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Trump urges Iranians to continue protests as help is on the way

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Trump urges Iranians

Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong statement regarding the ongoing protests in Iran, urging what he described as “patriotic Iranians” to continue their demonstrations, saying that assistance is on the way.

In a message posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump called on Iranian protesters to sustain their movement and “take control of their institutions.”

He further warned those involved in violence and repression, saying their names should be remembered and that they would “pay a very heavy price” for their actions.

Trump also stated that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until what he termed the “killing of protesters” comes to an end.

Concluding his message, the US president reiterated that “help is coming,” without providing further details.

Trump’s remarks on unilateral military authority spark global concern

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Trump’s remarks

A statement by US President Donald Trump, marked by aggressive overtones, has triggered widespread concern across the international community.

According to international news agencies, President Trump said in a recent interview that he has the authority to order US military action against any country in the world. He asserted that, as Commander-in-Chief, he holds full powers to issue such orders and that “no one can stop” him.

Trump further stated that decisions to launch military strikes are based solely on his personal judgment and moral principles, adding that he does not consider the opinions or objections of others.

The remarks came at a sensitive time, as the US Senate approved a resolution for debate requiring President Trump to seek congressional authorization for any further military action in Venezuela. The motion passed with 52 votes in favor and 47 against.

Following the vote, President Trump sharply criticized members of his own Republican Party who supported the resolution, warning that they would not be re-elected to the Senate in the future.

However, Trump later canceled a planned second phase of military operations against Venezuela.

It is worth noting that on January 3, US forces carried out a military operation targeting Venezuela’s presidential palace, during which President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arrested. The couple were reportedly detained in their residence, transferred by helicopter to a naval vessel, and subsequently taken to the United States.

President Maduro and his wife were later presented before a New York court on charges including drug trafficking and other serious crimes.

Both rejected the allegations, describing their detention as an abduction rather than a lawful arrest, and emphasizing Maduro’s status as Venezuela’s sitting president.

According to reports, the US operation resulted in the deaths of around 100 people, including 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel.

The incident has since ignited an intense legal and political debate over under what authority the United States carried out the attack on Venezuela and detained its president and first lady.

Trump announces US withdrawal from 66 international and UN organizations

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Trump announces

Washington:  US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including multiple United Nations agencies, and will end its financial support for them.

Trump stated that the decision affects several UN bodies and international institutions, including a major environmental agreement and the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment, citing that these organizations work against U.S. national interests.

Among the agencies affected, the U.S. will withdraw from UN Women, which focuses on gender equality, and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), which supports family planning and maternal and child health in over 150 countries. The U.S. had already cut funding to UNFPA last year.

The White House released a list highlighting 35 organizations outside the UN system, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the National Democratic Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Additionally, the US will step back from 31 UN agencies, including the central UN climate framework (UNFCCC), the UN Democracy Fund, and UNFPA, the key agency working on maternal and child health. Last year, the U.S. also skipped its first UN annual climate conference in three decades.

According to the British news agency, Trump’s move reflects his long-standing skepticism toward multilateral institutions, particularly the UN. He has frequently questioned their utility, cost, and accountability, arguing that many fail to serve American interests.

A formal response from the United Nations is expected following this announcement. Since the start of his second term last January, Trump has already pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Paris Climate Agreement, and the UN Human Rights Council.

Trump warns of US intervention if Iran uses force against protesters

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Trump warns

Washington/Tehran: US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States would intervene if Iranian authorities use violence against peaceful protesters.

In a statement posted on his Truth Social account, President Trump said that if Iran attacks or kills peaceful demonstrators, the United States will step in to protect them. He added that the U.S. is fully prepared to act to safeguard protesters.

Reacting strongly to the warning, Ali Larijani, adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that any US interference in Iran’s internal protests would be equivalent to spreading chaos in the region. He stressed that President Trump should understand that American intervention would only fuel instability.

The remarks come amid violent protests in Iran against rising inflation and the sharp decline in the national currency. According to reports, clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters have resulted in six deaths, while 30 protesters have been arrested in recent days.

Tensions remain high as international attention grows over the unrest and the possibility of foreign involvement.

Iran warns of strict response to any US attack after Trump’s threats

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Iran warns

Tehran: Iran has warned that it will respond forcefully to any potential attack following renewed threats by US President Donald Trump.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran’s response to any act of aggression would be “very severe.” In a statement posted on X, he stressed that Iran would react strongly to any illegitimate aggression.

Iran’s parliament also reaffirmed the country’s right to self-defense. Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said Iran does not need permission from anyone to defend itself, warning that the Iranian nation’s response to any adventurism would be unpredictable.

The strong statements come after Donald Trump, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he would support renewed attacks on Iran if it resumes its nuclear program.

Speaking to reporters in Florida after the meeting, Trump claimed that Iran was attempting to rebuild its nuclear facilities and said that immediate strikes should be carried out if Tehran continued nuclear construction.

