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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday (December 8) issued an executive order labeling the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), one of the nation’s largest Muslim civil-rights groups, as a “foreign terrorist organization.” The order, posted on his X account, applies the same designation to the Muslim Brotherhood.&nbsp;The US government does not classify either CAIR or the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. Under DeSantis’ directive, Florida state agencies must block both groups, and anyone who has materially supported them, from receiving state funds, contracts, or employment through executive-branch or cabinet-level agencies.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/seychelles-high-commissioner-hails-india-s-role-in-capacity-building-eyes-deeper-ties-1765276407753">Seychelles high commissioner hails India's role in capacity building, eyes deeper ties</a>&nbsp;In his post on X, DeSantis wrote, “EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations. &nbsp; Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations, including denying privileges or resources to anyone providing material support.”<h2>See the post by Florida Governor here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations. Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these… <a href="https://t.co/2s48yYfEg7">pic.twitter.com/2s48yYfEg7</a>&mdash; Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1998156452377293228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a joint statement sent by email, CAIR and its Florida chapter said they intend to file a lawsuit, calling DeSantis’ order unconstitutional and defamatory. CAIR, founded in 1994, now operates 25 chapters nationwide. The announcement comes weeks after CAIR challenged a similar proclamation issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. In a federal lawsuit, the organisation argued the Texas order violates the Constitution and is unsupported by state law.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-severe-and-intense-response-pak-field-marshal-asim-munir-goes-on-a-rant-against-india-1765276176694">'Severe and intense' response: Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir goes on a rant against India</a>&nbsp;The Muslim Brotherhood, founded nearly 100 years ago in Egypt and now present in various countries, has long said it abandoned violence and aims to achieve political influence through elections and peaceful activism. However, many authoritarian governments in the Middle East regard the group as a destabilising force.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared CAIR, a 'foreign terrorist organisation'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday (December 8) issued an executive order labeling the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), one of the nation’s largest Muslim civil-rights groups, as a “foreign terrorist organization.” The order, posted on his X account, applies the same designation to the Muslim Brotherhood. The US government does not classify either CAIR or the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. Under DeSantis’ directive, Florida state agencies must block both groups, and anyone who has materially supported them, from receiving state funds, contracts, or employment through executive-branch or cabinet-level agencies. Also Read: Seychelles high commissioner hails India's role in capacity building, eyes deeper ties In his post on X, DeSantis wrote, “EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Florida is designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations. Florida agencies are hereby directed to undertake all lawful measures to prevent unlawful activities by these organizations, including denying privileges or resources to anyone providing material support.” See the post by Florida Governor here

DeSantis designates CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, blocking state ties. CAIR plans to sue, calling the order unconstitutional

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said that Israel was responsible for nearly half of the journalists killed this year across the world. In its annual report released on Tuesday (Dec 9) on violence against journalists, the international organisation said that 43 per cent of the journalists slain in the last 12 months were killed in Gaza by Israeli armed forces. The report also added that reporters were also targeted in Ukraine, where the Russian army continues to target foreign and Ukrainian journalists, and in Sudan, which has emerged as a deadly war zone for news professionals. A total of 67 journalists were killed across the world for their work in the last 12 months.According to the RSF report, since October 2023, the Israeli military has killed nearly 220 journalists. It added that “at least 65 of whom were slain either due to their work or while they were working.”Highlighting deadly crimes against journalists across the world, RSF said, “Journalists do not just die – they are killed. The number of murdered journalists has risen again, due to the criminal practices of military groups — both regular and paramilitary — and organised crime. At least 53 of the 67 media professionals killed over the past year are victims of war or criminal networks.”The report also mentioned that out of 503 journalists detained globally, 20 were imprisoned in Israel as of December 1, 2025. World’s largest prison for reporters emerged in China, with 121 journalists in jail, followed by Russia (48) and Myanmar (47). RSF stated that most foreign journalists were detained by Russia (26).RSF stated that most foreign journalists were detained by Russia (26). Following Moscow, Israel is the second country to imprison the largest number of foreign reporters. “As of 1 December 2025, 20 Palestinian journalists are behind Israeli bars, 16 of whom were arrested over the past two years in Gaza and the West Bank,” the report said.Mexico witnessed an alarming spike in journalist murders in 2025, for which organised crime groups are responsible, becoming the second most dangerous country in the world for journalists. Nine reporters were killed in the country this year, while 28 are missing.Meanwhile, Syria has the highest number of missing journalists. As per RSF, “37 journalists are currently missing in Syria. Many were held hostage by ISIS or imprisoned by Bashar al-Assad, but the downfall of these two regimes has not yet led to the recovery of these journalists.”The report added that 20 journalists are currently held hostage worldwide, with seven taken by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The report also mentioned that out of 503 journalists detained globally, 20 were imprisoned in Israel as of December 1, 2025. World’s largest prison for reporters emerged in China, with 121 journalists in jail, followed by Russia (48) and Myanmar (47).

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said that Israel was responsible for nearly half of the journalists killed this year across the world. In its annual report released on Tuesday (Dec 9) on violence against journalists, the international organisation said that 43 per cent of the journalists slain in the last 12 months were killed in Gaza by Israeli armed forces. The report also added that reporters were also targeted in Ukraine, where the Russian army continues to target foreign and Ukrainian journalists, and in Sudan, which has emerged as a deadly war zone for news professionals. A total of 67 journalists were killed across the world for their work in the last 12 months. According to the RSF report, since October 2023, the Israeli military has killed nearly 220 journalists. It added that “at least 65 of whom were slain either due to their work or while they were working.” Highlighting deadly crimes against journalists across the world, RSF said, “Journalists do not just die – they are killed. The number of murdered journalists has risen again, due to the criminal practices of military groups — both regular and paramilitary — and organised crime. At least 53 of the 67 media professionals killed over the past year are victims of war or criminal networks.” The report also mentioned that out of 503 journalists detained globally, 20 were imprisoned in Israel as of December 1, 2025. World’s largest prison for reporters emerged in China, with 121 journalists in jail, followed by Russia (48) and Myanmar (47). RSF stated that most foreign journalists were detained by Russia (26). RSF stated that most foreign journalists were detained by Russia (26). Following Moscow, Israel is the second country to imprison the largest number of foreign reporters. “As of 1 December 2025, 20 Palestinian journalists are behind Israeli bars, 16 of whom were arrested over the past two years in Gaza and the West Bank,” the report said. Mexico witnessed an alarming spike in journalist murders in 2025, for which organised crime groups are responsible, becoming the second most dangerous country in the world for journalists. Nine reporters were killed in the country this year, while 28 are missing. Meanwhile, Syria has the highest number of missing journalists. As per RSF, “37 journalists are currently missing in Syria. Many were held hostage by ISIS or imprisoned by Bashar al-Assad, but the downfall of these two regimes has not yet led to the recovery of these journalists.” The report added that 20 journalists are currently held hostage worldwide, with seven taken by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The report also mentioned that out of 503 journalists detained globally, 20 were imprisoned in Israel as of December 1, 2025. World’s largest prison for reporters emerged in China, with 121 journalists in jail, followed by Russia (48) and Myanmar (47).

Israel responsible for nearly half journalist killings in 2025: RSF report

In his first address after assuming charge as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir continued his anti-India rant, saying that any future act of aggression from India would invite an even more “severe and intense” response from Islamabad. While speaking to the officers, he said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.”&nbsp;&nbsp;On April 22, a dastardly attack was orchestrated by The Resisitance Front (TRF), which is an offshoot of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This attack was led by terror hubs established in Pakistan. The inaction by authorities in the country is what led India to retaliate with precision strikes on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

While speaking to the officers, Field Marshal Asim Munir said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.”

In his first address after assuming charge as Pakistan’s inaugural Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir continued his anti-India rant, saying that any future act of aggression from India would invite an even more “severe and intense” response from Islamabad. While speaking to the officers, he said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.” On April 22, a dastardly attack was orchestrated by The Resisitance Front (TRF), which is an offshoot of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This attack was led by terror hubs established in Pakistan. The inaction by authorities in the country is what led India to retaliate with precision strikes on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

While speaking to the officers, Field Marshal Asim Munir said, “India should not be in any delusion as Pakistan’s response in case of any aggression will be even more quick and intense.”

'Severe and intense' response: Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir goes on a rant against India

Seychelles High Commissioner to India, Lalatiana Accouche, has warmly thanked India for its extensive support in capacity building, describing the bilateral relationship as one that is “growing, covering many areas” and poised to become “more stronger” under Seychelles’ new government. Speaking during WION Podcast, High Commissioner Accouche highlighted the scale of India’s training programmes for Seychellois officials and citizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;“First of all, thank India for all you have done to us. Because so far as latest figures I have compiled, it’s more than 1,000, maybe it’s a small number for you, but for Seychelles, compared to the number of population, it speaks volumes for us, and it covers many fields,” she said. She noted a steady rise in participation, adding: “We have a lot of people coming to India, officers to be trained. Actually, we have 10 defense officers and police and defence in India. I still say that the number sounds small for you. It’s big for us. It’s big for us.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The high commissioner also pointed out that when Seychellois fall seriously ill, “the first country they say, ‘Let’s go to India’. And now with IndiGo operational, it’s more easier.” Scholarships through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and other programmes have further cemented people-to-people links, she said, seizing the opportunity “to thank India in capacity building.” While praising existing cooperation, Accouche flagged gaps in connectivity and financial services. Despite a direct IndiGo flight between Mumbai and Mahé, “there are no shipping lines between the two countries, which of course negatively impacts” trade, she observed. Similarly, only one Indian bank currently operates in Seychelles, an area she believes could expand given the “close partner” status.&nbsp;The envoy expressed optimism following the recent inauguration of Seychelles’ new President, Patrick Herminie, which was attended by Indian Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan. “Big honour. Way to open the door wider,” she said, adding that one of the new government’s main priorities is “to strengthen ties in [the] Indian Ocean. India is the big sister.”&nbsp;Seychelles’ recent formal membership of the Colombo Security Conclave was another milestone. “Two weeks ago, our chief of defence was here… to officially have a membership. And having it, being a member, it solidifies again the areas of cooperation… to have [a] peaceful region to the actions against the illegal activities. That’s why we decided to join the Conclave. And I think it was only Seychelles left. So we joined it officially,” HC Accouche explained.&nbsp;Looking ahead to the forthcoming India-Africa Summit, the first in a decade, she stressed the complementarity between the two sides: “We all know Africa is the future. Africa got all the resources… human resources, natural resources, and India, with the development going through, so complementing the two is very important… Having [a] plan of action very well clear defined during the summit will be about the trade.”

