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New York Post
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- Politics
- New York Post
Trump reveals Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he's US president
President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him the People's Republic will not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office. Trump make the remarks during an interview Friday with Fox News' 'Special Report,' ahead of his sit-down in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's war in Ukraine. 'I will tell you, you know, you have a very similar thing with President Xi of China and Taiwan, but I don't believe there's any way it's going to happen as long as I'm here. We'll see,' said Trump. 'He told me, 'I will never do it as long as you're president.' President Xi told me that, and I said, 'Well, I appreciate that,' but he also said, 'But I am very patient, and China is very patient.'' 3 President Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China will not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office. RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY / HANDOUT/AFP via Getty Images Trump did not say when Xi made the comments, but both leaders in June had their first confirmed telephone call during Trump's second term in the White House. Trump in April also said he had received a call from Xi but did not say when. China considers Taiwan its own territory and has vowed to 'reunify,' by force if necessary, with the democratic and separately governed island. 3 Trump did not say when Xi made the comments, but both leaders in June had their first confirmed telephone call during Trump's second term. Taiwan strongly opposes China's claims of sovereignty. The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Friday called Taiwan 'the most important and sensitive issue' in China-U.S. relations. 3 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te observing a Taiwanese navy minelayer ship drill during Han Kuang military exercises. RITCHIE B TONGO/EPA/Shutterstock 'The U.S. government should adhere to the one-China principle and the three U.S.-China joint communiqués, handle Taiwan-related issues prudently, and earnestly safeguard China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,' embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. Washington is Taiwan's main arms supplier and international backer, but the U.S. — like most countries — has no formal diplomatic ties with the island. With Post wires.
India Today
30-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Iron-rich foods you should eat daily, says Health Ministry
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, iron deficiency remains one of the leading nutritional concerns in India, particularly affecting women, children, and adolescents. The government, through its POSHAN Abhiyaan initiative, actively promotes awareness of easily available dietary sources of iron to combat anaemia and related health issues.A balanced intake of iron-rich foods, especially those from plant-based sources, can significantly enhance overall energy levels, immune response, and oxygen circulation throughout the body. What's more, these foods don't have to be exotic or expensive. Many are everyday items already found in Indian households, like raisins, dry dates, tamarind, and oil seeds. When paired with Vitamin C-rich foods and consumed at a mindful time, these simple additions can go a long way in ensuring iron absorption and preventing explore the foods recommended by the Ministry that naturally boost iron levels and how to make the most of them in your daily diet. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional disorders in India, leading to fatigue, reduced immunity, and anaemia, especially amongst women and children. Thankfully, your kitchen holds simple, natural solutions. Dry fruits, seeds, and a few tangy additions can power up your iron intake if consumed the right IRON-RICH FOODS RECOMMENDED BY THE MINISTRY According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and POSHAN Abhiyaan, these plant-based foods are excellent sources of ironRaisins dry black (Munakka/Kali Kishmish) – Small but mighty, these are easily available and can be eaten as a snack or added to dates (Chhuhara), Figs, and Sesame Seeds – These foods combine iron and fibre, ideal for sustained pulp (Imli) – Commonly used in Indian cuisine, it adds flavour and iron to your seeds white (White Til) – Often sprinkled on rotis or mixed with jaggery for a traditional seeds (Surajmukhi ke Beej) – A crunchy option to toss into salads or eat on their TO BOOST IRON ABSORPTION Not all the iron you consume gets absorbed, but smart pairings can helpPair Iron With Vitamin C: Add oranges, lemons, amla, or tomatoes to your meals. Vitamin C increases iron absorption Tea or Milk Right After Meals: Tannins in tea and calcium in milk interfere with iron absorption. Wait for at least an hour before consuming THIS MATTERSIron plays a crucial role in making haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood. Low iron levels lead to weakness, pale skin, hair loss, and poor concentration. In children and adolescents, it can affect cognitive TIPS FOR DAILY IRON INTAKEadvertisementAdd a few black raisins to your on dry dates or fig energy tamarind pulp in dals and sesame and sunflower seeds into homemade laddoos or smoothies.A balanced diet doesn't need to be complicated. With easily accessible foods like dried fruits and seeds, and small tweaks like adding lemon juice to your meals, you can naturally enhance your iron levels and support better health one bite at a time.- Ends
