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<p>From Epstein's list to sexual misconduct, from the Russia investigation to funding Israel in its mass massacre, US President Donald Trump is one of the most polarising figures in the world as of now. But he is being endorsed for the Nobel Peace Prize by leaders from several countries, such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Israel, and Cambodia. Ironically, he might not be the most scandalous nomination. Here is the list of three well-known dictators who were also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize at different points in history.</p><h2>Benito Mussolini</h2><p>Mussolini was nominated in 1935 by a German law professor and a French professor. It had been 13 years since Mussolini had been the ruler of the totalitarian regime in Italy. His regime jailed and tortured political opponents. The Italian fascist dictator was then preparing for the invasion of Ethiopia. However, the proper reason behind the nominations is unknown, as the letter of recommendation is missing from the archive. Many suggest that he was praised for signing the Lateran Treaty of 1929, which resolved long-standing tensions between the Italian state and the Vatican. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided not to shortlist him.&nbsp;</p><h2>Joseph Stalin</h2><p>The Communist dictator was nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize, once in 1945 and next time in 1948. There were different nominators, including a Norwegian Parliamentarian. The reason provided was his role as a leader of the Allied forces to end World War II. Even though the role of the USSR in ending the war was massive, he was overlooked because his domestic purges were well-known. His rule saw mass detention, labour camps, also known as Gulags, and suppression of dissent. Thus, there was a real detachment from the nomination and the actual actions of the candidate.</p><h2>Adolf Hitler&nbsp;</h2><p>This is perhaps the most absurd of all. In 1939, Adolf Hitler was sarcastically nominated by Erik Brandt, a Swedish Parliamentarian. He meant it as a protest against the appeasement policies. Brandt was mocking the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's agreement with Hitler. He was also mocking his fellow parliamentarians who were seriously considering Neville for the prize. He called Hitler a "hope for peace' as a joke. But this caused a huge public and media uproar; the joke fell flat in the tense pre-war period, and Brandt quickly withdrew his nominations.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These nominations, however, do not represent the spirit of the prize, nor do they diminish the efforts of others who made serious contributions. For example, in 1935, when Benito Mussolini was nominated for the prize, it was won by Carl von Ossietzky, a German pacifist who was imprisoned by Nazi Germany, because of his warning about the German rearmament, which had been severely restricted by the Treaty of Versailles, following World War I. It is also to be noted that nomination for the Nobel Prize does not account for endorsement from the Nobel Committee. These lists can be longer than 300 people, which are then narrowed down to 20-30 people, from which, after deliberation by the Nobel Committee, a laureate is chosen and awarded the prize on December 10, on the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.&nbsp;</p>

Armenia and Azerbaijan have joined Pakistan, Israel, and Cambodia to endorse Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. However controversial he may be, there are three shocking nominations in the history of the Nobel Peace Prize that are absurd to comprehend now.

From Epstein's list to sexual misconduct, from the Russia investigation to funding Israel in its mass massacre, US President Donald Trump is one of the most polarising figures in the world as of now. But he is being endorsed for the Nobel Peace Prize by leaders from several countries, such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Israel, and Cambodia. Ironically, he might not be the most scandalous nomination. Here is the list of three well-known dictators who were also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize at different points in history. Benito Mussolini Mussolini was nominated in 1935 by a German law professor and a French professor. It had been 13 years since Mussolini had been the ruler of the totalitarian regime in Italy. His regime jailed and tortured political opponents. The Italian fascist dictator was then preparing for the invasion of Ethiopia. However, the proper reason behind the nominations is unknown, as the letter of recommendation is missing from the archive. Many suggest that he was praised for signing the Lateran Treaty of 1929, which resolved long-standing tensions between the Italian state and the Vatican. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee decided not to shortlist him. Joseph Stalin The Communist dictator was nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize, once in 1945 and next time in 1948. There were different nominators, including a Norwegian Parliamentarian. The reason provided was his role as a leader of the Allied forces to end World War II. Even though the role of the USSR in ending the war was massive, he was overlooked because his domestic purges were well-known. His rule saw mass detention, labour camps, also known as Gulags, and suppression of dissent. Thus, there was a real detachment from the nomination and the actual actions of the candidate. Adolf Hitler This is perhaps the most absurd of all. In 1939, Adolf Hitler was sarcastically nominated by Erik Brandt, a Swedish Parliamentarian. He meant it as a protest against the appeasement policies. Brandt was mocking the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's agreement with Hitler. He was also mocking his fellow parliamentarians who were seriously considering Neville for the prize. He called Hitler a "hope for peace' as a joke. But this caused a huge public and media uproar; the joke fell flat in the tense pre-war period, and Brandt quickly withdrew his nominations. These nominations, however, do not represent the spirit of the prize, nor do they diminish the efforts of others who made serious contributions. For example, in 1935, when Benito Mussolini was nominated for the prize, it was won by Carl von Ossietzky, a German pacifist who was imprisoned by Nazi Germany, because of his warning about the German rearmament, which had been severely restricted by the Treaty of Versailles, following World War I. It is also to be noted that nomination for the Nobel Prize does not account for endorsement from the Nobel Committee. These lists can be longer than 300 people, which are then narrowed down to 20-30 people, from which, after deliberation by the Nobel Committee, a laureate is chosen and awarded the prize on December 10, on the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.

<p>Armenia and Azerbaijan have joined Pakistan, Israel, and Cambodia to endorse Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. However controversial he may be, there are three shocking nominations in the history of the Nobel Peace Prize that are absurd to comprehend now.</p>

History’s most shocking Nobel Peace Prize nominations: #3 will blow your mind

<p>An early visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House had sparked months of talks between India and the United States. By July, Indian officials believed a deal had been finalised and was only awaiting President Donald Trump’s approval. But that approval never arrived. Instead, Trump announced steep tariffs, a 25% duty on Indian goods, followed by another 25% aimed at discouraging India from buying Russian oil. The combined 50% tariff has dealt a blow to relations between the two countries.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-rejects-land-swap-proposal-ahead-of-trump-putin-meeting-over-russia-ukraine-war-1754727534070"><strong>Zelensky rejects 'land swap' proposal ahead of Trump-Putin meeting</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Tariffs derail trade hopes</strong></h2><p>The collapse of the talks reflected Trump’s dissatisfaction with India’s tariff cuts. While New Delhi had agreed to reduce many barriers, it stopped short of the near-zero rates offered by countries like Indonesia. A US official said the Indian offer was “totally insufficient” compared with other deals Trump had secured.</p><p>Mukesh Aghi, head of the US–India Strategic Partnership Forum, told POLITICO, “We are in a situation now where he is completely upset with India, and the 25 years of effort to build a relationship seems to be going down in 25 hours.”</p><h2><strong>Shifting focus to Europe</strong></h2><p>In mid-July, Trump had said a deal with India was close, but his attention quickly moved to talks with the European Union. Negotiations with India stalled, despite expectations in New Delhi that a leader-to-leader conversation could finalise the agreement. Modi, wary of being publicly criticised, avoided such a call. US officials noted that agreements with Japan and South Korea had been reached without direct talks between leaders.</p><h2><strong>Russian oil at the centre of tensions</strong></h2><p>The situation escalated when Trump targeted India with an extra 25% tariff over its continued purchase of Russian oil. India bought $52.7 billion worth of Russian oil last year, refining some for sale to Europe. New Delhi insists these imports are essential for its energy security and objects to being singled out when other countries, including the EU and Turkey, also buy Russian energy.</p><p>Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said it was, “extremely unfortunate that the US should choose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their own national interest.”</p><h2><strong>Talks still on the table</strong></h2><p>Trump has hinted that other nations could soon face similar measures, saying, “You’re going to see a lot more.” Despite the tensions, discussions continue. A breakthrough before the 27 August deadline could prevent the tariffs from taking full effect. Aghi noted that Trump has avoided criticising Modi directly, suggesting the White House is keeping channels open.</p>

Trade talks between India and the US collapsed after President Trump imposed steep tariffs, citing India’s insufficient tariff cuts, straining relations despite earlier progress and high-level diplomatic efforts.

An early visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House had sparked months of talks between India and the United States. By July, Indian officials believed a deal had been finalised and was only awaiting President Donald Trump’s approval. But that approval never arrived. Instead, Trump announced steep tariffs, a 25% duty on Indian goods, followed by another 25% aimed at discouraging India from buying Russian oil. The combined 50% tariff has dealt a blow to relations between the two countries. Also read: Zelensky rejects 'land swap' proposal ahead of Trump-Putin meeting Tariffs derail trade hopes The collapse of the talks reflected Trump’s dissatisfaction with India’s tariff cuts. While New Delhi had agreed to reduce many barriers, it stopped short of the near-zero rates offered by countries like Indonesia. A US official said the Indian offer was “totally insufficient” compared with other deals Trump had secured. Mukesh Aghi, head of the US–India Strategic Partnership Forum, told POLITICO, “We are in a situation now where he is completely upset with India, and the 25 years of effort to build a relationship seems to be going down in 25 hours.” Shifting focus to Europe In mid-July, Trump had said a deal with India was close, but his attention quickly moved to talks with the European Union. Negotiations with India stalled, despite expectations in New Delhi that a leader-to-leader conversation could finalise the agreement. Modi, wary of being publicly criticised, avoided such a call. US officials noted that agreements with Japan and South Korea had been reached without direct talks between leaders. Russian oil at the centre of tensions The situation escalated when Trump targeted India with an extra 25% tariff over its continued purchase of Russian oil. India bought $52.7 billion worth of Russian oil last year, refining some for sale to Europe. New Delhi insists these imports are essential for its energy security and objects to being singled out when other countries, including the EU and Turkey, also buy Russian energy. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said it was, “extremely unfortunate that the US should choose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their own national interest.” Talks still on the table Trump has hinted that other nations could soon face similar measures, saying, “You’re going to see a lot more.” Despite the tensions, discussions continue. A breakthrough before the 27 August deadline could prevent the tariffs from taking full effect. Aghi noted that Trump has avoided criticising Modi directly, suggesting the White House is keeping channels open.