Seychelles high commissioner hails India's role in capacity building, eyes deeper ties

Seychelles High Commissioner to India, Lalatiana Accouche, has warmly thanked India for its extensive support in capacity building, describing the bilateral relationship as one that is “growing, covering many areas” and poised to become “more stronger” under Seychelles’ new government. Speaking during WION Podcast, High Commissioner Accouche highlighted the scale of India’s training programmes for Seychellois officials and citizens. “First of all, thank India for all you have done to us. Because so far as latest figures I have compiled, it’s more than 1,000, maybe it’s a small number for you, but for Seychelles, compared to the number of population, it speaks volumes for us, and it covers many fields,” she said. She noted a steady rise in participation, adding: “We have a lot of people coming to India, officers to be trained. Actually, we have 10 defense officers and police and defence in India. I still say that the number sounds small for you. It’s big for us. It’s big for us.” The high commissioner also pointed out that when Seychellois fall seriously ill, “the first country they say, ‘Let’s go to India’. And now with IndiGo operational, it’s more easier.” Scholarships through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and other programmes have further cemented people-to-people links, she said, seizing the opportunity “to thank India in capacity building.” While praising existing cooperation, Accouche flagged gaps in connectivity and financial services. Despite a direct IndiGo flight between Mumbai and Mahé, “there are no shipping lines between the two countries, which of course negatively impacts” trade, she observed. Similarly, only one Indian bank currently operates in Seychelles, an area she believes could expand given the “close partner” status. The envoy expressed optimism following the recent inauguration of Seychelles’ new President, Patrick Herminie, which was attended by Indian Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan. “Big honour. Way to open the door wider,” she said, adding that one of the new government’s main priorities is “to strengthen ties in [the] Indian Ocean. India is the big sister.” Seychelles’ recent formal membership of the Colombo Security Conclave was another milestone. “Two weeks ago, our chief of defence was here… to officially have a membership. And having it, being a member, it solidifies again the areas of cooperation… to have [a] peaceful region to the actions against the illegal activities. That’s why we decided to join the Conclave. And I think it was only Seychelles left. So we joined it officially,” HC Accouche explained. Looking ahead to the forthcoming India-Africa Summit, the first in a decade, she stressed the complementarity between the two sides: “We all know Africa is the future. Africa got all the resources… human resources, natural resources, and India, with the development going through, so complementing the two is very important… Having [a] plan of action very well clear defined during the summit will be about the trade.”

Speaking during WION Podcast, High Commissioner Accouche highlighted the scale of India’s training programmes for Seychellois officials and citizens

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The US is seeing an early winter cold snap. A persistent polar vortex drives Arctic air across the states causing freeze warnings, sub-zero temperatures, frost and snow.

An ongoing Arctic blast caused by ruptures in the Polar Vortex is causing sub-freeze temperatures across the central and northeastern US. This is one of the most intense early‑winters in recent years. Millions of Americans could be affected in this cold snap, especially in areas unaccustomed to such early deep winter cold as Arctic air surges may push farther south than usual. Record low temperatures have been witnessed in Iowa, Michigan, and New York, with readings as low as –28°C in some northern areas. US braces for early cold surge The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts another intense Arctic air influx in the Northeast, including New York, Pennsylvania, and New England, with daytime highs in the –6°C range (20s°F) from 12 to 17 December. Overnight temperatures could fall to –12°C (10°F) or below in some areas. Southern US might see cold snap too Frost or freeze conditions are expected to extend as far south as central Florida. Citrus growers and other farmers have been advised to protect their crops, including covering sensitive plants. This marks the second or third significant Arctic intrusion in the Midwest and eastern US this season. Freeze warnings in California and Arizona Warnings in western states have been active since earlier in the week. Valleys of San Luis Obispo County have seen temperatures below –2°C (28°F), while areas east of Phoenix, Arizona experienced lows around –4°C (mid-20s°F). Extreme Cold Alert in Alaska Prolonged freeze could last several days, with freezing winds around –45°C (–50°F) expected in Skagway and higher elevations along the Klondike Highway. There's significant risks of frostbite, hypothermia, and frozen pipes. Georgia braces for multi-day freezes In the Southeast, Georgia officials have advised pipe insulation, sheltering pets, covering plants, and welfare checks on the elderly amid possible multi-day cold snap. Northern Florida may also face unusually cold conditions. Snow risk in Midwest and East Coast Snow and freezing rain are occurring from the Dakotas to the Great Lakes, with the NWS warning of travel disruptions and slippery untreated surfaces. Polar vortex outlook: Why is it so cold in US? A split in, or weakening of, Polar Vortex - the large area of cold air that spins around Earth's pole and strengthens during winter - is leading frigid Arctic air, which is usually confined near the pole, to move into Canada and then into the US mid‑west, Great Lakes, Northeast and beyond. Multiple waves of these Arctic blasts may continue through mid‑December, possibly pushing freeze/frost conditions even far southward. The polar vortex disruption is expected to produce up to three or more rounds of bitter cold through 19 December, originating from central Canada. Each surge may bring widespread sub-zero temperatures, frost, and potential damage to crops and infrastructure across the central and eastern US.

The US is seeing an early winter cold snap. A persistent polar vortex drives Arctic air across the states, causing freeze warnings, sub-zero temperatures, frost and snow.

US freeze warning: Polar vortex is driving down temperatures in central and northern America. Predictions, warnings

China and Japan are facing heightened diplomatic tensions after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks on Taiwan. In the latest move, China halted ferry services while Takaichi is facing protest internally

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A major fire broke out in an office building in Indonesia on Tuesday (Dec 7), killing at least 20 people, the police said. The fire erupted in a seven-story building in central Jakarta in the afternoon, according to local media. The fire reportedly started after a battery on the first floor of the building exploded and spread the blaze to the upper floors.&nbsp;“As of now, 20 victims have been retrieved, consisting of five men and 15 women,” Susatyo Purnomo Condro, the Central Jakarta police chief, told reporters. He added that among those killed in the incident was a pregnant woman. Susatyo said most of the victims likely died of asphyxiation and did not seem to suffer burn injuries. He added that the bodies have been taken to the police hospital for autopsy.&nbsp;The police chief added that firefighters were still trying to find more people possibly trapped in the building. Broadcaster Kompas TV reported that the fire was later brought under control, although some were still trapped inside the building. It added that dozens of firefighters were trying to evacuate people inside, while some were also seen carrying body bags from the building.&nbsp;“We are still collecting data, but for now, we are focusing on identifying the victims who have been found,” Susatyo said, adding that the firefighters were focusing on cooling the building due to intense heat and thick smoke engulfing several floors.&nbsp;Reportedly, the building belonged to Terra Drone Indonesia, which provides drones for aerial survey activities in the mining and agriculture sectors. According to the company’s website, it received funding from Japanese drone firm Terra Drone Corporation.&nbsp;Earlier in 2023, a deadly fire in eastern Indonesia killed at least 12 people and injured 39 others following an explosion at a nickel-processing plant.

Jakarta police chief said that most of the victims likely died of asphyxiation and did not seem to suffer burn injuries. He added that the bodies have been taken to the police hospital for autopsy.

A major fire broke out in an office building in Indonesia on Tuesday (Dec 7), killing at least 20 people, the police said. The fire erupted in a seven-story building in central Jakarta in the afternoon, according to local media. The fire reportedly started after a battery on the first floor of the building exploded and spread the blaze to the upper floors. “As of now, 20 victims have been retrieved, consisting of five men and 15 women,” Susatyo Purnomo Condro, the Central Jakarta police chief, told reporters. He added that among those killed in the incident was a pregnant woman. Susatyo said most of the victims likely died of asphyxiation and did not seem to suffer burn injuries. He added that the bodies have been taken to the police hospital for autopsy. The police chief added that firefighters were still trying to find more people possibly trapped in the building. Broadcaster Kompas TV reported that the fire was later brought under control, although some were still trapped inside the building. It added that dozens of firefighters were trying to evacuate people inside, while some were also seen carrying body bags from the building. “We are still collecting data, but for now, we are focusing on identifying the victims who have been found,” Susatyo said, adding that the firefighters were focusing on cooling the building due to intense heat and thick smoke engulfing several floors. Reportedly, the building belonged to Terra Drone Indonesia, which provides drones for aerial survey activities in the mining and agriculture sectors. According to the company’s website, it received funding from Japanese drone firm Terra Drone Corporation. Earlier in 2023, a deadly fire in eastern Indonesia killed at least 12 people and injured 39 others following an explosion at a nickel-processing plant.

Jakarta police chief said that most of the victims likely died of asphyxiation and did not seem to suffer burn injuries. He added that the bodies have been taken to the police hospital for autopsy.

Massive fire erupts in Indonesian office building; at least 20 killed, many trapped

The US Vice President JD Vance is being called out online for indirectly mocking his in-laws. He was discussing about American being concerned about neighbours not speaking the same language. He was pointing out the cultural difference that is evident due to the influx of migration that was allowed during the Biden Administration.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">JD Vance: “It’s totally reasonable to not want neighbors who speak another language.” <a href="https://t.co/kGYublo8Qf">pic.twitter.com/kGYublo8Qf</a>&mdash; Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerHakimian/status/1997459825471746366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a podcast that has been widely circulated, US Vice President JD Vance is talking with the New York Post. Vance shared a ridiculous scenario, where 20 people move into a three-bedroom flat, have different cultures and speak totally different languages. "And recognising that their next-door neighbour is going to say, 'Well, wait a second, what's going on here, I don't know these people. They don't speak the same language as I do." Vance shares the concerns of the American who would want to live with a neighbour with whom they share similarities.&nbsp;People called out JD Vance for being racist. There are people within his family, like Usha Vance and Usha's parents, Krish and Lakshmi Chilukuri, who both immigrated to the US during the 1980s.&nbsp;Journalist Brian Allen posted, “This man is married to an Indian woman. He has mixed-race kids. And he’s out here pandering to people who would’ve side-eyed his own family at the mailbox. If he won’t defend them, he’ll sell out anyone - MAGA included.”Usha Vance's parents had their careers in America, and they are successful academics in their respective fields. Usha's mother, Dr Lakshmi Chilukuri, is a Molecular Biology professor in UC San Diego. Her father, Krish Chilukuri, works in Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University.Another man commented, “Dawg, your in-laws speak another language.”Since the video went viral, JD Vance responded to the tweet saying that the quote was completely false. He said that its reasonable to want to share a similarity in language with your neighbour, "How do you borrow a cup of sugar? Resolve disagreements? Have a nice conversation? You need a common language, and in America, that language is English." He accused the far left of being deranged and attacking people for wanting to speak the same language.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

US Vice President JD Vance is criticised online for comments about neighbours speaking different languages, with many pointing to his Indian in-laws and mixed-heritage family.

