US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30) announced to impose a 25 per cent tariff on India, effective from August 1, saying that the US has a massive trade deficit with India. Trump stressed that, along with a 25 per cent tariff, India will also be paying penalties.&nbsp;Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday, and while noting that India is a "friend", said that relatively, the US has done "little business with them because their tariffs are far too high."&nbsp;The US president added that India's tariffs are among the “highest in the world, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country.”

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Trump continued, as he raised concerns over India buying the majority of its military equipment from Russia, at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the war in Ukraine. "Also, they have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia’s largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE," he stressed. Trump announced to put penalties on India, along with the 25 per cent tariffs, starting on August 1. "ALL THINGS NOT GOOD! INDIA WILL THEREFORE BE PAYING A TARIFF OF 25%, PLUS A PENALTY FOR THE ABOVE, STARTING ON AUGUST FIRST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. MAGA!," he posted. In just a few minutes, Trump shared another post, stating, "WE HAVE A MASSIVE TRADE DEFICIT WITH INDIA!!!." Earlier on Tuesday, while speaking to reporters, Trump threatened to slap tariffs of up to 25% on Indian imports if Washington and New Delhi fail to finalise a trade deal soon. Although Trump referred to India as a friendly partner, he has repeatedly criticised the country’s trade practices and high import duties, calling the relationship “very tough”.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30) announced to impose 25 per cent tariff on India, effective from August 1, saying that the US has a massive trade deficit with India. 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 30) announced to impose a 25 per cent tariff on India, effective from August 1, saying that the US has a massive trade deficit with India. Trump stressed that, along with a 25 per cent tariff, India will also be paying penalties. Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday, and while noting that India is a "friend", said that relatively, the US has done "little business with them because their tariffs are far too high." The US president added that India's tariffs are among the “highest in the world, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country.”

The US president said that India's tariffs are among the highest in the world, adding that they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country.

'Massive trade deficit with India': Trump imposes 25% tariff on India, plus penalties for arms trade with Russia

Donald Trump is not done discussing the cancellation of The Late Show. Days after he had celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show on CBS, he took to Truth Social to clarify that he was not the reason behind the show going off air. He even said that after Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon too will face similar heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Donald Trump reacts on the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show</h2>While most pointed out that The Late Show was cancelled due to political pressure, Trump said it was due to lack of talent.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Everybody is saying that I was solely responsible for the firing of Stephen Colbert from CBS, Late Night,” Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social, on Tuesday night. “That is not true! The reason he was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — And it was only going to get WORSE!”

He added that other late-night shows, including NBC’s The Tonight Show and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, will follow suit. “Next up will be an even less talented Jimmy Kimmel, and then, a weak, and very insecure, Jimmy Fallon,” Trump wrote. “The only real question is, who will go first? Show Biz and Television is a very simple business. If you get Ratings, you can say or do anything. If you don’t, you always become a victim. Colbert became a victim to himself, the other two will follow.”<h2>Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Trump’s post</h2>Kimmel, who is currently on vacation and has entrusted guest hosts to take over the show in his absence, responded to Trump’s post on Instagram.&nbsp;“I know you’re busy Sharpie-ing the Epstein files, but this seems like a weird way to tell people to watch Matt Damon and Ken Jennings on an all-new Who Wants to Be a Millionaire tomorrow night at 8|7c on @ABC,” Kimmel wrote.

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<h2>The Late Show cancelled</h2>Earlier this month, CBS announced it will end The Late Show, hosted by Colbert over the last decade, in May 2026. The channel stated that the decision was purely due to financial issues. “This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night,” the network said in a statement. “It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”&nbsp;Colbert has been known to be a vocal critic of Trump and has called the US President often on his show.&nbsp;Three days prior to the cancellation, the host aired a segment calling out CBS’s parent company, Paramount, for its $16M settlement with Trump, a deal that Colbert dubbed “a big, fat bribe.” The next day, Skydance CEO David Ellison met with the FCC to discuss the company’s proposed merger with Paramount. Following the cancellation, the FCC approved the merger.&nbsp;Colbert started hosting The Late Show, taking the baton from David Letterman, in 2015. He had earlier hosted the news satire show The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. As of July, Colbert has hosted the show for 10 seasons on CBS.&nbsp;

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to deny his role in the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Trump said that show was cancelled due to ‘lack of talent’ and added Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's shows would face similar fate soon. 

Donald Trump is not done discussing the cancellation of The Late Show. Days after he had celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show on CBS, he took to Truth Social to clarify that he was not the reason behind the show going off air. He even said that after Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon too will face similar heat. Donald Trump reacts on the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show While most pointed out that The Late Show was cancelled due to political pressure, Trump said it was due to lack of talent. “Everybody is saying that I was solely responsible for the firing of Stephen Colbert from CBS, Late Night,” Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social, on Tuesday night. “That is not true! The reason he was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — And it was only going to get WORSE!”

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to deny his role in the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Trump said that show was cancelled due to ‘lack of talent’ and added Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's shows would face similar fate soon.&nbsp;

Donald Trump denies role in cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show, claims Jimmy Kimmel and Fallon will face similar heat

Hours after the Manhattan shooting that killed five people on Monday (July 28), New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for a national assault weapons ban, noting that the suspect used an AR-15 style assault rifle, a commonly used weapon in mass shootings in the US.&nbsp;The New York governor called for Congress to pass a national assault weapons ban following yesterday's shooting.&nbsp;"New York has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation. We banned assault weapons. We strengthened our Red Flag Law. We closed dangerous loopholes. But our laws only go so far when an AR-15 can be obtained in a state with weak gun laws and brought into New York to commit mass murder," Hochul said.&nbsp;"The time to act is now. The American people are tired of thoughts and prayers. They deserve action. Congress must summon the courage to stand up to the gun lobby and finally pass a national assault weapons ban before more innocent lives are stolen," Hochul added.&nbsp;Hochul further expressed condolences, saying, "My heart is with his loved ones, his NYPD family and every victim of this tragedy."&nbsp;The shooting unfolded near the intersection of Park Avenue and East 51st Street, an area home to several five-star business hotels and corporate offices, including the headquarters of Colgate-Palmolive and KPMG.<h2>Trump condemns Manhattan shooting</h2>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the Manhattan shooting that resulted in the deaths of five people. He expressed his deep condolences, urging law enforcement agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident.&nbsp;Calling the accused a lunatic, Trump said, "I have been briefed on the tragic shooting that took place in Manhattan, a place that I know and love. I trust our Law Enforcement Agencies to get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence.”&nbsp;“My heart is with the families of the four people who were killed, including the NYPD Officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless the New York Police Department, and God Bless New York!” he added.

The New York governor on Tuesday called for a national assault weapons ban in New York after Manhattan shooting that killed five people. The governor noted that the suspect used an AR-15 style assault rifle, which is majorly used in US shootings.

Hours after the Manhattan shooting that killed five people on Monday (July 28), New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for a national assault weapons ban, noting that the suspect used an AR-15 style assault rifle, a commonly used weapon in mass shootings in the US. The New York governor called for Congress to pass a national assault weapons ban following yesterday's shooting. "New York has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation. We banned assault weapons. We strengthened our Red Flag Law. We closed dangerous loopholes. But our laws only go so far when an AR-15 can be obtained in a state with weak gun laws and brought into New York to commit mass murder," Hochul said. "The time to act is now. The American people are tired of thoughts and prayers. They deserve action. Congress must summon the courage to stand up to the gun lobby and finally pass a national assault weapons ban before more innocent lives are stolen," Hochul added. Hochul further expressed condolences, saying, "My heart is with his loved ones, his NYPD family and every victim of this tragedy." The shooting unfolded near the intersection of Park Avenue and East 51st Street, an area home to several five-star business hotels and corporate offices, including the headquarters of Colgate-Palmolive and KPMG. Trump condemns Manhattan shooting US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the Manhattan shooting that resulted in the deaths of five people. He expressed his deep condolences, urging law enforcement agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident. Calling the accused a lunatic, Trump said, "I have been briefed on the tragic shooting that took place in Manhattan, a place that I know and love. I trust our Law Enforcement Agencies to get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence.” “My heart is with the families of the four people who were killed, including the NYPD Officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless the New York Police Department, and God Bless New York!” he added.

The New York governor on Tuesday called for a national assault weapons ban in New York after Manhattan shooting that killed five people. The governor noted that the suspect used an AR-15 style assault rifle, which is majorly used in US shootings.

National assault weapons ban in New York? Governor calls for strict law after Manhattan shooting

US President Donald Trump opened his new golf course in Aberdeen during his visit to Scotland on Tuesday (July 29). The president, after cutting the ribbons, played a round of golf before returning to Washington. Trump was accompanied by his sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Junior as he cut a long red ribbon to mark the official opening of the golf course.&nbsp;During the ceremony, the US president's signature song "YMCA" was being played at the course, and then the family exited the tee area before he hit a drive.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’ll play it very quickly and then I go back to D.C. and we put out fires all over the world,” Trump said at the opening ceremony. He told the crowd that he loved Scotland, and promised a "special decade" coming up.&nbsp;While referring to reaching a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia, he added, “We did one yesterday, as you know, we stopped the war. “That’s much more important than playing golf. As much as I like it, it’s much more important."&nbsp;As Trump hit the drive, his son Eric also did the same, followed by Irish professional golfer Paul McGinley and American professional golfer Rich Beem.&nbsp;Moreover, Trump called the Aberdeen course “an unbelievable development” during his remarks.&nbsp;As they were about to leave the course, a reporter asked a question as he shouted, asking what he would say to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war in Gaza. To this, Trump replied, "he's trying to get things straightened out."&nbsp;“I guess we’re going to be hitting a couple of balls. And we’re going to play the round,” he added. “I’ll be playing quickly and then I’ll be heading back. I look forward to that, but I really look forward to playing," Trump said, referring to the Israel-Gaza war.<h2>Know about new golf course</h2>The new 18-hole golf course is located outside of Aberdeen, a city in Scotland. It will be named after US President Donald Trump's mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was also born in Scotland.&nbsp;Notably, Trump owns two other golf courses in Scotland, one of which was opened in 2012 in Aberdeen and another opened in 2014, located in Turnberry.&nbsp;During his visit, Trump on Saturday golfed as protesters took to the streets on Sunday. The US president even invited UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer aboard Air Force One so the prime minister could get a private tour of his Aberdeen property before Tuesday's ceremonial opening.&nbsp;

During the ceremony, Trump's signature song "YMCA" was being played at the course, and then the family exited the tee area before he hit a drive. 

US President Donald Trump opened his new golf course in Aberdeen during his visit to Scotland on Tuesday (July 29). The president, after cutting the ribbons, played a round of golf before returning to Washington. Trump was accompanied by his sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Junior as he cut a long red ribbon to mark the official opening of the golf course. During the ceremony, the US president's signature song "YMCA" was being played at the course, and then the family exited the tee area before he hit a drive. “We’ll play it very quickly and then I go back to D.C. and we put out fires all over the world,” Trump said at the opening ceremony. He told the crowd that he loved Scotland, and promised a "special decade" coming up. While referring to reaching a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia, he added, “We did one yesterday, as you know, we stopped the war. “That’s much more important than playing golf. As much as I like it, it’s much more important." As Trump hit the drive, his son Eric also did the same, followed by Irish professional golfer Paul McGinley and American professional golfer Rich Beem. Moreover, Trump called the Aberdeen course “an unbelievable development” during his remarks. As they were about to leave the course, a reporter asked a question as he shouted, asking what he would say to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war in Gaza. To this, Trump replied, "he's trying to get things straightened out." “I guess we’re going to be hitting a couple of balls. And we’re going to play the round,” he added. “I’ll be playing quickly and then I’ll be heading back. I look forward to that, but I really look forward to playing," Trump said, referring to the Israel-Gaza war. Know about new golf course The new 18-hole golf course is located outside of Aberdeen, a city in Scotland. It will be named after US President Donald Trump's mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who was also born in Scotland. Notably, Trump owns two other golf courses in Scotland, one of which was opened in 2012 in Aberdeen and another opened in 2014, located in Turnberry. During his visit, Trump on Saturday golfed as protesters took to the streets on Sunday. The US president even invited UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer aboard Air Force One so the prime minister could get a private tour of his Aberdeen property before Tuesday's ceremonial opening.

During the ceremony, Trump's signature song "YMCA" was being played at the course, and then the family exited the tee area before he hit a drive.&nbsp;

'Trump loves Scotland': US president opens new golf course in Aberdeen, will be heading home with focus on Gaza war

A day after US President Donald Trump threatened to reduce the 50-day ultimatum to Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, the Kremlin on Tuesday (July 29) responded, noting that Russia saw a "slowdown" in attempts to restore ties with the US. However, the Kremlin spokesperson stressed that they are 'committed' to peace in Ukraine.&nbsp;When asked about Russia's ties with the US after Trump's ultimatum warning, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that they would like to see more dynamics.&nbsp;"There is indeed a slowdown. We would like to see more dynamics. We are interested in this. In order to move forward, we need impulses from both sides," he said while speaking to reporters.<h2>Committed to peace in Ukraine</h2>The Kremlin spokesperson further stressed that Russia is still committed to achieving peace in Ukraine.This marks Russia's first reaction to Trump's decision to cut his deadline for Moscow to cease fire in the conflict.&nbsp;"We have taken note of President Trump's statement yesterday. The SVO continues. And we remain committed to the peace process to resolve the conflict around Ukraine and secure our interests," Peskov said.<h2>'Special operation' continues</h2>Meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesperson also said that a "special military operation" continues, while noting that they have taken note of Trump's comments.&nbsp;Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov, while talking to reporters, added that a “special military operation” (that’s their term for the illegal invasion of Ukraine) continues, but Russia “remains committed to the peace process to resolve the conflict around Ukraine and secure our interests”.&nbsp;Earlier on Monday, Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), warned US President Donald Trump not to play the 'ultimatum game' and not to go down the ‘Sleepy Joe road’! Every threat of ultimatum is considered from Russia's side as a step towards war.&nbsp;“Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!” wrote Medvedev.&nbsp;

Day after Trump threatened to cut 5-day ultimatum to Russia to reach ceasefire, Kremlin stressed that there is a slowdown in reviving Russia-US ties, adding that there's a "special military operation" ongoing in Ukraine. 

