Amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump's son, Barron, has become the center of online debate. Social media users are demanding Barron's enlistment in the U.S. Army, questioning the President's decision to engage in military action while his own family remains uninvolved.
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Abu Dhabi successfully tested a flying taxi, a big step for future transport. The test was done with Archer Aviation before launching air taxi services in 2026. The goal is to create a complete aviation system, including training and manufacturing. Testing will continue to check how the aircraft works in Abu Dhabi's climate.
Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old content creator, was detained by Chilean authorities for landing his plane on an island off Antarctica without permission while attempting a solo flight to all seven continents.
The White House will host pilots involved in recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during Independence Day celebrations. The event will feature a military flyover with B-2 Spirit bombers, the same aircraft used in the operation. President Trump, who will deliver remarks, has asserted the strikes significantly delayed Iran's nuclear program, contradicting initial Pentagon assessments.
Republicans, led by Donald Trump, are targeting Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, with racist and Islamophobic attacks. Trump labeled Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic," while other Republicans called for his deportation and linked him to 9/11. Democrats are condemning these attacks, recalling similar tactics used against Barack Obama.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Damascus, marking the restoration of formal ties after 14 years. The UK pledged £94.5 million in aid for emergency relief, education, and livelihood projects.
UAE residents applying for US F, M, and J visas must now make their social media accounts public as part of enhanced vetting by US consular officers. This new policy aims to identify applicants with hostile intentions and ensure national security. Visa appointments will resume soon, but with stricter checks and potentially fewer slots available.
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday urged Beijing to stop undermining Europe's security, as China's top diplomat held talks in Brussels ahead of a leaders' summit later this month. Wang's visit to Brussels, following which he will head to Berlin and Paris, comes some three weeks ahead of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the EU's top officials in Beijing.