The US Vice President JD Vance is being called out online for indirectly mocking his in-laws. He was discussing about American being concerned about neighbours not speaking the same language. He was pointing out the cultural difference that is evident due to the influx of migration that was allowed during the Biden Administration.

US Vice President JD Vance is criticised online for comments about neighbours speaking different languages, with many pointing to his Indian in-laws and mixed-heritage family.

JD Vance slammed for indirectly mocking Usha Vance's parents

US President Donald Trump's response to Netflix's plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) film studios and streaming assets was, "it could be a problem." Now, multiple reports suggest a possible reason: his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s investment firm is involved in the larger, rival bid by Paramount Skydance to acquire the entire WBD company. Larry Ellison, the Oracle founder and a Trump ally, is also part of the Paramount hostile bid, which totals around a $108 billion all-cash offer made directly to WBD shareholders, bypassing its board.<h2>What did Trump say about the Netflix-WBD acquisition?</h2>Speaking at the Kennedy Center on December 7, two days after Netflix's proposed $72 billion deal for WBD assets, including HBO Max, was announced, Trump said the deal "could be a problem" due to Netflix's dominant market share. With over 300 million subscribers, which he said could "go up a lot" post-merger, the deal might violate antitrust laws that prevent any player from controlling 50 per cent or more of the market. Trump also said he would be "personally involved" in the regulatory review, which is unusual intervention for a president. The Justice Department will also scrutinise the Netflix deal, which, if approved, would close in the third quarter of 2026.Already, Hollywood unions like the Writers Guild of America are against the Netflix-WBD deal, citing potential job losses, reduced content diversity, and higher subscription costs.<h2>Trump may have a personal interest in WBD deal</h2>Larry Ellison is the father of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, a Trump ally. The Paramount bid also includes RedBird Capital and Middle Eastern sovereign funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Unlike Netflix’s offer, Paramount’s bid targets WBD’s entire portfolio, including CNN and TNT. Remember how much Trump hates CNN?<h2>The Trump son-in-law angle: How is Jared Kushner involved in Paramount bid for WBD?</h2>One of the financiers backing Paramount’s proposal is Affinity Partners, Kushner’s private equity firm. Kushner, a former White House advisor, stands to benefit from the bid, raising significant conflict-of-interest concerns given Trump’s public opposition to the Netflix deal.&nbsp;Trump has denied discussing the bid with Kushner, stating that neither Netflix nor Paramount are "friends of mine" and that he will do what is right.But reportedly, &nbsp;Ellison called Trump after the Netflix announcement to warn that the deal would hurt competition. Trump has a history of intervening in media group decisions for concessions, including approving the Paramount-Skydance merger after CBS fired his critics.<h2>WBD is now in a bind: Netflix or Paramount?</h2>The company must review the Paramount offer and recommend a course to shareholders within 10 days, while facing a potential $2.8 billion breakup fee to Netflix if it switches suitors. With Trump and his family involved, the legacy media conglomerate faces a highly complicated and politically charged acquisition battle.

Donald Trump has expressed scepticism about Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal. It has now emerged that his son-in-law Jared Kushner is one of the people behind Paramount’s $108 billion rival bid. The saga now reeks of conflict-of-interest and antitrust concerns


US President Donald Trump's response to Netflix's plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) film studios and streaming assets was, "it could be a problem." Now, multiple reports suggest a possible reason: his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s investment firm is involved in the larger, rival bid by Paramount Skydance to acquire the entire WBD company. Larry Ellison, the Oracle founder and a Trump ally, is also part of the Paramount hostile bid, which totals around a $108 billion all-cash offer made directly to WBD shareholders, bypassing its board. What did Trump say about the Netflix-WBD acquisition? Speaking at the Kennedy Center on December 7, two days after Netflix's proposed $72 billion deal for WBD assets, including HBO Max, was announced, Trump said the deal "could be a problem" due to Netflix's dominant market share. With over 300 million subscribers, which he said could "go up a lot" post-merger, the deal might violate antitrust laws that prevent any player from controlling 50 per cent or more of the market. Trump also said he would be "personally involved" in the regulatory review, which is unusual intervention for a president. The Justice Department will also scrutinise the Netflix deal, which, if approved, would close in the third quarter of 2026. Already, Hollywood unions like the Writers Guild of America are against the Netflix-WBD deal, citing potential job losses, reduced content diversity, and higher subscription costs. Trump may have a personal interest in WBD deal Larry Ellison is the father of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, a Trump ally. The Paramount bid also includes RedBird Capital and Middle Eastern sovereign funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Unlike Netflix’s offer, Paramount’s bid targets WBD’s entire portfolio, including CNN and TNT. Remember how much Trump hates CNN? The Trump son-in-law angle: How is Jared Kushner involved in Paramount bid for WBD? One of the financiers backing Paramount’s proposal is Affinity Partners, Kushner’s private equity firm. Kushner, a former White House advisor, stands to benefit from the bid, raising significant conflict-of-interest concerns given Trump’s public opposition to the Netflix deal. Trump has denied discussing the bid with Kushner, stating that neither Netflix nor Paramount are "friends of mine" and that he will do what is right. But reportedly, Ellison called Trump after the Netflix announcement to warn that the deal would hurt competition. Trump has a history of intervening in media group decisions for concessions, including approving the Paramount-Skydance merger after CBS fired his critics. WBD is now in a bind: Netflix or Paramount? The company must review the Paramount offer and recommend a course to shareholders within 10 days, while facing a potential $2.8 billion breakup fee to Netflix if it switches suitors. With Trump and his family involved, the legacy media conglomerate faces a highly complicated and politically charged acquisition battle.

Donald Trump has expressed scepticism about Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal. It has now emerged that his son-in-law Jared Kushner is one of the people behind Paramount’s $108 billion rival bid. The saga now reeks of conflict-of-interest and antitrust concerns

Trump opposing Netflix - Warner deal because his son-in-law is involved in rival bid by Paramount?

Pakistani Taliban fighters attacked a security checkpoint near the Afghan border late Monday (Dec 8), killing six soldiers and injuring four others, a local government official said on Tuesday (Dec 9). The attack took place in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an area that has seen a sharp rise in militant activity since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-bad-was-japan-s-7-6-earthquake-at-leat-10-injured-tsunami-warning-and-more-what-we-know-so-far-1765241958444">How bad was Japan’s 7.6 earthquake? At least 30 injured, tsunami warning and more. What we know so far</a><h2>What happened?</h2>Speaking to AFP, an official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to brief the media, said more than a dozen armed militants attacked the check post, triggering a heavy exchange of gunfire between the armed men and military personnel. "Six security personnel were martyred, and four were injured, while two militants were also killed in the fighting," he said.The Pakistani Taliban group or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack soon after. The group has long operated in the region, and Pakistan has repeatedly accused Afghanistan's Taliban rulers of sheltering TTP fighters and allowing them to launch cross-border strikes. Kabul, meanwhile, has consistently denied the charge.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-flight-crisis-not-urgent-cji-declines-immediate-hearing-on-pil-says-1765177884996">IndiGo flight crisis 'not urgent'? CJI declines immediate hearing on PIL, says...</a><h2>Afghanistan-Pakistan border remains closed</h2>The border between Afghanistan and Pakistan has remained closed since clashes between the two nations broke out in October. However, just last week, Pakistan said it would soon allow UN aid shipments to pass into Afghanistan.The latest attack comes on the heels of a gunfire exchange between Afghan and Pakistani forces at a major crossing point, and a TTP attack that left 12 dead. On Saturday (Dec 6), gunfire and shelling between the two nations left four Afghan civilians and one Afghan soldier dead. Both sides have accused each other of starting the fight.Before that, on Nov 11, the Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad. It was the first such strike in the Pakistani capital in years. In a statement, the TTP said it had targeted "Judges, lawyers and officials who carried out rulings under Pakistan's un-Islamic laws" and warned of more attacks unless Islamic law was imposed nationwide.&nbsp;

A TTP strike near the Afghan border has killed six Pakistani soldiers. "Six security personnel were martyred, and four were injured, while two militants were also killed in the fighting," suggest reports.

Pakistani Taliban fighters attacked a security checkpoint near the Afghan border late Monday (Dec 8), killing six soldiers and injuring four others, a local government official said on Tuesday (Dec 9). The attack took place in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an area that has seen a sharp rise in militant activity since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Also read | How bad was Japan’s 7.6 earthquake? At least 30 injured, tsunami warning and more. What we know so far What happened? Speaking to AFP, an official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to brief the media, said more than a dozen armed militants attacked the check post, triggering a heavy exchange of gunfire between the armed men and military personnel. "Six security personnel were martyred, and four were injured, while two militants were also killed in the fighting," he said. The Pakistani Taliban group or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack soon after. The group has long operated in the region, and Pakistan has repeatedly accused Afghanistan's Taliban rulers of sheltering TTP fighters and allowing them to launch cross-border strikes. Kabul, meanwhile, has consistently denied the charge. Also read | IndiGo flight crisis 'not urgent'? CJI declines immediate hearing on PIL, says... Afghanistan-Pakistan border remains closed The border between Afghanistan and Pakistan has remained closed since clashes between the two nations broke out in October. However, just last week, Pakistan said it would soon allow UN aid shipments to pass into Afghanistan. The latest attack comes on the heels of a gunfire exchange between Afghan and Pakistani forces at a major crossing point, and a TTP attack that left 12 dead. On Saturday (Dec 6), gunfire and shelling between the two nations left four Afghan civilians and one Afghan soldier dead. Both sides have accused each other of starting the fight. Before that, on Nov 11, the Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad. It was the first such strike in the Pakistani capital in years. In a statement, the TTP said it had targeted "Judges, lawyers and officials who carried out rulings under Pakistan's un-Islamic laws" and warned of more attacks unless Islamic law was imposed nationwide.