A day after US President Donald Trump threatened to reduce the 50-day ultimatum to Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, the Kremlin on Tuesday (July 29) responded, noting that Russia saw a "slowdown" in attempts to restore ties with the US. However, the Kremlin spokesperson stressed that they are 'committed' to peace in Ukraine. When asked about Russia's ties with the US after Trump's ultimatum warning, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that they would like to see more dynamics. "There is indeed a slowdown. We would like to see more dynamics. We are interested in this. In order to move forward, we need impulses from both sides," he said while speaking to reporters. Committed to peace in Ukraine The Kremlin spokesperson further stressed that Russia is still committed to achieving peace in Ukraine. This marks Russia's first reaction to Trump's decision to cut his deadline for Moscow to cease fire in the conflict. "We have taken note of President Trump's statement yesterday. The SVO continues. And we remain committed to the peace process to resolve the conflict around Ukraine and secure our interests," Peskov said. 'Special operation' continues Meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesperson also said that a "special military operation" continues, while noting that they have taken note of Trump's comments. Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov, while talking to reporters, added that a “special military operation” (that’s their term for the illegal invasion of Ukraine) continues, but Russia “remains committed to the peace process to resolve the conflict around Ukraine and secure our interests”. Earlier on Monday, Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), warned US President Donald Trump not to play the 'ultimatum game' and not to go down the ‘Sleepy Joe road’! Every threat of ultimatum is considered from Russia's side as a step towards war. “Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!” wrote Medvedev.

Day after Trump threatened to cut 5-day ultimatum to Russia to reach ceasefire, Kremlin stressed that there is a slowdown in reviving Russia-US ties, adding that there's a "special military operation" ongoing in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Slowdown in reviving Russia-US ties? Kremlin says 'special military op' continues in Ukraine after 22 killed overnight

US President Donald Trump, while talking alongside the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, said that if Iran restarted its nuclear programme, &nbsp;he would wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it." The American president commented while saying that the Islamic Republic “interjected themselves” into the latest round of ceasefire-hostage release talks in Qatar. “I think they got involved in this negotiation, telling Hamas and giving Hamas signals and orders. And that’s not good,” Trump said. “We will do that gladly. Openly and gladly," he added. He said that Tehran has been “talking about things that they shouldn’t be talking about” in recent media interviews.<h2>Trump on Gaza hunger</h2>Trump, when he was asked if he agreed with Netanyahu's claim that there was no starvation in Gaza, said, “I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry.”&nbsp;Starmer intervened and added, “It's a humanitarian crisis. It's an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted by seeing what they're seeing on their screens.” The American president also said that the Palestinian militant group was unlikely to release the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. "That's like their shield," Trump said.&nbsp;He further said that a ceasefire might be possible in the war. He said he has told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approach the ongoing conflict in a “different way.” Moreover, the US president continued crediting himself for the ceasefire negotiation in previous wars - like the India-Pakistan conflict, as he said if he was not around, there would be "six major wars going on."<h2>'Very disappointed in Putin'</h2>Talking about the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump threatened to reduce the 50-day deadline given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. "I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," Trump said while adding that Putin "goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street".&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said in a press briefing in Scotland that if Iran restarts its nuclear programme, America will wipe it out faster than one can wave their finger at it. 

US President Donald Trump, while talking alongside the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, said that if Iran restarted its nuclear programme, he would wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it." The American president commented while saying that the Islamic Republic “interjected themselves” into the latest round of ceasefire-hostage release talks in Qatar. “I think they got involved in this negotiation, telling Hamas and giving Hamas signals and orders. And that’s not good,” Trump said. “We will do that gladly. Openly and gladly," he added. He said that Tehran has been “talking about things that they shouldn’t be talking about” in recent media interviews. Trump on Gaza hunger Trump, when he was asked if he agreed with Netanyahu's claim that there was no starvation in Gaza, said, “I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry.” Starmer intervened and added, “It's a humanitarian crisis. It's an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted by seeing what they're seeing on their screens.” The American president also said that the Palestinian militant group was unlikely to release the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. "That's like their shield," Trump said. He further said that a ceasefire might be possible in the war. He said he has told the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approach the ongoing conflict in a “different way.” Moreover, the US president continued crediting himself for the ceasefire negotiation in previous wars - like the India-Pakistan conflict, as he said if he was not around, there would be "six major wars going on." 'Very disappointed in Putin' Talking about the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump threatened to reduce the 50-day deadline given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. "I've spoken to President Putin a lot, I've gotten along with him very well," Trump said while adding that Putin "goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street".

US President Donald Trump said in a press briefing in Scotland that if Iran restarts its nuclear programme, America will wipe it out faster than one can wave their finger at it.&nbsp;

'We’ll wipe it out faster than...': Trump's latest warning to Iran on nuke programme

US President Trump said on Monday that the children in the Gaza Strip shown on television “look very hungry” and reiterated that the US has “given a lot of money and food” to Gaza but added that Hamas has stolen much of that aid. There are “a lot of starving people” in Gaza at the moment, Trump told reporters at his Turnberry resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, while addressing media with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer who had called on him.&nbsp;“I mean based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry,” Trump said on being asked if he agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza.Starmer then interrupted the US president and said, “It’s a humanitarian crisis. It’s an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted in seeing what they’re seeing on their screens.”The UK PM said they need to get a ceasefire and thanked Trump for leading on that front. Starmer added that they are working with Jordan to get direct aid drops into Gaza.&nbsp;“Other nations are going to have to step up,” Trump said adding that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told him European nations would “step up” their support substantially.&nbsp;<h2>‘Hamas keeping hostages as shields’</h2>&nbsp;Trump thanked Starmer for helping the US in the release of hostages being held in Gaza but added that Hamas won’t release the final 20 hostages, and “that’s like their shield”.The US president told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forwards.Trump said that he has told Israel’s prime minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”.“A ceasefire is possible,” he said and claimed that six major wars would have been going on if he wasn’t around.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump threatens to reduce 50-day deadline for Putin</h2>&nbsp;Replying to a question about Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been close to reaching a ceasefire deal five times.“I’ve spoken to President Putin a lot, I’ve gotten along with him very well,” he said, but added that Putin “goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street”.Trump said he is “very disappointed in Putin” and added that he may reduce the 50 days he has given the Russian president to agree to a ceasefire deal.“I’m going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number, because I think I already know the answer what’s going to happen,” Trump said.&nbsp;<h2>Trump praises Starmer’s stance against illegal immigration</h2>&nbsp;When a reporter asked Trump on what he thinks the UK should do to tackle the small boat crisis, Starmer took a moment to explain the situation to Trump, saying that it’s about “stopping people coming over the channel who shouldn’t be here”.“If you’re stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, my hats are off to you,” Trump said and praised Starmer’s strong stance against illegal immigration.&nbsp;PM Keir Starmer arrived at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Ayrshire along with his wife Victoria for a bilateral meeting.

US president Donald Trump told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forward. Trump said that he has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”.

US President Trump said on Monday that the children in the Gaza Strip shown on television “look very hungry” and reiterated that the US has “given a lot of money and food” to Gaza but added that Hamas has stolen much of that aid. There are “a lot of starving people” in Gaza at the moment, Trump told reporters at his Turnberry resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, while addressing media with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer who had called on him. “I mean based on television, I would say not particularly because those children look very hungry,” Trump said on being asked if he agrees with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assessment that there is no starvation in Gaza. Starmer then interrupted the US president and said, “It’s a humanitarian crisis. It’s an absolute catastrophe. I think people in Britain are revolted in seeing what they’re seeing on their screens.” The UK PM said they need to get a ceasefire and thanked Trump for leading on that front. Starmer added that they are working with Jordan to get direct aid drops into Gaza. “Other nations are going to have to step up,” Trump said adding that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told him European nations would “step up” their support substantially. ‘Hamas keeping hostages as shields’ Trump thanked Starmer for helping the US in the release of hostages being held in Gaza but added that Hamas won’t release the final 20 hostages, and “that’s like their shield”. The US president told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forwards. Trump said that he has told Israel’s prime minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”. “A ceasefire is possible,” he said and claimed that six major wars would have been going on if he wasn’t around. Trump threatens to reduce 50-day deadline for Putin Replying to a question about Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been close to reaching a ceasefire deal five times. “I’ve spoken to President Putin a lot, I’ve gotten along with him very well,” he said, but added that Putin “goes out and starts launching rockets into some city, like Kyiv, and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street”. Trump said he is “very disappointed in Putin” and added that he may reduce the 50 days he has given the Russian president to agree to a ceasefire deal. “I’m going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number, because I think I already know the answer what’s going to happen,” Trump said. Trump praises Starmer’s stance against illegal immigration When a reporter asked Trump on what he thinks the UK should do to tackle the small boat crisis, Starmer took a moment to explain the situation to Trump, saying that it’s about “stopping people coming over the channel who shouldn’t be here”. “If you’re stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, my hats are off to you,” Trump said and praised Starmer’s strong stance against illegal immigration. PM Keir Starmer arrived at Trump’s Turnberry resort in Ayrshire along with his wife Victoria for a bilateral meeting.

US president Donald Trump told reporters that the fight between Israel and Hamas “will have to be a little bit different” going forward. Trump said that he has told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjmain Netanyahu that he will have to approach the conflict in “a different way”.

‘Children in Gaza look very hungry, there are a lot of starving people’, says Trump

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.<h2>Just extra precaution, or has someone threatened to kill Trump?</h2>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.<h2>Trump's Golf Force One or The Beast</h2>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. &nbsp;

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.

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.

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

The United States and the European Union struck a tentative trade deal on Sunday to avert a tariff war that would have been devastating for two of the world's biggest economies, after talks at US President Donald Trump's Turnberry resort in Scotland. The two leaders struck a deal in a race against time before a self-imposed deadline of 1 August.Under the agreed terms of the deal finalised by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump, the majority of EU exports bound for the American market will be slapped with a 15% tariff.The deal finally brought months of tense negotiations to an end as the EU is the United States’ single biggest source of imports.Under the deal, the European Union will invest heavily in American energy and also buy military equipment, Trump said.&nbsp;<h2>US to impose 15% tariff on most European goods</h2>&nbsp;The deal imposes a 15% tariff on most European goods to the US, which is lower than the 30% Trump had previously threatened against the United States’ largest trading partner.&nbsp;Trump further said that the 27-member bloc has agreed to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy and make investments worth $600 billion in the US.“It’s a very powerful deal, it’s a very big deal, it’s the biggest of all the deals,” Trump said alongside von der Leyen. “It’s a good deal, it’s a huge deal, with tough negotiations,” von der Leyen said.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Biggest deal ever made, will bring stability and predictability’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;“I think it's great we made a deal today instead of playing games,” Trump said at the conclusion of the meeting. “I think it’s the biggest deal ever made.”“We have a trade deal between the two largest economies in the world. And it’s a big deal. It’s a huge deal,” said von der Leyen, adding, “It will bring stability, it will bring predictability. That’s very important for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.”&nbsp;President Trump held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his Turnberry resort in Scotland, where he has been golfing this weekend, to strike a tariff deal. Trump said that he has a “50/50 chance” of striking a deal with the European Union this weekend. “That would be actually the biggest deal of them all, if we make it,” he said after landing in Scotland. The meeting between Trump and Ursula von der Leyen began with the US president saying, “We’re here with her very brilliant staff, and hopefully we’ll resolve a few issues.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The European Commission president flattered President Trump on one of his points of pride in her opening remarks, saying, “You are known as a tough negotiator and dealmaker.”&nbsp;Trump also spoke highly of Ursula von der Leyen and said that she has “really done a terrific job—for [Europe],” and is “highly respected.”&nbsp;“Europe is very closed. We don’t sell cars into Europe. We don’t sell, essentially, agriculture of any great degree…We have a rough situation,” said Trump in response to a media query.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> on trade: &quot;Europe is very closed. We don&#39;t sell cars into Europe. We don&#39;t sell, essentially, agriculture of any great degree ... We have a rough situation.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/A3uuP6y6oy">pic.twitter.com/A3uuP6y6oy</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1949502357034709253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The US and EU have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world, representing almost 30% of global trade in goods and services and accounting for 43% of global gross domestic product, according to EU figures.&nbsp;<h2>‘Iran have been very nasty…was beaten up very badly’</h2>&nbsp;Trump slammed Iran in response to a media query and said, “Iran have been very nasty… Iran was beaten up very badly...for good reason we cannot let them have a nuclear weapon, but they still talk about enrichment. I mean, who would do that? You just come out of something that's so bad and they talk about, ‘We want to continue enrichment.’ Who would say that? How stupid can you be to say that? So we are not allowing that to happen.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Iran was beaten up very badly ... but they still talk about enrichment. I mean, who would do that? You just come out of something that&#39;s so bad and they talk about, &#39;We want to continue enrichment.&#39; Who would say that? How stupid can you be to say that?&quot; <a href="https://t.co/I4IxCSHnFs">pic.twitter.com/I4IxCSHnFs</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1949505978686218482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also reiterated his stand against alternative energy and said, “We will not allow a windmill to be built in the United States. They’re killing us. They’re killing the beauty of our scenery ... It’s the most expensive form of energy. It’s no good. They’re made in China.”&nbsp;Asked if he can “do better” and go lower than a 15 per cent across-the-board tariff rate for the European Union, President Trump said, “No.” European Union officials said they believe that a deal with the United States could be reached in time to avoid the 30 per cent tariffs on European imports that Trump has threatened to impose on Aug. 1. At the start of their meeting, Trump again put the odds of reaching a deal at 50/50.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/vonderleyen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vonderleyen</a>: &quot;You&#39;re known as a tough negotiator and dealmaker...&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;And fair.&quot; 😂🤣 <a href="https://t.co/LyuLLs53GO">pic.twitter.com/LyuLLs53GO</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1949500962868986306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump also said that pharmaceuticals will be treated separately from this deal with the European Union, which would be a big blow for Europe as it was hoping to cap the tariff rate on medicines, which are their number one export to the United States. “Pharmaceuticals are very special,” Trump said.&nbsp;“This is the biggest deal, people don’t realise,” Trump said, acknowledging how big the transatlantic relationship remains.

