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[ad_1] California’s Gavin Newsom tears into Trump admin for deploying National Guard to LA without his nod, says move is meant to ‘fan the flames’ of immigration unrest.Taking to X, Newsom wrote, “Donald Trump has manufactured a crisis and is inflaming conditions. If he can’t solve it, we will. To the bad actors fueling Trump’s flames, California will hold you accountable.”The clash erupted after Trump authorised the federal deployment under Title 10 of the US Code, overriding Newsom’s objections. This move means the National Guard now reports directly to the president instead of the governor. It marks the first time such federalisation has occurred since the 1992 Los Angeles riots.Newsom responded sharply to Trump ally JD Vance’s praise of the president’s “decisive leadership”, retorting, “Decisive leadership? You didn’t even know when your own National Guard was deployed on the ground. […]

[ad_1] Australian reporter Lauren Tomasi shot on camera The US correspondent of Australia's 9News was shot with a rubber bullet while reporting on the anti-immigration protests in the United States' Los Angeles. The incident was caught live on camera.Lauren Tomasi was shot in the leg while reporting in America's second-largest city, on Sunday."After hours of standing off, the situation has now rapidly deteriorated. The LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of LA," Tomasi said, as a loud bang was heard in the background.Also Read | ‘Calculated agenda to spread panic’: Kamala Harris slams Trump administration’s National Guard deployment in Los AngelesThe very next second, she is shot by an LAPD officer. 9News reported that the shot appeared to have been fired by the officer into the […]

[ad_1] King’s College School Wimbledon’s Fahid Island campus will open in 2028, serving up to 2,220 students across 50,000 square metres/ Image: Pexels Aldar Education, in partnership with the UK’s prestigious King’s College School Wimbledon, has announced the opening of the first regional campus of the British institution in Abu Dhabi, as reported by Gulf News. The new K-12 school will be located on Fahid Island, the emirate’s newest luxury mixed-use destination, and is scheduled to open in September 2028, pending regulatory approvals from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).The school will occupy a 50,000-square-metre campus and accommodate up to 2,220 students, offering a super-premium British education designed to provide a direct pathway to the world’s top universities. This marks a major step in Aldar’s broader education strategy and is the first school confirmed for Fahid Island […]

[ad_1] Former US vice president Kamala Harris on Monday sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in her home city of Los Angeles, calling it a “dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.” Her remarks have triggered political backlash and reignited debate over federal intervention in local protests.In a statement shared on X, Harris condemned both the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and the National Guard deployment, accusing the Trump administration of using fear as a political weapon. “Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos,” she wrote. “In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is part of the Trump Administration's cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.”Protests erupted across Los Angeles over the weekend following a wave of immigration raids […]

[ad_1] FBI director Kash Patel vows to end LA riots FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday strongly condemned the ongoing protests and riots in Los Angeles, vowing that the federal agency will take all necessary steps to restore order amid rising unrest over Trump administration immigration policies and ICE raids.In a firm message posted on X, Patel said, “Just so we are clear, this FBI needs no one’s permission to enforce the constitution. My responsibility is to the American people, not political punch lines. LA is under siege by marauding criminals, and we will restore law and order. I’m not asking you, I’m telling you.”The protests, which began in response to aggressive ICE operations across Southern California, have escalated over the weekend. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets, with some incidents turning violent, including arson, vandalism, and clashes […]

[ad_1] Signs show Trump-Musk rift appears to be ending In what appears to be a brief thaw in the heated feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump, the tech billionaire reshared a Truth Social post by the MAGA supremo targeting California governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This moment of alignment comes after a week of bitter exchanges between the two, which included Musk’s explosive claim that Trump appeared in Jeffrey Epstein’s files and Trump branding Musk as “Crazy.” The Truth Social post addressed the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, where thousands have protested against the Trump administration’s immigration policies, including recent ICE detentions. The unrest escalated to the point where the National Guard was deployed to control the large-scale demonstrations.Trump wrote: "Governor Gavin Newscum and “Mayor” Bass should apologize to the people of Los […]

[ad_1] Israel foreign ministry on Monday released a video of the Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg after the climate activist claimed that they had been "kidnapped" by Israel. In the footage, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were seen distributing food and water to those aboard.It also informed that Thunberg was on "her way to Israel, safe and in good spirits", posting a smiling picture of her.Taking a swipe at the whole "kidnapped" saga, Israel declared- "The show is over.""All the passengers of the ‘selfie yacht’ are safe and unharmed. They were provided with sandwiches and water. The show is over," it said.In another post, Israeli foreign ministry said that the "tiny amount of aid that was on the yacht and not consumed by the celebrities" would be sent to Gaza."The tiny amount of aid that was on the yacht […]

[ad_1] Nanette Barragán calls the Los Angeles riots "Peaceful Protests" on CNN Democratic Representative Nanette Barragán is under fire on social media after calling the recent unrest in Los Angeles “peaceful protests” and urging for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the community.Barragán represents parts of southern Los Angeles. She made the remarks during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, as television footage showed a car engulfed in flames amid rising tensions following immigration raids and violent clashes over the weekend.“It’s a concern,” Barragán said when asked about US President Donald Trump’s deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops to the city. “It’s going to escalate the situation. People are going to protest because they’re angry about the situation.”The deployment came after a weekend of chaos that saw federal agents clash with demonstrators. On Saturday […]

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: With an uncharacteristically feistiness, speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Trump's breakup with billionaire Elon Musk.The Republican House leader and staunch Trump ally said Musk's criticism of GOP's massive tax and budget policy bill will not derail the measure, and he downplayed Musk's influence over GOP-controlled Congress. "I didn't go out to craft a piece of legislation to please the richest man in the world," Johnson said, "What we're trying to do is help hardworking Americans who are trying to provide for their families and make ends meet." Johnson said he has exchanged text messages with Musk since the former chief of department of govt efficiency (DOGE) came out against the GOP bill.Musk called it an "abomination" that would add to US debts and threaten economic stability. He urged voters to flood Capitol Hill with […]

[ad_1] Miguel Uribe (File photo; taken from X) A leading Colombian presidential hopeful, critically wounded and battling for survival in hospital after a young assailant shot him twice in the head, remains critical as he underwent initial surgery.Right-wing Senator Miguel Uribe, aged 39, underwent urgent surgery following Saturday's attack at a Bogota campaign rally, but medical staff indicate his condition remains critical. The Santa Fe Clinic medical team stated he continues in "the most grave condition and the prognosis is reserved", reported AFP.The shooting has deeply unsettled Colombia, where citizens thought the era of political and drug-related violence was behind them. Citizens gathered in major metropolitan areas on Sunday for candlelight vigils, prayers and to express their outrage."Our hearts are broken, Colombia hurts," said Carolina Gomez, a 41-year-old businesswoman, whilst lighting candles outside Uribe's hospital. Supporters united in chanting "strength […]