A TTP strike near the Afghan border has killed six Pakistani soldiers. "Six security personnel were martyred, and four were injured, while two militants were also killed in the fighting," suggest reports.

Pakistani Taliban gunmen storm Pakistan checkpoint near Afghan border, six soldiers killed

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks 180 countries by perceived public-sector corruption, using data from global institutions like the World Bank, World Economic Forum, and private risk consultancies. Here's the list of the top 10 nations.

International Anti-Corruption Day 2025: Top 10 least corrupt countries in the world

Japan has issued its first megaquake warning since the launch of the new Earthquake Early Warnings System in 2022. The system triggers an alert for a much bigger earthquake following a magnitude 7 or higher temblor. The warning is effective for at least a week.

What is a megaquake and how is Japan predicting one? All about the Earthquake Early Warning system

Reddit appears to be down for the second day in a row for thousands of users. Reddit is the heart of the Internet — or the “toilet of the Internet,” depending on your likes and dislikes. The discussion forum's downtimes are becoming a frequent issue. The latest is prompting Redditors to complain about what they see as lax attention from Reddit engineers to improving and stabilising the site. Is Reddit losing the game?<h2>Latest on Reddit downtime</h2>Reddit global outage affected thousands of users since late Monday, with 24,000 users filing reports on outage-tracker site DownDetector by Tuesday. About 73 per cent of complaints concerned site inaccessibility (website not loading), while 22 per cent reported server-connection issues, and 5 per cent described app problems. Many users saw “Internal Server Error” messages; others said the app froze or crashed, individual feeds wouldn’t load, and many features like posting, commenting, browsing subreddits failed on both web and mobile versions. The outage is worldwide, hitting major regions including the US, India and Europe. The global demand on Reddit’s servers appears to be straining the infrastructure.<h2>What is Reddit saying about the outage?</h2>On its own status dashboard, Reddit flagged “elevated errors” beginning late Monday and said engineers were investigating. The problem may be stemming from server or backend instabilities rather than a single user issue.<h2>What are Reddit users saying?</h2>Frustrated redditors took to other social platforms mocking the outage, with some joking about a “meme takeover” on X (formerly Twitter) while Reddit was offline. Reports of pages failing to load, error messages and crashes poured in, with one user lamenting: “Every scroll attempt hurts because is Reddit down.” Others complained that, despite being a massive social media platform, Reddit seems unable to guarantee stable access.<h2>For many, Reddit is a go-to hub for news, entertainment, community and support</h2>When Reddit goes down, billions of conversations are disrupted, &nbsp;as people use it for community discussions, and even serious discourse.Reddit faced repeated outages throughout 2025, some of which affected up to 100,000 users globally. Reddit's usual response is to acknowledge “elevated errors,” issue fixes and restore services, but the pattern is persistent.This is raising questions about Reddit’s infrastructure stability, engineering priorities, and commitment to reliable user experience.&nbsp;

Reddit has suffered a major global outage with users reporting errors, crashes and loading failures on both web and app versions. Questions are being raised about its 24/7 reliability

Reddit appears to be down for the second day in a row for thousands of users. Reddit is the heart of the Internet — or the “toilet of the Internet,” depending on your likes and dislikes. The discussion forum's downtimes are becoming a frequent issue. The latest is prompting Redditors to complain about what they see as lax attention from Reddit engineers to improving and stabilising the site. Is Reddit losing the game? Latest on Reddit downtime Reddit global outage affected thousands of users since late Monday, with 24,000 users filing reports on outage-tracker site DownDetector by Tuesday. About 73 per cent of complaints concerned site inaccessibility (website not loading), while 22 per cent reported server-connection issues, and 5 per cent described app problems. Many users saw “Internal Server Error” messages; others said the app froze or crashed, individual feeds wouldn’t load, and many features like posting, commenting, browsing subreddits failed on both web and mobile versions. The outage is worldwide, hitting major regions including the US, India and Europe. The global demand on Reddit’s servers appears to be straining the infrastructure. What is Reddit saying about the outage? On its own status dashboard, Reddit flagged “elevated errors” beginning late Monday and said engineers were investigating. The problem may be stemming from server or backend instabilities rather than a single user issue. What are Reddit users saying? Frustrated redditors took to other social platforms mocking the outage, with some joking about a “meme takeover” on X (formerly Twitter) while Reddit was offline. Reports of pages failing to load, error messages and crashes poured in, with one user lamenting: “Every scroll attempt hurts because is Reddit down.” Others complained that, despite being a massive social media platform, Reddit seems unable to guarantee stable access. For many, Reddit is a go-to hub for news, entertainment, community and support When Reddit goes down, billions of conversations are disrupted, as people use it for community discussions, and even serious discourse. Reddit faced repeated outages throughout 2025, some of which affected up to 100,000 users globally. Reddit's usual response is to acknowledge “elevated errors,” issue fixes and restore services, but the pattern is persistent. This is raising questions about Reddit’s infrastructure stability, engineering priorities, and commitment to reliable user experience.

Reddit has suffered a major global outage with users reporting errors, crashes and loading failures on both web and app versions. Questions are being raised about its 24/7 reliability

Reddit down for thousands of users in India, US, Europe

Fresh Cambodia-Thailand border clashes have killed seven, with both sides accusing each other of ceasefire violations. Triggered by a landmine injury, the fighting threatens the fragile Trump-brokered 2025 peace deal, as airstrikes and retaliation escalate regional tensions.

Cambodia-Thailand fighting escalates: Thousands flee, death toll increases, military ops continue - What will be fate of Trump's ceasefire?

The world is losing around $800 billion every year in damaged infrastructure from disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones, with climate-related events accounting for 70 per cent of the destruction, according to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).Amit Prothi, Director General of CDRI, speaking at WION podcast, said, "In a given year, we are already losing about $800 billion of infrastructure and buildings because of all the disasters, including earthquakes, cyclones. Out of that $800 billion, 70 per cent is related to climate-related issues.”He added that the wider economic fallout is far greater. “The cost of one rupee damage to your road has a seven times multiplier on the economy,” Mr Prothi said, warning that the true annual impact could run into several trillion dollars when lost trade, jobs and access to food and markets are included. CDRI, launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations in 2019, has grown rapidly from around 20 members to 64 countries and organisations.Headquartered in New Delhi, it describes itself as a global movement to make new and existing infrastructure withstand tomorrow’s more frequent and intense disasters.“When we build roads and if they get flooded and you can’t use them, that’s not resilient. When we build buildings that get damaged because of cyclonic activity, that’s not resilient,” Mr Prothi explained.With the amount of infrastructure expected to be built in the next 20 years equalling everything constructed in the past 200 years – much of it in climate-vulnerable Africa, Asia and small island states- the coalition is pushing for a fundamental shift in design and construction standards. CDRI is already supporting 25 island nations with grants from India, the UK, Australia, and the European Union.From Dominica, devastated by a hurricane, the coalition is helping rebuild around 25,000 homes to better survive future storms. In Fiji and Papua New Guinea, it is advising on cyclone- and flood-resilient roads, while in Comoros, it is working to ensure hospitals remain operational after earthquakes or hurricanes.Mr Prothi highlighted three core areas of work: “One is preparation ahead of a disaster… Second is during an event… can you make sure that your infrastructure doesn’t fail during that moment? And the third is recovering from a disaster… How do they recover quickly?”As extreme weather intensifies, the coalition argues that investing in resilient infrastructure now will save trillions in the decades ahead. “We are trying to build a body of knowledge to see how we shift our practices of building infrastructure, so we don’t lose infrastructure because of climate change,” Mr Prothi said.

“The cost of one rupee damage to your road has a seven times multiplier on the economy,” Prothi said, warning that the true annual impact could run into several trillion dollars when lost trade, jobs and access to food and markets are included.

The world is losing around $800 billion every year in damaged infrastructure from disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones, with climate-related events accounting for 70 per cent of the destruction, according to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Amit Prothi, Director General of CDRI, speaking at WION podcast, said, "In a given year, we are already losing about $800 billion of infrastructure and buildings because of all the disasters, including earthquakes, cyclones. Out of that $800 billion, 70 per cent is related to climate-related issues.” He added that the wider economic fallout is far greater. “The cost of one rupee damage to your road has a seven times multiplier on the economy,” Mr Prothi said, warning that the true annual impact could run into several trillion dollars when lost trade, jobs and access to food and markets are included. CDRI, launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations in 2019, has grown rapidly from around 20 members to 64 countries and organisations. Headquartered in New Delhi, it describes itself as a global movement to make new and existing infrastructure withstand tomorrow’s more frequent and intense disasters.“When we build roads and if they get flooded and you can’t use them, that’s not resilient. When we build buildings that get damaged because of cyclonic activity, that’s not resilient,” Mr Prothi explained. With the amount of infrastructure expected to be built in the next 20 years equalling everything constructed in the past 200 years – much of it in climate-vulnerable Africa, Asia and small island states- the coalition is pushing for a fundamental shift in design and construction standards. CDRI is already supporting 25 island nations with grants from India, the UK, Australia, and the European Union. From Dominica, devastated by a hurricane, the coalition is helping rebuild around 25,000 homes to better survive future storms. In Fiji and Papua New Guinea, it is advising on cyclone- and flood-resilient roads, while in Comoros, it is working to ensure hospitals remain operational after earthquakes or hurricanes. Mr Prothi highlighted three core areas of work: “One is preparation ahead of a disaster… Second is during an event… can you make sure that your infrastructure doesn’t fail during that moment? And the third is recovering from a disaster… How do they recover quickly?” As extreme weather intensifies, the coalition argues that investing in resilient infrastructure now will save trillions in the decades ahead. “We are trying to build a body of knowledge to see how we shift our practices of building infrastructure, so we don’t lose infrastructure because of climate change,” Mr Prothi said.