The Donald Trump administration once promised to secure 90 trade deals in 90 days but fell well short of that goal. Recently, Trump has announced a number of trade deals, including one with Japan. The US and EU have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world.

The United States and the European Union struck a tentative trade deal on Sunday to avert a tariff war that would have been devastating for two of the world's biggest economies, after talks at US President Donald Trump's Turnberry resort in Scotland. The two leaders struck a deal in a race against time before a self-imposed deadline of 1 August. Under the agreed terms of the deal finalised by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump, the majority of EU exports bound for the American market will be slapped with a 15% tariff. The deal finally brought months of tense negotiations to an end as the EU is the United States’ single biggest source of imports. Under the deal, the European Union will invest heavily in American energy and also buy military equipment, Trump said. US to impose 15% tariff on most European goods The deal imposes a 15% tariff on most European goods to the US, which is lower than the 30% Trump had previously threatened against the United States’ largest trading partner. Trump further said that the 27-member bloc has agreed to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy and make investments worth $600 billion in the US. “It’s a very powerful deal, it’s a very big deal, it’s the biggest of all the deals,” Trump said alongside von der Leyen. “It’s a good deal, it’s a huge deal, with tough negotiations,” von der Leyen said. ‘Biggest deal ever made, will bring stability and predictability’ “I think it's great we made a deal today instead of playing games,” Trump said at the conclusion of the meeting. “I think it’s the biggest deal ever made.” “We have a trade deal between the two largest economies in the world. And it’s a big deal. It’s a huge deal,” said von der Leyen, adding, “It will bring stability, it will bring predictability. That’s very important for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.” President Trump held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his Turnberry resort in Scotland, where he has been golfing this weekend, to strike a tariff deal. Trump said that he has a “50/50 chance” of striking a deal with the European Union this weekend. “That would be actually the biggest deal of them all, if we make it,” he said after landing in Scotland. The meeting between Trump and Ursula von der Leyen began with the US president saying, “We’re here with her very brilliant staff, and hopefully we’ll resolve a few issues.” The European Commission president flattered President Trump on one of his points of pride in her opening remarks, saying, “You are known as a tough negotiator and dealmaker.” Trump also spoke highly of Ursula von der Leyen and said that she has “really done a terrific job—for [Europe],” and is “highly respected.” “Europe is very closed. We don’t sell cars into Europe. We don’t sell, essentially, agriculture of any great degree…We have a rough situation,” said Trump in response to a media query.

The Donald Trump administration once promised to secure 90 trade deals in 90 days but fell well short of that goal. Recently, Trump has announced a number of trade deals, including one with Japan. The US and EU have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world.

Von der Leyen and Trump strike EU-US trade deal to avert potentially devastating tariff war

US President Donald Trump, in a meeting with the EU Chief Ursula von Der Leyen, said that the US gave $60million for food for Gaza and "nobody is saying thank you" for that. "We gave $60 million two weeks ago — and nobody even acknowledged it ... When I do that, a lot of people aren't happy about that because they say, 'Well, why are we doing it and nobody else?' But I think we had a humanitarian reason for doing it," Trump said in a meeting in Scotland on Sunday (July 27). The American president also said that there were multiple bodies of the Israeli hostages in Gaza, and the Netanyahu-led government will have to make a decision. "A lot of bodies of hostages are there - many family wants their bodies. Israel has to make a decision," Trump added.<h2>‘Very nasty’ Iran&nbsp;</h2>The American president also talked about Iran and called the Islamic Republic "very nasty" for its nuclear programme bid. "Iran has been very nasty. Iran is talking that they will continue nuclear enrichment. We are not allowing it to happen," Trump said.<h2>'No more excuses'</h2>After announcing a daily temporary pause in the war in Gaza to allow limited humanitarian aid, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "no more excuses" for the United Nations (UN), which had said earlier that Israel was not allowing aid into the strip.&nbsp;“To complete this goal, of eliminating Hamas and also the release of our hostages, we are advancing in the fighting and conducting negotiations. Whichever path we choose, on any path, we will have to continue to allow the entry of minimal humanitarian supplies. We have done this until now. But the UN is making excuses and lies about the State of Israel," Netanyahu said in a video message on the social media platform X.&nbsp;"It says: 'We are not allowed to enter with humanitarian supplies.' We are allowing them. There are secure roads. There have been all along, but today it is official. There will be no more excuses," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump, in a meeting with EU Chief Ursula von Der Leyen, said that the US gave $60 million worth of food for Gaza, but nobody talks about it or says thank you for it. 

US President Donald Trump, in a meeting with the EU Chief Ursula von Der Leyen, said that the US gave $60million for food for Gaza and "nobody is saying thank you" for that. "We gave $60 million two weeks ago — and nobody even acknowledged it ... When I do that, a lot of people aren't happy about that because they say, 'Well, why are we doing it and nobody else?' But I think we had a humanitarian reason for doing it," Trump said in a meeting in Scotland on Sunday (July 27). The American president also said that there were multiple bodies of the Israeli hostages in Gaza, and the Netanyahu-led government will have to make a decision. "A lot of bodies of hostages are there - many family wants their bodies. Israel has to make a decision," Trump added. ‘Very nasty’ Iran The American president also talked about Iran and called the Islamic Republic "very nasty" for its nuclear programme bid. "Iran has been very nasty. Iran is talking that they will continue nuclear enrichment. We are not allowing it to happen," Trump said. 'No more excuses' After announcing a daily temporary pause in the war in Gaza to allow limited humanitarian aid, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "no more excuses" for the United Nations (UN), which had said earlier that Israel was not allowing aid into the strip. “To complete this goal, of eliminating Hamas and also the release of our hostages, we are advancing in the fighting and conducting negotiations. Whichever path we choose, on any path, we will have to continue to allow the entry of minimal humanitarian supplies. We have done this until now. But the UN is making excuses and lies about the State of Israel," Netanyahu said in a video message on the social media platform X. "It says: 'We are not allowed to enter with humanitarian supplies.' We are allowing them. There are secure roads. There have been all along, but today it is official. There will be no more excuses," he added.

Donald Trump, in a meeting with EU Chief Ursula von Der Leyen, said that the US gave $60 million worth of food for Gaza, but nobody talks about it or says thank you for it.&nbsp;

'Nobody is saying thank you': Trump says US 'gave $60 million' for food for Gaza but 'nobody talks about it'

Several people took to the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh to protest against US President Donald Trump on his five-day visit to Scotland on Saturday. In response, heavy security was also deployed following the protest while Trump played golf where he owns a golf resort.&nbsp;Suspecting any potential risks, including terrorism-related threats, a heavy police presence was also maintained outside the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. In response, the Scottish police demanded support from other parts of Britain to heighten security, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting Sky News.<h3>Why protest against US President Donald Trump?</h3>Several protesters, while demonstrating against Trump, raised concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to local STV News.&nbsp;A member of the “Scotland Against Trump” alliance, Kirsty Haigh, told local media that protesters from across Britain had united against Trump for his “politics of division.” She also lashed out at Donald Trump for using Scotland as a safe haven to “cleanse his image.”&nbsp;According to a report by the US-based independent media NPR, among the demonstrators assembled in Edinburgh was a relative of the American president, identified as Janet MacLeod-Trotter, who held a sign that read "MacLeods against Trump." She added that Donald Trump was "misusing his heritage." "A lot of Macleods are very upset with the way he's conducting all sorts of international and national issues," she added.&nbsp;Louise Brown, a protestor, joined the rally dressed as a Handmaid, a nod to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, to symbolise her criticism of the US president’s alleged stance on women’s rights. She said she had travelled from Newcastle to Edinburgh to protest what she described as his undermining of women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration rights, and “There’s too much to list,” as per the Independent.&nbsp;Hence, Donald Trump’s policy on Gaza, international trade, and his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked questions during his visit to Scotland.&nbsp;The US president's five-day visit to Scotland will be from July 25 to 29, and he is likely to spend time at both the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire and Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire. During his stay, Trump will also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

US President Donald Trump’s policy on international trade, Gaza, and his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked questions during his visit to Scotland, prompting a protest by the citizens.

Several people took to the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh to protest against US President Donald Trump on his five-day visit to Scotland on Saturday. In response, heavy security was also deployed following the protest while Trump played golf where he owns a golf resort. Suspecting any potential risks, including terrorism-related threats, a heavy police presence was also maintained outside the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. In response, the Scottish police demanded support from other parts of Britain to heighten security, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting Sky News. Why protest against US President Donald Trump? Several protesters, while demonstrating against Trump, raised concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to local STV News. A member of the “Scotland Against Trump” alliance, Kirsty Haigh, told local media that protesters from across Britain had united against Trump for his “politics of division.” She also lashed out at Donald Trump for using Scotland as a safe haven to “cleanse his image.” According to a report by the US-based independent media NPR, among the demonstrators assembled in Edinburgh was a relative of the American president, identified as Janet MacLeod-Trotter, who held a sign that read "MacLeods against Trump." She added that Donald Trump was "misusing his heritage." "A lot of Macleods are very upset with the way he's conducting all sorts of international and national issues," she added. Louise Brown, a protestor, joined the rally dressed as a Handmaid, a nod to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, to symbolise her criticism of the US president’s alleged stance on women’s rights. She said she had travelled from Newcastle to Edinburgh to protest what she described as his undermining of women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration rights, and “There’s too much to list,” as per the Independent. Hence, Donald Trump’s policy on Gaza, international trade, and his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked questions during his visit to Scotland. The US president's five-day visit to Scotland will be from July 25 to 29, and he is likely to spend time at both the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire and Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire. During his stay, Trump will also meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

US President Donald Trump’s policy on international trade, Gaza, and his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked questions during his visit to Scotland, prompting a protest by the citizens.

As Donald Trump plays golf amid his Scotland visit, protesters take to streets—Know why people are demonstrating against him?

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 26) posted a meme comparing former President Barack Obama to OJ Simpson but ended up making fun of his Vice President JD Vance. The meme is a photoshopped version of the iconic picture of OJ Simpson driving his white Bronco while being chased by a squad of police. In it, Simpson has been replaced by Obama and Trump himself, along with Vance, featured as the drivers of the two police squad cars immediately behind Obama's car. However, the internet's attention has been captured by Vance and his unusual appearance.<h2>What's wrong with JD Vance's face?</h2>A closer inspection of the meme posted by Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. The image, which shows Vance with a wider, moon-like face and long curly hair, was used to make fun of him a few months back.

The reaction to the meme was immediate; social media users quickly pointed out Vance's meme within the Obama as OJ Simpson meme, "LMAO! President Trump just posted a photo of him and JD Vance chasing down Obama in police cars...look closer at JD's face. No way".Replying to a post on X, JD Vance himself responded with a laugh emoji, supposedly taking it in good humour. However, netizens were quick to poke fun at Vance's response, commenting, "You all know Vance is crying inside." Others told the US VP to "Zoom in you dummy".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">You all know Vance is crying inside.&mdash; Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) <a href="https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1949182732610994568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump “covering up for paedophiles?”</h2>Others were not so kind. Multiple users used the opportunity to slam Vance and Trump over the Epstein files. “Is the joke that you’re covering up for paedophiles?” asked one user, while another commented, "Imagine believing this hoax is anything more than a cover up for the presidents pedophile ring?"."So, someone got problems because of posting this photo of you, and now you're laughing when the pedo posts it??? Disgusting!," said one user referring to the January 2025 incident where a 21-year-old Norwegian tourist called Mads Mikkelsen was detained by the US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) at Newark Airport for five hours allegedly for having a doctored photo of Vance, featuring an egg-shaped bald head. At the time USCBP said, " "Fact Check: FALSE," they posted, “Mads Mikkelsen was not denied entry for any memes or political reasons, it was for his admitted drug use.”

A closer inspection of the meme posted by Donald Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. Here's all you need to know:

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Jul 26) posted a meme comparing former President Barack Obama to OJ Simpson but ended up making fun of his Vice President JD Vance. The meme is a photoshopped version of the iconic picture of OJ Simpson driving his white Bronco while being chased by a squad of police. In it, Simpson has been replaced by Obama and Trump himself, along with Vance, featured as the drivers of the two police squad cars immediately behind Obama's car. However, the internet's attention has been captured by Vance and his unusual appearance. What's wrong with JD Vance's face? A closer inspection of the meme posted by Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. The image, which shows Vance with a wider, moon-like face and long curly hair, was used to make fun of him a few months back.

A closer inspection of the meme posted by Donald Trump shows that the image of JD Vance used is, in fact, a meme itself. Here's all you need to know:

'Zoom in on JD Vance!': Trump just compared Obama to OJ Simpson—but his VP's face stole the show

Renowned podcast host Joe Rogan criticised US President Donald Trump over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and how there is a minute missing from the Epstein film, which they were going to release.Joe Rogan lashed Trump, saying, "Do they think we’re babies?” However, Rogan singled out FBI Director Kash Patel for criticism as he dived into the situation.&nbsp;“The Epstein stuff is so crazy, because when Kash Patel was on here and he was like, ‘There’s nothing,’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Rogan said. “Yeah, I didn’t even know what to say.”&nbsp;Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had.&nbsp;The FBI director insisted to Rogan that he was "working his a** off" to release the information that "we're allowed to give you."&nbsp;Later on Friday, the podcaster stressed why he did not push Patel harder on his claims about Epstein.&nbsp;“People were like, ‘Why didn’t you push back more?’ My thought was like, ‘I’m just gonna put this out there and let the internet do its work,’” Rogan said. “The guy’s saying there are no tapes, there’s no video. That doesn’t make any sense. Everyone knows it doesn’t make sense.”&nbsp;“Then he’s like, ‘Well, we have a film, we’re gonna release that film,’ and the film has a f***ing minute missing from it,” Rogan recalled, referring to surveillance footage of Epstein’s prison cell on the night of his death. “Like, do you think we’re babies? Like, what is this?," Rogan exclaimed.&nbsp;Just days ago, US President Donald Trump, once again dodged the claims of his involvement in the Epstein Files. When a reporter asked him if he wrote a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump said, “I don't even know what they are talking about. Now, anybody could have written the letter and used my name. That's happened a lot.”

Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had.

Renowned podcast host Joe Rogan criticised US President Donald Trump over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and how there is a minute missing from the Epstein film, which they were going to release. Joe Rogan lashed Trump, saying, "Do they think we’re babies?” However, Rogan singled out FBI Director Kash Patel for criticism as he dived into the situation. “The Epstein stuff is so crazy, because when Kash Patel was on here and he was like, ‘There’s nothing,’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Rogan said. “Yeah, I didn’t even know what to say.” Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had. The FBI director insisted to Rogan that he was "working his a** off" to release the information that "we're allowed to give you." Later on Friday, the podcaster stressed why he did not push Patel harder on his claims about Epstein. “People were like, ‘Why didn’t you push back more?’ My thought was like, ‘I’m just gonna put this out there and let the internet do its work,’” Rogan said. “The guy’s saying there are no tapes, there’s no video. That doesn’t make any sense. Everyone knows it doesn’t make sense.” “Then he’s like, ‘Well, we have a film, we’re gonna release that film,’ and the film has a f***ing minute missing from it,” Rogan recalled, referring to surveillance footage of Epstein’s prison cell on the night of his death. “Like, do you think we’re babies? Like, what is this?," Rogan exclaimed. Just days ago, US President Donald Trump, once again dodged the claims of his involvement in the Epstein Files. When a reporter asked him if he wrote a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump said, “I don't even know what they are talking about. Now, anybody could have written the letter and used my name. That's happened a lot.”

Earlier in June, a month before the Trump administration announced the end of the investigation in the Jeffrey Epstein case, FBI director Patel was on Rogan's show, and downplayed what the records had.

'Film has f***ing minute missing': Joe Rogan lambasts Trump administration over Epstein files, says, ‘Do they think we’re babies?’

US President Donald Trump landed in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday, and urged Europe to "stop buying windmills", stressing that immigration and windmills are his two biggest problems in Europe, which are "killing" the continent. The POTUS arrived at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is staying at his golf properties.&nbsp;The US president was addressing the reporters at the airport and said, "Stop the windmills. You're ruining your countries, I really mean it.”&nbsp;He added that these are ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and also killing your birds.&nbsp;“It's so sad, you fly over and you see these windmills are over the place, ruining you're beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds, if they're stuck in your ocean, ruining your oceans. Stop the windmills," Trump said.&nbsp;The US president has been opposing the windmill sector for a very long time now. He even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit alleging that a neighbouring wind farm blocked players' views from one of his Scottish golf courses.<h2>Netizens slam Trump for his three-word windmill remark</h2>What Trump said created an uproar among people, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands.&nbsp;As Trump said, "stop buying windmills", one of the users on X wrote, "I say STOP TRUMP!.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another user wrote, "Netherlands would like a word with you," pointing to the country's several windmill attractions."A third user mockingly asked, "He's never been to Colorado or Texas?"&nbsp;“Why? Are they making us look bad by being progressive?” another Trump critic wrote on social media. While a user said, “Telling Europe to ‘stop the windmills’ ignores the reality: clean energy is about long-term security, jobs, and a livable planet—not just politics."&nbsp;Later, Trump is scheduled to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade and tariffs.&nbsp;After spending the weekend at his holdings close to Turnberry, Trump will visit one of his golf sites in Aberdeen next week, where he is planning to launch a second golf course. &nbsp;

As Trump urged Europe to stop buying windmills, netizens started slamming the US president, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands.

US President Donald Trump landed in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday, and urged Europe to "stop buying windmills", stressing that immigration and windmills are his two biggest problems in Europe, which are "killing" the continent. The POTUS arrived at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport and is staying at his golf properties. The US president was addressing the reporters at the airport and said, "Stop the windmills. You're ruining your countries, I really mean it.” He added that these are ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and also killing your birds. “It's so sad, you fly over and you see these windmills are over the place, ruining you're beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds, if they're stuck in your ocean, ruining your oceans. Stop the windmills," Trump said. The US president has been opposing the windmill sector for a very long time now. He even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit alleging that a neighbouring wind farm blocked players' views from one of his Scottish golf courses. Netizens slam Trump for his three-word windmill remark What Trump said created an uproar among people, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands. As Trump said, "stop buying windmills", one of the users on X wrote, "I say STOP TRUMP!. Another user wrote, "Netherlands would like a word with you," pointing to the country's several windmill attractions. "A third user mockingly asked, "He's never been to Colorado or Texas?" “Why? Are they making us look bad by being progressive?” another Trump critic wrote on social media. While a user said, “Telling Europe to ‘stop the windmills’ ignores the reality: clean energy is about long-term security, jobs, and a livable planet—not just politics." Later, Trump is scheduled to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade and tariffs. After spending the weekend at his holdings close to Turnberry, Trump will visit one of his golf sites in Aberdeen next week, where he is planning to launch a second golf course.

As Trump urged Europe to "stop buying windmills", netizens started slamming the US president, as windmills are considered one of the best clean energy sources in various European nations, including the Netherlands.

'I say STOP TRUMP!': US president slammed after urging Europe to 'stop buying windmills' during his Scotland visit

After weeks and months, Iran is ready to engage in talks on its nuclear program with the United States; however, they have mentioned one condition for it to happen, according to a senior Iranian diplomat. The diplomat on Thursday said that only if the US takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust.&nbsp;If the meeting happens, it will be the first meeting between Iran and the US, as it will be happening after a 12-day war initiated by Israel against Iran in July.&nbsp;The discussions will bring Iranian officials together with officials from Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations. Moreover, it will also include the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas.&nbsp;Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi posted on social media on Thursday, saying that for talks with the US, Iran would seek that "several key principles" be upheld.&nbsp;These include “rebuilding Iran’s trust — as Iran has absolutely no trust in the United States," he said. Moreover, the minister added that there could be no room "for hidden agendas such as military action, though Iran remains fully prepared for any scenario.”&nbsp;The US would have to respect and recognise Iran's rights under the international agreement known as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, including the right to enrich uranium "in line with its legitimate needs" and the lifting of crippling economic sanctions on Iran.&nbsp;Earlier on Thursday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran would not back down from uranium enrichment. “Our enrichment will continue, and we will not give up this right of the Iranian people,” Araghchi said in a video posted on the state TV’s Telegram channel.&nbsp;Iran's top diplomat said the Istanbul talks with the European parties are necessary, mainly after the 12-day war, to make them aware that Iran's positions remain strong.&nbsp;“The world must know that there has been no change in our stance,” he said. "We will continue to firmly defend the rights of the Iranian people to peaceful nuclear energy, especially regarding enrichment.”&nbsp;

The discussions will bring Iranian officials together with officials from Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations. Moreover, it will also include the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas.

After weeks and months, Iran is ready to engage in talks on its nuclear program with the United States; however, they have mentioned one condition for it to happen, according to a senior Iranian diplomat. The diplomat on Thursday said that only if the US takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust. If the meeting happens, it will be the first meeting between Iran and the US, as it will be happening after a 12-day war initiated by Israel against Iran in July. The discussions will bring Iranian officials together with officials from Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations. Moreover, it will also include the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi posted on social media on Thursday, saying that for talks with the US, Iran would seek that "several key principles" be upheld. These include “rebuilding Iran’s trust — as Iran has absolutely no trust in the United States," he said. Moreover, the minister added that there could be no room "for hidden agendas such as military action, though Iran remains fully prepared for any scenario.” The US would have to respect and recognise Iran's rights under the international agreement known as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, including the right to enrich uranium "in line with its legitimate needs" and the lifting of crippling economic sanctions on Iran. Earlier on Thursday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran would not back down from uranium enrichment. “Our enrichment will continue, and we will not give up this right of the Iranian people,” Araghchi said in a video posted on the state TV’s Telegram channel. Iran's top diplomat said the Istanbul talks with the European parties are necessary, mainly after the 12-day war, to make them aware that Iran's positions remain strong. “The world must know that there has been no change in our stance,” he said. "We will continue to firmly defend the rights of the Iranian people to peaceful nuclear energy, especially regarding enrichment.”

The discussions will bring Iranian officials together with officials from Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations. Moreover, it will also include the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas.

Iran ready to hold nuclear talks with US, but on one condition - What's that?

Coca-Cola on Tuesday (July 22) confirmed that it will release a new Coke made with cane sugar, as US President Donald Trump last week claimed that he persuaded the company to replace high-fructose corn syrup. Coca-Cola, in its earnings report, announced that it will launch an offering made with US cane sugar.&nbsp;The company stated, "part of its ongoing innovation agenda,” it will launch in the fall an “offering made with US cane sugar” as part of its product range.&nbsp;Notably, some versions of Coke have already been using cane sugar, including Coca-Cola sold in Mexico. “This addition is designed to complement the company’s strong core portfolio and offer more choices across occasions and preferences,” Coca-Cola said in a statement.&nbsp;Later today, the company will reveal more details on its earnings call with Wall Street analysts.&nbsp;Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup. Notably, in the US, Coca-Cola made with cane sugar is colloquially known as "Mexican Coke."&nbsp;The company added that the Coke made with US cane sugar will complement the company's existing product line.Last week, the US president asked Coca-Cola to start using cane sugar in their drinks. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social.&nbsp;"This will be a very good move by them - you'll see. It's just better!"&nbsp;However, Dr Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, stressed that "both high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar are about 50% fructose, 50% glucose, and have identical metabolic effects."&nbsp;Meanwhile, its rival company PepsiCo, hasn't announced any changes. But, its newly announced prebiotic soda contains cane sugar. “Sugar is more expensive in the US than in many parts of the world, so I think there is a conversation with the government probably on how do we make sugar more affordable in the US, how do we have a farming strategy probably that reduces the cost of sugar and that will facilitate a lot of the transition for us and for the whole industry,” PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said on CNBC last week.&nbsp;

Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup. Notably, in the US, Coca-Cola made with cane sugar is colloquially known as “Mexican Coke.”

Coca-Cola on Tuesday (July 22) confirmed that it will release a new Coke made with cane sugar, as US President Donald Trump last week claimed that he persuaded the company to replace high-fructose corn syrup. Coca-Cola, in its earnings report, announced that it will launch an offering made with US cane sugar. The company stated, "part of its ongoing innovation agenda,” it will launch in the fall an “offering made with US cane sugar” as part of its product range. Notably, some versions of Coke have already been using cane sugar, including Coca-Cola sold in Mexico. “This addition is designed to complement the company’s strong core portfolio and offer more choices across occasions and preferences,” Coca-Cola said in a statement. Later today, the company will reveal more details on its earnings call with Wall Street analysts. Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup. Notably, in the US, Coca-Cola made with cane sugar is colloquially known as "Mexican Coke." The company added that the Coke made with US cane sugar will complement the company's existing product line. Last week, the US president asked Coca-Cola to start using cane sugar in their drinks. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social. "This will be a very good move by them - you'll see. It's just better!" However, Dr Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, stressed that "both high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar are about 50% fructose, 50% glucose, and have identical metabolic effects." Meanwhile, its rival company PepsiCo, hasn't announced any changes. But, its newly announced prebiotic soda contains cane sugar. “Sugar is more expensive in the US than in many parts of the world, so I think there is a conversation with the government probably on how do we make sugar more affordable in the US, how do we have a farming strategy probably that reduces the cost of sugar and that will facilitate a lot of the transition for us and for the whole industry,” PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said on CNBC last week.

Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup. Notably, in the US, Coca-Cola made with cane sugar is colloquially known as “Mexican Coke.”

Coca-Cola to release Trump-approved new version of cane sugar Coke - Here's what we know

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.”<h2>“Something new every day”</h2>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.&nbsp;<h2>US-brokered truce</h2>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 | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-brokers-syria-israel-ceasefire-as-druze-bedouin-clashes-spiral-death-toll-crosses-600-1752886811132">US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral</a>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.

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.

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

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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;“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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;“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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;&nbsp;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;

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.

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;

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

The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament kicks off on Monday (Jul 21). As per reports the Indian Parliament is set for a stormy monsoon session, as the opposition INDIA bloc prepares to grill the Narendra Modi government on contentious issues like national security lapses and US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan during the recent tensions, to voter rights and Jammu &amp; Kashmir's statehood. Amid demands for an all-party meeting, the Centre has reportedly indicated its readiness to discuss issues of "great importance to the nation," saying it would "never shy away from a discussion".<h2>Opposition mounting an attack on the Modi government?</h2>Reports suggest that the opposition INDIA bloc, from which the Aam Aadmi Party recently exited, is gearing up to confront the government on a raft of issues it claims are being mishandled or suppressed. At the heart of the opposition's agenda is the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the Indian military's subsequent response—Operation Sindoor. The INDIA alliance is demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on both the operation and what it calls a glaring intelligence failure that led to the death of 26 civilians.In an online strategy meeting on Saturday, 24 opposition parties have agreed to a joint plan to target the government over at least eight key concerns. These include Trump's controversial claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and the delayed restoration of full statehood to Jammu &amp; Kashmir.Congress MP and Rajya Sabha deputy leader Pramod Tiwari said the Opposition would insist that PM Modi address these matters in the House. "Parliament is more important than travelling abroad," said Tiwari in a conversation with PTI. "All leaders have expressed concern that all the terrorists behind the attack are free and no action has been taken against them despite so many days having passed since April 22. Now, a confession has also come that it was an intelligence failure. So this will be raised," he noted.Slamming the Modi government for what he said was an "undeclared emergency", the Congress MP said, "There is a threat to the voting rights of people under the ‘undeclared emergency’ that is prevalent in the country...The manner in which vote-bandi is taking place in Bihar, after note-bandi, is against democracy".<h2>Govt open to discussion—will PM Modi address the opposition's concerns?</h2>Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready to discuss all issues of national interest, including Operation Sindoor and Trump’s statements. "The government will never shy away from a discussion...will respond appropriately in Parliament" Rijiju told reporters but said whether the PM himself responds or another minister speaks will be decided later. "When we start discussing the matter, we will make a statement. Whether it is the US President or anyone, I can’t give any reply now. When there is a discussion, a reply will be given," he said.According to a PTI report, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to make a detailed statement on Operation Sindoor. Singh chaired two high-level meetings last Friday—one with military chiefs and another with key ministers—where the security situation and follow-up strategy were discussed.

