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18 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Trump gives Starmer the green light to recognise a Palestinian state
Donald Trump has given Keir Starmer the green light to go ahead and recognise the state of Palestine. It came as the prime minister met with the US president at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland for crucial talks on the Middle East crisis, trade and Ukraine. Speaking to journalists ahead of their meeting in Scotland, the US president took a very different tone to his secretary of state Marco Rubio who last Friday condemned French president Emmanuel Macron for going ahead in recognising Palestine. President Trump and Sir Keir appeared to be on the same page in wanting to end the hunger in the besieged territory, with the UK set to lead a new peace process with American support. On the political issue vexing Sir Keir Starmer over recognising Palestine as a state, Mr Trump said: 'I'm not going to take a position. I don't mind him [Sir Keir] taking a position. I'm looking to getting people fed right now. That's the number one position, because you have a lot of starving people.' He also made it very clear that he does not agree with Benjamin Netanyahu, after the Israeli PM claimed 'nobody is starving in Gaza'. He said: 'Based on television I would say [on agreeing with Netanyahu] 'not particularly', because those children look pretty hungry to me.' He also was not enthused about Israel's tactics saying that nobody was coming out of the crisis well. 'It's a real mess,' he added. But the US president warned that Hamas will not release its final 20 hostages and that was now the sticking point. The issue of recognising Palestine has moved up Sir Keir's agenda in the last week with the issue set to dominate a cabinet meeting this week with ministers deeply divided over what to do. But with a threat on his left flank from Jeremy Corbyn's new party and its support from so-called 'Gaza independents' and more than 250 MPs from nine political parties signing a letter calling for recognition, the prime minister is under pressure to act. Sir Keir made a point of thanking President Trump over his efforts in the Middle East. The prime minister appears to be putting together a plan for peace there following his talks over the weekend with Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz in the E3 group of leaders. The prime minister told journalists: 'It's an absolute catastrophe [in Gaza]. Nobody wants to see that. And I think people in Britain are revolted at seeing what they're seeing on their screen. So we've got to get to that ceasefire. Turning to Mr Trump, he added: 'Thank you, Mr President, for leading on that, and also to just get more and more aid in. And again, America has done a lot on this.' The two were also set to discuss the war in Ukraine, with President Trump again emphasising that he is losing patience with Russian president Vladimir Putin. He said: 'We thought we had that settled numerous times, and then President Putin goes out and starts launching rockets into some city like Kiev and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever, you have bodies lying all over the street. And I say that's not the way to do it. So we'll see what happens with that. I'm very disappointed.'


Newsweek
21 minutes ago
- Newsweek
US Doubles Down on Nuclear Submarine Plans in South Pacific
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States continues to send its nuclear-powered submarines to Australia—its key South Pacific ally—even as the Trump administration reviews the countries' naval cooperation. USS Ohio, an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, arrived in Brisbane—on Australia's eastern coast—on Sunday. The visit coincides with the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15, which marks the end of World War II in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy said. Why It Matters The U.S. and the United Kingdom are assisting Australia in acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines under AUKUS. However, the trilateral pact is now under review to determine whether it aligns with President Donald Trump's "America First" policy. The review comes amid China's naval buildup, with the East Asian power now operating the world's largest navy by hull count. AUKUS—established under the Biden administration—calls for the U.S. to sell up to five Virginia-class fast-attack submarines to its Pacific ally. The deployment of the Ohio is part of the Pentagon's efforts to bolster its naval presence across the Pacific, including the recent reassignment of two East Coast-based fast-attack submarines—USS Toledo and USS Indiana—to a Hawaii-based unit earlier this month. What To Know The Ohio—capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles—moored alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable, which arrived in Brisbane a day earlier. The Frank Cable provides critical maintenance and logistics support to submarines in the Indo-Pacific. According to the U.S. Navy, the Ohio is the first Ohio-class submarine to visit Brisbane. Homeported in Bangor, Washington, the submarine has been operating in the western Pacific since April, making two stopovers in Guam, including the most recent in late June. The United States Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit on July 27. The United States Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender USS Frank Cable in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit on July 27. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Haley Wilson/U.S. Navy The submarine—one of four in its class converted from carrying nuclear ballistic missiles to 1,000-mile-range conventional land-attack missiles—can also accommodate up to 66 special operations personnel. Its sister ships are USS Michigan, USS Florida and USS Georgia. This was not the first time Australia hosted an American nuclear-powered submarine. USS Minnesota, a Virginia-class submarine homeported in Guam, made port calls on Australia's western coast in late February and its northern coast in late March during its deployment. The arrival of the Ohio also coincided with the ongoing multinational Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, held across Australia with participation from the U.S. military. The war game focused on countering China's military threat and featured a number of missile drills. It remains unclear whether the submarine's visit to Australia is part of the ongoing war game. According to the U.S. Navy, the submarine is conducting "routine operations" within the Seventh Fleet's operating area, which encompasses the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. What People Are Saying The U.S. Submarine Group Seven said in a news release on Sunday: "During World War II, Brisbane served as a major submarine hub, hosting over 70 U.S. Navy submarines and three submarine tenders. Steeped in U.S. naval history, Brisbane continues to play a role in the shared history of the two nations, as evidenced by Frank Cable's visit." U.S. Navy Captain Mike Thompson, the commanding officer of USS Frank Cable, said in a news release on Saturday: "U.S. and Australian forces have a proud history dating back to World War I of working together to further our shared commitment and values of freedom and democracy. We are grateful to have the opportunity to visit Brisbane to help strengthen our relationship with our allies who share our interest of preserving peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the Pentagon will continue deploying its submarine fleet to Australia, given the uncertainty surrounding the future of AUKUS.

Wall Street Journal
21 minutes ago
- Wall Street Journal
Politicians Don't Understand Young Workers
Regarding 'Democrats Attack Gig-Worker Benefits' (Review & Outlook, July 23): Expanding benefits to more people isn't partisan—it's common sense. A poll conducted last year found that a majority of Americans, including 71% of Democrats, supported companies like DoorDash providing benefits for independent workers and keeping independent contractor status. Now members of Congress from both parties can deliver just that. Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R., La.) legislation is an important step toward making it easier to expand portable benefits. The bill generated thoughtful discussion at a recent Senate hearing, not only from Republicans on the committee but also from Democrats such as Sens. Tim Kaine (D., Va.), John Hickenlooper (D., Colo.), Andy Kim (D., N.J.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D., Del.).