“The cost of one rupee damage to your road has a seven times multiplier on the economy,” Prothi said, warning that the true annual impact could run into several trillion dollars when lost trade, jobs, and access to food and markets are included.

World faces $800bn annual bill as climate disasters batter infrastructure, warns global coalition CDRI

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 9) once again took aim at a female reporter, this time accusing one of being "obnoxious". Why? For doing her job and asking questions about the lethal US strikes on alleged drug boats, an issue of widespread concern.<h2>What happened?</h2>During a round table at the White House, Trump, who was visibly struggling to stay awake, took questions from the press. He was asked by ABC reporter Rachel Scott if he was planning on ordering his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to release the full video of the September 2 boat strike that has been dubbed "double tap". The boat strike saw the US hit the vessel a second time, killing two people who had survived a previous hit.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a>The contentious boat strike has sparked outrage and has come under scrutiny after it was disclosed that the military killed two survivors who were clinging to the capsized vessel. It has even sparked claims of potential war crimes.On Monday, Scott asked Trump about his statement from last week that he would have "no problem" releasing the video of the strike. Backpedalling, the POTUS claimed, "I didn't say that. You said that, I didn’t say that. Whatever Hegseth wants to do is OK with me". When pressed further, Trump snapped at the reporter, saying, "You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place." Calling her a "terrible reporter" he added, "Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious, a terrible—actually a terrible—reporter. And it's always the same thing with you. I told you, whatever Pete wants to do is OK with me."Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨BREAKING: Trump has a full MELT DOWN when a reporter presses him on whether he’ll release the FULL video of the survivors clinging to wreckage before they were killed. Trump explodes: “You are the most obnoxious… actually a terrible reporter.” Release the tape, you COWARD! <a href="https://t.co/SEcdFlyNT7">pic.twitter.com/SEcdFlyNT7</a>&mdash; CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) <a href="https://twitter.com/CalltoActivism/status/1998151262949490798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What does Trump have against female journalists?</h2>In recent days, Trump's repeated salvos against female reporters and journalists have raised eyebrows. Just last month, he told Bloomberg News correspondent Catherine Lucey, "Quiet, piggy" for asking why Trump is not releasing the notorious Jeffrey Epstein files, if there was "nothing incriminating" in them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gavin-newson-flips-quiet-piggy-insult-on-trump-trolls-potus-with-humiliating-pictures-check-them-out-here-1763526258448">Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE</a>The very next day, he lashed out at ABC White House correspondent Mary Bruce for asking about the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump family's business ties, and the Epstein case. This happened as Trump was hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Admonishing her, Trump said, "You’re a terrible person and a terrible reporter," while telling her not to "embarrass our guest."Recently, on Saturday, he slammed Kaitlan Collins of CNN for questioning the increasing price of his new White House ballroom. In a Truth Social post, he labelled her "always Stupid and Nasty," while ranting, "asked me why the new Ballroom was costing more money than originally thought one year ago".&nbsp;

Pressed on a deadly boat strike video, Trump lashed out at an ABC reporter as "obnoxious." It's the latest in a string of attacks on women journalists. What set him off this time?

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 9) once again took aim at a female reporter, this time accusing one of being "obnoxious". Why? For doing her job and asking questions about the lethal US strikes on alleged drug boats, an issue of widespread concern. What happened? During a round table at the White House, Trump, who was visibly struggling to stay awake, took questions from the press. He was asked by ABC reporter Rachel Scott if he was planning on ordering his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to release the full video of the September 2 boat strike that has been dubbed "double tap". The boat strike saw the US hit the vessel a second time, killing two people who had survived a previous hit. Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video The contentious boat strike has sparked outrage and has come under scrutiny after it was disclosed that the military killed two survivors who were clinging to the capsized vessel. It has even sparked claims of potential war crimes. On Monday, Scott asked Trump about his statement from last week that he would have "no problem" releasing the video of the strike. Backpedalling, the POTUS claimed, "I didn't say that. You said that, I didn’t say that. Whatever Hegseth wants to do is OK with me". When pressed further, Trump snapped at the reporter, saying, "You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place." Calling her a "terrible reporter" he added, "Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious, a terrible—actually a terrible—reporter. And it's always the same thing with you. I told you, whatever Pete wants to do is OK with me." Watch video here:

Pressed on a deadly boat strike video, Trump lashed out at an ABC reporter as "obnoxious." It's the latest in a string of attacks on women journalists. What set him off this time?

'Obnoxious': Trump insults another female journalist. What triggered him this time? Watch video

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 8) announced that he will allow US chip giant Nvidia to ship its advanced artificial intelligence H200 chips to “approved customers” in China and other nations. The move comes after the company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, met with the US president last week. Trump said that he had informed Chinese President Xi Jinping about the decision, adding that he “responded positively”.“I have informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.“President Xi responded positively!” Trump said. He added that a 25 per cent fee on sales will be paid to the US. He said that the policy will support American jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing and benefit American taxpayers.The move marks a significant shift in the US policy for advanced AI chip exports. Former president Joe Biden’s administration had restricted the sale of chips to China over national security concerns regarding Beijing’s military applications.Slamming his predecessor’s administration, Trump added, “The Biden Administration forced our Great Companies to spend BILLIONS OF DOLLARS building ‘degraded’ products that nobody wanted, a terrible idea that slowed Innovation, and hurt the American Worker. That Era is OVER!”Trump further added that the Department of Commerce is finalising the details, and the same will be applied to other US tech giants like AMD and Intel.“We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America’s lead in AI. NVIDIA’s U.S. Customers are already moving forward with their incredible, highly advanced Blackwell chips, and soon, Rubin, neither of which are part of this deal. My Administration will always put America FIRST. The Department of Commerce is finalizing the details, and the same approach will apply to AMD, Intel, and other GREAT American Companies. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he wrote.<h2>‘Thoughtful balance’</h2>Hailing Trump’s approval, an Nvidia spokesperson told AFP, “We applaud President Trump’s decision to allow America's chip industry to compete to support high paying jobs and manufacturing in America.”“Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America.”

Former president Joe Biden’s administration had restricted the sale of chips to China over national security concerns regarding Beijing’s military applications.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 8) announced that he will allow US chip giant Nvidia to ship its advanced artificial intelligence H200 chips to “approved customers” in China and other nations. The move comes after the company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, met with the US president last week. Trump said that he had informed Chinese President Xi Jinping about the decision, adding that he “responded positively”. “I have informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. “President Xi responded positively!” Trump said. He added that a 25 per cent fee on sales will be paid to the US. He said that the policy will support American jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing and benefit American taxpayers. The move marks a significant shift in the US policy for advanced AI chip exports. Former president Joe Biden’s administration had restricted the sale of chips to China over national security concerns regarding Beijing’s military applications. Slamming his predecessor’s administration, Trump added, “The Biden Administration forced our Great Companies to spend BILLIONS OF DOLLARS building ‘degraded’ products that nobody wanted, a terrible idea that slowed Innovation, and hurt the American Worker. That Era is OVER!” Trump further added that the Department of Commerce is finalising the details, and the same will be applied to other US tech giants like AMD and Intel. “We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America’s lead in AI. NVIDIA’s U.S. Customers are already moving forward with their incredible, highly advanced Blackwell chips, and soon, Rubin, neither of which are part of this deal. My Administration will always put America FIRST. The Department of Commerce is finalizing the details, and the same approach will apply to AMD, Intel, and other GREAT American Companies. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he wrote. ‘Thoughtful balance’ Hailing Trump’s approval, an Nvidia spokesperson told AFP, “We applaud President Trump’s decision to allow America's chip industry to compete to support high paying jobs and manufacturing in America.” “Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America.”

Former president Joe Biden’s administration had restricted the sale of chips to China over national security concerns regarding Beijing’s military applications.

AI chip war U-turn? Trump allows Nvidia H200 sales to China, says Xi Jinping ‘responded positively’

A dozen former FBI agents have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, accusing him of unlawfully firing them for de-escalating a tense situation during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing. The agents were fired in September 2025 for taking a knee during the 2020 protest in Washington, DC. The suit, lodged Monday (Dec 8) in federal court, also names the FBI, the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Office of the President.<h2>Fired for refusing to escalate?</h2>The group of former FBI agents — nine women and three men — claim they were dismissed in retaliation for trying to defuse a tense encounter during the nationwide racial justice demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd. At the time, they were assigned to counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations in the capital.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/6-dead-in-cambodia-after-fresh-clashes-along-thailand-border-cambodian-defence-ministry-1765242975781">6 dead in Cambodia after fresh clashes along Thailand border: Cambodian defence ministry</a>According to the complaint, the agents were patrolling on June 4, 2020, when they came upon what they described as a "mob" made up of "hostile individuals alongside families with young children". The lawsuit says the agents chose to kneel as a way to calm the situation, avoid provoking violence and prevent the risk of a clash in which someone might grab an agent’s weapon.Photos of the agents kneeling in their FBI gear circulated widely online, sparking criticism from some who claimed they were taking part in a political protest. But the lawsuit argues the move worked, preventing escalation at a moment when distrust between law enforcement and the public was already high.The filing says "In addition to de-escalating, the one-legged kneeling position allowed Plaintiffs to maintain control of their firearms and ability to observe the volatile assemblage while demonstrating a level-headed law enforcement presence that avoided the use of unnecessary force against civilians," states the lawsuit filed by former federal prosecutor Mary Dohrmann. "Plaintiffs did not need to discharge their firearms that day," the lawsuit reads, adding, "Plaintiffs saved American lives."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-us-israel-and-qatar-hold-a-secret-meeting-on-gaza-peace-deal-report-suggests-highest-level-meeting-happened-in-new-york-1765155726180">Did US, Israel and Qatar hold a secret meeting on Gaza peace deal? Report says..</a><h2>Justice Department review vs Kash Patel</h2>A Justice Department review conducted after the protests found the agents had acted within FBI policy. But after the Trump administration returned, Patel ordered a new internal review in June. Three months later, all twelve agents were fired. Each received a letter accusing them of "unprofessional conduct and a lack of impartiality in carrying out duties, leading to the political weaponisation of government".Collectively, the former agents have nearly 200 years of FBI experience, with careers ranging from six years to more than 27. Their lawsuit argues that Patel and the FBI violated their due process rights and retaliated against them for decisions made in the interest of public safety. They are asking to be reinstated, paid back wages and benefits, and to have all records of their dismissals removed. &nbsp;

Twelve ex-FBI agents say they were fired for taking a knee to calm a tense George Floyd protest. Now they’re suing Kash Patel, claiming they saved lives and got punished anyway. So what really happened that day?