Reports suggest that the opposition INDIA bloc, from which the Aam Aadmi Party recently exited, is gearing up to confront the government on a raft of issues it claims are being mishandled or suppressed. 

The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament kicks off on Monday (Jul 21). As per reports the Indian Parliament is set for a stormy monsoon session, as the opposition INDIA bloc prepares to grill the Narendra Modi government on contentious issues like national security lapses and US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan during the recent tensions, to voter rights and Jammu & Kashmir's statehood. Amid demands for an all-party meeting, the Centre has reportedly indicated its readiness to discuss issues of "great importance to the nation," saying it would "never shy away from a discussion". Opposition mounting an attack on the Modi government? Reports suggest that the opposition INDIA bloc, from which the Aam Aadmi Party recently exited, is gearing up to confront the government on a raft of issues it claims are being mishandled or suppressed. At the heart of the opposition's agenda is the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the Indian military's subsequent response—Operation Sindoor. The INDIA alliance is demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on both the operation and what it calls a glaring intelligence failure that led to the death of 26 civilians. In an online strategy meeting on Saturday, 24 opposition parties have agreed to a joint plan to target the government over at least eight key concerns. These include Trump's controversial claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and the delayed restoration of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. Congress MP and Rajya Sabha deputy leader Pramod Tiwari said the Opposition would insist that PM Modi address these matters in the House. "Parliament is more important than travelling abroad," said Tiwari in a conversation with PTI. "All leaders have expressed concern that all the terrorists behind the attack are free and no action has been taken against them despite so many days having passed since April 22. Now, a confession has also come that it was an intelligence failure. So this will be raised," he noted. Slamming the Modi government for what he said was an "undeclared emergency", the Congress MP said, "There is a threat to the voting rights of people under the ‘undeclared emergency’ that is prevalent in the country...The manner in which vote-bandi is taking place in Bihar, after note-bandi, is against democracy". Govt open to discussion—will PM Modi address the opposition's concerns? Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready to discuss all issues of national interest, including Operation Sindoor and Trump’s statements. "The government will never shy away from a discussion...will respond appropriately in Parliament" Rijiju told reporters but said whether the PM himself responds or another minister speaks will be decided later. "When we start discussing the matter, we will make a statement. Whether it is the US President or anyone, I can’t give any reply now. When there is a discussion, a reply will be given," he said. According to a PTI report, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to make a detailed statement on Operation Sindoor. Singh chaired two high-level meetings last Friday—one with military chiefs and another with key ministers—where the security situation and follow-up strategy were discussed.

Reports suggest that the opposition INDIA bloc, from which the Aam Aadmi Party recently exited, is gearing up to confront the government on a raft of issues it claims are being mishandled or suppressed.&nbsp;

'Vote bandi': Opposition to grill Modi government on Pahalgam, Trump,  and more during Parliament Monsoon session

Several senior Trump administration officials have described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “madman” following a series of airstrikes in Syria that caught the White House by surprise. “Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time,” one official told Axios, adding, “This could undermine what Trump is trying to do.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-one-year-ago-us-was-dead-trump-marks-6-months-in-office-says-america-is-now-the-hottest-country-in-world-1753022570531">'One year ago US was dead': Trump marks 6 months in office, says America is now the ‘hottest’ country in world</a>Another official told Axios that frustration over the recent shelling of a church in Gaza led President Trump to phone Netanyahu directly. “The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f*?” the official said. A third US official told Axios there’s growing doubt inside the administration over Netanyahu’s judgment. “Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won’t behave.”<h2>Why is the US alarmed over Netanyahu’s actions in Syria?</h2>Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in Syria, Israel launched a strike on Tuesday targeting Syrian army tanks heading to Suwayda. The attack followed deadly clashes in the area between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribesmen, with over 700 people reported dead. Israel said the convoy entered a demilitarised zone and that Syria was targeting the Druze minority. Syria denied this.US envoy Tom Barrack had asked Israel to hold back and seek a diplomatic solution, which Israeli officials agreed to. But within a day, Israel escalated the strikes, hitting Syria’s military HQ and areas near the presidential palace. “The bombing in Syria caught the president and the White House by surprise,” said one US official. “The president doesn’t like turning on the television and seeing bombs dropped in a country he is seeking peace in,” he added.<h2>Trump officials tried to rein Netanyahu in</h2>Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told Netanyahu to stop the bombings on Wednesday. Netanyahu agreed, on the condition that Syria withdraw from Suwayda. But by that point, regional backlash had already grown. Turkey and Saudi Arabia had voiced concerns to Washington, and several top officials, including Barrack and White House envoy Steve Witkoff, complained to Trump about Netanyahu’s actions. “Bibi’s political agenda is driving his senses. It will turn out to be a big mistake for him long-term,” one official said. Another added, “The Israelis need to get their head out of their asses.”<h2>US pushback grows after Gaza church shelling and settler violence</h2>The Syria strikes came days after Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he and Trump appeared united following the war with Iran. But tensions have since flared. Apart from the airstrikes, US officials were angered by the church shelling in Gaza and the killing of Palestinian American Saif Musallet by Israeli settlers last week.Ambassador Mike Huckabee, a longtime ally of Netanyahu, criticised the attack and called it “terrorism.” He also raised concerns about how Israeli policy was affecting Christian communities and even visa access for American evangelicals.<h2>Israel insists it acted to protect the Druze</h2>A senior Israeli official pushed back on US criticism, claiming the Syrian military had targeted the Druze and that Israel intervened out of obligation to its own Druze citizens. “The US wants to keep the new Syrian government stable and doesn’t understand why we attack in Syria,” the official said.<h2>Could Netanyahu push things too far?</h2>A senior US official warned that Israeli policy in Syria risked destabilising the region. “The current Israeli policy would lead to an unstable Syria. Both the Druze community and Israel will lose in such a scenario,” the official added.While Trump has not publicly criticised Netanyahu, the White House is growing more frustrated. Some officials believe Netanyahu has repeatedly gambled on Trump’s support, first with strikes on Iran, then by prolonging the Gaza war, and now in Syria. “Netanyahu’s luck, and Trump’s goodwill, could run out,” warned one&nbsp;US&nbsp;official.

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in Syria, Israel launched a strike on Tuesday targeting Syrian army tanks heading to Suwayda. The attack followed deadly clashes in the area between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribesmen, with over 700 people reported dead.

Several senior Trump administration officials have described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “madman” following a series of airstrikes in Syria that caught the White House by surprise. “Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time,” one official told Axios, adding, “This could undermine what Trump is trying to do.” Also read: 'One year ago US was dead': Trump marks 6 months in office, says America is now the ‘hottest’ country in world Another official told Axios that frustration over the recent shelling of a church in Gaza led President Trump to phone Netanyahu directly. “The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f*?” the official said. A third US official told Axios there’s growing doubt inside the administration over Netanyahu’s judgment. “Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won’t behave.” Why is the US alarmed over Netanyahu’s actions in Syria? Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in Syria, Israel launched a strike on Tuesday targeting Syrian army tanks heading to Suwayda. The attack followed deadly clashes in the area between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribesmen, with over 700 people reported dead. Israel said the convoy entered a demilitarised zone and that Syria was targeting the Druze minority. Syria denied this. US envoy Tom Barrack had asked Israel to hold back and seek a diplomatic solution, which Israeli officials agreed to. But within a day, Israel escalated the strikes, hitting Syria’s military HQ and areas near the presidential palace. “The bombing in Syria caught the president and the White House by surprise,” said one US official. “The president doesn’t like turning on the television and seeing bombs dropped in a country he is seeking peace in,” he added. Trump officials tried to rein Netanyahu in Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told Netanyahu to stop the bombings on Wednesday. Netanyahu agreed, on the condition that Syria withdraw from Suwayda. But by that point, regional backlash had already grown. Turkey and Saudi Arabia had voiced concerns to Washington, and several top officials, including Barrack and White House envoy Steve Witkoff, complained to Trump about Netanyahu’s actions. “Bibi’s political agenda is driving his senses. It will turn out to be a big mistake for him long-term,” one official said. Another added, “The Israelis need to get their head out of their asses.” US pushback grows after Gaza church shelling and settler violence The Syria strikes came days after Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he and Trump appeared united following the war with Iran. But tensions have since flared. Apart from the airstrikes, US officials were angered by the church shelling in Gaza and the killing of Palestinian American Saif Musallet by Israeli settlers last week. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, a longtime ally of Netanyahu, criticised the attack and called it “terrorism.” He also raised concerns about how Israeli policy was affecting Christian communities and even visa access for American evangelicals. Israel insists it acted to protect the Druze A senior Israeli official pushed back on US criticism, claiming the Syrian military had targeted the Druze and that Israel intervened out of obligation to its own Druze citizens. “The US wants to keep the new Syrian government stable and doesn’t understand why we attack in Syria,” the official said. Could Netanyahu push things too far? A senior US official warned that Israeli policy in Syria risked destabilising the region. “The current Israeli policy would lead to an unstable Syria. Both the Druze community and Israel will lose in such a scenario,” the official added. While Trump has not publicly criticised Netanyahu, the White House is growing more frustrated. Some officials believe Netanyahu has repeatedly gambled on Trump’s support, first with strikes on Iran, then by prolonging the Gaza war, and now in Syria. “Netanyahu’s luck, and Trump’s goodwill, could run out,” warned one US official.

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in Syria, Israel launched a strike on Tuesday targeting Syrian army tanks heading to Suwayda. The attack followed deadly clashes in the area between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribesmen, with over 700 people reported dead.

'Child who won’t behave': White House frustrated by ‘madman’ Netanyahu’s behaviour; US official warns 'Trump’s goodwill could run out'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 20) marked what he called the six-month anniversary of his second term, celebrating it as one of the “most consequential periods of any president.” He wrote, “Wow, time flies! Today is the Sixth Month Anniversary of my Second Term. We got a lot of good and great things done, including ending numerous wars of countries not related to us other than through trade and/or, in certain cases, friendship.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-help-israel-relocate-palestinians-out-of-gaza-ethiopia-indonesia-and-libya-named-as-options-1752949276026">Trump to help Israel relocate Palestinians out of Gaza? Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya named as options</a>He added, “One year ago our country was dead, with almost no hope of revival. Today the USA is the ‘hottest’ and most respected country anywhere in the World.”<h2>Trump says Epstein case boosted his popularity</h2>Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels. “My poll numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up significantly since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain ‘troublemakers’,” he wrote. Trump said his approval ratings within the party were at “90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%” across different polls, calling them Republican records.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-much-better-off-starting-anew-trump-tells-iran-to-rebuild-nuclear-sites-elsewhere-so-they-can-be-obliterated-again-1752940619494">'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again</a>“The general election numbers are my highest, ever! People like strong borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!” Trump also applauded Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, for revealing new details about the Russia investigation under Barack Obama. “Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard. Keep it coming!!!” Trump said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-demands-release-of-epstein-court-documents-1752937113800">'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents</a>

Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels. 

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (July 20) marked what he called the six-month anniversary of his second term, celebrating it as one of the “most consequential periods of any president.” He wrote, “Wow, time flies! Today is the Sixth Month Anniversary of my Second Term. We got a lot of good and great things done, including ending numerous wars of countries not related to us other than through trade and/or, in certain cases, friendship.” Also read: Trump to help Israel relocate Palestinians out of Gaza? Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya named as options He added, “One year ago our country was dead, with almost no hope of revival. Today the USA is the ‘hottest’ and most respected country anywhere in the World.” Trump says Epstein case boosted his popularity Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels. “My poll numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up significantly since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain ‘troublemakers’,” he wrote. Trump said his approval ratings within the party were at “90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%” across different polls, calling them Republican records. Also read: 'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again “The general election numbers are my highest, ever! People like strong borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!” Trump also applauded Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, for revealing new details about the Russia investigation under Barack Obama. “Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard. Keep it coming!!!” Trump said. Also read: 'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents

Despite some setbacks, including Republican divisions and legal delays in releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, Trump claimed his popularity within the GOP had reached record levels.&nbsp;

'One year ago US was dead': Trump marks 6 months in office, says America is now the ‘hottest’ country in world

US President Donald Trump reportedly wanted to cancel government contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after their relationship turned sour. But now that the Trump team is looking into it, they’re realising it’s not that straightforward. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump administration staffers have reviewed SpaceX’s agreements with NASA and the Pentagon. They concluded that cancelling them could seriously damage key US space and defence programmes.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-about-to-ban-whatsapp-putin-orders-crackdown-on-social-media-apps-from-unfriendly-countries-1753009335811">Is Russia about to ban WhatsApp? Putin orders crackdown on social media apps from 'unfriendly countries'</a><h2>What did the review of SpaceX contracts reveal?</h2>The review found that only a few of SpaceX’s current deals might be open to further scrutiny. None have actually been cancelled. That’s because there’s no alternative company that can do the same job as well or as cheaply. SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia. So far, Musk’s company has received at least $21 billion from US taxpayers, and another $13 billion is expected.<h2>Isn’t there any competitor to SpaceX?</h2>Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is one of the few rivals. In the last round of Trump-era contract awards, it secured seven deals, compared to 28 for SpaceX. But experts say that’s not enough to challenge SpaceX’s dominance. “There’s no replacing SpaceX. You just do not have the capacity in our other launch options,” defence and space expert Todd Harrison told Forbes.<h2>What about Musk’s other companies?</h2>SpaceX isn’t the only Musk firm linked to the government. The Pentagon recently signed a $200 million deal with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, to work on AI for military use. This happened just after xAI’s chatbot “Grok” sparked controversy by calling itself “MechaHitler” on X. Altogether, Musk has secured $38 billion in US government contracts. That includes $15.7 billion for Tesla alone, many of which were approved during Joe Biden’s presidency.

SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia.

US President Donald Trump reportedly wanted to cancel government contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after their relationship turned sour. But now that the Trump team is looking into it, they’re realising it’s not that straightforward. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump administration staffers have reviewed SpaceX’s agreements with NASA and the Pentagon. They concluded that cancelling them could seriously damage key US space and defence programmes. Also read: Is Russia about to ban WhatsApp? Putin orders crackdown on social media apps from 'unfriendly countries' What did the review of SpaceX contracts reveal? The review found that only a few of SpaceX’s current deals might be open to further scrutiny. None have actually been cancelled. That’s because there’s no alternative company that can do the same job as well or as cheaply. SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia. So far, Musk’s company has received at least $21 billion from US taxpayers, and another $13 billion is expected. Isn’t there any competitor to SpaceX? Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is one of the few rivals. In the last round of Trump-era contract awards, it secured seven deals, compared to 28 for SpaceX. But experts say that’s not enough to challenge SpaceX’s dominance. “There’s no replacing SpaceX. You just do not have the capacity in our other launch options,” defence and space expert Todd Harrison told Forbes. What about Musk’s other companies? SpaceX isn’t the only Musk firm linked to the government. The Pentagon recently signed a $200 million deal with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, to work on AI for military use. This happened just after xAI’s chatbot “Grok” sparked controversy by calling itself “MechaHitler” on X. Altogether, Musk has secured $38 billion in US government contracts. That includes $15.7 billion for Tesla alone, many of which were approved during Joe Biden’s presidency.

SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia.

Can Trump really cut Elon Musk’s contracts? Pentagon says breaking up with Musk isn’t easy - Here's why

The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, visited Washington this week to seek US support for a controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, according to a report by Axios. During his meeting with White House envoy Steve Witkoff, Barnea said that Israel has been in talks with Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya to accept large numbers of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza.He reportedly urged the US to offer incentives to those countries and help Israel make the plan a reality. Witkoff did not commit to anything during the discussion, and it is unclear whether the US government will get involved.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-much-better-off-starting-anew-trump-tells-iran-to-rebuild-nuclear-sites-elsewhere-so-they-can-be-obliterated-again-1752940619494">'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again</a><h2>Why is the plan controversial?</h2>Israel’s government has described the move as a “voluntary” relocation, but both American and Israeli legal experts have said such actions could amount to a war crime. Nearly all of Gaza’s two million residents have been displaced during the ongoing conflict. Most buildings in the territory have been damaged or destroyed, and people have been forced to flee repeatedly, often with nowhere safe to go.Israel has been developing a strategy to move all Gazans to a narrow “humanitarian zone” near the Egyptian border. The plan has triggered serious concerns in Egypt and several Western capitals, where leaders fear it could be a step toward the mass removal of Palestinians from the territory.<h2>What countries are involved?</h2>Barnea told the US that Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya had shown “openness” to accepting displaced Palestinians. A senior Israeli official later claimed that any relocation would be “voluntary and not forced,” and that Palestinians who leave would be allowed to return to Gaza at any time. However, this claim has been widely questioned, with critics pointing out that people fleeing war zones with nowhere to live cannot truly be said to be making a free choice.<h2>Has this been proposed before?</h2>Back in February, US President Donald Trump proposed a similar plan to remove all Palestinians from Gaza and rebuild the region. But following strong opposition from Arab nations, the White House stepped back from the idea, according to US officials. Later, Trump’s administration told Israeli leaders that if Netanyahu wanted to go ahead with the idea, he would need to secure agreements from other countries willing to take in Palestinians. Netanyahu then tasked Mossad with finding those partners, leading to Barnea’s recent visit to Washington.<h2>What are leaders saying now?</h2>Speaking during his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu said Israel was “working very closely” with the US to identify countries willing to accept Palestinians. He also referred to Trump’s earlier proposal, “I think President Trump had a brilliant vision. It’s called free choice. You know, if people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave. It shouldn’t be a prison,” Netanyahu said. Following a private dinner, a senior Israeli official told reporters that Trump remains interested in pursuing the idea of Palestinian relocation. However, the White House has not publicly commented on the issue.

Israel has been developing a strategy to move all Gazans to a narrow ‘humanitarian zone’ near the Egyptian border. The plan has triggered serious concerns in Egypt and several Western capitals, where leaders fear it could be a step toward the mass removal of Palestinians from the territory.

The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, visited Washington this week to seek US support for a controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, according to a report by Axios. During his meeting with White House envoy Steve Witkoff, Barnea said that Israel has been in talks with Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya to accept large numbers of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza. He reportedly urged the US to offer incentives to those countries and help Israel make the plan a reality. Witkoff did not commit to anything during the discussion, and it is unclear whether the US government will get involved. Also read: 'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again Why is the plan controversial? Israel’s government has described the move as a “voluntary” relocation, but both American and Israeli legal experts have said such actions could amount to a war crime. Nearly all of Gaza’s two million residents have been displaced during the ongoing conflict. Most buildings in the territory have been damaged or destroyed, and people have been forced to flee repeatedly, often with nowhere safe to go. Israel has been developing a strategy to move all Gazans to a narrow “humanitarian zone” near the Egyptian border. The plan has triggered serious concerns in Egypt and several Western capitals, where leaders fear it could be a step toward the mass removal of Palestinians from the territory. What countries are involved? Barnea told the US that Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya had shown “openness” to accepting displaced Palestinians. A senior Israeli official later claimed that any relocation would be “voluntary and not forced,” and that Palestinians who leave would be allowed to return to Gaza at any time. However, this claim has been widely questioned, with critics pointing out that people fleeing war zones with nowhere to live cannot truly be said to be making a free choice. Has this been proposed before? Back in February, US President Donald Trump proposed a similar plan to remove all Palestinians from Gaza and rebuild the region. But following strong opposition from Arab nations, the White House stepped back from the idea, according to US officials. Later, Trump’s administration told Israeli leaders that if Netanyahu wanted to go ahead with the idea, he would need to secure agreements from other countries willing to take in Palestinians. Netanyahu then tasked Mossad with finding those partners, leading to Barnea’s recent visit to Washington. What are leaders saying now? Speaking during his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu said Israel was “working very closely” with the US to identify countries willing to accept Palestinians. He also referred to Trump’s earlier proposal, “I think President Trump had a brilliant vision. It’s called free choice. You know, if people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave. It shouldn’t be a prison,” Netanyahu said. Following a private dinner, a senior Israeli official told reporters that Trump remains interested in pursuing the idea of Palestinian relocation. However, the White House has not publicly commented on the issue.

Israel has been developing a strategy to move all Gazans to a narrow ‘humanitarian zone’ near the Egyptian border. The plan has triggered serious concerns in Egypt and several Western capitals, where leaders fear it could be a step toward the mass removal of Palestinians from the territory.

Trump to help Israel relocate Palestinians out of Gaza? Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya named as options

Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine between Friday and Saturday (July 19), killing one person and injuring six others in the Black Sea port city of Odesa. The assault, which hit multiple cities, caused fires and damaged residential buildings. Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov confirmed the death and said five people were rescued from a burning high-rise.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-to-get-patriots-sooner-us-skips-switzerland-sends-patriot-system-to-germany-to-speed-up-kyiv-delivery-1752928133649">Ukraine to get Patriots sooner? US skips Switzerland, sends Patriot system to Germany to speed up Kyiv delivery</a>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media that over 300 strike drones and more than 30 missiles were fired at Ukrainian cities. “Last night, our warriors from various units repelled another Russian attack,” he said. “Target elimination is still ongoing, drones remain in the air,” Zelensky added that a child was among the six injured in Odesa, and critical infrastructure in the northeastern Sumy region was also damaged.<h2>How is Ukraine responding?</h2>Ukraine’s military said it successfully shot down 208 of the drones and missiles. Despite these defences, Russian drone barrages are becoming more frequent and intense, with some single-night attacks now larger than entire monthly attacks seen in 2024. This follows a major escalation on 8 July, when Russia reportedly launched over 700 drones, the highest number so far.<h2>What has the EU done in response?</h2>This week, the European Union passed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia. The new measures include a tighter price cap on Russian oil, restrictions on Russian banks, and a ban on any transactions related to the Nord Stream pipelines. They also target vessels in Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” ships allegedly used to dodge Western sanctions.<h2>What is Trump saying about the war?</h2>In a surprising shift, former US President Donald Trump has toughened his stance on Russia. In a BBC interview this week, Trump said he was “disappointed in” Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he added he was “not done with him” yet. Asked if he trusted Putin, Trump replied, “I trust almost nobody.” Hours earlier, Trump said he planned to send weapons to Ukraine and warned Russia of severe tariffs if a ceasefire is not agreed upon within 50 days.This is a reversal from earlier this year, when Trump called Putin a “nice gentleman” and criticised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. At one point, Trump even called Zelensky a “dictator” and cut off both military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.<h2>What has Zelensky said about Trump’s latest moves?</h2>Zelensky confirmed that he had spoken to Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellogg, about air defence systems and weapons. Trump has reportedly agreed to support key Ukrainian military requests based on a detailed list Zelensky presented during their meeting at the NATO summit in The Hague. Trump’s newfound support for Ukraine and his public endorsement of NATO come as the conflict deepens and Russian attacks intensify.<h2>What did Russia say?</h2>In response to Ukrainian drone activity, Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that 13 of those were heading towards the capital.

Ukraine’s military said it successfully shot down 208 of the drones and missiles. Despite these defences, Russian drone barrages are becoming more frequent and intense, with some single-night attacks now larger than entire monthly attacks seen in 2024.

Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine between Friday and Saturday (July 19), killing one person and injuring six others in the Black Sea port city of Odesa. The assault, which hit multiple cities, caused fires and damaged residential buildings. Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov confirmed the death and said five people were rescued from a burning high-rise. Also read: Ukraine to get Patriots sooner? US skips Switzerland, sends Patriot system to Germany to speed up Kyiv delivery Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media that over 300 strike drones and more than 30 missiles were fired at Ukrainian cities. “Last night, our warriors from various units repelled another Russian attack,” he said. “Target elimination is still ongoing, drones remain in the air,” Zelensky added that a child was among the six injured in Odesa, and critical infrastructure in the northeastern Sumy region was also damaged. How is Ukraine responding? Ukraine’s military said it successfully shot down 208 of the drones and missiles. Despite these defences, Russian drone barrages are becoming more frequent and intense, with some single-night attacks now larger than entire monthly attacks seen in 2024. This follows a major escalation on 8 July, when Russia reportedly launched over 700 drones, the highest number so far. What has the EU done in response? This week, the European Union passed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia. The new measures include a tighter price cap on Russian oil, restrictions on Russian banks, and a ban on any transactions related to the Nord Stream pipelines. They also target vessels in Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” ships allegedly used to dodge Western sanctions. What is Trump saying about the war? In a surprising shift, former US President Donald Trump has toughened his stance on Russia. In a BBC interview this week, Trump said he was “disappointed in” Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he added he was “not done with him” yet. Asked if he trusted Putin, Trump replied, “I trust almost nobody.” Hours earlier, Trump said he planned to send weapons to Ukraine and warned Russia of severe tariffs if a ceasefire is not agreed upon within 50 days. This is a reversal from earlier this year, when Trump called Putin a “nice gentleman” and criticised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. At one point, Trump even called Zelensky a “dictator” and cut off both military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv. What has Zelensky said about Trump’s latest moves? Zelensky confirmed that he had spoken to Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellogg, about air defence systems and weapons. Trump has reportedly agreed to support key Ukrainian military requests based on a detailed list Zelensky presented during their meeting at the NATO summit in The Hague. Trump’s newfound support for Ukraine and his public endorsement of NATO come as the conflict deepens and Russian attacks intensify. What did Russia say? In response to Ukrainian drone activity, Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that 13 of those were heading towards the capital.

Ukraine’s military said it successfully shot down 208 of the drones and missiles. Despite these defences, Russian drone barrages are becoming more frequent and intense, with some single-night attacks now larger than entire monthly attacks seen in 2024.

'300 strike drones, 30 missiles': Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, despite Trump's ULTIMATUM and EU sanctions

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 19) said that Iran would be “better off” relocating its nuclear programme, after claiming the US obliterated three major sites in strikes last month. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, “It would take years to bring them back into service and, if Iran wanted to do so, they would be much better off starting anew, in three different locations, prior to those sites being obliterated, should they decide to do so. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-demands-release-of-epstein-court-documents-1752937113800">'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents</a><h2>What did US intelligence say about the strikes?</h2>A new US intelligence assessment, reported by NBC News, suggests that while one site was heavily damaged, two others may not have been hit as hard. Officials say the Fordow facility was the most seriously affected, with two current sources claiming the strike may have set Iran’s enrichment capabilities there back by as much as two years. However, the two other sites targeted, Isfahan and Natanz, could resume enrichment within months, depending on Tehran’s intentions.<h2>What is the official US position?</h2>White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement, “As the President has said and experts have verified, Operation Midnight Hammer totally obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities.” Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told NBC, “President Trump was clear and the American people understand: Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz were completely and totally obliterated. There is no doubt about that.”<h2>Is Iran saying the same thing?</h2>Iran has not confirmed the scale of damage across all three facilities, but Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi admitted that Fordow suffered “severe damage” as a result of the US attack. Tehran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian use only, rejecting claims that it is pursuing nuclear weapons.<h2>What was Operation Midnight Hammer?</h2>The US strikes last month were part of Operation Midnight Hammer, aimed at disabling Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons infrastructure. The Trump administration claimed the attacks were necessary to prevent further nuclear advancement, while Iran called them unprovoked and illegal.An earlier report from the Defence Intelligence Agency had suggested the strikes might only delay Iran’s nuclear work by several months. However, Trump officials dismissed that as outdated and “low confidence,” saying fresh intelligence showed the damage was far greater.

