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20 minutes ago
- Malay Mail
US Marines detain Army veteran in LA as protests over Trump's policies grow
Marines detain man for nearly two hours, hand him over to DHS Some 1,8000 anti-Trump demonstrations planned today LA County sheriff says fewer than 1 per cent of demonstrators causing harm LOS ANGELES, June 14 — US Marines deployed to Los Angeles made their first detention of a civilian on Friday, part of a rare use of military force to support domestic police and coming ahead of national protests over President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington. The detention of a the man, a US Army veteran and an immigrant who obtained US citizenship, punctuated a series of highly unusual events that have appealed to Trump supporters but outraged other Americans who are demonstrating discontent in the streets. Trump ordered the Marines to Los Angeles in response to street protests over immigration raids, joining National Guard forces already deployed to the city over the objection of California's governor. Trump said troops were necessary to quell the protests — a contention that state and local officials dispute. About 1,800 protests are scheduled across the US on Saturday in opposition to the Washington military parade that marks the 250th anniversary of the US Army and coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. US Marines stand guard outside the Wilshire Federal Building, after they were deployed to Los Angeles as federal immigration sweeps continue, in Los Angeles, California June 13, 2025. — Reuters pic Both the military parade and domestic use of active duty troops are uncommon for the United States, as was the military detention of a US citizen on American soil. It was also unusual when federal agents forcibly removed and handcuffed a US Senator on Thursday as he interrupted a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump has thrived politically on unconventional tactics. But Democratic opponents are starting to push back. Fifteen protests are expected in Los Angeles alone, Mayor Karen Bass said, urging people to remain peaceful. 'We are here today because the raids have caused fear and panic,' Bass said, joined by two dozen elected officials to oppose the raids and military presence. 'Can the federal government come in and seize power from a state and from a local jurisdiction? How much will the American people put up with?' About 200 Marines were assigned to protect the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, part of a battalion of 700 Marines sent to support the National Guard, said Army Major General Scott Sherman, who is in command of both the National Guard and Marine forces. The Marines and National Guard deployed in Los Angeles are assigned to protect federal property and personnel and may temporarily detain people, but they are required to turn them over to civilian law enforcement for any formal arrest. Marcos Leao, a 27-year-old veteran who was detained by US Marines at the Wilshire Federal Building, poses as federal immigration sweeps continue, in Los Angeles, California June 13, 2025. — Reuters pic Army veteran detained Reuters witnessed Marines detain one person at the Wilshire Federal Building. Reuters images showed Marines restraining his hands with zip ties and then handing him over to civilians from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nearly two hours later. US military confirmed the detention after being presented with Reuters images, in the first known detention by active duty troops. The detained man, Marcos Leao, 27, an immigrant and a US Army veteran, said after he was released that he was told to get on the ground upon venturing into a restricted area, as he crossed a line of yellow tape to avoid walking around the building. Leao, who said he is Portuguese and Angolan and became a US citizen through the military, said he complied with all commands and that the Marines apparently mistook him for a protester when he simply had business with the Veterans Administration office inside the building. 'They treated me very fairly,' Leao said, adding that he was told, 'Understand, this is a whole stressful situation for everybody, and we all have a job.' Asked about the incident, the US military's Northern Command spokesperson said active duty forces 'may temporarily detain an individual in specific circumstances,' and that the detention would end when the person is transferred to civilian law enforcement. DHS referred press queries to the Northern Command. Meanwhile, Los Angeles demonstrations continued for an eighth straight day, after they were sparked last Friday by a series of immigrations raids. The demonstrations have been concentrated in the downtown area, and fewer than 1 per cent of those present have caused problems, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said. Some people have been charged with assaulting a police officer, looting, or damaging property. There was a 'big difference' between legitimate protesters and 'people who are coming out to cause problems,' Luna said at a press conference in which law enforcement officers said they welcomed peaceful protests on Saturday but warned they would arrest those who harm others or damage property. Bass implemented a curfew over one square mile (2.5 square km) of the downtown area, which officials said has been useful for maintaining order. Bass said there was 'no termination date' for the curfew. 'We are hoping that if the cause of the turmoil ends, which is stopping the raids, then I can almost guarantee you the curfew will go away in short order,' Bass said. — Reuters