A dozen former FBI agents have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, accusing him of unlawfully firing them for de-escalating a tense situation during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing. The agents were fired in September 2025 for taking a knee during the 2020 protest in Washington, DC. The suit, lodged Monday (Dec 8) in federal court, also names the FBI, the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Office of the President. Fired for refusing to escalate? The group of former FBI agents — nine women and three men — claim they were dismissed in retaliation for trying to defuse a tense encounter during the nationwide racial justice demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd. At the time, they were assigned to counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations in the capital. Also read | 6 dead in Cambodia after fresh clashes along Thailand border: Cambodian defence ministry According to the complaint, the agents were patrolling on June 4, 2020, when they came upon what they described as a "mob" made up of "hostile individuals alongside families with young children". The lawsuit says the agents chose to kneel as a way to calm the situation, avoid provoking violence and prevent the risk of a clash in which someone might grab an agent’s weapon. Photos of the agents kneeling in their FBI gear circulated widely online, sparking criticism from some who claimed they were taking part in a political protest. But the lawsuit argues the move worked, preventing escalation at a moment when distrust between law enforcement and the public was already high. The filing says "In addition to de-escalating, the one-legged kneeling position allowed Plaintiffs to maintain control of their firearms and ability to observe the volatile assemblage while demonstrating a level-headed law enforcement presence that avoided the use of unnecessary force against civilians," states the lawsuit filed by former federal prosecutor Mary Dohrmann. "Plaintiffs did not need to discharge their firearms that day," the lawsuit reads, adding, "Plaintiffs saved American lives." Also read | Did US, Israel and Qatar hold a secret meeting on Gaza peace deal? Report says.. Justice Department review vs Kash Patel A Justice Department review conducted after the protests found the agents had acted within FBI policy. But after the Trump administration returned, Patel ordered a new internal review in June. Three months later, all twelve agents were fired. Each received a letter accusing them of "unprofessional conduct and a lack of impartiality in carrying out duties, leading to the political weaponisation of government". Collectively, the former agents have nearly 200 years of FBI experience, with careers ranging from six years to more than 27. Their lawsuit argues that Patel and the FBI violated their due process rights and retaliated against them for decisions made in the interest of public safety. They are asking to be reinstated, paid back wages and benefits, and to have all records of their dismissals removed.

Twelve ex-FBI agents say they were fired for taking a knee to calm a tense George Floyd protest. Now they’re suing Kash Patel, claiming they saved lives and got punished anyway. So what really happened that day?

Ex-FBI agents sue Kash Patel, say they were fired for taking a knee to prevent bloodshed: The case explained

Japan’s weather agency has issued an official warning of a megaquake that could strike the country soon. The highest-level warning came on Tuesday and follows Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main Honshu island. Authorities have asked those living near the Pacific coast to remain alert throughout this week. They might also need to evacuate and have been told to be prepared to leave their homes at short notice.&nbsp;<h2>What is a megaquake?</h2>A megaquake is a tremor that measures magnitude 8.0 or greater. Officials have warned it could lead to large tsunamis along the entire of Japan’s Pacific coast, stretching from Hokkaido down to Chiba. This is the first time the highest alert has been issued since the warning system was launched in 2022.<h2>What people need to do to prepare for megaquake</h2>People have been asked to be ready for any scenario. They have been told to take the following practical steps: review local evacuation routes, gather emergency supplies, secure heavy items inside the home, and make sure they have enough food, water, and portable sanitation for several days.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earthquake-of-7-6-magnitude-hits-japan-tsunami-warning-issued-1765205745134">Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Japan, tsunami warning issued</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-tsunami-massive-7-6-magnitude-quake-slams-japan-at-least-23-injured-1765248529209/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-tsunami-massive-7-6-magnitude-quake-slams-japan-at-least-23-injured-1765248529209/embed</a>&nbsp;Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters, “Due to the earthquake, the likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in the Hokkaido to the Sanriku offshore region is assessed to be higher than during normal times.” She added that it remains uncertain whether a major earthquake will actually occur, but people have been urged to take “appropriate disaster-prevention measures.”<h2>Japan earthquake and tsunami - What we know so far</h2>The temblor that struck the country on Monday injured at least 33 people and triggered tsunami warnings. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that several regions reported 7 to 27 inches high waves. People were asked to move to higher ground as experts predicted tsunami waves as high as 10 feet. The government is still assessing damage from the tsunami waves and the earthquake. Nearly 90,000 people were evacuated following Monday's earthquake. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, &nbsp;“We are putting people’s lives first and doing everything we can.” She also urged citizens to be ready for aftershocks and take necessary steps quickly. “Please be prepared so you can immediately evacuate as soon as you feel a tremor.” Authorities have predicted strong aftershocks for the entire week. &nbsp;

Japan has warned of a megaquake this week and urged residents to be prepared, vigilant and ready to evacuate in such a scenario. If this happens, large tsunami waves can crash into coastal areas. People have been given a list to follow  

Japan’s weather agency has issued an official warning of a megaquake that could strike the country soon. The highest-level warning came on Tuesday and follows Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main Honshu island. Authorities have asked those living near the Pacific coast to remain alert throughout this week. They might also need to evacuate and have been told to be prepared to leave their homes at short notice. What is a megaquake? A megaquake is a tremor that measures magnitude 8.0 or greater. Officials have warned it could lead to large tsunamis along the entire of Japan’s Pacific coast, stretching from Hokkaido down to Chiba. This is the first time the highest alert has been issued since the warning system was launched in 2022. What people need to do to prepare for megaquake People have been asked to be ready for any scenario. They have been told to take the following practical steps: review local evacuation routes, gather emergency supplies, secure heavy items inside the home, and make sure they have enough food, water, and portable sanitation for several days. Also Read: Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Japan, tsunami warning issued https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-tsunami-massive-7-6-magnitude-quake-slams-japan-at-least-23-injured-1765248529209/embed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters, “Due to the earthquake, the likelihood of a major earthquake occurring in the Hokkaido to the Sanriku offshore region is assessed to be higher than during normal times.” She added that it remains uncertain whether a major earthquake will actually occur, but people have been urged to take “appropriate disaster-prevention measures.” Japan earthquake and tsunami - What we know so far The temblor that struck the country on Monday injured at least 33 people and triggered tsunami warnings. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that several regions reported 7 to 27 inches high waves. People were asked to move to higher ground as experts predicted tsunami waves as high as 10 feet. The government is still assessing damage from the tsunami waves and the earthquake. Nearly 90,000 people were evacuated following Monday's earthquake. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, “We are putting people’s lives first and doing everything we can.” She also urged citizens to be ready for aftershocks and take necessary steps quickly. “Please be prepared so you can immediately evacuate as soon as you feel a tremor.” Authorities have predicted strong aftershocks for the entire week.

Japan has warned of a megaquake this week and urged residents to be prepared, vigilant and ready to evacuate in such a scenario. If this happens, large tsunami waves can crash into coastal areas. People have been given a list to follow &nbsp;

Japan warns of MEGAQUAKE this week: People handed a list of practical steps, large tsunamis could hit

Pastor and therapist Stuart Knechtle has revealed information about a phone call between him and Barron Trump, which has reportedly made the First Lady, Melania Trump, furious. Melania Trump believed that the call between Knechtle and Barron Trump was supposed to be private. Knechtle revealed that Barron was "very close to putting his faith in Christ."&nbsp;According to reports by a Hollywood Insider writer, Rob Shuter, who writes on Substack, "She believes her family's private life is sacred. This? It's a betrayal." Melania is said to be hurt by the leak and is considering severe consequences.&nbsp;Donald Trump, 79, was born in a Scottish Presbyterian Christian family, but declared himself to be a non-denominational Christian. Melania Trump was born in a Catholic family in the Yugoslav Republic of Slovenia.<h2>Who is Stuart Knechtle, and what did Barron Trump reveal to him?</h2>Stuart Knechtle was a TikTok Pastor with approximately 2.4 million followers. His political inclination is towards the MAGA support base. He opened up about his experience with Barron Trump in the faith-based podcast The George Janko Show. He said that he shared “all the evidence for God and Christianity” with Trump Jr. and that he was about to make a breakthrough. “And at the very end, I came up pretty much totally open-handed with nothing. But I brought up dreams and revelations,” said Knechtle.&nbsp;Knechtle noted that in the 12:30 AM phone call with Barron, only one thing stuck with him: dreams and revelations. “I said, ‘Hey, look, Barron, I usually don’t go by this typically as evidence, but I have a friend over in Africa who witnesses thousands of Muslims coming to Christ through dreams and revelations. How do you explain that?’” Barron found that information interesting. Barron has been baptised in the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal church in Florida. Episocial is a Protestant Denomination.&nbsp;The majority of the Trump administration has publicly taken Christianity, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pastor Stuart Knechtle revealed details of a private late-night call with Barron Trump about Christianity, reportedly leaving Melania Trump furious over the leak

Pastor and therapist Stuart Knechtle has revealed information about a phone call between him and Barron Trump, which has reportedly made the First Lady, Melania Trump, furious. Melania Trump believed that the call between Knechtle and Barron Trump was supposed to be private. Knechtle revealed that Barron was "very close to putting his faith in Christ." According to reports by a Hollywood Insider writer, Rob Shuter, who writes on Substack, "She believes her family's private life is sacred. This? It's a betrayal." Melania is said to be hurt by the leak and is considering severe consequences. Donald Trump, 79, was born in a Scottish Presbyterian Christian family, but declared himself to be a non-denominational Christian. Melania Trump was born in a Catholic family in the Yugoslav Republic of Slovenia. Who is Stuart Knechtle, and what did Barron Trump reveal to him? Stuart Knechtle was a TikTok Pastor with approximately 2.4 million followers. His political inclination is towards the MAGA support base. He opened up about his experience with Barron Trump in the faith-based podcast The George Janko Show. He said that he shared “all the evidence for God and Christianity” with Trump Jr. and that he was about to make a breakthrough. “And at the very end, I came up pretty much totally open-handed with nothing. But I brought up dreams and revelations,” said Knechtle. Knechtle noted that in the 12:30 AM phone call with Barron, only one thing stuck with him: dreams and revelations. “I said, ‘Hey, look, Barron, I usually don’t go by this typically as evidence, but I have a friend over in Africa who witnesses thousands of Muslims coming to Christ through dreams and revelations. How do you explain that?’” Barron found that information interesting. Barron has been baptised in the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal church in Florida. Episocial is a Protestant Denomination. The majority of the Trump administration has publicly taken Christianity, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Pastor Stuart Knechtle revealed details of a private late-night call with Barron Trump about Christianity, reportedly leaving Melania Trump furious over the leak