<p>Trade talks between India and the US collapsed after President Trump imposed steep tariffs, citing India’s insufficient tariff cuts, straining relations despite earlier progress and high-level diplomatic efforts.</p>

'25-year relationship went down in 25 hours': Why Trump walked away from an India trade deal at the last minute

<p>The elder son of US President Donald Trump has divided the internet with a strange meme shared on social media from his account - featuring his father. Donald Trump Jr shared a picture of Trump standing on the White House roof and throwing a green sex toy at the WNBA court. He wrote in the caption of the Instagram post, “Posted without further comment," along with laughing emojis.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The meme came amid the emerging wave of sex toys being thrown onto the WNBA courts. Trump Jr's post impressed some of the internet and confused others. Some of the people called Trump's son “the greatest ever,” while others slammed him for being disrespectful and immature. One critic commented, “I’m Don Trump Sr for life, but this kind of stuff is classless it and it screams ‘my daddy is the president and I don’t know how to act’."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I don’t understand. I know it’s a supposed joke, but the President throwing a green d*ldo at young female basketball players is funny, how?" another user asked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-warns-of-great-depression-if-tariffs-fall-1754717375287/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-warns-of-great-depression-if-tariffs-fall-1754717375287/embed</a></p>

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<h2>What's the context?</h2><p>There has been a wave of incidents where people throw sex toys onto the WNBA court. USA Today linked the incidents with a cryptocurrency group called Green Dildo Coin. The group’s spokesperson told reporters that the stunt is not meant to disrespect women’s sports but is part of a campaign to promote their memecoin, which aims to challenge the “toxic” culture within the crypto community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We didn't do this because, like, we dislike women's sports or, like, some of the narratives that are trending right now are ridiculous," the group’s spokesperson said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Creating disruption at games is like, it happens in every single sport, right? We've seen it in the NFL, we've seen it in hockey, you know… fans doing random things to more or less create attention,” he added. The company called it a ”prank" and hinted that it was not going to stop soon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The elder son of US President Donald Trump has divided the internet with a strange meme shared on social media from his account - featuring his father. Donald Trump Jr shared a picture of Trump standing on the White House roof and throwing a green sex toy at the WNBA court. 

The elder son of US President Donald Trump has divided the internet with a strange meme shared on social media from his account - featuring his father. Donald Trump Jr shared a picture of Trump standing on the White House roof and throwing a green sex toy at the WNBA court. He wrote in the caption of the Instagram post, “Posted without further comment," along with laughing emojis. The meme came amid the emerging wave of sex toys being thrown onto the WNBA courts. Trump Jr's post impressed some of the internet and confused others. Some of the people called Trump's son “the greatest ever,” while others slammed him for being disrespectful and immature. One critic commented, “I’m Don Trump Sr for life, but this kind of stuff is classless it and it screams ‘my daddy is the president and I don’t know how to act’." “I don’t understand. I know it’s a supposed joke, but the President throwing a green d*ldo at young female basketball players is funny, how?" another user asked. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-warns-of-great-depression-if-tariffs-fall-1754717375287/embed

<p>The elder son of US President Donald Trump has divided the internet with a strange meme shared on social media from his account - featuring his father. Donald Trump Jr shared a picture of Trump standing on the White House roof and throwing a green sex toy at the WNBA court.&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump Jr shares meme of his father - with d*ldo? Internet has some serious questions

<p>A shooting incident at the crowded Times Square in New York City early on Saturday left three people injured and triggered panic as people started running to safety while police cordoned off the area. As per the New York Police Department, the shooting happened around 1.20 am at the intersection of West 44th Street and 7th Avenue, following a dispute between two people. A 17-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. The teen was not identified because of his age, and charges had not been filed, said police officers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to police, a 65-year-old man was shot in the left leg and a 19-year-old man in the right foot, while an 18-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the neck.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“All were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are in stable condition. The perpetrator was engaged in a verbal dispute prior to the shooting with one of the victims. He has been taken into custody, and a firearm was also recovered. He has not been charged yet,” a police spokesperson told media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Times Square Shooting<br><br>Three people have been shot in the heart of Times Square. Bodies are on the ground, bullet holes pierce car windows. The chaos unfolded near a major tourist area. One suspect is in custody.<br><br>For licensing email viralnewsnyc@gmail.com <a href="https://t.co/gyrnLWlUvh">pic.twitter.com/gyrnLWlUvh</a></p>&mdash; Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ViralNewsNYC/status/1954056369927336233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Videos posted on social media showed people running away from the scene in panic, while police officers surrounded a vehicle outside the Hard Rock Cafe. Besides, police officers were seen wheeling one shooting victim on a stretcher into an ambulance.</p><p>Other footage showed officers pushing crowds back as they secured the area.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police said gunfire erupted after a “verbal dispute between two people escalated”. The suspect was apprehended shortly after.</p><p>The shooting comes just days after New York’s police commissioner claimed that the city had recorded the fewest shooting incidents and victims this year since records began. Over the first seven months of 2025, there were 412 shooting incidents and 489 victims, marking the tenth straight month of decline in major crime.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A 65-year-old man was shot in the left leg and a 19-year-old man in the right foot, while an 18-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the neck. A 17-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. 

A shooting incident at the crowded Times Square in New York City early on Saturday left three people injured and triggered panic as people started running to safety while police cordoned off the area. As per the New York Police Department, the shooting happened around 1.20 am at the intersection of West 44th Street and 7th Avenue, following a dispute between two people. A 17-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. The teen was not identified because of his age, and charges had not been filed, said police officers. According to police, a 65-year-old man was shot in the left leg and a 19-year-old man in the right foot, while an 18-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the neck. “All were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are in stable condition. The perpetrator was engaged in a verbal dispute prior to the shooting with one of the victims. He has been taken into custody, and a firearm was also recovered. He has not been charged yet,” a police spokesperson told media.

<p>A 65-year-old man was shot in the left leg and a 19-year-old man in the right foot, while an 18-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the neck. A 17-year-old male suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and a firearm was recovered.&nbsp;</p>

Shooting at NYC Times Square after ‘verbal dispute’ leaves 3 injured; suspect in custody

<p>Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has revealed that after Pakistan closed its airspace to India during Operation Sindoor, the country incurred a loss of ₹4.1 billion ($14.46 million). The loss was primarily borne by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). Asif wrote to the National Assembly’s Question Hour and said that Pakistan’s airspace remained closed from April 24 to June 30, 2025, for all Indian aircraft - which resulted in a massive loss to its aerial authority. The minister said that the closure resulted in Pakistan facing a decline of 20 per cent in the overall air traffic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Asif said a similar restriction in 2019, during a previous period of Pakistan-India tensions, resulted in an even higher loss of ₹7.6 billion for the authority. He revealed that before the tensions between the two nations, Pakistan’s daily earnings from overflying rights averaged $508,000.</p><h2>How many Pakistani jets did India shoot down during Operation Sindoor?</h2><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-russian-made-s-400-air-defence-system-that-india-used-to-take-down-pakistani-jets-during-op-sindoor-1754730443622"><strong>What is Russian-made S-400 air defence system that India used to take down Pakistani jets during Op Sindoor</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday revealed the extent of damage the Indian military wreaked on the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor in May. He said the Indian forces downed at least five Pakistani fighter jets and another large aircraft during the four-day-long conflict. While six aircraft were shot down in the air, at least two were destroyed on the ground. Among the likely Pakistani casualties was an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), which was crucial for Pakistan's air strength.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We have at least five fighters' confirmed kills and one large aircraft, which could be either an ELINT aircraft or an AEW &amp;C aircraft, which was taken on at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about," he said.</p>

Not just jets, Pakistan also lost $14.46 million during Operation Sindoor as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the country airspace ban to India left it at a huge loss. 

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has revealed that after Pakistan closed its airspace to India during Operation Sindoor, the country incurred a loss of ₹4.1 billion ($14.46 million). The loss was primarily borne by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). Asif wrote to the National Assembly’s Question Hour and said that Pakistan’s airspace remained closed from April 24 to June 30, 2025, for all Indian aircraft - which resulted in a massive loss to its aerial authority. The minister said that the closure resulted in Pakistan facing a decline of 20 per cent in the overall air traffic. Asif said a similar restriction in 2019, during a previous period of Pakistan-India tensions, resulted in an even higher loss of ₹7.6 billion for the authority. He revealed that before the tensions between the two nations, Pakistan’s daily earnings from overflying rights averaged $508,000. How many Pakistani jets did India shoot down during Operation Sindoor? Also read: What is Russian-made S-400 air defence system that India used to take down Pakistani jets during Op Sindoor Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday revealed the extent of damage the Indian military wreaked on the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor in May. He said the Indian forces downed at least five Pakistani fighter jets and another large aircraft during the four-day-long conflict. While six aircraft were shot down in the air, at least two were destroyed on the ground. Among the likely Pakistani casualties was an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), which was crucial for Pakistan's air strength. "We have at least five fighters' confirmed kills and one large aircraft, which could be either an ELINT aircraft or an AEW &C aircraft, which was taken on at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about," he said.

<p>Not just jets, Pakistan also lost $14.46 million during Operation Sindoor as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the country's airspace ban to India left it at a huge loss.&nbsp;</p>

Not just jets, Pakistan also lost over $14 million during Operation Sindoor - Here's how

A massive wildfire in southern France has torn through more than 17,000 hectares of land, making it the country's largest blaze in at least half a century. That's an area bigger than Paris, wiped out in just over two days. Here's all you need to know about the France wildfire.

