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Time of India
19 minutes ago
- Time of India
B-2 stealth bomber roars overhead as Trump, Putin arrive at Alaska base; internet debates whether it was a show of honor or a veiled warning
A dramatic flyover by a US B-2 stealth bomber , flanked by four F-22 Raptor fighters, greeted Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as they stepped off their planes at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, August 15. As per ABC, the Pentagon confirmed two B-2s had been flown into the base ahead of the high-stakes summit, the same aircraft type used in June's Operation Midnight Hammer to strike Iran's nuclear sites. The scene, complete with a red carpet and F-22 Raptors lined along the tarmac, is the B-2's status as a symbol of US military might , capable of flying around the world without refueling and delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. But the flyover sparked a split online. Some saw it as an extraordinary diplomatic salute . 'B-2 flyover is absolutely the highest honor. I cannot think of a visiting leader who got one of those in recent years,' posted a user, Old Lion, on X. Others called it provocative. 'Stupid provocation, likely breaking security protocol for summit. USA can't be trusted is the message,' wrote jjunio007. Live Events 'Was that a compliment or a warning?' wondered another, while one user summed up the other side of the argument: '0% power play, 100% honor.' Alaska Summit News First posted on X that, 'With jets flying overhead, Trump turns to Putin and says, 'This is for you.' About the B-2 bomber The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber ranks among the most expensive aircraft ever made, with each unit costing over $2 billion when factoring in 1997 adjustments. According to Britannica, the development program for 21 aircraft totaled around $44 billion, and maintaining one costs roughly $40 million annually. By comparison, as per SlashGear, the F-22 Raptor, prized for its stealth and air-superiority capabilities, has a unit cost of about $143 million and annual operating costs exceeding $10 million per jet.
Time of India
24 minutes ago
- Time of India
'Trump let this convicted killer free': Martina Navratilova criticizes Donald Trump after Venezuela prisoner swap
Martina Navratilova criticizes Donald Trump after Venezuela prisoner swap (Image via Getty) Martina Navratilova, the former World No. 1 and 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, recently criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for allowing Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a Venezuelan-American ex-marine convicted of a triple murder, to return to the U.S. Ortiz, convicted in Venezuela in January 2024 for killing three people in Madrid during a jealous rage, was unexpectedly released in July 2025 as part of a prisoner-swap deal involving the U.S. , Venezuela, and El Salvador. Navratilova saw a video of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow harshly questioning Trump's decision and wrote simply on X: 'And trump let this convicted killer free…' Martina Navratilova calls out Donald Trump's release of Dahud Hanid Ortiz Martina Navratilova saw a viral video on social media. In the clip, Rachel Maddow strongly criticized Donald Trump for freeing Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a man convicted of murder. She wrote on X, in a brief yet pointed response. It came through clearly and simply. She is upset because Ortiz was convicted in Venezuela in January 2024 after murdering, out of jealousy, two women and a client in Madrid, Spain. Despite that, he was released in July 2025 under a three-way prisoner swap involving the United States, Venezuela, and El Salvador. Martina Navratilova condemns Donald Trump's 'cruel' immigration moves at Alligator Alcatraz Earlier in 2025, Martina Navratilova also spoke out when Donald Trump endorsed a new Florida immigration detention center called 'Alligator Alcatraz.' This site, surrounded by dangerous swamps and alligators, was meant to hold migrants. Also Read: 'It Would Not Be America': Martina Navratilova Slams Donald Trump For Taking Over Washington Police And Deploying Troops Dondal Trump even joked that escapees would have to run from alligators and suggested deploying Florida National Guard members as immigration judges. Martina Navratilova called the plan 'cruelty.' She condemned the move as inhumane and worrying, warning aloud that such actions steer the U.S. toward fascism. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
44 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
B-2 Bomber roars overhead as Putin lands in Alaska for Ukraine talks with Trump
Diplomacy and raw military symbolism came face to face as a US B-2 stealth bomber soared directly over Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived at Alaska's Elmendorf Air Base for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.(AFP)
