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[ad_1] Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (AP photo) JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. "We are ready to evacuate those who are injured or traumatized, and orphans, if they want to be evacuated to Indonesia, and we are ready to send planes to transport them," Subianto said, adding that he has instructed his foreign affairs minister to discuss evacuation plans with the Palestinian authorities at once. He said Indonesia is ready to evacuate a first batch of around 1,000 victims, who will stay in the country until they have fully recovered from their injuries and Gaza is safe enough to return to. Subianto said the move was not for permanent resettlement. Subianto spoke before getting on a flight to Abu […]

[ad_1] A resurfaced 1995 interview featuring then-businessman Donald Trump has been circulating widely online, with many noting how closely his views from nearly three decades ago mirror his actions as US President.In the interview, Trump delivered a scathing assessment of US trade policy, particularly with Japan, accusing American negotiators of weakness and calling a then-recent auto trade agreement a major loss for the country. “I couldn’t believe this last auto deal,” Trump says in the clip. “It’s restricted in Japan… we do the old fold-out.” He criticises how quickly the United States conceded in the negotiations, despite holding, in his words, “all the cards.” Trump laments that American negotiators feared taking a strong stance, which he describes as a “no-brainer.”Donald TRUMP'S Shocking 1995 Interview Reveals His TRUE Political Beliefs! “They're afraid politically to make a little bit of a tough […]

[ad_1] US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday said President Donald Trump is “probably finished” after his current term ends, even as he continues to float the idea of staying in office for a third term. Speaking during an interview with Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday, Bondi praised the president’s leadership, calling him a “very smart man” and expressing personal support for his continued leadership. “I wish we could have him for 20 years as our president,” she said, before acknowledging the constitutional limitations. “But I think he's going to be finished probably after this term,” she added. When asked why she used the word “probably,” Bondi responded cautiously: “We’d have to look at the Constitution.” Trump has regularly made remarks about remaining in office beyond the legal limit. During a House Republican retreat in Florida earlier this year, […]

[ad_1] Anti-Israel protests turn violent in Bangladesh (Photo: AP) At least 72 people were arrested across Bangladesh on Wednesday for their involvement in vandalism and looting during large-scale anti-Israel protests held earlier this week, reports Dhaka Tribune. Demonstrations erupted in multiple cities, including the capital Dhaka, on Monday as thousands took to the streets to condemn Israel’s continued military actions in Gaza. Protesters from various political, social, religious, cultural, and professional organisations joined forces in what organisers described as part of a global movement supporting Palestinians.However, the protests turned violent when, in cities like Bogra, Sylhet, Cox’s Bazar and others, mobs vandalised shops and businesses, with some targeting outlets perceived to have ties to Israel. Businesses such as Bata, KFC and Pizza Hut came under attack as demonstrators called for a boycott of Israeli-affiliated products.The rallies saw widespread student participation, […]

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that many countries are calling him and "kissing my ass... dying to make a deal" after he unleashed a tariff war that has upended global trade. In a speech at a Republican Congressional Committee dinner, the US President did not identify any countries but said they were calling him and saying "please please sir let me make a deal, I'll do anything, I'll do anything sir."“那些国家纷纷打电话来，亲我的屁股。他们急着想达成协议，说‘求求您了，先生，让我们达成协议吧。我们什么都愿意做！’” 特朗普在 NCRR 晚餐会上的讲话这虽然是一个共和党国会议员党团的会议，仍然被电视直播，全世界都看到了。Kiss my ass 可以被翻译成… pic.twitter.com/zpKyonADeC— JohnZhangSV - 蓝天同名 (@JohnZhangSV) April 9, 2025 Trump revealed last week that he has a "very productive call" with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, "who told me that Vietnam wants to cut their Tariffs down to ZERO if they are able to make an agreement with the US." On Monday, […]

[ad_1] Pedro Sánchez (AP photo) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has embarked on a diplomatic trip to Asia, visiting Vietnam as US tariffs on European Union products come into effect. Sánchez lands in Hanoi on Wednesday, where he will meet Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam. On Thursday, Sánchez is set to visit Ho Chi Minh City, where he will meet with business leaders to strengthen commercial ties and discuss potential investment opportunities between Spain and Vietnam. The Spanish leader will then head to China on Friday, marking his third visit in just over two years. There, he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping and several Chinese investors. US president Trump on Tuesday imposed an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods after Beijing refused to remove retaliatory measures. These steps have pushed the cumulative US tariffs on Chinese imports to […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised the Supreme Court for clearing the way for his administration to press ahead with immigration actions. The ruling included deporting alleged gang members under a wartime law dating back to 1798 called the "Alien Enemies Act".“Thanks to the Supreme Court yesterday and today, we had a big ruling, too,” Trump said. “We had a very big ruling today, but we will continue to deport these monsters under the Alien Enemies Act.”Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump added: “Last month, we officially designated Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations—and thanks to the Supreme Court yesterday... we will continue to deport these monsters under the Alien Enemies Act.”Last month, Trump officials flew 250 accused gang members to El Salvador. Upon landing, the alleged criminals — including […]

[ad_1] Meta Platforms Inc. is expanding protections for teen users of its Instagram, Facebook and Messenger apps, the latest attempt to quiet critics who say the social-networking company is harming the young.Teens under age 16 will no longer be able to host live videos without a parent's permission or share images containing suspected nudity through direct messages, the company said Tuesday. Meta is also rolling out "Teen Accounts" with more stringent privacy settings to users on Facebook and Messenger after releasing them first on Instagram last Sept. Teen Accounts prevent users under the age of 18 from seeing sensitive content, sending private messages to certain users or having public accounts that can be easily discovered. While 16- and 17-year-olds can change those settings, Instagram doesn't allow younger teens to do so without parental consent.So far, 97% of teens between ages […]

[ad_1] US defense secretary Pete Hegseth pledged on Tuesday that the United States would work with Panama to reduce China's influence over the Panama Canal. His remarks came during a rare visit to the country as he stood at a US-funded pier in Panama City. "Together, we will take back the Panama Canal from China's influence," Hegseth told news agency Reuters. "China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal. Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations." Hegseth is the first US defense secretary to visit Panama in decades. His trip comes amid growing American concerns about Chinese commercial projects in the region, including plans by Chinese companies to build a bridge over the canal. More than 40% of US […]

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has once again defended his aggressive trade policies, claiming that the United States is now “pouring in” billions of dollars from newly implemented tariffs on foreign imports. Speaking from the East Room of the White House on Tuesday while signing a series of executive orders promoting the coal industry, Trump took time to address his sweeping tariffs on trading partners, which are set to take effect on over 60 countries later tonight.Donald Trump's trade tariffs - live updatesIn remarks delivered to a crowd of lawmakers, cabinet members, industry executives and coal miners, Trump described the impact of the tariffs as “somewhat explosive,” but insisted they were vital to his vision for revitalising American industry. “The tariffs are on,” he said, standing at a podium beneath golden […]