France's biggest wildfire in 50 years – what happened, where it stands, and what's next

<p>Jeffrey Epstein's former butler has made a shocking (or maybe not so shocking) revelation about US President Donald Trump. He claims that during his first presidency, Trump offered Epstein, who had already been convicted for soliciting sex trafficking of a teenage girl, a job in his government. The Republican in his current term has been known to add his friends and allies to his government, like putting Elon Musk, a citizen of South Africa and Canada, along with the US, in charge of DOGE. Even as Trump tries to distance himself from Epstein, the years-long friendship the two men shared seems to keep coming back to haunt him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Epstein in the Trump 1.0 government?</strong></h2><p>In a no-holds-barred interview with The Telegraph, Valdson Vieira Cotrin, who was sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's butler for 18 years, in charge of managing his Paris estate, recalled how the disgraced financier was offered a job in Trump's first government.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Recalling an incident from 2016, he said he went to pick up Epstein from Paris airport, and on the way back, he got to know about the peculiar job offer. "A few days after Trump’s election, Mr. Epstein arrived in Paris on Monday or Tuesday, and I went to pick him up at the airport," said Cotrin. "He said, 'Valdson, you saw that Trump is the new US president?' 'Yes,' I replied, 'I saw it on the news in Paris'."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Epstein then apparently confessed that "Trump asked me to work for him in the new government." However, Epstein turned down the offer. "I said, 'Congratulations. I'm happy for you,' in my bad English. He said, 'No, I didn't accept'." His answer came as a surprise to the butler, who thought working in the US administration would have been "interesting".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>How close were Trump and Epstein?</strong></h2><p>Trump claims that he threw Epstein out of the Mar-a-Lago club after the financier "stole" his employees. As per the Miami Herald and Wall Street Journal, this supposedly happened in 2007. <i>It must be noted that when Trump won his first presidency, Epstein had already been convicted for soliciting a teenage girl for prostitution. He had also served a 13-month prison sentence.</i></p><p><strong>Read more | '</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-are-you-kidding-me-new-photos-suggest-epstein-trump-ties-go-back-decades-here-s-how-he-responded-1753262514825"><strong>Are you kidding me?': New photos suggest Epstein-Trump ties go back decades — Here's how he responded</strong></a></p><p>Epstein's butler's comments come as Trump faces heat from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) followers over the Epstein files after backtracking on his promise to release more information.</p><p>Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine, describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

In a no-holds-barred interview, Valdson Vieira Cotrin, who was sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's butler for 18 years, claimed that the disgraced financier was offered a job in Trump's first government.

Jeffrey Epstein's former butler has made a shocking (or maybe not so shocking) revelation about US President Donald Trump. He claims that during his first presidency, Trump offered Epstein, who had already been convicted for soliciting sex trafficking of a teenage girl, a job in his government. The Republican in his current term has been known to add his friends and allies to his government, like putting Elon Musk, a citizen of South Africa and Canada, along with the US, in charge of DOGE. Even as Trump tries to distance himself from Epstein, the years-long friendship the two men shared seems to keep coming back to haunt him. Epstein in the Trump 1.0 government? In a no-holds-barred interview with The Telegraph, Valdson Vieira Cotrin, who was sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's butler for 18 years, in charge of managing his Paris estate, recalled how the disgraced financier was offered a job in Trump's first government. Recalling an incident from 2016, he said he went to pick up Epstein from Paris airport, and on the way back, he got to know about the peculiar job offer. "A few days after Trump’s election, Mr. Epstein arrived in Paris on Monday or Tuesday, and I went to pick him up at the airport," said Cotrin. "He said, 'Valdson, you saw that Trump is the new US president?' 'Yes,' I replied, 'I saw it on the news in Paris'." Epstein then apparently confessed that "Trump asked me to work for him in the new government." However, Epstein turned down the offer. "I said, 'Congratulations. I'm happy for you,' in my bad English. He said, 'No, I didn't accept'." His answer came as a surprise to the butler, who thought working in the US administration would have been "interesting". How close were Trump and Epstein? Trump claims that he threw Epstein out of the Mar-a-Lago club after the financier "stole" his employees. As per the Miami Herald and Wall Street Journal, this supposedly happened in 2007. It must be noted that when Trump won his first presidency, Epstein had already been convicted for soliciting a teenage girl for prostitution. He had also served a 13-month prison sentence. Read more | 'Are you kidding me?': New photos suggest Epstein-Trump ties go back decades — Here's how he responded Epstein's butler's comments come as Trump faces heat from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) followers over the Epstein files after backtracking on his promise to release more information. Reports suggest that Trump and Epstein's relationship stretches back to at least the 1980s, according to multiple reports. They were often spotted together at events in both Palm Beach and New York. In 2002, Trump even offered a quote to New York Magazine, describing Epstein as a "terrific guy" who "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." However, no criminal accusations have been levelled against Trump in connection with Epstein.

<p>In a no-holds-barred interview, Valdson Vieira Cotrin, who was sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's butler for 18 years, claimed that the disgraced financier was offered a job in Trump's first government.</p>

Epstein in White House? Sex offender's former butler claims Trump made him a job offer after 2016 win

<p>Amid reports that the Russia-Ukraine peace deal might include some swapping of territory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clarified that he won't adhere to any terms on land swap. He emphasised that any peace decisions made without Ukraine's involvement are invalid and will not lead to real peace. He firmly rejected any concessions to Russia, stating that Ukraine will not give up its territory and that the country's borders are defined by its Constitution. Zelensky called for a dignified, lasting peace based on respect and cooperation with international partners, including with US President Donald Trump, but stressed that peace must not be dictated by Moscow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post on X, Zelensky said that Ukrainians will not give away their land to the occupier. "Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier". He added, “Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has perpetrated. The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is. This war must be brought to an end—and Russia must end it. Russia started it and is dragging it out, ignoring all deadlines, and that is the problem, not something else. The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question is already in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this—and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I believe in our people. Ukrainians are strong. Ukrainians defend what&#39;s theirs. Many in the world have sided with Ukraine during the war. Even those who are with Russia know that Russia is doing evil.</p>&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1954063611174740197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump-Putin meeting</h2><p>It was confirmed on Friday (Aug 8) that Trump will meet with Putin on August 15 to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed the summit in an online statement. The two leaders will "focus on discussing options for achieving a long-term peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian crisis," Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said. Trump said that the highly anticipated meeting would take place in Alaska. He also suggested that the deal would include some exchange of land. Earlier, the US had proposed that there should be a tri-party meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky. Russian President Putin said he is ready to meet Trump, but expressed his reservations about meeting Zelensky at this stage. Russia also proposed the UAE as the location for the meeting.</p>

<h2>Witkoff meets Putin</h2><p>The breakthrough came after Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Putin on Wednesday (August 6). Kremlin said that Putin held "constructive" talks with Witkoff in Moscow over the Ukraine conflict for over three-hours. In a social media post, Trump said Witkoff held a “highly productive” meeting with Putin and that “great progress was made!” Additionally, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a TV interview that the US now has a better understanding of what conditions would be required for Russia to end the war. “For the first time perhaps since this administration began, we have some concrete examples of the kinds of things that Russia would ask for in order to end the war,” Rubio said in an interview with Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow,” adding that questions of territory would be a key part of any deal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15. Trump hinted that both countries might swap land as part of the peace deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied the proposal

Amid reports that the Russia-Ukraine peace deal might include some swapping of territory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clarified that he won't adhere to any terms on land swap. He emphasised that any peace decisions made without Ukraine's involvement are invalid and will not lead to real peace. He firmly rejected any concessions to Russia, stating that Ukraine will not give up its territory and that the country's borders are defined by its Constitution. Zelensky called for a dignified, lasting peace based on respect and cooperation with international partners, including with US President Donald Trump, but stressed that peace must not be dictated by Moscow. In a post on X, Zelensky said that Ukrainians will not give away their land to the occupier. "Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier". He added, “Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has perpetrated. The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is. This war must be brought to an end—and Russia must end it. Russia started it and is dragging it out, ignoring all deadlines, and that is the problem, not something else. The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question is already in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this—and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier.”

<p>US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15. Trump hinted that both countries might swap land as part of the peace deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied the proposal</p>

Zelensky rejects 'land swap' proposal ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Another delay in Russia-Ukraine peace deal?

<p>President Donald Trump on Friday (Aug 8) said that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were nearing a breakthrough that could potentially include a "swapping of territories". Talking to reporters, he said, "I think we're getting very close," adding that the land in question has “been fought over for three and a half years” and that any swap would be "to the betterment of both." He made the announcement while hosting a separate peace summit for Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House and as his self-imposed deadline for Russia to make a deal or face sanctions came to an end.</p><h2><strong>Trump confirms meeting with Putin</strong></h2><p>The US president avoided giving many details on the Ukraine talks, saying he didn't want to overshadow the day's event. However, he confirmed he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very shortly," and revealed that "It would have been sooner, but I guess there’s security arrangements that, unfortunately, people have to make".</p><p>Trump had set an August 8 deadline for Moscow to reach a deal or face sweeping sanctions — including "secondary sanctions" and penalties on countries doing business with Russia. That date was moved up in late July from a 50-day timeline he'd set earlier in the summer.</p><h2><strong>Is the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting Russia's "last chance"?</strong></h2><p>Asked if the August 15 meeting would be Putin's final chance to secure an agreement, Trump said he doesn't like to use the term "last chance". Still, he argued that he believes Putin "wants to see peace now," despite calling past talks with the Russian leader "meaningless". He also praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for working hard toward a resolution.</p><p>Trump described the territory issue as "very complicated". "We’re going to get some back; there will be some switched," he said. Earlier this week, special envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to Moscow for last-minute discussions. Trump called those talks "very good," and the Kremlin described them as "useful and constructive".&nbsp;</p>

Calling a potential land swap a move "to the betterment of both", Trump said that the land has already been over for three and a half years.

President Donald Trump on Friday (Aug 8) said that the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were nearing a breakthrough that could potentially include a "swapping of territories". Talking to reporters, he said, "I think we're getting very close," adding that the land in question has “been fought over for three and a half years” and that any swap would be "to the betterment of both." He made the announcement while hosting a separate peace summit for Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House and as his self-imposed deadline for Russia to make a deal or face sanctions came to an end. Trump confirms meeting with Putin The US president avoided giving many details on the Ukraine talks, saying he didn't want to overshadow the day's event. However, he confirmed he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very shortly," and revealed that "It would have been sooner, but I guess there’s security arrangements that, unfortunately, people have to make". Trump had set an August 8 deadline for Moscow to reach a deal or face sweeping sanctions — including "secondary sanctions" and penalties on countries doing business with Russia. That date was moved up in late July from a 50-day timeline he'd set earlier in the summer. Is the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting Russia's "last chance"? Asked if the August 15 meeting would be Putin's final chance to secure an agreement, Trump said he doesn't like to use the term "last chance". Still, he argued that he believes Putin "wants to see peace now," despite calling past talks with the Russian leader "meaningless". He also praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for working hard toward a resolution. Trump described the territory issue as "very complicated". "We’re going to get some back; there will be some switched," he said. Earlier this week, special envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to Moscow for last-minute discussions. Trump called those talks "very good," and the Kremlin described them as "useful and constructive".

