‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
India’s foreign ministry called the remarks ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’
· Agence France-Presse
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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
India’s foreign ministry called the remarks ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’
· Agence France-Presse
Israel y Líbano acuerdan extender el alto el fuego por 3 semanas, dice Trump
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump habla mientras el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, derecha, y el vicepresidente, JD Vance, escuchan en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el jueves 23 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Bassem Mroue
IRGC commander backs Iran ‘unity’ after Trump division claims
Iran’s Quds Force commander has reinforced calls for national unity, pushing back against claims of internal divisions made by US President Donald Trump.
· Middleeasteye
(2nd LD) Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 18-19)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Trump's $1 million visa granted to just 1 person so far, Lutnick says
A poster showing the Trump Gold Card is seen as President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Jesse Bedayn
EEUU sanciona a red de proveedores del Cártel de Sinaloa que dice operan en México, Guatemala, India
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos informó el jueves que impuso sanciones a una veintena de personas y entidades que presuntamente estarían relacionadas a una red de intermediarios que operaba en México, Guatemala y la India, y que se encargaba de proveer precursores químicos a facc…
· The Associated Press
(LEAD) Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 8-10, 16)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said Thursday.
· Kevin Breuninger
Trump threatens to ‘finish it up militarily’ if Iran refuses to make a deal
President Trump said Thursday afternoon that he plans to resume bombing Iran if there’s no peace deal.
· Steven Nelson
Braves' JR Ritchie rebounds from 1st pitch home run to win major league debut
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie, back, hugs his fiancée Makena Miller after winning his major league debut baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Amnesty International warns World Cup visitors of US authoritarianism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, presents President Donald Trump with the new FIFA Club World Cup official ball in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, March 7, 2025. (Jim Watson/Pool Photo via AP, file)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Elizabeth Warren pressed after saying controversial lefty senate candidate Graham Platner is her ‘kind of man’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was confronted in a new interview about campaigning with Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine who has come under fire over having a tattoo viewed as a Nazi symbol among other controversies and saying he’s her “kind of man.”
· Fox News
Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out using a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran, noting that he hopes to make the "best" peace deal with the Islamic Republic and does not want to "rush himself".
· Song Sang-ho
Tim Walz shrugs off Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, claims GOP using it as ‘excuse’ to target immigrants
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shrugged off the fraud scandal in his state during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel’s show on Wednesday, and said it was an excuse by Republicans to demonize the immigrant community.
· Fox News
12 AGs Petition Court To Defend Trump's Executive Order On Citizenship Verification In Elections
Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Only one person has been approved for a Trump 'Gold Card' US visa | The National
Just one person has so far been approved for President Donald Trump’s “Gold Card” Visa programme granting foreigners US residency in return for a non-refundable “gift” to the government, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday.
· The National
Nicki Minaj to attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner with Fox News
Nicki Minaj, who has embraced the MAGA movement, will be attending this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, also known as the “nerd prom” in Washington, D.C., this Saturday.
· Mara Siegler
Trump issues 'shoot and kill' order
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Ritchie permite jonrón en su 1er lanzamiento en MLB pero guía victoria de Bravos ante Nats, 7-2
JR Ritchie de los Bravos de Atlanta lanza contra los Nacionales de Washington, el jueves 23 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Nick Wass)
Israel Waiting For US Greenlight To Renew Iran War: New 'Targets Marked', Says Katz
It should come as no surprise that the Netanyahu government is not happy with this current lull in the Iran war, as Trump's initially declared 3-5 day ceasefire extension has become more of an indefinite truce, with the Hormuz Strait blockade still on.
· Tyler Durden
Republican proposes giving part of Virginia back to DC
A truck passes political signs outside a polling place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in South Hill, Va., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
· Jesse Bedayn
Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of overwhelming force.
