is entirely fabricated, malicious, and timed to inflict maximum political damage.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jul 18) filed a staggering $10 billion lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal, accusing them of defamation over a bombshell report linking him to disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker of underage girls, Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, lodged Friday in a Miami federal court, names not just Murdoch and his media empire News Corp., but also two WSJ reporters, and claims the story is entirely fabricated, malicious, and timed to inflict maximum political damage. Trump's 'POWERHOUSE' lawsuit In a post on Truth Social late on Friday, the 79-year-old politician called the Wall Street Journal a “rag” and said, “We have just filed a POWERHOUSE Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, FAKE NEWS 'article' in the useless 'rag' that is, The Wall Street Journal."

<p>The lawsuit, lodged Friday in a Miami federal court, names not just Murdoch and his media empire News Corp., but also two WSJ reporters, and claims the story is entirely fabricated, malicious, and timed to inflict maximum political damage.</p>

Trump launches 'POWERHOUSE lawsuit' against Rupert Murdoch and WSJ, sues for $10 billion over Epstein letter report

<p>US President Donald Trump signed a landmark bill, the Genius Act, to regulate cryptocurrency on Friday, just a day after the bill passed the House despite some opposition from conservatives. The legislation, called the Genius Act, will be the first major law governing digital currency, establishing a regulatory framework for the $250 billion stablecoin market. Stablecoins are viewed as a relatively safe type of cryptocurrency, backed by assets that are seen as reliable, such as the dollar.<br>“This afternoon, we take a giant step to cement American dominance in global finance and Crypto technology, as we sign the landmark GENIUS Act into law,” said Trump.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We worked hard. It’s a very important act, the GENIUS Act. They named it after me,” the president joked in the East Room to open the signing ceremony. “And I want to thank—I want to thank you. This is a hell of an act.”&nbsp;</p><p>“I also remain fully committed to my pledge never to allow the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency in America. It won’t happen,” he added.</p><p>“The GENIUS Act creates a clear and simple regulatory framework to establish and unleash the immense promise of dollar-backed stablecoins. This could be perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the internet itself.”</p><p>“I pledged that we would bring back American liberty and leadership and make the United States the Crypto Capital of the world—and that’s exactly what we’ve done.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Members of Congress and top executives from crypto and financial firms like Robinhood, Tether, Gemini and others attended the signing ceremony at the White House.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The legislation is a huge milestone for the once fringe industry, which has been lobbying Congress over regulation for years and dispensed millions into last year’s election, backing candidates that included Donald Trump.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bill passed the House on Thursday with the support of 206 Republicans and 102 Democrats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fate of the Genius Act was in question earlier this week when a dozen conservatives stymied a procedural vote. A compromise was ultimately reached, and the holdouts allowed the legislation to proceed.&nbsp;</p><p>Lawmakers also approved two other cryptocurrency bills, capping what they dubbed the “Crypto Week” in Congress. The Clarity Act would regulate digital commodities beyond stablecoins, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing any retail central bank digital currency directly to Americans.</p>

The landmark legislation is a huge milestone for the once fringe industry, which has been lobbying Congress over regulation for years and poured millions into last year’s US presidential election, backing candidates that included Donald Trump. The bill passed the House on Thursday.

US President Donald Trump signed a landmark bill, the Genius Act, to regulate cryptocurrency on Friday, just a day after the bill passed the House despite some opposition from conservatives. The legislation, called the Genius Act, will be the first major law governing digital currency, establishing a regulatory framework for the $250 billion stablecoin market. Stablecoins are viewed as a relatively safe type of cryptocurrency, backed by assets that are seen as reliable, such as the dollar. “This afternoon, we take a giant step to cement American dominance in global finance and Crypto technology, as we sign the landmark GENIUS Act into law,” said Trump. “We worked hard. It’s a very important act, the GENIUS Act. They named it after me,” the president joked in the East Room to open the signing ceremony. “And I want to thank—I want to thank you. This is a hell of an act.” “I also remain fully committed to my pledge never to allow the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency in America. It won’t happen,” he added. “The GENIUS Act creates a clear and simple regulatory framework to establish and unleash the immense promise of dollar-backed stablecoins. This could be perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the internet itself.” “I pledged that we would bring back American liberty and leadership and make the United States the Crypto Capital of the world—and that’s exactly what we’ve done.” Members of Congress and top executives from crypto and financial firms like Robinhood, Tether, Gemini and others attended the signing ceremony at the White House. The legislation is a huge milestone for the once fringe industry, which has been lobbying Congress over regulation for years and dispensed millions into last year’s election, backing candidates that included Donald Trump. The bill passed the House on Thursday with the support of 206 Republicans and 102 Democrats. The fate of the Genius Act was in question earlier this week when a dozen conservatives stymied a procedural vote. A compromise was ultimately reached, and the holdouts allowed the legislation to proceed. Lawmakers also approved two other cryptocurrency bills, capping what they dubbed the “Crypto Week” in Congress. The Clarity Act would regulate digital commodities beyond stablecoins, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing any retail central bank digital currency directly to Americans.