<p>Calling a potential land swap a move "to the betterment of both", Trump said that the land has already been over for three and a half years.</p>

Russia, Ukraine to swap territories? Trump hints peace deal may involve land swap

<p>Reacting to United States President Donald Trump's tariff war, former US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton said that his move could push India closer to China and Russia. He said that tariffs are intended to hurt India, but in reality, it is spoiling years of relations between India and America. He accused Trump of favouring China and added that 'it is counterproductive for America.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Trump's tariffs against India are intended to hurt Russia, but they could push India closer to Russia and to China to oppose these tariffs," John Bolton told CNN in an interview. He cautioned, “Trump’s leniency on the Chinese and heavy-handed tariffs on India, jeopardise decades of American efforts to bring India away from Russia and China.” He called it an 'enormous mistake' because it is China that has a big trade surplus with the US than India. In an opinion piece for The Hill, Bolton warned that Trump's approach and his resentment for India could escalate if China secured a better trade arrangement.&nbsp;</p><h2>India-US trade talks and tariff war</h2>

<p>On August 1, Trump issued an executive order late on Thursday (July 31) to increase and modify tariffs on its trading partners, citing an ongoing national emergency. This was in continuation of his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that he announced on April 2. He had paused the April 2 tariffs, giving countries a window of 90 days to sign a trade deal with America. The new tariff structure ranged from 10 per cent to 41 per cent, depending on the country and product type. India faced a 25 per cent tariff in the announcement made on that day as it was unable to strike a trade deal with the US. He then announced an additional tariff of 25 per cent on India for buying Russian oil and warned about doing the same with other nations. While the 25 per cent tariff announced on Aug 1 has come into effect today, the additional sanction will come into place 21 days from now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In what seemed to be a response to Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he won't compromise the interests of farmers, dairy farmers and fishermen of his country, even if he has to pay a price for it. Earlier, reports indicated that India is not agreeing to any terms by the US in the trade deal that would affect its farmers and dairy sector. Speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Prime Minister Modi said, "For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. I know personally, I will have to pay a heavy price for it, but I am ready for it. Today, India is ready for the country's farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers..."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Former National Security Advisor of the US, John Bolton, has opined that US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India and his continued attack on New Delhi for buying Russian oil will prove to be counterproductive for America

Reacting to United States President Donald Trump's tariff war, former US National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton said that his move could push India closer to China and Russia. He said that tariffs are intended to hurt India, but in reality, it is spoiling years of relations between India and America. He accused Trump of favouring China and added that 'it is counterproductive for America.' "Trump's tariffs against India are intended to hurt Russia, but they could push India closer to Russia and to China to oppose these tariffs," John Bolton told CNN in an interview. He cautioned, “Trump’s leniency on the Chinese and heavy-handed tariffs on India, jeopardise decades of American efforts to bring India away from Russia and China.” He called it an 'enormous mistake' because it is China that has a big trade surplus with the US than India. In an opinion piece for The Hill, Bolton warned that Trump's approach and his resentment for India could escalate if China secured a better trade arrangement. India-US trade talks and tariff war

<p>Former National Security Advisor of the US, John Bolton, has opined that US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India and his continued attack on New Delhi for buying Russian oil will prove to be counterproductive for America</p>

Ex-US NSA John Bolton calls Trump's tariffs on India 'enormous mistake', says THIS about China, Russia

United States President Donald Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize are a story in the making. In his second term, the US president has claimed that he has helped bring peace to so many countries and solved so many conflicts that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize.

'The PEACE President': Azerbaijan, Armenia back Trump for Nobel Prize taking nomination count to 5 - Here's a look

<p>Amid US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreeing to meet to discuss Ukraine war in Alaska next Friday (Aug 15), US leaders see India as an important player in persuading Russia to end war in Ukraine and improve relations its relation with Moscow further.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to micro-blogging site X US Senator Lindsey Graham wrote, "As I have been telling my friends in India, one of the most consequential things they could do to improve India-U.S. relations is to help President Trump end this bloodbath in Ukraine."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"India is the second largest purchaser of Putin's cheap oil -- the proceeds of which fuel his war machine,' he further said, as reported by news agency ANI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister in his recent phone call with the Russian President Putin emphasized the need to end the Ukraine war "justly, honorably and forever".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US Senator speaking further instilled confidence in India of having influence in this matter and hoped it would be utilised "wisely" by India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I have always believed India has influence in this matter and I am hoping they will use it wisely," Graham said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The remarks by Graham came on Friday (Aug 8) just after Prime Minister Modi spoke to Putin and said he had a "very good and detailed" conversation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Soon after the call PM Modi took to X to write, "I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year," he said in a post on X.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

He expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister in his recent phone call with the Russian President Putin emphasized the need to end the Ukraine war justly, honorably and forever.

Amid US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreeing to meet to discuss Ukraine war in Alaska next Friday (Aug 15), US leaders see India as an important player in persuading Russia to end war in Ukraine and improve relations its relation with Moscow further. Taking to micro-blogging site X US Senator Lindsey Graham wrote, "As I have been telling my friends in India, one of the most consequential things they could do to improve India-U.S. relations is to help President Trump end this bloodbath in Ukraine." "India is the second largest purchaser of Putin's cheap oil -- the proceeds of which fuel his war machine,' he further said, as reported by news agency ANI. He expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister in his recent phone call with the Russian President Putin emphasized the need to end the Ukraine war "justly, honorably and forever". The US Senator speaking further instilled confidence in India of having influence in this matter and hoped it would be utilised "wisely" by India. "I have always believed India has influence in this matter and I am hoping they will use it wisely," Graham said. The remarks by Graham came on Friday (Aug 8) just after Prime Minister Modi spoke to Putin and said he had a "very good and detailed" conversation. Soon after the call PM Modi took to X to write, "I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year," he said in a post on X.

<p>He expressed hope that Indian Prime Minister in his recent phone call with the Russian President Putin emphasized the need to end the Ukraine war "justly, honorably and forever".</p>

Amid Trump-Putin meet over Ukraine, US Senator urges India to help end conflict

Jim Lovell, the US astronaut known for his spectacular act to save the ill-fated Apollo 13 Moon mission from fatal disaster, has passed away at the age of 97. Here's his story of survival and the moment he returned to the Earth 

How Jim Lovell saved Apollo 13 after oxygen tank explosion and the moment he returned to the Earth | In Pics

<p>Armenia and Azerbaijan have pledged to end decades of hostility, announced US President Donald Trump on Friday (Aug 8) at the White House. Flanked by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Trump, who took centre stage as mediator, declared the agreement a commitment to "to stop all fighting forever, open up commerce, travel and diplomatic relations and respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity". The exact legal force of the deal, however, remains uncertain.</p><h2><strong>Decades of conflict over?</strong></h2><p>The handshake between Pashinyan and Aliyev marked a symbolic breakthrough after years of bitter conflict. The two countries, both former Soviet republics, have fought two wars over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Azerbaijan fully reclaimed in a 2023 military offensive that drove more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians from their homes.</p><p>Aliyev hailed the "historic signature" between two "countries which were at war for more than three decades" and said he would join Pashinyan in nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. "Who, if not President Trump, deserves a Nobel Peace Prize?" he asked.</p><p>Pashinyan echoed that praise, calling the US president a "peacemaker" whose role was critical in reaching the "breakthrough". He said that the "initialling of (the) peace agreement will pave the way to end decades of conflict between our countries and open a new era."</p><h2><strong>Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement: details and how the US would benefit</strong></h2><p>It was not clear how binding the agreement between the two long-time foes was. Part of the agreement involves creating a transit route through Armenia linking Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan — a long-standing demand from Baku. The United States will have development rights for the corridor, called the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP). Asked about Armenia’s gains, a White House official described the US as "an enormous strategic commercial partner," suggesting that the agreement was a blow to rivals Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran: “The losers here are China, Russia, and Iran.”</p><p>Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but has been controlled by Armenian-backed forces for nearly 30 years after the Soviet collapse. Turkey, a key ally of Azerbaijan, welcomed the development, calling it an important step toward "establishing a lasting peace" in the Caucasus.</p><p>The deal follows months of negotiations. While the two sides reached agreement on a draft text in March, talks stalled when Azerbaijan demanded that Armenia amend its constitution to drop claims to Karabakh. Pashinyan has said a constitutional referendum will be held in 2027, a move that remains politically sensitive.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-to-host-armenia-azerbaijan-leaders-for-u-s-brokered-peace-deal-1754666939456/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-to-host-armenia-azerbaijan-leaders-for-u-s-brokered-peace-deal-1754666939456/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump, who acted as the mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced that the two nations have agreed to stop all fighting "forever".

Armenia and Azerbaijan have pledged to end decades of hostility, announced US President Donald Trump on Friday (Aug 8) at the White House. Flanked by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Trump, who took centre stage as mediator, declared the agreement a commitment to "to stop all fighting forever, open up commerce, travel and diplomatic relations and respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity". The exact legal force of the deal, however, remains uncertain. Decades of conflict over? The handshake between Pashinyan and Aliyev marked a symbolic breakthrough after years of bitter conflict. The two countries, both former Soviet republics, have fought two wars over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Azerbaijan fully reclaimed in a 2023 military offensive that drove more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians from their homes. Aliyev hailed the "historic signature" between two "countries which were at war for more than three decades" and said he would join Pashinyan in nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. "Who, if not President Trump, deserves a Nobel Peace Prize?" he asked. Pashinyan echoed that praise, calling the US president a "peacemaker" whose role was critical in reaching the "breakthrough". He said that the "initialling of (the) peace agreement will pave the way to end decades of conflict between our countries and open a new era." Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement: details and how the US would benefit It was not clear how binding the agreement between the two long-time foes was. Part of the agreement involves creating a transit route through Armenia linking Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan — a long-standing demand from Baku. The United States will have development rights for the corridor, called the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP). Asked about Armenia’s gains, a White House official described the US as "an enormous strategic commercial partner," suggesting that the agreement was a blow to rivals Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran: “The losers here are China, Russia, and Iran.” Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but has been controlled by Armenian-backed forces for nearly 30 years after the Soviet collapse. Turkey, a key ally of Azerbaijan, welcomed the development, calling it an important step toward "establishing a lasting peace" in the Caucasus. The deal follows months of negotiations. While the two sides reached agreement on a draft text in March, talks stalled when Azerbaijan demanded that Armenia amend its constitution to drop claims to Karabakh. Pashinyan has said a constitutional referendum will be held in 2027, a move that remains politically sensitive. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-to-host-armenia-azerbaijan-leaders-for-u-s-brokered-peace-deal-1754666939456/embed

