During a White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday, President Trump announced that the U.S. will maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un. He emphasized his positive relationship with Kim, stating, “We will have relations with North Korea, with Kim Jong Un. I get along with […]
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Amid Rising Food Prices, Brazilian President Urges Citizens to Avoid Costly Groceries
Amid rising food prices, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently advised citizens to avoid purchasing overpriced groceries. In a widely circulated online video, da Silva urged Brazilians to practice greater frugality while shopping for food. He stated, “If you go to the supermarket and think an item is too expensive, don’t buy it. […]
Netanyahu: Gaza’s Future Hinges on Hamas’ Destruction Amid Hostage Concerns “`
Amid concerns about the safety of hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Gaza’s future hinges on Hamas’s destruction. This forceful statement, following his meetings with President Trump and U.S. lawmakers focusing on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Hamas’s elimination, has raised anxieties among hostage families and at least one former hostage that it could […]
Trump’s ICC Sanctions Shield US Officials From Prosecution, Claims Ex-NSC Aide “`
JERUSALEM – Critics of the International Criminal Court (ICC) contend that President Trump’s executive order imposing sanctions on the Hague-based court will shield U.S. military and government personnel from potential prosecution by what they view as a flawed international judicial body. Richard Goldberg, a former Trump National Security Council member, stated that this action is […]
Small Plane Crash in São Paulo Kills Two
A small plane crash in São Paulo on Friday resulted in two fatalities. The aircraft collided with a bus on a major roadway. Footage from the scene shows firefighters battling the blaze engulfing the plane’s wreckage shortly after takeoff. Debris from the plane struck a bus, injuring a female passenger, and a motorcyclist was also […]
Khamenei Rejects Nuclear Talks with Trump Administration
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared to Iranian air force officers in Tehran on Friday that engaging in nuclear negotiations with the U.S. administration is unwise, unintelligent, and dishonorable. Khamenei stated that negotiations with the current U.S. government are unwarranted, although he stopped short of issuing a formal ban on such engagement, according to […]
Netanyahu Presents Trump with Controversial Device Used in Hezbollah Operation “`
During a recent visit to Washington, D.C., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented President Trump with an unusual gift: a gold-plated pager. This gift alluded to a covert operation, widely believed to be orchestrated by Israel’s Mossad, targeting Hezbollah on September 17, 2024. Thousands of pagers, along with similar communication devices, were detonated simultaneously across […]
Hungarian Official Condemns Biden Administration’s Use of USAID for Alleged Domestic Interference “`
President Trump’s administration has prioritized significant budget cuts for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Under Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is scrutinizing the agency, prompting reactions from both allies and adversaries. In an exclusive interview with Digital at the United Nations, Péter Szijjártó expressed strong disapproval […]
Four Dead in Philippine Crash of US Military Surveillance Plane
A U.S. military service member and three defense contractors perished in a surveillance plane crash in the Philippines on Thursday, according to officials. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated that the Department of Defense-contracted aircraft crashed in Maguindanao del Sur province during a routine intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission supporting U.S.-Philippine security cooperation. “The incident occurred during […]
Hungarian Official: Only Trump Can End Ukraine War “`
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó told Digital that former President Donald Trump, who he says embodies a “peace through strength” philosophy, is uniquely positioned to resolve the nearly three-year-long Ukraine-Russia conflict. Szijjártó asserted that if Trump can’t achieve peace, no one can. He attributed the failure of other world leaders, including those in Europe and […]
UN Antisemitism Action Plan Condemned as Ineffective by Experts “`
The United Nations (UN) recently unveiled its “Action Plan to Enhance Monitoring and Response to Antisemitism,” prompted in part by the targeting of Jews and Jewish institutions globally. However, critics have dismissed the plan as inadequate. Anne Bayefsky, director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and president of Human Rights Voices, […]
Zelenskyy Considers Nuclear Option if NATO Membership Fails; Trump Envoy Sees Little Chance “`
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently stated that if the U.S. cannot guarantee swift NATO membership, Kyiv would consider alternative security measures, including nuclear weapons. However, the U.S. is unlikely to endorse this option. “The likelihood of them obtaining nuclear weapons is virtually nonexistent,” retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg, special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, told […]
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Trial in Senate Amid Political Turmoil “`
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, citing various alleged offenses, including an alleged plot to assassinate the president, widespread corruption, and a perceived failure to strongly condemn China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea. This action by House Representatives, many of […]
International condemnation of Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ proposal: Plan sparks outrage
Global condemnation swiftly followed President Donald Trump’s Tuesday announcement of a U.S. plan to transform the Gaza Strip into a “Middle Eastern Riviera,” involving the relocation of millions of Palestinians. The proposal, unveiled alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, included a refusal to rule out U.S. military intervention and a declaration that Washington “will take […]
US Ally Defends Trump’s Unconventional Gaza Plan “`
UNITED NATIONS — President Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to assume control of the Gaza Strip has drawn widespread international condemnation, including criticism from within his own political party. However, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes the global response is premature. He likened the Gaza plan to other “shockingly innovative” ideas from President Trump, citing […]
US-Israel Alignment Despite Undeterred Hamas
President Trump dramatically shifted U.S. policy toward Israel and the Middle East, proposing American control of the Gaza Strip. “The U.S. will assume control of Gaza, and we will handle it effectively. We’ll own it and be responsible for removing all dangerous, unexploded ordnance and weapons, demolishing damaged structures, leveling the area, and creating economic […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Responds to Renewed US ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign “`
JERUSALEM—Experts on the Middle East say that Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran has sent shockwaves through the Iranian regime, marking a sharp departure from the Biden administration’s more lenient approach. Trump also issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that if Iran carries out an assassination, his administration will ensure […]
Hamas Condemns Trump’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan as Destabilizing “`
Hamas, the group that initiated the Gaza conflict, has denounced President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to rebuild Gaza as a plan that would destabilize the region. This statement follows Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would assume control of the Gaza Strip, raze it, and then rebuild it. “Instead of holding the Israeli occupation […]
Gaza’s History in the Context of Trump’s Redevelopment Plan “`
A proposal to relocate Gaza’s 1.8 million Palestinians to new locations, unveiled by alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sparked global surprise. Trump presented an ambitious vision for the Gaza Strip, stating his belief that Gaza, a site of decades-long conflict and suffering, should not endure further cycles of rebuilding and occupation by the […]
UN Chief Warns of Potential Funding Cuts Following Trump’s Executive Order “`
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is preparing his staff for potential adjustments in US foreign policy under President Trump. In a letter to UN staff, Guterres acknowledged the significant challenges facing the organization. Guterres’ letter assured staff that the UN is actively working to understand and lessen the impact of these policy changes on its operations. […]