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Trump faces criticism over viral video of misconduct toward journalist

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US President Donald Trump has come under renewed criticism following the viral circulation of a video showing inappropriate behavior toward Bloomberg journalist Katherine Lucy.

According to international news agencies, the incident occurred on Air Force One, when Lucy asked Trump a question regarding recently released documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The video shows Trump raising his finger to silence the journalist before she could finish her question, using derogatory language in the process. Lucy did not respond publicly to Trump’s conduct.

The clip quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation from journalism figures and online users.

Bloomberg expressed support for Lucy, stating, “Our reporters perform an important public service and will continue to ask questions without fear.”

When White House officials were asked about Trump’s behavior, they claimed that the reporter “behaved inappropriately and unprofessionally with colleagues on the plane,” though no evidence was provided to substantiate the claim.

Trump announces scheduled meeting with Saudi leadership

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US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week, hinting that the discussion will carry significant strategic importance.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said the planned engagement with the Crown Prince would cover key strategic matters.

When asked whether the US has decided to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump responded that the kingdom is interested in purchasing a large number of aircraft. “Saudi Arabia wants to buy many planes — a significant number of F-35s and other fighter jets,” he said.

He added that the United States manufactures “the best planes and the best missiles in the world.”

Regarding questions about the Abraham Accords, President Trump noted that the agreements would also be part of the discussions. He expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia would soon join the Abraham Accords.

Trump takes credit for averting Indo-Pak war, claims 8 jets downed

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MIAMI: US President Donald Trump has asserted that eight aircraft were shot down during the Pakistan-India conflict, a claim that has reignited debate over the scale of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Addressing a business forum in Miami, Trump said he had read in some newspapers that seven or eight planes were downed during the war. “One newspaper reported that seven aircraft were shot down, another mentioned losses on one side — I won’t name them, most of them give fake news,” he remarked.

Trump went on to assert that, in reality, eight aircraft were downed during the conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations.

He once again took credit for mediating peace, claiming that the war between Pakistan and India was halted “with the help of tariffs.”

Trump vows to make America Champion in crypto industry

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced plans to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency innovation and dominance.

In an interview, Trump said that crypto has become the world’s largest industry, and the United States currently leads all countries, including China, in this field. “I want America to be the champion in cryptocurrency,” he declared.

The president noted that China is now rapidly entering the crypto sector but emphasized that he does not want Beijing to overtake the United States.

Criticizing former president Joe Biden, Trump said Biden initially opposed cryptocurrencies but changed his stance after realizing that crypto supporters were largely backing Trump. “Biden shifted his position just to win votes,” Trump remarked.

Trump claims he can easily end Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that ending the ongoing hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him, asserting his ability to resolve conflicts and restore peace in the region.

Speaking to journalists, Trump referenced recent cross-border clashes and said he would consider brokering a ceasefire if needed, describing such an intervention as straightforward compared with other foreign-policy challenges he has tackled.

The US president also repeated remarks that Pakistan’s prime minister had told him he had helped avert a wider India–Pakistan conflict — a claim that Trump says saved “millions of lives.” Pakistani leaders have publicly praised US mediation at recent international meetings, comments that have drawn attention amid rising regional tensions.

Trump’s comments come as world leaders urge restraint and regional interlocutors explore avenues for de-escalation. Several governments and international organizations continue to call for immediate ceasefires and diplomatic talks to prevent further loss of life and wider instability.

It should be remembered that after dozens of deaths in Pakistan’s targeted operations on the hideouts of Taliban and Fitnah-ul-Khawarij in Afghanistan, a temporary ceasefire was decided for the next 48 hours from 6 pm on the request of Afghan Taliban.

A 48-hour ceasefire was initially held between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime, but today it has been agreed to extend the ceasefire further.

In this regard, the international news agency said that the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended until the completion of negotiations in Doha.