<p>US President Donald Trump, who acted as the mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan, announced that the two nations have agreed to stop all fighting "forever".</p>

Trump hailed as 'peacemaker' as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to stop fighting 'forever'

<p>An active shooter opened fire &nbsp;at the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday (Aug 8). In a post on X, Emory University's Critical Event Preparedness and Response said that the shooter was seen at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HQ near the Emory Point CVS drug store on Clifton Road. &nbsp;Atlanta Police Department responded immediately with videos showing &nbsp;multiple emergency vehicles with sounds of gunshots in the background. The university issued &nbsp;“RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” alert and &nbsp;urged students and staff to avoid the area.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Atlanta Police Department said that the suspect was found dead while a police officer was also &nbsp;reportedly shot. The police chief said that the officers could not be sure whether suspect killed himself or bullet from the police firing hit him. Locals also posted photos showing bullet holes on the CDC building. &nbsp; Fox 5 reported that the suspect was shot down by officers and the body was found behind the CVS store on Clifton Road. Police also said that a civilian was injured.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: CDC headquarters hit by gunfire as police respond to active shooter at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. <a href="https://t.co/Z4hogEcZvO">pic.twitter.com/Z4hogEcZvO</a></p>&mdash; AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AZ_Intel_/status/1953936874948395011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Suspect's motive and COVID-19 angle</h2><p>According to reports, the suspect involved in the shooting appeared to have targeted the CDC due to his anger over the COVID-19 vaccine. CNN, citing a law enforcement official, reported that the suspect's family had informed investigators he was either genuinely ill or believed himself to be sick and held the COVID-19 vaccine responsible for his condition. This perceived connection between his health issues and the vaccine is believed to have motivated his actions. Authorities are continuing their investigation to confirm the suspect’s motives and mental state.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Many shots heard as Emory College report active shooter on Atlanta campus near Emory Point in Georgia. &quot;RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/BzOmpbW61f">pic.twitter.com/BzOmpbW61f</a></p>&mdash; AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AZ_Intel_/status/1953928921872781799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to NBC News and said that the suspect was a known person who might have had some interests in certain things, though he could not confirm them with confidence until the investigation was fully conducted. He added that more would be known about the individual and assumptions about his motives in due time, but he could not comment further at that moment. “Mass shootings, active shooter scenarios should not become the norm," he added.</p>

An active shooter at Emory University near the CDC in Atlanta prompted a “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” alert. The suspect was found dead behind a CVS; a police officer and a civilian were injured. It's unclear if police or self-inflicted gunfire killed the suspect.

An active shooter opened fire at the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday (Aug 8). In a post on X, Emory University's Critical Event Preparedness and Response said that the shooter was seen at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HQ near the Emory Point CVS drug store on Clifton Road. Atlanta Police Department responded immediately with videos showing multiple emergency vehicles with sounds of gunshots in the background. The university issued “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” alert and urged students and staff to avoid the area. The Atlanta Police Department said that the suspect was found dead while a police officer was also reportedly shot. The police chief said that the officers could not be sure whether suspect killed himself or bullet from the police firing hit him. Locals also posted photos showing bullet holes on the CDC building. Fox 5 reported that the suspect was shot down by officers and the body was found behind the CVS store on Clifton Road. Police also said that a civilian was injured.

<p>An active shooter at Emory University near the CDC in Atlanta prompted a “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” alert. The suspect was found dead behind a CVS; a police officer and a civilian were injured. It's unclear if police or self-inflicted gunfire killed the suspect.</p>

Gunman opens fire at CDC building in Atlanta, was angry over Covid vaccine: Here's what we know

<p>United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a reward of $50 million for any information on the whereabouts of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Bondi said that under the leadership of US President Donald Trump, Maduro will not be able to escape justice. The Venezuelan President was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020 on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine. The US had already announced $25 million reward for his arrest. Now the State Department and Justice Department have raised it to $50 million.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a video posted to X, Bondi claimed that Maduro uses foreign terrorist organisations such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel, to bring deadly drugs and violence into the US. She further said that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized 30 tons of cocaine linked to Maduro in the US and added that he is the largest narco trafficker in the world. "Maduro's reign of terror continues, and he is a threat to our national security," Bondi said. Maduro, who returned to office in Venezuela in January this year, has previously rejected US claims that he has direct involvement in drug trafficking. He faces sanctions from the EU and UK as well.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJusticeDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJusticeDept</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/StateDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StateDept</a> are announcing a $50 MILLION REWARD for information leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. <a href="https://t.co/D8LNqjS9yk">pic.twitter.com/D8LNqjS9yk</a></p>— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1953583017353466306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How did Venezuela react to the US announcement?</h2><p>Reacting to the announcement, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Telegram that the announcement was "the most ridiculous smokescreen ever seen." Gil said that while Venezuela was working to uncover terrorist plots originating from her country, however, the US Attorney General was engaging in a media spectacle aimed at appeasing the defeated far-right in Venezuela. He added that the dignity of their homeland was not for sale and condemned what he described as a crude political propaganda operation. He called the reward as “pathetic” and accused Bondi of orchestrating a “crude political propaganda operation.” Gil also taunted Bondi for her flip-flop over the controversial Epstein Files. “We’re not surprised, coming from who it comes from. The same one who promised a nonexistent ‘secret list’ of Epstein and who wallows in scandals for political favours,” Gil said.</p>

Claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is the ‘biggest narco trafficker in the world’, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a reward of $50 million for anyone who informs about his whereabouts

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a reward of $50 million for any information on the whereabouts of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Bondi said that under the leadership of US President Donald Trump, Maduro will not be able to escape justice. The Venezuelan President was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020 on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine. The US had already announced $25 million reward for his arrest. Now the State Department and Justice Department have raised it to $50 million. In a video posted to X, Bondi claimed that Maduro uses foreign terrorist organisations such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel, to bring deadly drugs and violence into the US. She further said that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized 30 tons of cocaine linked to Maduro in the US and added that he is the largest narco trafficker in the world. "Maduro's reign of terror continues, and he is a threat to our national security," Bondi said. Maduro, who returned to office in Venezuela in January this year, has previously rejected US claims that he has direct involvement in drug trafficking. He faces sanctions from the EU and UK as well.

<p>Claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is the ‘biggest narco trafficker in the world’, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a reward of $50 million for anyone who informs about his whereabouts</p>

'Biggest drug-trafficker': US offers whopping $50 million for Nicolas Maduro's arrest, Venezuela hits back with 'Epstein Files' jibe

<p>A close friend of Indian PM Narendra Modi and the strongest ally of US President Donald Trump - Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu - has reacted to the ongoing trade war between India and the United States. Netanyahu, in a statement, said that the ongoing trade negotiations will be good for both India and the US and that he would give tips to PM Modi to deal with Trump, but not publically. While he did not delve into the crisis unfolding due to Trump's additional tariffs on India and his angst against India for buying Russian oil, the Israeli PM did urge New Delhi to solve its tariff issue with the US. He added that both countries should find a ‘common ground’ to resolve the ongoing issues. He also expressed his desire to visit India and spoke about cooperation between India and Israel. Netanyahu had visited India in 2018, and his bonhomie with the Indian PM had made headlines worldwide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an interaction with a group of visiting Indian journalists, Netanyahu said, “It will be in the interest of India and the US to resolve the tariff issue,” Netanyahu said, reported PTI. "Modi and Trump are terrific friends of mine. Yes, I would give Modi some advice (on dealing with Trump), but privately.” He then added, “There is a basic understanding in the relationship between India and the US. The basis of the relationship is very solid. It will be in the interest of India and the US to arrive at a common ground and resolve the tariff issue. ”Such a resolution will be good for Israel as well as both countries are our friends,” he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read More | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-rules-out-trade-talks-after-pm-modi-s-india-would-not-compromise-statement-on-tariffs-what-this-means-1754614462056"><strong>Trump rules out trade talks after PM Modi's 'India would not compromise' statement on tariffs: What this means?</strong></a></p><h2>'I miss India': Netanyahu&nbsp;</h2><p>Netanyahu, who shares a close relationship with Indian PM Narendra Modi, expressed his desire to visit India again, saying he misses the country. He noted that Israel had developed advanced technologies for screening data and monitoring social networks, and mentioned ongoing cooperation with India in this area. Without sharing specific details, he said Israel was keen to finalise mutual defence and economic agreements with India at the earliest. When asked about Israel’s involvement during Operation Sindoor, Netanyahu stated that military equipment provided by Israel to India before the conflict had performed effectively. He emphasised that the Israeli systems used during the operation were battle-proven, highlighting that they were developed in real combat situations rather than just in laboratories. He described defence cooperation between India and Israel as strong and built on a solid foundation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-says-india-used-israeli-weapons-during-op-sindoor-1754590476462/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-says-india-used-israeli-weapons-during-op-sindoor-1754590476462/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Netanyahu also said that both India and Israel were well-positioned to combat cross-border terrorism. He suggested that Israel could assist India in enhancing its air surveillance systems, acknowledging the difficulty of monitoring a vast country like India. In addition to intelligence sharing, he stressed the need for physical capabilities to prevent terrorist attacks before they happen. He highlighted the importance of staying ahead of threats and acting proactively. He also expressed interest in establishing direct flight connectivity between Tel Aviv and Bengaluru, noting that such a route would take only six hours—shorter than a flight to San Francisco.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Israeli PM Netanyahu, calling PM Modi and US President Trump his close friends, urged India and the US to resolve their tariff dispute. He said a solution would benefit all, including Israel, and hinted at giving Modi private advice on dealing with Trump. Netanyahu visited India in 2018.