<p>The landmark legislation is a huge milestone for the once fringe industry, which has been lobbying Congress over regulation for years and poured millions into last year’s US presidential election, backing candidates that included Donald Trump. The bill passed the House on Thursday.</p>

Trump signs landmark crypto bill, the Genius Act, jokes ‘They named it after me’

<p>US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House said on Friday. The diagnosis was revealed days after his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs were noticed by social media users. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the 79-year-old leader, who is the oldest person ever to assume the presidency, was also suffering from discoloration of his right hand -- a condition attributed to "tissue irritation from frequent handshaking". His health, however, was described by presidential physician Sean Barbabella as "excellent".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Leavitt said Trump had been suffering from mild swelling in his lower legs. Ultrasound tests “revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”</p><h2>What's chronic venous insufficiency?</h2><p>Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition characterized by damaged leg veins that fail to keep blood flowing. The condition is common in older adults, said Dr Matt Heinz, an internist and hospitalist from Tucson, Arizona.</p><p>This is caused when the vein valves become less effective.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It comes with age, gravity, and obesity doesn't help if that's a condition that people suffer from. I know the president's been losing some weight, though, so I think that’s probably a little better," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The condition doesn't pose a serious risk to Trump, because there is no evidence of arterial disease.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Its symptoms are: achy or tired legs; burning, tingling, or “pins and needles” sensation in your legs; cramping in your legs at night; discolored skin that looks reddish-brown; Edema (swelling) in lower legs and ankles; flaking or itching skin on legs or feet; leathery-looking skin on legs; ulcers near ankles.</p>

Trump had been suffering from mild swelling in his lower legs. Ultrasound tests “revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House said on Friday. The diagnosis was revealed days after his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs were noticed by social media users. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the 79-year-old leader, who is the oldest person ever to assume the presidency, was also suffering from discoloration of his right hand -- a condition attributed to "tissue irritation from frequent handshaking". His health, however, was described by presidential physician Sean Barbabella as "excellent". Leavitt said Trump had been suffering from mild swelling in his lower legs. Ultrasound tests “revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.” What's chronic venous insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition characterized by damaged leg veins that fail to keep blood flowing. The condition is common in older adults, said Dr Matt Heinz, an internist and hospitalist from Tucson, Arizona. This is caused when the vein valves become less effective. "It comes with age, gravity, and obesity doesn't help if that's a condition that people suffer from. I know the president's been losing some weight, though, so I think that’s probably a little better," he said. The condition doesn't pose a serious risk to Trump, because there is no evidence of arterial disease. Its symptoms are: achy or tired legs; burning, tingling, or “pins and needles” sensation in your legs; cramping in your legs at night; discolored skin that looks reddish-brown; Edema (swelling) in lower legs and ankles; flaking or itching skin on legs or feet; leathery-looking skin on legs; ulcers near ankles.

<p>Donald Trump's disease: The diagnosis was revealed days after his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs were noticed by social media users.</p>

What's chronic venous insufficiency? How dangerous is Donald Trump's disease? Symptoms

