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Madagascar military leader to become transitional president

CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina (Image credits: AP) Madagascar’s Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as the country’s transitional president on Friday.Randrianirina and the transitional government have pledged to hold elections in 18 to 24 months, telling local media that consultations were under way to appoint a prime minister and […]

‘Thank you, Trump!’: Thousands gather in Tel Aviv expressing gratitude to US President after Gaza deal; Ivanka present

Ivanka Trump addressing the gathering (AP image) Tens of thousands of people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday, shouting “Thank you, Trump,” to express their gratitude to US President Donald Trump and his team for brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the release of hostages held by Hamas.Addressing the crowd, US […]

Joe Biden’s cancer battle: Former US president undergoing treatment; spokesperson confirms radiation, hormone therapy

Former US president Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone treatments for prostate cancer discovered in May, according to a spokesperson’s statement on Saturday.“As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” the spokesperson confirmed, as quoted by AFP.The 82-year-old former president’s office revealed in […]

‘Historic moment’: Palestinian President hails Gaza deal in rare interview to Israeli channel; hopes ‘it remains this way’

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has hailed the newly signed Gaza ceasefire agreement as a “historic moment,” expressing optimism for lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis. In a rare interview with Israel’s Channel 12 on Thursday, Abbas said he hoped the truce would mark an end to years of violence and instability across the region.“What happened […]

‘Awaits the peace President’: Israel invites Donald Trump to address parliament; calls him ‘greatest friend’

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) Israeli parliament’s (Knesset) speaker Amir Ohana has invited US PresidentDonald Trump to deliver an address before the Knesset, calling him “the greatest friend and ally of the Jewish people in modern history.”In a post on X on Friday, Ohana shared a letter sent to the White House inviting Trump […]

Donald Trump vs US states: President says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor ‘should be in jail’ – ICE row escalates

Donald Trump (Left), JB Pritzker (AP) US President Donald Trump has called for the imprisonment of Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois governor JB Pritzker, accusing them of failing to protect federal immigration officers. The remarks, posted on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, come amid ongoing political tensions over immigration enforcement and the deployment […]

‘I wore red for you’: Canadian PM jokes with Donald Trump; US president praises ‘great leader’ Mark Carney

Donald Trump, Mark Carney (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted exchange during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday.“I wore red for you,” Carney said to Trump, gesturing toward the tie he was wearing.In the video, Trump is also seen sidestepping a question regarding the anniversary […]

‘We’re going to have deal’: Trump expresses optimism; US president says ‘Hamas agrees to very important things’

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was “pretty sure” a Gaza peace deal was possible and added that Hamas was agreeing to “very important” issues as talks with Israel commenced. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office when asked about preconditions, including Hamas agreeing to disarm, Trump stated, “I have red lines, […]

‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’

JD Vance (AP), Hakeem Jeffries (realDonaldTrump) Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday dismissed criticism over AI-generated videos shared by President Donald Trump that depicted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero. Vance characterized the videos as a “joke”, rejecting accusations from Democrats that the posts were offensive.“I think it’s funny. The president’s joking and […]

Sajid Nadiadwala steps down as AMPTP/IFTPC president after 13 years : Bollywood News

Sajid Nadiadwala has stepped down as head of the Indian Film & TV Producers Council, with Ratan Jain, a three-decade Bollywood veteran who previously led the organisation from 2010 to 2012, taking over. The transition took place at the council’s 34th annual general meeting, where Nadiadwala, in his farewell address, emphasized the need for fresh […]