A close friend of Indian PM Narendra Modi and the strongest ally of US President Donald Trump - Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu - has reacted to the ongoing trade war between India and the United States. Netanyahu, in a statement, said that the ongoing trade negotiations will be good for both India and the US and that he would give tips to PM Modi to deal with Trump, but not publically. While he did not delve into the crisis unfolding due to Trump's additional tariffs on India and his angst against India for buying Russian oil, the Israeli PM did urge New Delhi to solve its tariff issue with the US. He added that both countries should find a ‘common ground’ to resolve the ongoing issues. He also expressed his desire to visit India and spoke about cooperation between India and Israel. Netanyahu had visited India in 2018, and his bonhomie with the Indian PM had made headlines worldwide. In an interaction with a group of visiting Indian journalists, Netanyahu said, “It will be in the interest of India and the US to resolve the tariff issue,” Netanyahu said, reported PTI. "Modi and Trump are terrific friends of mine. Yes, I would give Modi some advice (on dealing with Trump), but privately.” He then added, “There is a basic understanding in the relationship between India and the US. The basis of the relationship is very solid. It will be in the interest of India and the US to arrive at a common ground and resolve the tariff issue. ”Such a resolution will be good for Israel as well as both countries are our friends,” he added. Read More | Trump rules out trade talks after PM Modi's 'India would not compromise' statement on tariffs: What this means? 'I miss India': Netanyahu Netanyahu, who shares a close relationship with Indian PM Narendra Modi, expressed his desire to visit India again, saying he misses the country. He noted that Israel had developed advanced technologies for screening data and monitoring social networks, and mentioned ongoing cooperation with India in this area. Without sharing specific details, he said Israel was keen to finalise mutual defence and economic agreements with India at the earliest. When asked about Israel’s involvement during Operation Sindoor, Netanyahu stated that military equipment provided by Israel to India before the conflict had performed effectively. He emphasised that the Israeli systems used during the operation were battle-proven, highlighting that they were developed in real combat situations rather than just in laboratories. He described defence cooperation between India and Israel as strong and built on a solid foundation. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-says-india-used-israeli-weapons-during-op-sindoor-1754590476462/embed Netanyahu also said that both India and Israel were well-positioned to combat cross-border terrorism. He suggested that Israel could assist India in enhancing its air surveillance systems, acknowledging the difficulty of monitoring a vast country like India. In addition to intelligence sharing, he stressed the need for physical capabilities to prevent terrorist attacks before they happen. He highlighted the importance of staying ahead of threats and acting proactively. He also expressed interest in establishing direct flight connectivity between Tel Aviv and Bengaluru, noting that such a route would take only six hours—shorter than a flight to San Francisco.

<p>Israeli PM Netanyahu, calling PM Modi and US President Trump his close friends, urged India and the US to resolve their tariff dispute. He said a solution would benefit all, including Israel, and hinted at giving Modi private advice on dealing with Trump. Netanyahu visited India in 2018.</p>

'Will advice PM Modi on how to deal with Trump but...': Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to US tariffs on India

<p>US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 Moon mission which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a mid-flight explosion, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced Friday.</p><p>The former Navy pilot, who was portrayed by actor Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," died in a Chicago suburb on Thursday, the US space agency said in a statement.</p><p>The astronaut's "life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," NASA said, praising his "character and steadfast courage."</p><p>Lovell travelled to the Moon twice but never walked on the lunar surface. Yet he is considered one of the greats of the US space program after rescuing a mission that teetered on the brink of disaster as the world watched in suspense far below. "There are people who dare, who dream, and who lead others to the places we would not go on our own," Hanks said in an Instagram post. "Jim Lovell, who for a long while had gone farther into space and for longer than any other person of our planet, was that kind of guy."</p><h2><strong>'Houston, we've had a problem'</strong></h2><p>Launched on April 11, 1970 -- nine months after Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon -- Apollo 13 was intended to be humanity's third lunar landing.</p><p>The plan was that Lovell would walk on the Moon.</p><p>The mission, which was also crewed by astronauts Jack Swigert and Fred Haise, was already considered fairly routine.</p><p>Then an oxygen tank exploded on the way there.</p><p>The disaster prompted Swigert to famously tell mission control: "Houston, we've had a problem."</p><p>Lovell then repeated the phrase, which is slightly different to the one used in the Ron Howard movie, according to NASA.</p><p>The three astronauts and crew on the ground scrambled to find a solution.</p><p>The United States followed the chaotic odyssey from the ground, fearing that the country could lose its first astronauts in space.</p><p>Around 200,000 miles from Earth, the crew was forced to shelter in their Lunar Module, slingshot around the Moon and rapidly return to Earth.</p><p>The composed leadership of Lovell -- who was nicknamed "Smilin' Jim" -- and the ingenuity of the NASA team on the ground managed to get the crew safely back home.</p><p>Lovell was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but never returned to space.</p><h2><strong>‘Our Hero’</strong></h2><p>Born on March 25, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovell worked as a Navy pilot before joining NASA.</p><p>He was one of three astronauts who became the first people to orbit the Moon during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968.</p><p>The mission also took the famous image "Earthrise," in which the blue planet peeks out from beyond the Moon.</p><p>Lovell's family said they were "enormously proud of his amazing life and career," according to a statement released by NASA.</p><p>"But, to all of us, he was Dad, Granddad, and the Leader of our family. Most importantly, he was our Hero," the statement added.</p><p>"We will miss his unshakeable optimism, his sense of humor, and the way he made each of us feel we could do the impossible."</p>

Astronaut Jim Lovell's "life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," NASA said, praising his "character and steadfast courage."

US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 Moon mission which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a mid-flight explosion, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced Friday. The former Navy pilot, who was portrayed by actor Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," died in a Chicago suburb on Thursday, the US space agency said in a statement. The astronaut's "life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," NASA said, praising his "character and steadfast courage." Lovell travelled to the Moon twice but never walked on the lunar surface. Yet he is considered one of the greats of the US space program after rescuing a mission that teetered on the brink of disaster as the world watched in suspense far below. "There are people who dare, who dream, and who lead others to the places we would not go on our own," Hanks said in an Instagram post. "Jim Lovell, who for a long while had gone farther into space and for longer than any other person of our planet, was that kind of guy." 'Houston, we've had a problem' Launched on April 11, 1970 -- nine months after Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon -- Apollo 13 was intended to be humanity's third lunar landing. The plan was that Lovell would walk on the Moon. The mission, which was also crewed by astronauts Jack Swigert and Fred Haise, was already considered fairly routine. Then an oxygen tank exploded on the way there. The disaster prompted Swigert to famously tell mission control: "Houston, we've had a problem." Lovell then repeated the phrase, which is slightly different to the one used in the Ron Howard movie, according to NASA. The three astronauts and crew on the ground scrambled to find a solution. The United States followed the chaotic odyssey from the ground, fearing that the country could lose its first astronauts in space. Around 200,000 miles from Earth, the crew was forced to shelter in their Lunar Module, slingshot around the Moon and rapidly return to Earth. The composed leadership of Lovell -- who was nicknamed "Smilin' Jim" -- and the ingenuity of the NASA team on the ground managed to get the crew safely back home. Lovell was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but never returned to space. ‘Our Hero’ Born on March 25, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovell worked as a Navy pilot before joining NASA. He was one of three astronauts who became the first people to orbit the Moon during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. The mission also took the famous image "Earthrise," in which the blue planet peeks out from beyond the Moon. Lovell's family said they were "enormously proud of his amazing life and career," according to a statement released by NASA. "But, to all of us, he was Dad, Granddad, and the Leader of our family. Most importantly, he was our Hero," the statement added. "We will miss his unshakeable optimism, his sense of humor, and the way he made each of us feel we could do the impossible."

<p>Astronaut Jim Lovell's "life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," NASA said, praising his "character and steadfast courage."</p>

Apollo 13 hero Jim Lovell, who saved Moon mission from disaster, dies at 97

<p>The Kremlin on Saturday (Aug 9) confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will meet in Alaska next Friday (Aug 15), calling the venue a "logical" choice. "Russia and the United States are close neighbours, bordering each other," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. "It seems quite logical that our delegation should simply fly across the Bering Strait and that such an important and eagerly awaited summit between the leaders of the two countries should be held in Alaska." Trump has also confirmed the much-anticipated meeting. In a post on Truth Social, he said that he would meet Putin on August 15 in Alaska.&nbsp;</p><p>"The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska". This would be the leaders' first in-person meeting since Trump's return to the White House in January.</p><h2><strong>Russia invites Trump for a visit</strong></h2><p>Ushakov also revealed that Moscow has invited Trump to visit Russia following the Alaska talks. "Looking ahead, it is natural to hope that the next meeting between the presidents will be held on Russian territory. A corresponding invitation has already been sent to the US president," he said.</p><p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Intensifies Attacks As Trump Announces Putin Meet-Up</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-intensifies-attacks-as-trump-announces-putin-meet-up-1754708331587/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-intensifies-attacks-as-trump-announces-putin-meet-up-1754708331587/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Ushakov also revealed that Moscow has invited Trump to visit Russia following the Alaska talks. "Looking ahead, it is natural to hope that the next meeting between the presidents will be held on Russian territory. A corresponding invitation has already been sent to the US president," he said.