<p>A 'bawdy' letter allegedly sent by Donald Trump to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has rocked US politics, with the Republican United States President threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal for publishing the content of the purported birthday wishes in the early 2000s. Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed girlfriend of Epstein, had compiled a birthday album for the disgraced financier in 2003, with a bouquet of letters with birthday wishes, including Trump's sexually explicit letter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The leather-bound album was assembled before Epstein was first arrested in 2006 for a sex offense. Apart from Trump, many other friends of Epstein wrote similar messages for him in their respective letters, claimed the American publication.</p><h2>What was in Donald Trump's alleged letter?</h2><p>WSJ described Trump's letter as 'bawdy'. It said several lines were typewritten within the outline of a naked woman. The woman's silhouette was drawn by a heavy marker. "A pair of small arcs denotes the woman’s breasts, and the future president’s signature is a squiggly ‘Donald’ below her waist, mimicking pubic hair," it reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Inside the outline of the naked woman was a typewritten note styled as an imaginary conversation between Trump and Epstein.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>“Voice Over: There must be more to life than having everything,” the note begins.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Donald: Yes, there is, but I won’t tell you what it is.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Jeffrey: Nor will I, since I also know what it is.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Donald: Enigmas never age, have you noticed that?</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Jeffrey: As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Donald: A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The album, according to WSJ, contained poems and photos from businesspeople, academics, and other eminent personalities. Billionaire Leslie Wexner and attorney Alan Dershowitz were among those who wrote these letters. A Harvard economist had also written the letter.</p><p>Epstein was Wexner’s money manager at the time. The billionaire wrote, "I wanted to get you what you want... so here it is". He drew a woman's breasts below the text.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The album also had a report card from his school in Brooklyn and a note from a former assistant, saying: "Jeffrey, oh Jeffrey!/ Everyone loves you!/ Fun in the sun!/ Fun just for fun!/ Remember…don’t forget me soon!/ Epstein…you rock!/ You are the best!”</p><h2>JD Vance slams WSJ, says it didn't show the letter to Trump</h2><p>Meanwhile, Donald Trump's deputy, JD Vance, dismissed the report as "complete and utter bulls**t". He claimed the publication never showed the letter to the Trump administration before publishing its contents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Forgive my language, but this story is complete and utter bulls**t. The WSJ should be ashamed for publishing it. Where is this letter? Would you be shocked to learn they never showed it to us before publishing it? Does anyone honestly believe this sounds like Donald Trump?" Vance said in the post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Doesn't it violate some rule of journalistic ethics to publish a letter like this without showing it to the victim of this hit piece? Will the people who have bought into every hoax against President Trump show an ounce of skepticism before buying into this bizarre story?" he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Epstein, a disgraced financier, died in jail awaiting trial over the accusations of sex trafficking involving underage girls.</p>

A 'bawdy' letter allegedly sent by Donald Trump to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has rocked US politics, with the Republican United States President threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal for publishing the content of the purported birthday wishes in the early 2000s.

A 'bawdy' letter allegedly sent by Donald Trump to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has rocked US politics, with the Republican United States President threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal for publishing the content of the purported birthday wishes in the early 2000s. Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed girlfriend of Epstein, had compiled a birthday album for the disgraced financier in 2003, with a bouquet of letters with birthday wishes, including Trump's sexually explicit letter. The leather-bound album was assembled before Epstein was first arrested in 2006 for a sex offense. Apart from Trump, many other friends of Epstein wrote similar messages for him in their respective letters, claimed the American publication. What was in Donald Trump's alleged letter? WSJ described Trump's letter as 'bawdy'. It said several lines were typewritten within the outline of a naked woman. The woman's silhouette was drawn by a heavy marker. "A pair of small arcs denotes the woman’s breasts, and the future president’s signature is a squiggly ‘Donald’ below her waist, mimicking pubic hair," it reported. Inside the outline of the naked woman was a typewritten note styled as an imaginary conversation between Trump and Epstein. “Voice Over: There must be more to life than having everything,” the note begins. Donald: Yes, there is, but I won’t tell you what it is. Jeffrey: Nor will I, since I also know what it is. Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey. Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it. Donald: Enigmas never age, have you noticed that? Jeffrey: As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you. Donald: A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret. The album, according to WSJ, contained poems and photos from businesspeople, academics, and other eminent personalities. Billionaire Leslie Wexner and attorney Alan Dershowitz were among those who wrote these letters. A Harvard economist had also written the letter. Epstein was Wexner’s money manager at the time. The billionaire wrote, "I wanted to get you what you want... so here it is". He drew a woman's breasts below the text. The album also had a report card from his school in Brooklyn and a note from a former assistant, saying: "Jeffrey, oh Jeffrey!/ Everyone loves you!/ Fun in the sun!/ Fun just for fun!/ Remember…don’t forget me soon!/ Epstein…you rock!/ You are the best!” JD Vance slams WSJ, says it didn't show the letter to Trump Meanwhile, Donald Trump's deputy, JD Vance, dismissed the report as "complete and utter bulls**t". He claimed the publication never showed the letter to the Trump administration before publishing its contents. "Forgive my language, but this story is complete and utter bulls**t. The WSJ should be ashamed for publishing it. Where is this letter? Would you be shocked to learn they never showed it to us before publishing it? Does anyone honestly believe this sounds like Donald Trump?" Vance said in the post. "Doesn't it violate some rule of journalistic ethics to publish a letter like this without showing it to the victim of this hit piece? Will the people who have bought into every hoax against President Trump show an ounce of skepticism before buying into this bizarre story?" he added. Epstein, a disgraced financier, died in jail awaiting trial over the accusations of sex trafficking involving underage girls.