A new US intelligence assessment, reported by NBC News, suggests that while one site was heavily damaged, two others may not have been hit as hard.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (July 19) said that Iran would be “better off” relocating its nuclear programme, after claiming the US obliterated three major sites in strikes last month. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, “It would take years to bring them back into service and, if Iran wanted to do so, they would be much better off starting anew, in three different locations, prior to those sites being obliterated, should they decide to do so. Thank you for your attention to this matter.” Also read: 'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents What did US intelligence say about the strikes? A new US intelligence assessment, reported by NBC News, suggests that while one site was heavily damaged, two others may not have been hit as hard. Officials say the Fordow facility was the most seriously affected, with two current sources claiming the strike may have set Iran’s enrichment capabilities there back by as much as two years. However, the two other sites targeted, Isfahan and Natanz, could resume enrichment within months, depending on Tehran’s intentions. What is the official US position? White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement, “As the President has said and experts have verified, Operation Midnight Hammer totally obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities.” Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told NBC, “President Trump was clear and the American people understand: Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz were completely and totally obliterated. There is no doubt about that.” Is Iran saying the same thing? Iran has not confirmed the scale of damage across all three facilities, but Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi admitted that Fordow suffered “severe damage” as a result of the US attack. Tehran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian use only, rejecting claims that it is pursuing nuclear weapons. What was Operation Midnight Hammer? The US strikes last month were part of Operation Midnight Hammer, aimed at disabling Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons infrastructure. The Trump administration claimed the attacks were necessary to prevent further nuclear advancement, while Iran called them unprovoked and illegal. An earlier report from the Defence Intelligence Agency had suggested the strikes might only delay Iran’s nuclear work by several months. However, Trump officials dismissed that as outdated and “low confidence,” saying fresh intelligence showed the damage was far greater.

A new US intelligence assessment, reported by NBC News, suggests that while one site was heavily damaged, two others may not have been hit as hard.&nbsp;

'Much better off starting anew': Trump tells Iran to rebuild nuclear sites elsewhere so they can be ‘obliterated’ again

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (July 19) that he had directed the Justice Department to release all grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, pending court approval. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I have asked the Justice Department to release all Grand Jury testimony with respect to Jeffrey Epstein, subject only to Court Approval. With that being said, and even if the Court gave its full and unwavering approval, nothing will be good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics making the request. It will always be more, more, more. MAGA!”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-to-get-patriots-sooner-us-skips-switzerland-sends-patriot-system-to-germany-to-speed-up-kyiv-delivery-1752928133649">Ukraine to get Patriots sooner? US skips Switzerland, sends Patriot system to Germany to speed up Kyiv delivery</a><h2>Why the sudden push to release testimony?</h2>Trump’s call comes after the Justice Department requested a federal court to unseal secret grand jury documents in the Epstein case. The request was made late on Friday and specifically pertains to the transcripts presented before the grand jury. However, the department has said it will not release the thousands of other documents it holds, which could be made public without court approval. These include files the FBI handed over during its investigation.<h2>What is in the grand jury testimony?</h2>Grand jury proceedings are normally kept secret to protect the reputations of individuals who are not charged and to make witnesses feel comfortable enough to testify. The transcripts could include witness statements and evidence used to consider whether to bring criminal charges. But even with the Justice Department’s support, any release could take weeks or months due to legal debates over how to protect sensitive information. Critics say these transcripts are unlikely to contain shocking revelations. Public frustration has mainly been over the unreleased files, not the grand jury documents.<h2>Why is the Trump administration not releasing the other documents?</h2>Despite having the power to release a large number of documents without court approval, Attorney General Pam Bondi said earlier this year that no further disclosure would be “appropriate or warranted”. She gave no detailed explanation and has avoided questions about the decision. The move to release only grand jury materials gives the Trump administration a legal excuse for the lack of transparency, but it may do little to calm criticism.<h2>What has triggered this new controversy?</h2>Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump allegedly sent a birthday letter to Epstein in 2003. The note, published as part of a birthday album, said, “Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.” The letter reportedly featured a hand-drawn naked woman and was collected by Epstein’s former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump denied writing the letter, calling it “false, malicious and defamatory”. He added, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures.”<h2>Trump files $10 billion lawsuit over Epstein article</h2>On Saturday, Trump revealed he had filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. He accused the outlet of knowingly publishing false claims that caused “overwhelming financial and reputational harm”. He said the article was a key reason behind his push to unseal grand jury testimony, a move he believes will prove his innocence and repair his image with supporters.<h2>How is Trump’s base reacting?</h2>Trump had previously promised full transparency on the Epstein case during his campaign. But after last week’s announcement that no more evidence would be released, many of his followers expressed anger and suspicion.

Trump's latest move comes after the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump allegedly sent a birthday letter to Epstein in 2003. The letter reportedly featured a hand-drawn naked woman and was collected by Epstein’s former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. On Saturday, Trump revealed he had filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (July 19) that he had directed the Justice Department to release all grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein, pending court approval. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I have asked the Justice Department to release all Grand Jury testimony with respect to Jeffrey Epstein, subject only to Court Approval. With that being said, and even if the Court gave its full and unwavering approval, nothing will be good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics making the request. It will always be more, more, more. MAGA!” Also read: Ukraine to get Patriots sooner? US skips Switzerland, sends Patriot system to Germany to speed up Kyiv delivery Why the sudden push to release testimony? Trump’s call comes after the Justice Department requested a federal court to unseal secret grand jury documents in the Epstein case. The request was made late on Friday and specifically pertains to the transcripts presented before the grand jury. However, the department has said it will not release the thousands of other documents it holds, which could be made public without court approval. These include files the FBI handed over during its investigation. What is in the grand jury testimony? Grand jury proceedings are normally kept secret to protect the reputations of individuals who are not charged and to make witnesses feel comfortable enough to testify. The transcripts could include witness statements and evidence used to consider whether to bring criminal charges. But even with the Justice Department’s support, any release could take weeks or months due to legal debates over how to protect sensitive information. Critics say these transcripts are unlikely to contain shocking revelations. Public frustration has mainly been over the unreleased files, not the grand jury documents. Why is the Trump administration not releasing the other documents? Despite having the power to release a large number of documents without court approval, Attorney General Pam Bondi said earlier this year that no further disclosure would be “appropriate or warranted”. She gave no detailed explanation and has avoided questions about the decision. The move to release only grand jury materials gives the Trump administration a legal excuse for the lack of transparency, but it may do little to calm criticism. What has triggered this new controversy? Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump allegedly sent a birthday letter to Epstein in 2003. The note, published as part of a birthday album, said, “Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.” The letter reportedly featured a hand-drawn naked woman and was collected by Epstein’s former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump denied writing the letter, calling it “false, malicious and defamatory”. He added, “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures.” Trump files $10 billion lawsuit over Epstein article On Saturday, Trump revealed he had filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. He accused the outlet of knowingly publishing false claims that caused “overwhelming financial and reputational harm”. He said the article was a key reason behind his push to unseal grand jury testimony, a move he believes will prove his innocence and repair his image with supporters. How is Trump’s base reacting? Trump had previously promised full transparency on the Epstein case during his campaign. But after last week’s announcement that no more evidence would be released, many of his followers expressed anger and suspicion.

Trump's latest move comes after the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump allegedly sent a birthday letter to Epstein in 2003. The letter reportedly featured a hand-drawn naked woman and was collected by Epstein’s former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. On Saturday, Trump revealed he had filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

'Nothing will be good enough for troublemakers': Trump demands release of Epstein court documents

The United States has decided to send its next Patriot air defence system to Germany instead of Switzerland, in a move aimed at speeding up the delivery of missile batteries to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal reported the change on July 18, citing three US officials. This decision follows an announcement from the Swiss Defence Ministry, which said its delivery of US Patriot systems would be delayed after the State Department chose to prioritise support for Ukraine. Now, the Patriot system, coming off the production line, will be sent to Germany. In return, Berlin will send two of its own Patriots to Kyiv, the report said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-d-have-to-go-nuclear-only-8-days-of-missiles-left-ex-pentagon-official-warns-us-military-is-low-on-missiles-1752926782038">‘We’d have to go nuclear’: Only 8 days of missiles left? Ex-Pentagon official warns US military is low on missiles</a><h2>Trump’s new arms plan for Ukraine starts to take shape</h2>This marks the first time since Donald Trump voiced support for more military aid to Ukraine that the Pentagon has helped facilitate the process. On 7 July, Trump backed new weapons support, and by 14 July, he had announced a plan to send arms through a NATO- and EU-backed scheme. Under this plan, alliance members will buy US-made weapons for Ukraine. When outlining the plan, Trump claimed that Patriot systems and missiles could reach Ukraine “within days”.One senior US official told the WSJ that Washington will negotiate separate deals with each NATO country. These deals will include both offensive and defensive weapons, with countries giving the weapons to Ukraine and then buying replacements from the US.<h2>NATO allies line up behind the new strategy</h2>Germany, the UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland and Canada have all agreed to back the new approach, a NATO official said. However, there is some confusion on the ground. On 16 July, Trump said Patriot missiles were already being shipped from Germany to Ukraine. But Germany’s Defence Ministry responded that it had no information about such a shipment. The report did not mention when the two German Patriots would reach Ukraine.<h2>Patriot systems critical as Ukraine faces nightly missile strikes</h2>Ukraine’s demand for more air defences has become desperate in recent weeks, as Russia continues its missile and drone attacks on cities across the country. Civilians have been killed and wounded in large numbers, with existing Ukrainian defences stretched thin.So far, the US has sent three Patriot batteries to Ukraine, while Germany has delivered three more. A European coalition has provided one additional system, though some are temporarily out of action due to maintenance. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on 17 July that the United States is “moving with haste” to push through the deliveries under Trump’s new weapons strategy.

To expedite the delivery of missile batteries to Ukraine, the United States has redirected its next Patriot air defense system, sending it to Germany instead of Switzerland.

The United States has decided to send its next Patriot air defence system to Germany instead of Switzerland, in a move aimed at speeding up the delivery of missile batteries to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal reported the change on July 18, citing three US officials. This decision follows an announcement from the Swiss Defence Ministry, which said its delivery of US Patriot systems would be delayed after the State Department chose to prioritise support for Ukraine. Now, the Patriot system, coming off the production line, will be sent to Germany. In return, Berlin will send two of its own Patriots to Kyiv, the report said. Also read: ‘We’d have to go nuclear’: Only 8 days of missiles left? Ex-Pentagon official warns US military is low on missiles Trump’s new arms plan for Ukraine starts to take shape This marks the first time since Donald Trump voiced support for more military aid to Ukraine that the Pentagon has helped facilitate the process. On 7 July, Trump backed new weapons support, and by 14 July, he had announced a plan to send arms through a NATO- and EU-backed scheme. Under this plan, alliance members will buy US-made weapons for Ukraine. When outlining the plan, Trump claimed that Patriot systems and missiles could reach Ukraine “within days”. One senior US official told the WSJ that Washington will negotiate separate deals with each NATO country. These deals will include both offensive and defensive weapons, with countries giving the weapons to Ukraine and then buying replacements from the US. NATO allies line up behind the new strategy Germany, the UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland and Canada have all agreed to back the new approach, a NATO official said. However, there is some confusion on the ground. On 16 July, Trump said Patriot missiles were already being shipped from Germany to Ukraine. But Germany’s Defence Ministry responded that it had no information about such a shipment. The report did not mention when the two German Patriots would reach Ukraine. Patriot systems critical as Ukraine faces nightly missile strikes Ukraine’s demand for more air defences has become desperate in recent weeks, as Russia continues its missile and drone attacks on cities across the country. Civilians have been killed and wounded in large numbers, with existing Ukrainian defences stretched thin. So far, the US has sent three Patriot batteries to Ukraine, while Germany has delivered three more. A European coalition has provided one additional system, though some are temporarily out of action due to maintenance. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on 17 July that the United States is “moving with haste” to push through the deliveries under Trump’s new weapons strategy.

To expedite the delivery of missile batteries to Ukraine, the United States has redirected its next Patriot air defence system, sending it to Germany instead of Switzerland.

Ukraine to get Patriots sooner? US skips Switzerland, sends Patriot system to Germany to speed up Kyiv delivery

A former Pentagon adviser has issued a serious warning about the state of America’s military readiness, claiming the United States may only have enough missiles to fight for eight days before being forced to consider using nuclear weapons. Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor, who once served as a senior adviser to the Secretary of Defence under Donald Trump, claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter), urging the US to stop exporting weapons overseas.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-hit-them-very-very-hard-trump-repeats-10-tariff-threat-against-brics-here-s-what-he-said-1752919987339">‘I hit them very, very hard’: Trump repeats 10% tariff threat against BRICS</a>“America needs to stop sending weapons abroad. “Very reliable sources tell me we have roughly 8 days of offensive and defensive missiles on hand and readily available. Translation: We can fight an 8-day war and then we would have to go nuclear,” Macgregor wrote.<h2>Trump ramps up weapons support for Ukraine</h2>MacGregor’s comments come at a time of rising concern about US stockpiles, as the country continues to send military aid to Ukraine. Just days before his post, President Donald Trump announced a major new shipment of weapons to Kyiv, reversing his earlier stance on holding back military support.Ukrainian officials praised the move, describing it as a much-needed boost in their defence against Russia. However, defence analysts in Washington are questioning whether such support can be sustained, especially as it puts more strain on America’s limited military resources.<h2>Pentagon struggles to restock weapons</h2>Reports in recent months have shown that the Pentagon is facing challenges in replenishing its high-end weaponry. Deliveries of some key systems, including long-range missiles, Patriot interceptors and 155mm artillery shells, have already been delayed due to production and supply issues.MacGregor’s statement has added to growing pressure from some conservatives to rethink how and where US weapons are being used. Many have argued that Washington is risking its national defence capabilities by continuing to send large amounts of arms abroad.<h2>Russia raises alarm over US involvement</h2>At the same time, tensions with Russia continue to escalate. Moscow has accused Ukraine of using long-range weapons supplied by the US and its allies to strike civilian targets inside Russian territory. These actions, according to the Kremlin, are undermining any hopes of peace talks.President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that the introduction of such weapons could drastically change the direction of the war. “We will make the necessary decisions based on the threats we face,” Putin said recently, hinting that Russia might revise its strategy if NATO appears directly involved.<h2>Can Washington handle a new conflict?</h2>With both the Biden administration and Trump’s team facing criticism at home and abroad, there are growing questions about whether the US can maintain its overseas commitments without weakening its defences. As calls to reassess America’s military role grow louder, MacGregor’s warning has added new urgency to an already heated debate.

