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President Donald Trumps health is back under scrutiny after photographs sparked speculation about a possible mechanical compression sock or hidden leg support device. Political commentator David Pakman highlighted the US Presidents stiff walking, repeated leg tapping and unusual trouser outline, raising questions about a possible medical device. The White House previously disclosed Trumps chronic venous insufficiency, a condition linked to leg swelling. However, no evidence confirms he is wearin
India could become Japans new training ground for long-range weapons. Japanese officials have reportedly travelled to India to examine missile ranges and defence facilities. The focus is on the Type 25 anti-ship missile, which has an estimated range of around 1,000 kilometres, along with small attack drones. Japan has previously conducted missile drills with the United States and Australia. India could become the next major partner. The logic is practical. Japan needs space, maritime safety zone
Saudi Arabia has American missiles, a military and a defence pact with Pakistan and Turkey. Yet it is reportedly offering $1 billion to the Houthis, through Iran, to stop the attacks. The optics are humiliating for a monarchy with $83 billion in weaponry. According to Israel Hayom, Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman flew to Tehran negotiating a ceasefire, though a Saudi official did not confirm any cash changed hands. The Houthis have targeted Saudi airports, oil facilities and trade rout
President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuela sent him a gift of one million barrels of oil following what he described as the successful US takeover of the country. Speaking to reporters before departing for Texas, Trump said, We took over Venezuela very successfully, before revealing that Venezuela had sent him a million barrels of oil. I'm giving that to the United States, Trump added. He also predicted that oil prices would drop sharply in the near future. The remarks drew attention to T
US President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait during a speech in Corpus Christi, Texas, as he defended American military action against Iran. Trump claimed that the United States was achieving a major victory against Tehran and insisted that Washington had not started the conflict. He also claimed that more oil was flowing through the strategic waterway and suggested naming it after himself, asking the audience, Should we do it? The remarks came as
Gavin Newsom has taken a sarcastic swipe at Nicki Minaj amid speculation that the rapper could become the next White House press secretary. Responding to the rumours on X, the California governor wrote, We can only pray. The buzz intensified after White House communications director Steven Cheung shared a video interviewing Minaj aboard Air Force One and suggested she could be a contender for the role. However, no formal appointment has been announced. The exchange comes amid Newsom and Minajs o
US Vice President JD Vance hit back at a heckler during a campaign rally in Topeka, Kansas, accusing Democrats of trying to interrupt and shut down political debate. Vance argued that political disagreements should be debated openly rather than silenced through disruptions. Watch the exchange as Vance responds to the interruption and criticises his political opponents.
President Donald Trump's former press secretary Katie Zacharia is making headlines after revealing the six-word message that continues to guide her following her White House exit. Zacharia says Trump's motto, Never quit and always hit back, fuels her determination to keep fighting for the president and his America First agenda. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, she reflects on Trump's campaign energy, defends his immigration crackdown and tariff policies, and signals her political journey
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Europe of damaging its own industry and social sector by turning away from Russian energy supplies. Speaking at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Moscow on October 27, Putin warned that attempts to exclude Russia from global gas markets were driving up energy costs for businesses and households. He criticised European countries for terminating long-term gas contracts and restricting Russian energy imports, arguing that the consequence
US Vice President JD Vance invoked scenes of unrest in Paris during a campaign rally in Michigan, warning that similar riots could unfold in New York or Detroit. Vance claimed that Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and commentator Hasan Piker would be right there leading them and cheering them on if such unrest erupted in American cities. Escalating his attack, Vance accused El-Sayed of being corrupted by what he called that exact same cancer of hatred and destruction. Watch Vance's rem
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised US intervention in the Gulf, saying it is contributing to regional instability and disrupting global energy supplies. He warned that the fallout could drive energy price shocks and affect economic growth worldwide, as tensions continue to grip the Middle East. Watch

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