Melania Trump furious at MAGA-pastor for revealing late night calls of Barron Trump

Israeli Defence Forces chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that the “yellow line” that divides Gaza under Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan is a “new border” for Israel. Speaking during a visit to Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in northern Gaza, where he met with reservists, he said that Israel would hold its current military positions. Zamir’s statement comes despite Israel’s earlier declaration that it has no plans to annex the war-torn territory.The region would give Israel control of more than half of Gaza, including the majority of the agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt.“The ‘yellow line’ is a new border line, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity,” Zamir said as per the English-language transcript of his remarks provided by a military spokesperson, reported the Guardian. “We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip and we will remain on those defence lines.”The surviving Palestinian population of over 2 million were forced to move into a narrow coastal zone due to Israeli attacks and evacuation orders in the eastern region of Gaza.Zamir’s latest remarks come in contradiction to the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which states that “Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza”. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials had also stated that they only want to disarm Hamas, not occupy Gaza.Under the US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the Israeli military needs to “progressively hand over” Palestinian territory to an international security force until they have “withdrawn completely from Gaza”, except for a small security perimeter along the border.Meanwhile, the Israeli government have not confirmed whether Zamir’s statement reflected official policy. The Guardian quoted an official as saying that the IDF troops were “deployed in Gaza in accordance with the ceasefire outline” and accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire.Last month, the Guardian reported, citing US military planning documents, that the US military is planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added.

The region would give Israel control of more than half of Gaza, including the majority of the agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt.

Israeli Defence Forces chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that the “yellow line” that divides Gaza under Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan is a “new border” for Israel. Speaking during a visit to Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in northern Gaza, where he met with reservists, he said that Israel would hold its current military positions. Zamir’s statement comes despite Israel’s earlier declaration that it has no plans to annex the war-torn territory. The region would give Israel control of more than half of Gaza, including the majority of the agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt. “The ‘yellow line’ is a new border line, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity,” Zamir said as per the English-language transcript of his remarks provided by a military spokesperson, reported the Guardian. “We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip and we will remain on those defence lines.” The surviving Palestinian population of over 2 million were forced to move into a narrow coastal zone due to Israeli attacks and evacuation orders in the eastern region of Gaza. Zamir’s latest remarks come in contradiction to the ceasefire agreement signed in October, which states that “Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza”. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials had also stated that they only want to disarm Hamas, not occupy Gaza. Under the US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the Israeli military needs to “progressively hand over” Palestinian territory to an international security force until they have “withdrawn completely from Gaza”, except for a small security perimeter along the border. Meanwhile, the Israeli government have not confirmed whether Zamir’s statement reflected official policy. The Guardian quoted an official as saying that the IDF troops were “deployed in Gaza in accordance with the ceasefire outline” and accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire. Last month, the Guardian reported, citing US military planning documents, that the US military is planning to divide Gaza into a “green zone” that will be under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction activities will take place, and a “red zone” that will be left in ruins. The war-torn strip will be divided by the current Israeli-controlled “yellow line”, it added.

The region would give Israel control of more than half of Gaza, including the majority of the agricultural land and the border crossing with Egypt.

‘Yellow line is new border,’ declares IDF chief, even though Israel earlier said no Gaza annexation plans

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on December 8. Several people were without power for hours following the quake that hit at a depth of around 50 kilometres. Were the nuclear power plants affected by the earthquake? Here is what we know.

Japan earthquake and tsunami: What we know about the nuclear power plants

In a major development, US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 8) hinted that he may impose new tariffs on agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilizers. He said that he is contemplating on the same after hearing farmers’ complaints about cheap foreign goods that are undercutting US producers. Trump hinted the same during a White House meeting where he unveiled $12 billion in support for American farmers. This comes ahead of US delegation's expected visit to India this week for further talks on trade.&nbsp;Doubling down his stance, the president said he would "take care" of alleged dumping of Indian rice into the US. Farmers have pointed to falling rice prices, claiming imports from countries like India, Vietnam and Thailand are undercutting their crops. "They shouldn't be dumping," Trump said. "I mean, I heard that, I heard that from others. You can't do that." He also suggested possible tariff measures on fertiliser coming from Canada to encourage local production. "A lot of it does come in from Canada, and so we'll end up putting very severe tariffs on that, if we have to, because that's the way you want to bolster here," he said, adding, "And we can do it here. We can all do that here."&nbsp;

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Trump signaled new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertilizer after farmers complained about cheap imports. At a White House meeting announcing $12B farm support, he accused India of dumping 

In a major development, US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 8) hinted that he may impose new tariffs on agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilizers. He said that he is contemplating on the same after hearing farmers’ complaints about cheap foreign goods that are undercutting US producers. Trump hinted the same during a White House meeting where he unveiled $12 billion in support for American farmers. This comes ahead of US delegation's expected visit to India this week for further talks on trade. Doubling down his stance, the president said he would "take care" of alleged dumping of Indian rice into the US. Farmers have pointed to falling rice prices, claiming imports from countries like India, Vietnam and Thailand are undercutting their crops. "They shouldn't be dumping," Trump said. "I mean, I heard that, I heard that from others. You can't do that." He also suggested possible tariff measures on fertiliser coming from Canada to encourage local production. "A lot of it does come in from Canada, and so we'll end up putting very severe tariffs on that, if we have to, because that's the way you want to bolster here," he said, adding, "And we can do it here. We can all do that here."

Trump signaled new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertilizer after farmers complained about cheap imports. At a White House meeting announcing $12B farm support, he accused India of dumping&nbsp;

Trump threatens 'very severe tariffs' on India for 'dumping rice' in US - Will he raise duties again?

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 8) threatened to impose an additional 5 per cent tariff on Mexico, accusing the nation of violating its “comprehensive water treaty”. Trump alleged that the violation was “hurting our beautiful Texas crops and livestock”. Giving a deadline of December 31, Trump warned its neighbour of imposing additional tariffs if 200,000 acre-feet of water is not released by them. He added that Mexico has an “obligation” to fix the issue.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK. Mexico still owes the U.S over 800,000 acre-feet of water for failing to comply with our Treaty over the past five years.”The US president also stated that Mexico is not responding, adding that it is “very unfair” to the farmers in the US. He stated that he has authorised documentation to punish Mexico with a 5 per cent tariff if the demands aren’t met by December 31.“The U.S needs Mexico to release 200,000 acre-feet of water before December 31st, and the rest must come soon after. As of now, Mexico is not responding, and it is very unfair to our U.S. Farmers who deserve this much needed water. That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn’t released, IMMEDIATELY. The longer Mexico takes to release the water, the more our Farmers are hurt. Mexico has an obligation to FIX THIS NOW. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he said.<h2>What is 1944 US-Mexico water treaty?</h2>Under the ‘Treaty on the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande’, which was signed in 1944 betwee the two neighbours, Mexico is required to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the US from the Rio Grande through a network of interconnected dams and reservoirs every five years, which is used to support agricultural activities in Texas and other US bordering states.The agreement also states that the United States must allocate 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Mexico every year for agriculture in Baja California and Chihuahua, which are heavily reliant on water that comes from the US.

The US president also stated that Mexico is not responding, adding that it is “very unfair” to the farmers in the US. He stated that he has authorised documentation to punish Mexico with a 5 per cent tariff if the demands aren’t met by December 31.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 8) threatened to impose an additional 5 per cent tariff on Mexico, accusing the nation of violating its “comprehensive water treaty”. Trump alleged that the violation was “hurting our beautiful Texas crops and livestock”. Giving a deadline of December 31, Trump warned its neighbour of imposing additional tariffs if 200,000 acre-feet of water is not released by them. He added that Mexico has an “obligation” to fix the issue. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK. Mexico still owes the U.S over 800,000 acre-feet of water for failing to comply with our Treaty over the past five years.” The US president also stated that Mexico is not responding, adding that it is “very unfair” to the farmers in the US. He stated that he has authorised documentation to punish Mexico with a 5 per cent tariff if the demands aren’t met by December 31. “The U.S needs Mexico to release 200,000 acre-feet of water before December 31st, and the rest must come soon after. As of now, Mexico is not responding, and it is very unfair to our U.S. Farmers who deserve this much needed water. That is why I have authorized documentation to impose a 5% Tariff on Mexico if this water isn’t released, IMMEDIATELY. The longer Mexico takes to release the water, the more our Farmers are hurt. Mexico has an obligation to FIX THIS NOW. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he said. What is 1944 US-Mexico water treaty? Under the ‘Treaty on the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande’, which was signed in 1944 betwee the two neighbours, Mexico is required to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the US from the Rio Grande through a network of interconnected dams and reservoirs every five years, which is used to support agricultural activities in Texas and other US bordering states. The agreement also states that the United States must allocate 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Mexico every year for agriculture in Baja California and Chihuahua, which are heavily reliant on water that comes from the US.

The US president also stated that Mexico is not responding, adding that it is “very unfair” to the farmers in the US. He stated that he has authorised documentation to punish Mexico with a 5 per cent tariff if the demands aren’t met by December 31.