Just days before his post, President Donald Trump announced a major new shipment of weapons to Kyiv, reversing his earlier stance on holding back military support.

A former Pentagon adviser has issued a serious warning about the state of America’s military readiness, claiming the United States may only have enough missiles to fight for eight days before being forced to consider using nuclear weapons. Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor, who once served as a senior adviser to the Secretary of Defence under Donald Trump, claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter), urging the US to stop exporting weapons overseas. Also read: ‘I hit them very, very hard’: Trump repeats 10% tariff threat against BRICS “America needs to stop sending weapons abroad. “Very reliable sources tell me we have roughly 8 days of offensive and defensive missiles on hand and readily available. Translation: We can fight an 8-day war and then we would have to go nuclear,” Macgregor wrote. Trump ramps up weapons support for Ukraine MacGregor’s comments come at a time of rising concern about US stockpiles, as the country continues to send military aid to Ukraine. Just days before his post, President Donald Trump announced a major new shipment of weapons to Kyiv, reversing his earlier stance on holding back military support. Ukrainian officials praised the move, describing it as a much-needed boost in their defence against Russia. However, defence analysts in Washington are questioning whether such support can be sustained, especially as it puts more strain on America’s limited military resources. Pentagon struggles to restock weapons Reports in recent months have shown that the Pentagon is facing challenges in replenishing its high-end weaponry. Deliveries of some key systems, including long-range missiles, Patriot interceptors and 155mm artillery shells, have already been delayed due to production and supply issues. MacGregor’s statement has added to growing pressure from some conservatives to rethink how and where US weapons are being used. Many have argued that Washington is risking its national defence capabilities by continuing to send large amounts of arms abroad. Russia raises alarm over US involvement At the same time, tensions with Russia continue to escalate. Moscow has accused Ukraine of using long-range weapons supplied by the US and its allies to strike civilian targets inside Russian territory. These actions, according to the Kremlin, are undermining any hopes of peace talks. President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that the introduction of such weapons could drastically change the direction of the war. “We will make the necessary decisions based on the threats we face,” Putin said recently, hinting that Russia might revise its strategy if NATO appears directly involved. Can Washington handle a new conflict? With both the Biden administration and Trump’s team facing criticism at home and abroad, there are growing questions about whether the US can maintain its overseas commitments without weakening its defences. As calls to reassess America’s military role grow louder, MacGregor’s warning has added new urgency to an already heated debate.

Just days before his post, President Donald Trump announced a major new shipment of weapons to Kyiv, reversing his earlier stance on holding back military support.

‘We’d have to go nuclear’: Only 8 days of missiles left? Ex-Pentagon official warns US military is low on missiles

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, its parent companies Dow Jones and News Corp, owner Rupert Murdoch, and two of the newspaper’s reporters over a report alleging he contributed a sexually suggestive birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The suit was filed on July 18 in federal court in Miami, marking a dramatic escalation in Trump’s aggressive legal campaign against US media outlets. The Journal’s article, published on July 17, reported that Trump’s name appeared in a leather-bound birthday album compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday. The note allegedly included a drawing of a naked woman, framed around typewritten text and signed “Donald.” The letter also allegedly included the phrase, “Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.”Trump has vehemently denied authoring the note, calling the WSJ’s report “false, malicious, defamatory, fake news.” In a fiery Truth Social post, he said the article was published despite prior warnings to Murdoch and Dow Jones executives. “Mr. Murdoch stated that he would take care of it but obviously did not have the power to do so,” Trump wrote. “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.”<h2>Media, free speech, and legal precedent</h2>This marks the first time a sitting US president has sued a news outlet for defamation, according to legal experts. While Trump has filed multiple lawsuits against media organisations in recent years, including ABC, CBS, and social media firms, this case is viewed as a historic challenge to press freedom and could test the boundaries of First Amendment protections.Legal analysts say Trump faces a steep uphill battle. To prevail, he must prove the Wall Street Journal acted with “actual malice”—that the outlet knew the story was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. The Journal has stood by its reporting. A spokesperson for Dow Jones said, “We have full confidence in the rigour and accuracy of our reporting and will vigorously defend against any lawsuit.”The Journal did not publish the original letter or drawing, prompting Trump’s attorneys to argue in the 18-page filing that “no authentic letter or drawing exists.” The lawsuit accuses WSJ of failing to meet journalistic standards and publishing content with the intent to damage the president’s reputation.<h2>Epstein fallout and MAGA division</h2>The lawsuit comes amid renewed controversy over Trump’s ties to Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting federal sex-trafficking charges. While Trump has long said he cut ties with Epstein before his legal troubles began, photographs and quotes from the early 2000s show they were socially acquainted. In one 2002 quote, Trump called Epstein “a terrific guy” who “likes beautiful women, many of them on the younger side.”The WSJ’s report, and the administration’s refusal to release Epstein-related files, has sparked backlash among Trump’s right-wing supporters, many of whom subscribe to conspiracy theories about Epstein’s “client list.” A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found 69 per cent of Americans believe the government is hiding details about Epstein’s connections to powerful people.In response, Trump on July 17 ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the unsealing of grand jury transcripts related to Epstein in an attempt to quell public pressure. However, prosecutors have indicated that no incriminating client list exists and have promised to redact victim information if any records are made public.&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump has denied authoring the note, calling the WSJ’s report false, malicious, defamatory, fake news. In a fiery Truth Social post, he said the article was published despite prior warnings to Murdoch and Dow Jones executives.

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, its parent companies Dow Jones and News Corp, owner Rupert Murdoch, and two of the newspaper’s reporters over a report alleging he contributed a sexually suggestive birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The suit was filed on July 18 in federal court in Miami, marking a dramatic escalation in Trump’s aggressive legal campaign against US media outlets. The Journal’s article, published on July 17, reported that Trump’s name appeared in a leather-bound birthday album compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday. The note allegedly included a drawing of a naked woman, framed around typewritten text and signed “Donald.” The letter also allegedly included the phrase, “Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump has vehemently denied authoring the note, calling the WSJ’s report “false, malicious, defamatory, fake news.” In a fiery Truth Social post, he said the article was published despite prior warnings to Murdoch and Dow Jones executives. “Mr. Murdoch stated that he would take care of it but obviously did not have the power to do so,” Trump wrote. “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.” Media, free speech, and legal precedent This marks the first time a sitting US president has sued a news outlet for defamation, according to legal experts. While Trump has filed multiple lawsuits against media organisations in recent years, including ABC, CBS, and social media firms, this case is viewed as a historic challenge to press freedom and could test the boundaries of First Amendment protections. Legal analysts say Trump faces a steep uphill battle. To prevail, he must prove the Wall Street Journal acted with “actual malice”—that the outlet knew the story was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. The Journal has stood by its reporting. A spokesperson for Dow Jones said, “We have full confidence in the rigour and accuracy of our reporting and will vigorously defend against any lawsuit.” The Journal did not publish the original letter or drawing, prompting Trump’s attorneys to argue in the 18-page filing that “no authentic letter or drawing exists.” The lawsuit accuses WSJ of failing to meet journalistic standards and publishing content with the intent to damage the president’s reputation. Epstein fallout and MAGA division The lawsuit comes amid renewed controversy over Trump’s ties to Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting federal sex-trafficking charges. While Trump has long said he cut ties with Epstein before his legal troubles began, photographs and quotes from the early 2000s show they were socially acquainted. In one 2002 quote, Trump called Epstein “a terrific guy” who “likes beautiful women, many of them on the younger side.” The WSJ’s report, and the administration’s refusal to release Epstein-related files, has sparked backlash among Trump’s right-wing supporters, many of whom subscribe to conspiracy theories about Epstein’s “client list.” A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found 69 per cent of Americans believe the government is hiding details about Epstein’s connections to powerful people. In response, Trump on July 17 ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the unsealing of grand jury transcripts related to Epstein in an attempt to quell public pressure. However, prosecutors have indicated that no incriminating client list exists and have promised to redact victim information if any records are made public. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump has denied authoring the note, calling the WSJ’s report false, malicious, defamatory, fake news. In a fiery Truth Social post, he said the article was published despite prior warnings to Murdoch and Dow Jones executives.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for $10 billion over Epstein letter report

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (July 18) that 10 Israeli hostages will be released "very shortly" from Gaza. The statement came amid the push for the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war. “We got most of the hostages back. We’re going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly,” the American president said during a dinner with Republican senators. He also praised his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, as “fantastic”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new ceasefire proposal pushes for the release of the 10 hostages and the remains of 18 others in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Meanwhile, earlier on the same day, it was reported that the director of the Mossad visited the US this week in the hope that Trump would support Israel's offer to ask other countries to take in the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still living in Gaza. The chief, David Barnea, told Witkoff that Israel has discussed relocating Palestinians to Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-settlers-accused-of-killing-117-sheep-in-west-bank-attack-1752899347586/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-settlers-accused-of-killing-117-sheep-in-west-bank-attack-1752899347586/embed</a>&nbsp;Earlier on July 1, the US president had posted on his social media platform Truth Social that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Last week, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House and presented Trump with a copy of a letter he had sent to the Nobel committee nominating the president for a Nobel Peace Prize.&nbsp;

The new ceasefire proposal pushes for the release of the 10 hostages and the remains of 18 others in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. 

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (July 18) that 10 Israeli hostages will be released "very shortly" from Gaza. The statement came amid the push for the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war. “We got most of the hostages back. We’re going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly,” the American president said during a dinner with Republican senators. He also praised his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, as “fantastic”. The new ceasefire proposal pushes for the release of the 10 hostages and the remains of 18 others in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Meanwhile, earlier on the same day, it was reported that the director of the Mossad visited the US this week in the hope that Trump would support Israel's offer to ask other countries to take in the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still living in Gaza. The chief, David Barnea, told Witkoff that Israel has discussed relocating Palestinians to Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-settlers-accused-of-killing-117-sheep-in-west-bank-attack-1752899347586/embed Earlier on July 1, the US president had posted on his social media platform Truth Social that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Last week, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House and presented Trump with a copy of a letter he had sent to the Nobel committee nominating the president for a Nobel Peace Prize.

The new ceasefire proposal pushes for the release of the 10 hostages and the remains of 18 others in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinians held in Israeli jails.&nbsp;

Trump says 10 more Israeli hostages to be free 'very shortly', hopes to 'finish' war in Gaza 'quickly'

Kai Trump, the eldest grandchild of US President Donald Trump, has become a teenage millionaire. The 18-year-old has a net worth of $21 million and makes five times more than her grandfather. Following in her family’s business-forward footsteps, Kai has multiple name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals amounting to more than $1 million. According to On3, she has an NIL valuation of at&nbsp;least $1.2 million.&nbsp;She earns an estimated $2.5 million a year from modelling contracts, social media sponsorships, and brand endorsement deals. In addition, she also has a trust fund of $16 million, which was established by the Trump family and is overseen by JPMorgan. On the other hand, the US president receives $400,000 annually.&nbsp;Kai, who attended The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, has about 3.2 million followers on TikTok, 1.8 million on Instagram, and 1.17 million on YouTube.&nbsp;<h2>What is Kai Trump’s net worth?</h2>&nbsp;Kai Trump, the daughter of Trump Jr and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, has a net worth of about $21 million in 2025. While Barron, Trump’s youngest son, has a net worth range from $76 million to $80 million, according to National World. The 19-year-old is about to finish his freshman year at New York University.&nbsp;As per Sports Illustrated, Kai is among the top female student-athletes in terms of NIL earnings. She has already secured deals with Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf and has a social media following of more than six million.&nbsp;NIL deals allow college athletes to earn money through partnerships, advertisements, endorsements, and other alternatives focused on their personal brand instead of their athletic performance.&nbsp;After graduating from high school in 2026, she will be going to the University of Miami, where she is expected to start playing golf for the school as per her commitment.

Kai, who attended The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, has about 3.2 million followers on TikTok, 1.8 million on Instagram, and 1.17 million on YouTube.

Kai Trump, the eldest grandchild of US President Donald Trump, has become a teenage millionaire. The 18-year-old has a net worth of $21 million and makes five times more than her grandfather. Following in her family’s business-forward footsteps, Kai has multiple name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals amounting to more than $1 million. According to On3, she has an NIL valuation of at least $1.2 million. She earns an estimated $2.5 million a year from modelling contracts, social media sponsorships, and brand endorsement deals. In addition, she also has a trust fund of $16 million, which was established by the Trump family and is overseen by JPMorgan. On the other hand, the US president receives $400,000 annually. Kai, who attended The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, has about 3.2 million followers on TikTok, 1.8 million on Instagram, and 1.17 million on YouTube. What is Kai Trump’s net worth? Kai Trump, the daughter of Trump Jr and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, has a net worth of about $21 million in 2025. While Barron, Trump’s youngest son, has a net worth range from $76 million to $80 million, according to National World. The 19-year-old is about to finish his freshman year at New York University. As per Sports Illustrated, Kai is among the top female student-athletes in terms of NIL earnings. She has already secured deals with Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf and has a social media following of more than six million. NIL deals allow college athletes to earn money through partnerships, advertisements, endorsements, and other alternatives focused on their personal brand instead of their athletic performance. After graduating from high school in 2026, she will be going to the University of Miami, where she is expected to start playing golf for the school as per her commitment.

Kai, who attended The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, has about 3.2 million followers on TikTok, 1.8 million on Instagram, and 1.17 million on YouTube.

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