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‘License should be taken away’: Donald Trump wants to punish TV networks over ‘negative’ coverage; calls Jimmy Kimmel ‘untalented’

Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that television networks that cover him “negatively” could face government punishment, even hinting that their broadcast licenses should “maybe” be taken away. His comments came after he publicly celebrated ABC’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.Speaking aboard Air Force One during […]

‘All bets are off’: Donald Trump warns Hamas against using hostages as human shields; calls for immediate release

Donald Trump (Image/Agency) US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying “all bets are off” if reports are confirmed that the group has moved hostages above ground to use them as human shields against Israel’s ongoing ground offensive in Gaza City.In a post on his social media platform […]

Watch: US coast guard blows up drug boat in Caribbean; seizes 13,000 pounds of cocaine

The US coast guard destroyed a drug-laden boat bound for the United States, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine in a high-profile operation. A video posted on X Wednesday shows the vessel being blown up into flames as authorities carried out the strike.“ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as […]

‘Watch out, Mr Trump’: Maduro warns US of ‘maximum rebellion’ if attacked, says war with Venezuela would ‘stain your hands with blood’

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned that his country would respond with an “armed fight” if the United States launched a military strike, accusing Secretary of State Marco Rubio of trying to drag President Donald Trump into a Caribbean war that could damage his reputation.‘Watch out, Mr Trump’“Mr President, Donald Trump, watch out, because Mr Rubio […]

A joke that turned serious: Rubio exits USAID role; hands shutdown to Vought

Marco Rubio and Donalfd Trump (File – AP) US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Friday announced he is stepping back from his role overseeing the US agency for international development (USAID), handing off responsibilities to office of management and budget director Russ Vought as the agency enters its final phase of shutdown.In a post […]

‘I’d never say she’s beautiful, because … ‘: Trump flirts awkwardly with attorney general Pam Bondi; rambles 3hr 16min in chaotic cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trump opened a marathon Cabinet meeting at the White House with an awkward riff about attorney general Pam Bondi’s looks, before launching into a three-hour-and-16-minute stream of consciousness that lurched from tariffs to artificial intelligence.“I look at Pam. I would never say she’s beautiful, because that’s gonna be the end of my […]

‘Better get it settled soon’: Israel-Gaza war to end in 2-3 weeks? Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the war in Gaza could be nearing a “conclusive ending” within the next two to three weeks, while reiterating that he is “not happy” over a recent Israeli strike that reportedly killed civilians, journalists, and rescue workers.“I think within the next 2-3 weeks you’re going to have a […]

‘Putin will not stop’: Ex-US VP calls for additional sanctions on Russia; applauds Trump

Former US VP Mike Pence (Image: X/@Mike_Pence), Vladimir Putin with Donald Trump (AP image) Former vice-president Mike Pence on Sunday called on President Donald Trump to bring the “hammer down” on Russian President Vladimir Putin and impose additional sanctions on Russia.Pence praised Trump for pursuing peace in Ukraine after his Alaska summit with Putin on […]

‘Not off the table’: Marco Rubio leaves door open for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; urges negotiations toward permanent peace

Secretary of State Marco Rubio (File Photo) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said that while the United States, Russia and Ukraine view a permanent peace deal as the best way to end the war, a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is “not off the table.”“It was agreed to by all that the […]

‘Favourite at this point’: Trump backs VP JD Vance as his successor for 2028; considers Marco Rubio for key role

Trump hints at VP JD Vance as his successor for 2028 (Image credits: AP) US President Donald Trump has indicated that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” to be the political heir to the MAGA movement in 2028, while also floating Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential figure in future Republican leadership.In […]