<p>Donald Trump row: The leather-bound album was assembled before Epstein was first arrested in 2006 for a sex offense</p>

Trump letter row: 'Squiggly Donald below her waist'- what's inside Jeffrey Epstein birthday album

<p>Flags at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-to-co-host-reception-for-trumps-inauguration-8623368">US Capitol</a> will be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day before being lowered again the next day to honour the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.</p>
<p>The decision by the Republican Speaker ensures that President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s second inauguration will not take place under a half-mast flag, something he had previously complained about.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;On Jan. 20, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump. The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter,&rdquo; Johnson wrote on X.</p>
<p>Similar directives have been issued by Republican governors in at least five states, including Florida, Iowa, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee, where US flags will also be raised to full-staff for the inauguration and lowered to half-staff on 21 January in Carter&rsquo;s memory.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While President Joe Biden&rsquo;s executive order mandates flag-lowering on federal properties, state governments are not legally required to follow suit, though many traditionally align with federal guidelines.</p>
<p>In a statement on Monday, Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said, &ldquo;While we honour the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>Trump, five days after Carter&rsquo;s death, voiced his objections on social media regarding flags potentially being at half-staff during his inauguration. He claimed, without evidence, that Democrats were &ldquo;giddy&rdquo; at the thought.</p>
<p>&ldquo;In any event, because of the death of President Jimmy Carter, the Flag may, for the first time ever during an inauguration of a future President, be at half-mast. Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it. Let&rsquo;s see how it plays out,&rdquo; Trump wrote on Truth Social.</p>
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<p>"They think it&rsquo;s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don&rsquo;t love our Country, they only think about themselves," he said.</p>
<p>"Look at what they&rsquo;ve done to our once GREAT America over the past four years - It&rsquo;s a total mess!" Trump added.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World: The decision by the Republican Speaker ensures that President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration will not take place under a half-mast flag, something he had previously complained about.

Flags at the US Capitol will be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day before being lowered again the next day to honour the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. The decision by the Republican Speaker ensures that President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration will not take place under a half-mast flag, something he had previously complained about. Also read: Indian govt panel recommends action against individual with 'earlier criminal links' “On Jan. 20, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump. The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter,” Johnson wrote on X. Similar directives have been issued by Republican governors in at least five states, including Florida, Iowa, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee, where US flags will also be raised to full-staff for the inauguration and lowered to half-staff on 21 January in Carter’s memory. While President Joe Biden’s executive order mandates flag-lowering on federal properties, state governments are not legally required to follow suit, though many traditionally align with federal guidelines. In a statement on Monday, Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) said, “While we honour the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming President and the bright future ahead for the United States of America.” Also read: 'It's been privilege': Biden pens letter for Americans ahead of farewell speech Trump, five days after Carter’s death, voiced his objections on social media regarding flags potentially being at half-staff during his inauguration. He claimed, without evidence, that Democrats were “giddy” at the thought. “In any event, because of the death of President Jimmy Carter, the Flag may, for the first time ever during an inauguration of a future President, be at half-mast. Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it. Let’s see how it plays out,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Also read: Pakistan was never an ally of US, technical or tactical: White House official John Kirby "They think it’s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don’t love our Country, they only think about themselves," he said. "Look at what they’ve done to our once GREAT America over the past four years - It’s a total mess!" Trump added. (With inputs from agencies)

Flags to fly full-staff on Trump Inauguration day despite Carter mourning period