Trump further stated that if Iran rebuilds its nuclear program, “we will have to take it down,” escalating rhetoric amid already heightened regional tensions.

US President claims unprecedented success in ending eight wars

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US President

US President claims unprecedented success in ending eight wars

Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed significant accomplishments during his address, stating that his administration ended eight wars in just ten months—something no one else could achieve.

Trump said, “A year ago, America was failing, on the brink of disaster, but in one year, we achieved what no one else could. We stopped eight wars in ten months.”

He criticized President Biden’s policies, asserting that illegal immigrants took jobs during the Biden era, while under his administration, all new jobs went to Americans.

Trump added that he received a strong mandate to end corruption, halt illegal immigration, and reduce drug trafficking. He claimed that drugs entering the U.S. via land and sea routes have been cut by 94 percent.

Police arrest son after Rob Reiner and wife found dead at Home

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Police arrest

Los Angeles: Hollywood’s renowned director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead at their residence two days ago, foreign media reported. Following an investigation, police have arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, holding him responsible for their deaths.

Law enforcement officials said the bodies were discovered at the family home, after which a detailed inquiry led to the arrest of their son on charges related to the killings. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the motive or circumstances surrounding the incident.

The case took a political turn after US President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Rob Reiner’s death, surprising observers with a sarcastic comment. Trump said Reiner was once a highly talented film director and comedy star but claimed that “Trump Derangement Syndrome” led to his demise.

Trump’s remarks drew sharp criticism from political leaders. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie described the statement as inappropriate and disrespectful, while California Governor Gavin Newsom called the president “a sick man” over his comments.

Rob Reiner was a vocal critic of President Trump and a major donor to the Democratic Party. He was widely celebrated for his role in the iconic television series All in the Family and for directing classic films such as When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride.

Trump files defamation lawsuit against BBC

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Trump files defamation

Washington: US President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), accusing the broadcaster of airing an edited clip of his January 6 speech that allegedly damaged his reputation.

According to reports, President Trump has lodged the lawsuit in Florida, seeking $5 billion in damages over the broadcast of what he claims was a misleadingly edited version of his address. Trump contended that the BBC presented his remarks out of context, resulting in serious harm to his public standing.

The US president also warned the British broadcaster of further legal action, previously threatening to seek up to $1 billion in damages over the matter.

The controversy stems from a BBC documentary in which segments of Trump’s January 6 speech were edited together to give the impression that he directly instructed his supporters to march toward the US Capitol and engage in confrontation.

 Trump maintains that the quoted remarks were delivered nearly an hour apart and were not intended to incite violence.

The BBC has since acknowledged the error and issued an apology, admitting that different portions of the January 6, 2021 speech were combined in a manner that created a misleading impression that Trump had explicitly called for violence.

Following the incident, BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News Chief Deborah Turness have reportedly resigned over the editorial lapse.

Trump calls tariffs his ‘favorite word’ amid billion-dollar economic gains

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Trump calls

Pennsylvania: Speaking at a major event in Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump said that “tariff” has become his favorite word as billions of dollars are flowing into the US economy through them.

During his address, Trump made several claims regarding economic growth, investment, foreign policy, and border security.

He stated that the government has provided $12 billion in aid to American farmers using tariff revenues and announced that an energy company will invest $10 billion in Pennsylvania, calling it a positive step for the US economy.

Trump also claimed that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have pledged $4 trillion in investment in the United States. According to the leaders of these countries, the US has become a powerful state again within a year.

On the economic front, he asserted that oil prices have fallen below $2 per gallon and that the income of the working class has doubled under his administration.

Criticizing former President Biden, Trump said that his government was “hostile to the working class” and allowed 25 million people to enter the US illegally during his tenure.

Highlighting border security, Trump claimed that North Korea has the world’s toughest border while the U.S. is witnessing reverse migration for the first time in its history.

On global peace, Trump said his administration has actively worked to maintain international stability, mediating ceasefires between Pakistan and India, as well as easing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

FIFA reduces Cristiano Ronaldo’s ban following meeting with Trump

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FIFA reduces

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has issued a special ruling for Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, reducing his suspension to one match after receiving a red card, just days after the striker met with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ronaldo, 40, was initially facing a three-match ban for violent conduct during Portugal’s recent match against Ireland, which would have sidelined him for Portugal’s 2026 World Cup opener.

However, FIFA cited that this was the first red card of Ronaldo’s international career spanning more than two decades, leading to the shortened suspension.

The striker had already served his ban in the subsequent match against Armenia, making him eligible for Portugal’s opening World Cup fixture.

Portugal’s head coach Roberto Martinez previously defended Ronaldo, arguing that his on-field outburst did not constitute violent conduct.

FIFA clarified that if Ronaldo commits a similar offense during the probationary period, the remaining two-match suspension will be enforced immediately.

The special ruling comes shortly after Ronaldo’s high-profile meetings with President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the latter’s visit to the United States.