The Kremlin on Saturday (Aug 9) confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will meet in Alaska next Friday (Aug 15), calling the venue a "logical" choice. "Russia and the United States are close neighbours, bordering each other," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. "It seems quite logical that our delegation should simply fly across the Bering Strait and that such an important and eagerly awaited summit between the leaders of the two countries should be held in Alaska." Trump has also confirmed the much-anticipated meeting. In a post on Truth Social, he said that he would meet Putin on August 15 in Alaska. "The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska". This would be the leaders' first in-person meeting since Trump's return to the White House in January. Russia invites Trump for a visit Ushakov also revealed that Moscow has invited Trump to visit Russia following the Alaska talks. "Looking ahead, it is natural to hope that the next meeting between the presidents will be held on Russian territory. A corresponding invitation has already been sent to the US president," he said. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Intensifies Attacks As Trump Announces Putin Meet-Up https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-intensifies-attacks-as-trump-announces-putin-meet-up-1754708331587/embed

<p>Ushakov also revealed that Moscow has invited Trump to visit Russia following the Alaska talks. "Looking ahead, it is natural to hope that the next meeting between the presidents will be held on Russian territory. A corresponding invitation has already been sent to the US president," he said.</p>

Kremlin confirms Trump–Putin to meet in Alaska, invites US president to visit Russia next

<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 5) talked about installing nuclear missiles on the White House roof. Trump reportedly said that in jest, cracking the "joke" just a day before Japan and the world marked the 80th anniversary of "Little Man", the nuclear bomb that devastated Hiroshima, killing around 140,000 people — killed by the colossal blast and the ball of fire, and also later by the radiation. This comes as tensions between the United States and Russia reach an all-time high and as Trump drags India into the mix, imposing a 25 per cent tariff and a penalty for purchasing Russian oil.</p><h2><strong>What did Trump say?</strong></h2><p>Trump, who has recently announced plans to revamp the White House to resemble his Mar-a-Lago estate and construct a new 90,000 square foot ballroom that will cost $200 million, was taking an impromptu walk on the roof of the White House briefing room, when some correspondents shouted out a question: "Mr President, what are you trying to build?".</p><p>The Commander-in-Chief's answer? "Missiles...nuclear missiles". He said this while pointing towards the White House roof beneath him and executing a weird, rigid-armed motion twice, supposedly acting out the launch of a missile. The gesture was reminiscent of the "Nazi salute" gesture made by Elon Musk in January. Videos of the interaction are going viral on social media; watch it here.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Before he returned back into the White House residence, we all think President Trump said (in this video) that he’s looking to install more missiles on the roof?<br><br>Look at the gesture he makes toward the end of the video too. <a href="https://t.co/932rLQIgCL">pic.twitter.com/932rLQIgCL</a></p>&mdash; Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorPopielarz/status/1952748572866212112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Was Trump serious about nuclear missiles inside the White House compound?</strong></h2><p>Trump has a twisted sense of humour and is known to joke…a lot, and hopefully this is one such incident. However, it must be noted that Trump seemed to be evaluating several spots, and this inspection of sorts comes amid America's serious nuclear posturing against Russia. Just last week, Trump ordered that nuclear submarines be positioned near Russia. This was done after Trump and Russian former president Dmitry Medvedev traded verbal blows online, with some serious threats being issued, including one about Russia's Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump's bizarre “joke” comes as tensions between the United States and Russia reach an all-time high and as Trump drags India into the mix, imposing a 25 per cent tariff and a penalty for purchasing Russian oil.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 5) talked about installing nuclear missiles on the White House roof. Trump reportedly said that in jest, cracking the "joke" just a day before Japan and the world marked the 80th anniversary of "Little Man", the nuclear bomb that devastated Hiroshima, killing around 140,000 people — killed by the colossal blast and the ball of fire, and also later by the radiation. This comes as tensions between the United States and Russia reach an all-time high and as Trump drags India into the mix, imposing a 25 per cent tariff and a penalty for purchasing Russian oil. What did Trump say? Trump, who has recently announced plans to revamp the White House to resemble his Mar-a-Lago estate and construct a new 90,000 square foot ballroom that will cost $200 million, was taking an impromptu walk on the roof of the White House briefing room, when some correspondents shouted out a question: "Mr President, what are you trying to build?". The Commander-in-Chief's answer? "Missiles...nuclear missiles". He said this while pointing towards the White House roof beneath him and executing a weird, rigid-armed motion twice, supposedly acting out the launch of a missile. The gesture was reminiscent of the "Nazi salute" gesture made by Elon Musk in January. Videos of the interaction are going viral on social media; watch it here.

<p>US President Donald Trump's bizarre “joke” comes as tensions between the United States and Russia reach an all-time high and as Trump drags India into the mix, imposing a 25 per cent tariff and a penalty for purchasing Russian oil.</p>

‘Missiles…nuclear missiles’: Trump makes bizarre nuke joke a day before Hiroshima anniversary. Was he actually joking?

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<p>Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that he would not seek another term. He also dismissed rumours that he will install his son as a successor. Alexander Lukashenko is a close ally of Vladimir Putin, Russia's President. He has been the president of the country since its inception. He is known for his authoritarian&nbsp;rule.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In January, Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected for his seventh consecutive five-year term.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alexander Lukashenko is 70 years old. He said in a long interview with TIME magazine that he wasn't planning to seek re-election. He said his successor will not "break anything right away". He said his successor will keep developing the nation and avoid "revolutionary breakdown".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said he isn't grooming his son, Nikolai, to replace him as his successor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"No, he is not a successor. I knew you would ask that. No, no, no. Ask him yourself, he may be offended," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2020, Lukashenko crushed huge street protests after his opposition accused him of stealing the election. His opponents were jailed or forced to leave the country. Hundreds of people were imprisoned. Many have been released. However, some are still behind bars.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Belarusian strongman, however, denies that there are any political prisoners in the country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further said that he was ready to step down in the previous election, but changed his mind because the public wanted him to contest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2012, he called himself the last dictator in Europe. "I am the last and only dictator in Europe. Indeed, there are none anywhere else in the world," he told Reuters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lukashenko, born in 1954, is the first and only Belarusian president. He became the president of Belarus in 1994.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before politics, he worked as the director of a state farm (sovkhoz). He also served in the Soviet Army. In 1990, he was elected to the Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, he became the head of the interim anti-corruption body. In 1994, he became the president.</p>

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that he would not seek another term. He also denied rumours that he may install his son as a successor.

Alexander Lukashenko is a close ally of Vladimir Putin, Russia's President. 

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that he would not seek another term. He also dismissed rumours that he will install his son as a successor. Alexander Lukashenko is a close ally of Vladimir Putin, Russia's President. He has been the president of the country since its inception. He is known for his authoritarian rule. In January, Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected for his seventh consecutive five-year term. Alexander Lukashenko is 70 years old. He said in a long interview with TIME magazine that he wasn't planning to seek re-election. He said his successor will not "break anything right away". He said his successor will keep developing the nation and avoid "revolutionary breakdown". He said he isn't grooming his son, Nikolai, to replace him as his successor. "No, he is not a successor. I knew you would ask that. No, no, no. Ask him yourself, he may be offended," he said. In 2020, Lukashenko crushed huge street protests after his opposition accused him of stealing the election. His opponents were jailed or forced to leave the country. Hundreds of people were imprisoned. Many have been released. However, some are still behind bars. The Belarusian strongman, however, denies that there are any political prisoners in the country. He further said that he was ready to step down in the previous election, but changed his mind because the public wanted him to contest. In 2012, he called himself the last dictator in Europe. "I am the last and only dictator in Europe. Indeed, there are none anywhere else in the world," he told Reuters. Lukashenko, born in 1954, is the first and only Belarusian president. He became the president of Belarus in 1994. Before politics, he worked as the director of a state farm (sovkhoz). He also served in the Soviet Army. In 1990, he was elected to the Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, he became the head of the interim anti-corruption body. In 1994, he became the president.

<p>Alexander Lukashenko is a close ally of Vladimir Putin.</p>

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<p>At a time when calls for recognition of a Palestinian state have gained momentum, US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington has no plans to recognise a Palestinian state. Vance was speaking before talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two leaders met at Chevening, the UK foreign secretary’s official country residence south of London, and discussed the Israel-Hamas war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and global economic issues.</p><p>The UK government has said it will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza. When Vance was asked by reporters about this plan, he said, “I’m not sure what such recognition would even mean, given the lack of a functional government there.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vance also declined to confirm whether President Donald Trump had prior knowledge of Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City. “If it was easy to bring peace to that region of the world, it would have been done already,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Vance-Lammy meeting comes amid differences between Washington and London over how to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The UK has stressed that Ukraine must be part of any peace negotiations, while Trump agreed to bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US and UK are also negotiating terms for British steel and aluminium exports to America, as well as finalising details of a broader trade deal announced in June.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lammy, a member of the Labour Party, and Vance, a supporter of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda, have reportedly built a personal connection despite political differences.&nbsp;</p><p>Lammy attended a Catholic Mass at Vance’s home in Washington earlier this year, and the two met again in May at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After his stay at Chevening, Vance will travel with his family to the Cotswolds for official engagements, fundraising, cultural visits, and meetings with US troops.</p><p>About two dozen protesters were spotted near Chevening before the talks, and some of them were wearing the keffiyeh scarves and holding signs critical of Vance.</p>

The meeting between Vance and Lammy took place amid differences between Washington and London over how to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The UK has stressed that Ukraine must be part of any peace negotiations, while Trump agreed to bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

At a time when calls for recognition of a Palestinian state have gained momentum, US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington has no plans to recognise a Palestinian state. Vance was speaking before talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The two leaders met at Chevening, the UK foreign secretary’s official country residence south of London, and discussed the Israel-Hamas war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and global economic issues. The UK government has said it will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza. When Vance was asked by reporters about this plan, he said, “I’m not sure what such recognition would even mean, given the lack of a functional government there.” Vance also declined to confirm whether President Donald Trump had prior knowledge of Israel’s announced intent to occupy Gaza City. “If it was easy to bring peace to that region of the world, it would have been done already,” he said. The Vance-Lammy meeting comes amid differences between Washington and London over how to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The UK has stressed that Ukraine must be part of any peace negotiations, while Trump agreed to bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US and UK are also negotiating terms for British steel and aluminium exports to America, as well as finalising details of a broader trade deal announced in June. Lammy, a member of the Labour Party, and Vance, a supporter of Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda, have reportedly built a personal connection despite political differences. Lammy attended a Catholic Mass at Vance’s home in Washington earlier this year, and the two met again in May at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome. After his stay at Chevening, Vance will travel with his family to the Cotswolds for official engagements, fundraising, cultural visits, and meetings with US troops. About two dozen protesters were spotted near Chevening before the talks, and some of them were wearing the keffiyeh scarves and holding signs critical of Vance.

<p>The meeting between Vance and Lammy took place amid differences between Washington and London over how to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The UK has stressed that Ukraine must be part of any peace negotiations, while Trump agreed to bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

US has no plans to recognise Palestinian state: JD Vance

<p>United States President Donald Trump spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday and discussed the possibility of meeting his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Rome next week, according to Sky News.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>US President Donald Trump has been pressing Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Italian government sources told the news channel that Trump and Meloni spoke on Thursday. The US and Russian Presidents would meet in either Rome or at the Vatican, it said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Russian news agency TASS, however, dismissed the possibility of the meeting being in Italy. The Italian government refused to comment on the report.</p><p>A foreign ministry spokesperson told Sky News that Italy will support a genuine diplomatic dialogue between Russia and Ukraine “sincerely and constructively.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both Washington and Moscow have confirmed a Putin-Trump meeting is set to take place, possibly as early as next week, reported AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Donald Trump has been trying to broker peace in Ukraine since he became the President for the second time. He had said that he would end the war within 24 hours of his becoming the president, but so far hasn't had a breakthrough.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump has been pressuring nations to stop buying oil from Moscow. His administration imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India for buying Russian oil and weapons.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Putin spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. He also spoke to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>China's Xinhua state news agency quoted Xi as having told Putin: "China is glad to see Russia and the United States maintain contact, improve their relations, and promote a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis."</p>

United States President Donald Trump spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday and discussed the possibility of meeting his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Rome next week.

