Over a hundred Indian nationals were deported from the US on a costly military flight. The operation underscored the Trump administration's commitment to cracking down on illegal immigration, with each deportee's journey amounting to over $10,000 due to the high cost of military transport.
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The viral video showing Zelenskyy belly-dancing in a red costume is digitally altered. The actual dancer is Vusal Mekhtyev, a Russian man, whose face has been replaced by that of Zelenskyy.​​ Donald Trump Jr shared a post with the fake video and wrote: "Zelenskyy should really just go won the war without our endless $$$. Let's see how that works out."
South Korea has launched a nationwide response to combat wildfires in the southeastern region, with casualties reaching 18. Dry, windy conditions have hampered containment efforts, causing power outages and road blockages. Thousands of firefighters are deployed, but strong winds hinder aerial operations. Evacuations and assistance for displaced residents continue, with expected rainfall possibly aiding fire control.
A Los Angeles family clarified that their Tesla Cybertruck's license plate, LOLOCT7, was not meant to mock the October 7 Hamas attack but was a tribute to their grandfather. "LOLO" means grandfather in Tagalog, "CT" represents Cyber Truck, and "7" signifies their seven grandchildren, a family member explained and said they would anyway get it changed.
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, denied ordering the military to remove lawmakers during his first appearance before the Constitutional Court. Yoon's martial law decree, which triggered political turmoil, is under investigation for possible rebellion and abuse of power. His actions have strained diplomatic relations, financial markets, and internal unity. Yoon's defiance has fueled opposition efforts to remove him, leading to violence from his supporters, injuring 17 police... Expand
US President Donald Trump criticized US District Judge James Boasberg after he halted the administration's mass deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Trump called Boasberg a 'Radical Left Lunatic' and demanded his impeachment. Judge Boasberg's order to stop deportations, citing potential persecution risks, has sparked backlash from Trump's allies and supporters.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump boarded Air Force One for the first time in four years to assess Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina. The visit also includes a trip to California to inspect wildfire damage and address resource issues.
Social media users wondered what happened to Elon Musk in 48 hours as he went from 'f**K yourselves in the face' to 'please post a bit more positive, beautiful and informative content on this platform' amid the H-1B row. The de-escalation from both Elon Musk and Laura Loomer took place after Donald Trump said he supports H-1B.
Special Agent Alethea Duncan, one of the FBI’s public faces during the probe, initially stated that the attack did not meet the criteria for terrorism. This apparent flip-flop drew sharp criticism from conservative commentators and social media users, who accused the FBI of attempting to minimize the attack’s severity. The criticism intensified when reports emerged that the agency’s recruitment practices—influenced by DEI policies—may be compromising its effectiveness.
The Kremlin said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's order not to strike energy targets in Ukraine was still in force, despite Kyiv accusing Moscow of breaking it several times. Putin ordered a limited, 30-day pause on strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday, following a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump.