From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook - Reuters

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook  Reuters

A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision

Reynolds American’s contribution to MAGA Inc. came about one week before the Trump administration announced a new policy on e-cigarettes the company had sought.

By Kenneth P. Vogel and Christina Jewett

Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists

Israel's national security minister triggered a backlash after releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists who tried to breach the blockade of Gaza, telling them they should be imprisoned.

By The Associated Press

Robert De Niro Sends Off Stephen Colbert by Slamming Trump With Epstein Jab

Stephen Colbert has been milking the heck out of his final weeks as host of “The Late Show” (and rightfully so). There’s been Obama, Hanks, Oliver, Stewart, and even throwing furniture off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater with his predecessor David Letterman. For his penultimate episode of “The Late Show,” Colbert brought out […]

By Marlow Stern

Epic Fury 2.0? Tracking US military buildup as Trump threatens to end Iran ceasefire

America's Operation Epic Fury against Iran has significantly strained military readiness, deploying a vast array of naval, air, and missile-defense assets. With two of three aircraft carriers at sea and a third of Arleigh Burke destroyers committed, the US faces long-term readiness concerns. This extensive commitment, while projecting overwhelming force, highlights the risks of strategic overextension.

By TOI NEWS DESK

‘They’re gonna come after you’: Pete Hegseth mimics Trump at Kentucky rally

Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans - The Straits Times

Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans  The Straits Times

Spain demands Israel release 44 Gaza flotilla activists following condemnation of treatment

On Wednesday, Albares condemned Israel's behavior towards the flotilla activists, calling out National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment as "monstrous, undignified, and humiliating."

FO condemns mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists following global outcry over video posted by Israeli minister

The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday condemned Israel’s unlawful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters as well as the arbitrary detention and reported mistreatment of humanitarian workers. The statement came a day after Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation. In the statement released on Thursday,...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Netanyahu scolds Israeli official for posting videos showing taunting of flotilla activists, including Irish detainees

Margaret Connolly is believed to be among activists detained at Ashdod port

By Paul Deering, Natalie Melzer and Menelaos Hadjicostis

Trump Renews Pressure As Iran Vows Retaliation Beyond Middle East

US and Iran exchange threats as war tensions rise with military actions ongoing

Greece Files Formal Protest With Israel After Navy Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detains Greek Nationals

Greece has filed a formal diplomatic protest with Israel after Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded civilian vessels in international waters carrying Greek nationals as part of a humanitarian aid flotilla attempting to reach blockaded Gaza, with Athens condemning the conduct of Israeli officials as "unacceptable and utterly reprehensible." Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis ordered the demarche, directing it in part at Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, whose conduc...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA

Martin to raise flotilla activists treatment with Macron

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is raise the matter of Israel's treatment of EU citizens from the Sumud Flotilla with French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting in Paris.

Trump warns Iran of renewed attacks as Tehran reviews US proposal

Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington’s latest position on ending the war after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he was prepared to wait a few days to “get the right answers” from Tehran but warned of renewed attacks if it did not agree to a deal. “We have received U.S. views and are […]

Taoiseach calls for EU-Israel trade pact to be suspended after 'shocking treatment' of flotilla activists

In a letter to the European Council president, Micheál Martin said the EU cannot continue with a “business as usual approach” to Israel.

Israeli national security minister's video draws international criticism over harsh treatment of detained activists - Korea JoongAng Daily

Israeli national security minister's video draws international criticism over harsh treatment of detained activists  Korea JoongAng Daily

Bruce Springsteen Salutes Stephen Colbert With ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ Performance on ‘Late Show’: Watch

Colbert is "the first guy in America who lost his show because we’ve got a president who can’t take a joke,” Springsteen remarked.

By Lars Brandle

Trump willing to wait for a few days to get ‘right answer’ on Iran peace deal

'If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,' warns Iran's Revolutionary Guards

By Reuters

Taiwan President Lai says ‘happy’ to talk to Trump

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said Thursday he would be “happy” to talk to US leader Donald Trump — a conversation that would break more than four decades of diplomatic protocol and risk angering China. Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he would speak to Lai, as the White House weighs arms sales to the democratic […]

By AFP

Dutch leaders join outrage over Israeli treatment of activists

Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten and foreign minister Tom Berendsen are among the international leaders who have slammed a video...

By Robin Pascoe

Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn that repeated aggression from the US will lead to a devastating war spreading beyond the Middle East. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-guards-warn-of-war-beyond-mideast-as-trump-repeats-threats/

By Punch Newspapers