United States President Donald Trump spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday and discussed the possibility of meeting his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Rome next week, according to Sky News. US President Donald Trump has been pressing Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. Italian government sources told the news channel that Trump and Meloni spoke on Thursday. The US and Russian Presidents would meet in either Rome or at the Vatican, it said. The Russian news agency TASS, however, dismissed the possibility of the meeting being in Italy. The Italian government refused to comment on the report. A foreign ministry spokesperson told Sky News that Italy will support a genuine diplomatic dialogue between Russia and Ukraine “sincerely and constructively.” Both Washington and Moscow have confirmed a Putin-Trump meeting is set to take place, possibly as early as next week, reported AFP. Donald Trump has been trying to broker peace in Ukraine since he became the President for the second time. He had said that he would end the war within 24 hours of his becoming the president, but so far hasn't had a breakthrough. Trump has been pressuring nations to stop buying oil from Moscow. His administration imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India for buying Russian oil and weapons. Putin spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. He also spoke to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. China's Xinhua state news agency quoted Xi as having told Putin: "China is glad to see Russia and the United States maintain contact, improve their relations, and promote a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis."

<p>US President Donald Trump has been pressing Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.</p>

Ukraine war: Donald Trump explored meeting Vladimir Putin in Rome, says report

<p>A recent study has found that a common form of human papillomavirus (HPV), named Beta-HPV, might be more harmful than believed until now. Beta-HPV, which was once considered a rare contributor to skin cancer by intensifying UV damage, may in fact play a more direct role in driving cancer growth by actually hijacking the body’s cells. The study found that the virus can take over the body’s cells and promote tumour growth. These findings came from examining a 34-year-old woman who had recurring cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) on her forehead, despite undergoing surgeries and immunotherapy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A deeper genetic analysis revealed something surprising: the beta-HPV had actually integrated itself into the DNA of the woman’s tumor and was producing viral proteins that helped the cancer thrive. The woman had an inherited immune disorder, one that prevented her T cells from attacking HPV.</p><p>Until now, beta-HPV was never found to have integrated into cellular DNA.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It suggests that there may be more people out there with aggressive forms of cSCC who have an underlying immune defect and could benefit from treatments targeting the immune system,” said immunologist Andrea Lisco from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).</p><p>The research has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further tests revealed that the woman’s immune system could still repair DNA damage from UV radiation, the typical cause of cSCC, but the impairment of her T cells meant the beta-HPV could invade her skin cells and trigger the formation of cancer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The immunocompromised woman was also being treated for other HPV-related illnesses, including warts on the skin and in the mouth.</p><p>Once the cause was found, she received a bone marrow stem cell transplant to replace her dysfunctional T cells with healthy ones. This cleared up the aggressive skin cancer and her other HPV-caused issues, none of which returned in a three-year follow-up period.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This discovery and successful outcome would not have been possible without the combined expertise of virologists, immunologists, oncologists, and transplant specialists, all working under the same roof,” says Lisco.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The study shows that there are other factors at work too besides UV radiation as a cause of skin cancer. In cases of weakened immune systems like this, which are rare, even benign viruses can have devastating effects.</p><p>The finding emphasises the need for targeted and personalised cancer treatments that may well be more effective than conventional and generic approaches.&nbsp;</p><p>“This discovery could completely change how we think about the development, and consequently the treatment, of cSCC in people who have a health condition that compromises immune function,” says Lisco.</p>

The woman had an inherited immune disorder, one that prevented her T cells from attacking HPV, and the finding emphasises the need for targeted and personalised cancer treatments that may well be more effective than conventional and generic approaches.

A recent study has found that a common form of human papillomavirus (HPV), named Beta-HPV, might be more harmful than believed until now. Beta-HPV, which was once considered a rare contributor to skin cancer by intensifying UV damage, may in fact play a more direct role in driving cancer growth by actually hijacking the body’s cells. The study found that the virus can take over the body’s cells and promote tumour growth. These findings came from examining a 34-year-old woman who had recurring cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) on her forehead, despite undergoing surgeries and immunotherapy. A deeper genetic analysis revealed something surprising: the beta-HPV had actually integrated itself into the DNA of the woman’s tumor and was producing viral proteins that helped the cancer thrive. The woman had an inherited immune disorder, one that prevented her T cells from attacking HPV. Until now, beta-HPV was never found to have integrated into cellular DNA. “It suggests that there may be more people out there with aggressive forms of cSCC who have an underlying immune defect and could benefit from treatments targeting the immune system,” said immunologist Andrea Lisco from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The research has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Further tests revealed that the woman’s immune system could still repair DNA damage from UV radiation, the typical cause of cSCC, but the impairment of her T cells meant the beta-HPV could invade her skin cells and trigger the formation of cancer. The immunocompromised woman was also being treated for other HPV-related illnesses, including warts on the skin and in the mouth. Once the cause was found, she received a bone marrow stem cell transplant to replace her dysfunctional T cells with healthy ones. This cleared up the aggressive skin cancer and her other HPV-caused issues, none of which returned in a three-year follow-up period. “This discovery and successful outcome would not have been possible without the combined expertise of virologists, immunologists, oncologists, and transplant specialists, all working under the same roof,” says Lisco. The study shows that there are other factors at work too besides UV radiation as a cause of skin cancer. In cases of weakened immune systems like this, which are rare, even benign viruses can have devastating effects. The finding emphasises the need for targeted and personalised cancer treatments that may well be more effective than conventional and generic approaches. “This discovery could completely change how we think about the development, and consequently the treatment, of cSCC in people who have a health condition that compromises immune function,” says Lisco.

<p>The woman had an inherited immune disorder, one that prevented her T cells from attacking HPV, and the finding emphasises the need for targeted and personalised cancer treatments that may well be more effective than conventional and generic approaches.</p>

Scientists find cause of one of the world’s most common cancers, ignite hope

<p>President Donald Trump has reportedly signed a directive for the Pentagon to start using military force against the drug cartels that have been designated foreign terrorist organisations. Trump signed the directive in secret, providing a justification for potential military operations against the criminal organizations, reported the New York Times. As per the report, the US military officials have already started drawing up plans for targeting cartels. But any unilateral strikes could also raise legal issues if individuals who do not pose an imminent threat or who are not part of a conflict where Congress has authorised military action get killed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After taking office, Trump took executive action to designate several drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, which provided additional law enforcement tools to crack down on their activity.&nbsp;</p><p>In February, the Trump administration designated eight drug trafficking groups, including six Mexican, one Venezuelan, and one in El Salvador, as terrorist organisations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‘There will be no invasion,’ vows Mexico president</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted Friday that there would be ‘no invasion of Mexico’ after reports that Trump had ordered US military to target Latin American drug cartels.</p><p>“There will be no invasion of Mexico,” Sheinbaum declared.</p><p>“We were informed that this executive order was coming and that it had nothing to do with the participation of any military personnel or any institution in our territory,” Sheinbaum said at her regular morning news conference.</p><p>In May, Trump had offered to send US troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, but was rebuffed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.</p><p>“We can collaborate. We can work together. But you in your territory, and us in ours,” Sheinbaum had said. “We can share information, but we will never accept the presence of the United States Army in our territory.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>US doubles bounty on President Nicolás Maduro</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Two weeks ago, the Trump administration designated another Venezuelan gang, the Cartel of the Suns, as a foreign terrorist organization.</p><p>On Thursday, the US Justice Department doubled to $50 million its bounty on Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, whom it accuses of leading the Cartel of the Suns.</p><p>Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yván Gil dismissed the bounty as “the most ridiculous smokescreen we have ever seen.”</p>

US military officials have already started drawing up plans for targeting cartels, but any unilateral strikes could also raise legal issues if individuals not posing an imminent threat or not part of a conflict where Congress has authorised military action get killed.

President Donald Trump has reportedly signed a directive for the Pentagon to start using military force against the drug cartels that have been designated foreign terrorist organisations. Trump signed the directive in secret, providing a justification for potential military operations against the criminal organizations, reported the New York Times. As per the report, the US military officials have already started drawing up plans for targeting cartels. But any unilateral strikes could also raise legal issues if individuals who do not pose an imminent threat or who are not part of a conflict where Congress has authorised military action get killed. After taking office, Trump took executive action to designate several drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, which provided additional law enforcement tools to crack down on their activity. In February, the Trump administration designated eight drug trafficking groups, including six Mexican, one Venezuelan, and one in El Salvador, as terrorist organisations. ‘There will be no invasion,’ vows Mexico president Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted Friday that there would be ‘no invasion of Mexico’ after reports that Trump had ordered US military to target Latin American drug cartels. “There will be no invasion of Mexico,” Sheinbaum declared. “We were informed that this executive order was coming and that it had nothing to do with the participation of any military personnel or any institution in our territory,” Sheinbaum said at her regular morning news conference. In May, Trump had offered to send US troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, but was rebuffed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. “We can collaborate. We can work together. But you in your territory, and us in ours,” Sheinbaum had said. “We can share information, but we will never accept the presence of the United States Army in our territory.” US doubles bounty on President Nicolás Maduro Two weeks ago, the Trump administration designated another Venezuelan gang, the Cartel of the Suns, as a foreign terrorist organization. On Thursday, the US Justice Department doubled to $50 million its bounty on Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, whom it accuses of leading the Cartel of the Suns. Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yván Gil dismissed the bounty as “the most ridiculous smokescreen we have ever seen.”

<p>US military officials have already started drawing up plans for targeting cartels, but any unilateral strikes could also raise legal issues if individuals not posing an imminent threat or not part of a conflict where Congress has authorised military action get killed.</p>

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