· Middleeasteye
Japan's state-backed lender, top banks to provide $1.6bn for US projects
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump in March announced the outline of the second round of Japan's investment plan in Washington. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Several Iranian officials have stressed that their country is united, rejecting United States President Donald Trump’s claims of a rift in the leadership in Tehran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran daily briefing: Israel, Lebanon peace talks, Trump's 'shoot and kill' order
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· Matthew Doran
Spirit Airlines seeks a Trump administration deal to avoid going bust
The tail of a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 is shown as the plane prepares to take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Jan. 19, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
· Mae Anderson
Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie, back, hugs his fiancée Makena Miller after winning his major league debut baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Up close with the wind farms taking shape on U.S. East Coast
Turbines are visible at Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm that is under construction off the coast of Montauk Point, New York, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
· Jennifer Mcdermott
Trump to meet Lebanon, Israel envoys on truce extension
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump will meet Lebanese and Israeli envoys at a new round of peace talks Thursday, with Beirut seeking a one-month extension of a shaky ceasefire set to expire.
· Agence France-Presse
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· The Associated Press
Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.
· Agence France-Presse
The Tucker Carlson rift: Has Trump lost one of his most influential allies for good?
Carlson helped bring Trump to power twice. But their latest fracture might finally be the end of a long-standing alliance. Source: Getty, SBS / Eugene Uymatiao
· Sbsaustralia
Cuba isn't discussing releasing political prisoners, diplomat says
A child sits on a window ledge, chatting with an adult at a private bicycle wheel repair workshop in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
· Farnoush Amiri
Trump to host Israel-Lebanon talks at White House
US President Donald Trump is set to greet Israeli and Lebanese representatives ahead of a second round of negotiations between the two sides, a White House official told Haaretz.
· Middleeasteye
Trump to meet Lebanon and Israel envoys, as Beirut seeks truce extension
A new round of peace talks, initially planned at the US State Department, has been moved to the White House
· Agence France-Presse
Trump to meet Lebanon and Israel envoys, as Beirut seeks truce extension
A new round of peace talks, initially planned at the US State Department, has been moved to the White House
· Agence France-Presse
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The inspector general at the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is opening an investigation into whether the agency is complying with a law passed by Congress forcing the release of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
· Max Matza
Prince Harry delivers messages for Trump, Putin on surprise Ukraine visit
London: Ukraine has gained a $147 billion funding boost to turn back Russian forces after a deadlock over European financial support, as Prince Harry conducts a surprise visit to Kyiv and calls for American leadership to end the war.
· David Crowe
French Parliamentary delegation meets Speaker to enhance bilateral ties - DailyNews
A delegation led by the France – Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group in the French Senate met with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament recently, reaffirming the long-standing and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and France.
· Gayan Abeykoon
PPP leader met aide to senior U.S. diplomat during Washington visit last week: State Dept.
By Song Sang-ho and Lee Yu-mi
· Song Sang-ho
(2nd LD) Trump says Strait of Hormuz 'sealed up tight' until deal, orders Navy to shoot vessels laying mines
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-12)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
'Shoot and kill': Trump's death orders issued
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Friday, April 24.
A pivotal summit - DailyNews
United States (US) President Donald Trump, despite his constant “drill, baby, drill” mantra and steadfast support for “Big Oil”, may have unwittingly become the biggest champion of Renewable Energy thanks to the Iran War, which has strangled the world’s fuel supply. Indeed, conservative estimates suggest that it wil…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump admin launches civil rights probe into NYC DOE over allegations of radical antisemitic teachers
The Trump administration launched an investigation into New York City’s Department of Education on Thursday over allegations that radical teachers are infecting students with antisemitic ideas.
· Reuven Fenton, David Propper
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
US President Donald Trump officially became the first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian prize on Wednesday - but he wasn’t on hand to receive his honor.
· PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
House Ethics quietly probed NC Dem Alma Adams, 79, for alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with female staffer
WASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker was quietly investigated by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly pursuing an “inappropriate relationship” with a staffer — but the probe never substantiated the claims and was closed without releasing any public findings.
· Josh Christenson
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term
The president’s weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy.
· Ruth Igielnik
Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases – report
Justice department has already identified 384 foreign-born people whose US citizenship it wants to revoke
· Jose Olivares