‘What Hitler did’: Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s feud with Trump deepens; how it all began

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro (ANI image) Tensions between Colombia and the United States have escalated sharply after Colombian President Gustavo Petro labeled US President Donald Trump as “rude and ignorant” and accused him of doing “to Latin Americans what Hitler did to the Jews.”The latest flare-up follows Trump’s announcement on Sunday to end […]

‘It is working beautifully’: Israeli speaker jokes about UN teleprompter glitch before Donald Trump’s Knesset speech – watch

[ad_1] Israeli speaker jokes about UN teleprompter glitch before Donald Trump’s Knesset speech (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Knesset speaker Amir Ohana poked fun at a technical mishap during a previous United Nations appearance by US President Donald Trump while welcoming him to Israel on Monday. Speaking before the Knesset, Ohana said, “You stand before the […]

‘List of words to avoid’: US energy department bans use of ‘climate change’, ‘green’ in official communications; cites administrative priorities

[ad_1] The US energy department (EERE) has added “climate change,” “green,” and “decarbonization” to its expanding “list of words to avoid” within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The listed terms are central to EERE’s mission, which serves as the government’s largest investor in technologies aimed at reducing heat-trapping emissions that contribute to […]

Netanyahu speaks at UN: Many delegations walk out- what Israel PM said

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained his stance on continuing military action against Hamas in Gaza, at the UN General Assembly on Friday, despite facing increasing international isolation.Claiming that his country has to “finish the job”, Netanyahu […]

Odd flight path: Israeli PM Netanyahu’s plane skirts Europe, takes long Atlantic route; here’s why

[ad_1] Plane flight path (as per Flight Radar 24) Israeli PM Netanyahu’s aircraft followed an unconventional path to New York on Thursday, avoiding several European nations while heading to the UN General Assembly.Despite French authorities confirming permission for Israeli aircraft access, as confirmed by a French diplomatic source to AFP, tracking information revealed Netanyahu’s aircraft […]

No ‘luxury goods’ purchase: Trump administration bars Iranian diplomats from shopping; Iran condemns move

[ad_1] Iranian diplomats and officials visiting the United States will no longer be allowed to shop at Costco or other wholesale retailers without prior approval from the State Department, according to new restrictions published in the Federal Register this week. The rules, which also apply to accompanying family members, prohibit the purchase of “luxury goods” […]

‘Surrender to ransom demands’: Donald Trump condemns recognition of Palestinian state by West; warns it ‘rewards Hamas’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing the move would reward what he called “horrible atrocities” committed by Hamas.“As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize the Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for […]

‘I am waiting on street’: French president Macron calls Trump after NYC police stop him – watch video

[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron’s convoy was stopped by police in New York City on Monday, bringing traffic to a standstill during the high-level UN General Assembly session, reports news agency PTI.The delay was caused by strict traffic restrictions in place for US President Donald Trump’s motorcade. A vrial video on social media shows Macron […]

New York, New York: 24 years after 9/11, former al-Qaeda chief Ahmad al-Sharaa to address UNGA as Syrian president | World News

[ad_1] Syrian President Ahmad Hussein al-Sharaa, also known by his former nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, arrived in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first visit of a Syrian president to the gathering in nearly six decades. Ahmad Hussein al-Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad […]

Pakistan PM to meet Donald Trump with select Muslim leaders on UNGA sidelines

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif would meet US President Donald Trump along with a select group of Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly annual session, it was announced on Sunday.Sharif will undertake a visit to the US from Sept 22-26 with a delegation to attend the 80th Session of the […]