Malay Mail
2 hours ago
- Malay Mail
‘Just do it': Trump warns Iran to make a deal or face ‘more brutal' Israeli attacks
WASHINGTON, June 14 — US President Donald Trump urged Iran yesterday to make a deal or face 'even more brutal' attacks by Israel, as Washington said it was helping its key ally defend itself against Iranian retaliation. But Trump also kept the door open for negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme, as the president who boasted he had 'no wars' in his first term tries to avoid getting dragged into one in his second. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke yesterday, a White House official told AFP. He said earlier that Israel had let him know in advance about its strikes on Iran's military top brass and nuclear facilities. After Iran launched barrages of ballistic missiles yesterday, the United States was 'assisting in shooting down missiles targeting Israel,' two US officials told AFP, without giving detail on the extent of Washington's role. The US president also spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who both stressed the need for dialogue. He also reportedly spoke to Saudi and Qatari leaders. Trump attended a National Security Council meeting in the White House Situation Room as his team worked on the crisis. An aide posted a black and white picture of a grim-faced, purse-lipped Trump striding through the West Wing. But the flurry of meetings and diplomatic calls came as Trump trod a tightrope between backing Israel and seeking the nuclear deal he promised he could reach with Iran. Israel struck Iran just hours after Trump publicly urged Netanyahu to hold off on an attack, with the first missiles landing as the US president hosted a picnic for lawmakers on the White House South Lawn. 'There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end,' Trump said on his Truth Social platform yesterday. 'Excellent' 'Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left... JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,' he said. Trump said that he 'gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal.' But in a series of calls with US media later, he wavered between backing Israel's 'excellent' strikes and calling for a return to the negotiating table. 'I think it's been excellent,' ABC News quoted him as saying about Israel's offensive. 'And there's more to come. A lot more.' Then shortly afterwards he stressed the possibility of a second chance, in an interview with NBC: 'They missed the opportunity to make a deal. Now, they may have another opportunity. We'll see.' Trump also gave mixed signals about the extent of US involvement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said Thursday that the United States was 'not involved' in the strikes and warned Iran not to retaliate against any US forces in the region. Trump, however, said on Truth Social yesterday that Israel had acted because a 60-day deadline that he had set for Iran had run out, implying that the two acted in concert. He also boasted about the 'finest' US equipment that Israel had used — a day before a huge parade in Washington, on Trump's 79th birthday, featuring US aircraft and tanks. Trump earlier told Fox News he had been aware of the Israeli strikes before they happened, and stressed that Tehran 'cannot have a nuclear bomb.' During Trump's first term, he pulled the United States out of a landmark agreement to relieve sanctions on Iran in return for curbs on its nuclear programme. The United States and Iran have had several rounds of talks since Trump returned to the White House, but after initially striking an optimistic tone, the discussions have foundered in recent days. — AFP
Malay Mail
2 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Google rolls out spoken AI summaries in search with new Audio Overviews feature
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 — Google yesterday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence providing spoken summaries of query results. With Audio Overviews, Gemini AI models quickly sum up query results in conversational style, according to Google. 'An audio overview can help you get a lay of the land, offering a convenient, hands-free way to absorb information whether you're multitasking or simply prefer an audio experience,' Google said in a blog post. 'We display helpful web pages right within the audio player on the search results page so you can easily dive in and learn more.' Google is beefing up online search with generative artificial intelligence, embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model. CEO Sundar Pichai recently unveiled a new AI mode in Google search. The search engine's nascent AI mode goes further than AI Overviews which display answers to queries from the tech giant's generative AI powers above the traditional blue links to websites and ads. Since Google debuted AI Overviews in search slightly more than a year ago, it has grown to more than 1.5 billion users across several countries, according to Pichai. Google's push into generative AI comes amid intensifying competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has itself incorporated search engine features into its popular chatbot. — AFP