‘If water isn’t released immediately…’: Trump threatens additional tariffs on Mexico over water treaty violation

Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), a former staunch ally of Donald Trump, doubled down her attack on the US president by suggesting that he should first fix everything domestically, and then talk to the rest of the world. She also claimed that Trump was very ‘unkind’ when she received death threats while speaking against him. She accused the US president of betraying MAGA and America First promises. Slamming her in a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump repeated his ‘traitor’ jibe and said that she is neither “America First” nor “MAGA.” Trump also had a melt-down over CBS 60 minutes show and its journalist.<h2>What MTG said in 60 minutes interview?</h2>Marjorie Taylor Greene, in a CBS News 60 Minutes interview, said, “For an ‘America First’ president, the No. 1 focus should have been domestic policy, and it wasn’t. And so, of course, I was critical, because those were my campaign promises. Once we fix everything here, then fine, we’ll talk to the rest of the world.” She also claimed that Republicans are “terrified to step out of line” when it comes to Trump's decisions. “I think they’re terrified to step out of line and get a nasty Truth Social post on them,” she said. She also mentioned about a phone call with Trump in which the US president asked her to discharge petition effort involving the Epstein files. “We did talk about the Epstein files, and he was extremely angry at me that I had signed the discharge petition to release the files. I fully believe that those women deserve everything they’re asking. They’re asking for all of it to come out; they deserve it. And he was furious with me. … He said it was going to hurt people,” she said. When asked if she was MAGA, Greene responded, “MAGA is President Trump’s phrase. That’s his, his political policies. I call myself America First.”<h2>How Trump reacted?</h2>In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "The only reason Marjorie “Traitor” Brown (Green turns Brown under stress!) went BAD is that she was JILTED by the President of the United States (Certainly not the first time she has been jilted!). Too much work, not enough time, and her ideas are, NOW, really BAD - She sort of reminds me of a Rotten Apple! Marjorie is not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA, because nobody could have changed her views so fast, and her new views are those of a very dumb person. That was proven last night when washed up, Trump hating, 60 Minutes “correspondent,” Lesley Stahl, who still owes me an apology from when she attacked me on the show (with serious conviction!), that Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP FROM HELL was produced by Russia, not Hunter himself (TOTALLY PROVEN WRONG!), interviewed a very poorly prepared Traitor, who in her confusion made many really stupid statements.&nbsp;&nbsp;He slammed the show saying, “My real problem with the show, however, wasn’t the low IQ traitor, it was that the new ownership of 60 Minutes, Paramount, would allow a show like this to air. THEY ARE NO BETTER THAN THE OLD OWNERSHIP, who just paid me millions of Dollars for FAKE REPORTING about your favorite President, ME! Since they bought it, 60 Minutes has actually gotten WORSE! Oh well, far worse things can happen. P.S. I hereby demand a complete and total APOLOGY, though far too late to be meaningful, from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes for her incorrect and Libelous statements about Hunter’s Laptop!!!” &nbsp;

MTG criticized Trump on 60 Minutes, saying he abandoned America First and pressured her over Epstein files. Trump hit back on Truth Social, calling her a “traitor” and slamming CBS and Lesley Stahl over the interview and past reporting.

Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), a former staunch ally of Donald Trump, doubled down her attack on the US president by suggesting that he should first fix everything domestically, and then talk to the rest of the world. She also claimed that Trump was very ‘unkind’ when she received death threats while speaking against him. She accused the US president of betraying MAGA and America First promises. Slamming her in a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump repeated his ‘traitor’ jibe and said that she is neither “America First” nor “MAGA.” Trump also had a melt-down over CBS 60 minutes show and its journalist. What MTG said in 60 minutes interview? Marjorie Taylor Greene, in a CBS News 60 Minutes interview, said, “For an ‘America First’ president, the No. 1 focus should have been domestic policy, and it wasn’t. And so, of course, I was critical, because those were my campaign promises. Once we fix everything here, then fine, we’ll talk to the rest of the world.” She also claimed that Republicans are “terrified to step out of line” when it comes to Trump's decisions. “I think they’re terrified to step out of line and get a nasty Truth Social post on them,” she said. She also mentioned about a phone call with Trump in which the US president asked her to discharge petition effort involving the Epstein files. “We did talk about the Epstein files, and he was extremely angry at me that I had signed the discharge petition to release the files. I fully believe that those women deserve everything they’re asking. They’re asking for all of it to come out; they deserve it. And he was furious with me. … He said it was going to hurt people,” she said. When asked if she was MAGA, Greene responded, “MAGA is President Trump’s phrase. That’s his, his political policies. I call myself America First.” How Trump reacted? In a Truth Social post, Trump said, "The only reason Marjorie “Traitor” Brown (Green turns Brown under stress!) went BAD is that she was JILTED by the President of the United States (Certainly not the first time she has been jilted!). Too much work, not enough time, and her ideas are, NOW, really BAD - She sort of reminds me of a Rotten Apple! Marjorie is not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA, because nobody could have changed her views so fast, and her new views are those of a very dumb person. That was proven last night when washed up, Trump hating, 60 Minutes “correspondent,” Lesley Stahl, who still owes me an apology from when she attacked me on the show (with serious conviction!), that Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP FROM HELL was produced by Russia, not Hunter himself (TOTALLY PROVEN WRONG!), interviewed a very poorly prepared Traitor, who in her confusion made many really stupid statements. He slammed the show saying, “My real problem with the show, however, wasn’t the low IQ traitor, it was that the new ownership of 60 Minutes, Paramount, would allow a show like this to air. THEY ARE NO BETTER THAN THE OLD OWNERSHIP, who just paid me millions of Dollars for FAKE REPORTING about your favorite President, ME! Since they bought it, 60 Minutes has actually gotten WORSE! Oh well, far worse things can happen. P.S. I hereby demand a complete and total APOLOGY, though far too late to be meaningful, from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes for her incorrect and Libelous statements about Hunter’s Laptop!!!”

MTG criticized Trump on 60 Minutes, saying he abandoned America First and pressured her over Epstein files. Trump hit back on Truth Social, calling her a “traitor” and slamming CBS and Lesley Stahl over the interview and past reporting.

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US Vice President JD Vance, while speaking at a a Christmas party, narrated an incident about US President Donald Trump's joke during an Oval Office meeting that he said was meant to “publicly embarrass” another politician. The Christmas party was held at Vance's residence to honour movie star Sylvester Stallone. Vance said that Trump made a joke about men’s anatomy relating to their shoe sizes. Netizens have reacted sharply as the video of Vance's anecdote surfaced on the internet. Vance is already facing the heat for saying that “mass migration is theft of American dream.”&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-and-erika-jd-vance-told-to-send-wife-kids-back-to-india-after-remark-on-mass-migration-1765188635575">'You and Erika...': Netizens tell JD Vance to 'send wife, kids back to India' after remark on 'mass migration'</a>&nbsp;“People often ask me what it's like to be the Vice President of the United States. And a lot of that is exactly what you’d expect it to look like…but sometimes you get these behind-the-scenes moments that I will never, ever forget for the rest of my life,” Vance said, narrating about the Ovel Office meeting. Vance said that while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump and he were discussing some “really, really important” matter in the office, Trump peered over the Resolute Desk to tell Vance and Rubio that they have “s****y shoes.” The vice president revealed that Trump pulled out a shoe catalogue and said, ”We got to get you better shoes."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-responds-usha-vance-missing-wedding-ring-erika-kirk-hug-rumours-1765004063383">JD Vance breaks silence on viral hug with Erika Kirk after Usha Vance spotted without wedding ring</a>&nbsp;Trump then went on to ask them about their shoe sizes. According to Vance, Trump said, “Marco, what’s your shoe size? JD, what’s your shoe size?” Vance then revealed that Macro's size is 11 and his is 13. The vice president added, “Then [Trump] asked this politician, who I won’t embarrass, what his shoe size is, and he says: ‘Seven.’" Vance continued, “The President, he kind of leans back in his chair and says, ‘You know you can tell a lot about a man by his shoe size.’” Vance then referenced his wife, Usha Vance, who was standing next to him and said, “We won’t ask the Second Lady for comment on that particular topic.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Vice President JD Vance just dropped a hilarious Oval Office story leaving the entire room cracking up. President Trump glanced over the Resolute Desk at VP Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio and said, “You guys have shitty shoes.” Right then and there, Trump pulled out a shoe… <a href="https://t.co/3Z2xyh9MZK">pic.twitter.com/3Z2xyh9MZK</a>&mdash; Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1997132492747227450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vice President JD Vance recounted a humorous Oval Office moment where US President Donald Trump joked about men’s shoe sizes. However, the incident has gone viral on internet with netizens claiming that the joke was misplaced and crude

US Vice President JD Vance, while speaking at a a Christmas party, narrated an incident about US President Donald Trump's joke during an Oval Office meeting that he said was meant to “publicly embarrass” another politician. The Christmas party was held at Vance's residence to honour movie star Sylvester Stallone. Vance said that Trump made a joke about men’s anatomy relating to their shoe sizes. Netizens have reacted sharply as the video of Vance's anecdote surfaced on the internet. Vance is already facing the heat for saying that “mass migration is theft of American dream.” Also Read | 'You and Erika...': Netizens tell JD Vance to 'send wife, kids back to India' after remark on 'mass migration' “People often ask me what it's like to be the Vice President of the United States. And a lot of that is exactly what you’d expect it to look like…but sometimes you get these behind-the-scenes moments that I will never, ever forget for the rest of my life,” Vance said, narrating about the Ovel Office meeting. Vance said that while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump and he were discussing some “really, really important” matter in the office, Trump peered over the Resolute Desk to tell Vance and Rubio that they have “s****y shoes.” The vice president revealed that Trump pulled out a shoe catalogue and said, ”We got to get you better shoes." Also Read: JD Vance breaks silence on viral hug with Erika Kirk after Usha Vance spotted without wedding ring Trump then went on to ask them about their shoe sizes. According to Vance, Trump said, “Marco, what’s your shoe size? JD, what’s your shoe size?” Vance then revealed that Macro's size is 11 and his is 13. The vice president added, “Then [Trump] asked this politician, who I won’t embarrass, what his shoe size is, and he says: ‘Seven.’" Vance continued, “The President, he kind of leans back in his chair and says, ‘You know you can tell a lot about a man by his shoe size.’” Vance then referenced his wife, Usha Vance, who was standing next to him and said, “We won’t ask the Second Lady for comment on that particular topic.”

Vice President JD Vance recounted a humorous Oval Office moment where US President Donald Trump joked about men’s shoe sizes. However, the incident has gone viral on internet with netizens claiming that the joke was misplaced and crude

'Can tell a lot about a man...': Vance narrates Trump's crude joke about 's****y shoes and 'size,' embarrasses wife Usha

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