The Journal
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Israel strikes Syrian army headquarters in Damascus and moves troops from Gaza to northern border
SYRIA'S HEALTH MINISTRY said a series of Israeli strikes targeting the army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus killed one person and wounded another 18 today. Israel said it bombed the headquarters after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its Sweida heartland, where a the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says sectarian clashes have killed more than 300 people. The strikes destroyed part of a four-storey building adjacent to the defence ministry, while the city's usually bustling Umayyad Square nearby was empty except for ambulances and military vehicles. An Israeli military spokesperson also told reporters during a briefing that some soldiers were 'preparing to be deployed on our northern border with Syria' from Gaza. Huge explosions were seen in Damascus as Israel bombed Syria's defence ministry during a live Al Jazeera broadcast nearby. — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) July 16, 2025 Advertisement Syria said a new ceasefire was reached today in Sweida, a day after an earlier truce collapsed amid days of violence. 'An agreement was reached for a ceasefire in Sweida and the deployment of security checkpoints in the city,' an unidentified interior ministry source said in a statement carried by state news agency SANA. The observatory said that since clashes erupted on Sunday, 69 Druze fighters were killed. 40 civilians were also killed, 27 of whom were in 'summary executions… by members of the defence and interior ministries', while 165 government forces and 18 Bedouin fighters were also killed, along with 10 members of the government's security forces in Israeli strikes. Images released by the Kurdish media outlet Rudaw show an Israeli air strike hitting the Syrian army headquarters in Damascus during its live coverage, with the reporter screaming and running for cover as a massive cloud of smoke billows into the sky. With reporting from AFP Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
New York Post
03-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Zelensky says talk with Trump was ‘the best' so far, while US reportedly finalizes new sanctions on Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with President Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral was the 'best' the two have had, the Ukrainian president revealed Saturday as the US finalizes new sanctions hoping to squeeze the Kremlin into submission. 'I believe that we had the best conversation with President Trump of all those that have taken place before,' Zelensky said in a video released by his office. 'It may have been the shortest, but it was the most substantive,' he added. 6 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his talk with President Trump was 'the best conversation … of all those that have taken place before.' UKRAINIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY/AFP via Getty Images Zelensky said the two also discussed US sanctions on Russia during their 15-minute confab, and that Trump responded 'very strong' to them. The leaders pulled up two chairs at the Vatican last Saturday and spoke face-to-face for the first time since their infamous Oval Office blowout in late February, which led to the collapse of a minerals deal. After the funeral, Trump threatened to deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'differently, through banking or secondary sanctions,' accusing him of 'tapping' him along. 6 Trump and Zelensky's in-person Vatican meeting was the first since their public Oval Office spat in February. AFP via Getty Images By Friday, US officials had reportedly finalized new economic sanctions against the Kremlin, targeting energy, natural resources and banking, according to Reuters, though Trump still has to sign off on the measures. The targets include state-owned Russian energy giant Gazprom, according to reports. The US National Security Council 'is trying to coordinate … more punitive actions against Russia,' an official told the outlet. Zelensky also said he reiterated to Trump the need to purchase US weapons and bolster Ukraine's air defenses. 6 A burned-out car smokes on a road in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Saturday following a Russian drone strike. Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images 'I told him about the quantity, and he told me that they would work on it, that these things are not free,' he said. The long-awaited minerals deal between the two countries was finally inked on Wednesday, and Zelensky said it would allow his country to defend future US investments, as well as its own territory and people. The agreement creates an investment fund, which is expected to generate revenue through oil, gas and mineral rights sold in Ukraine. It also allows the Trump administration to send weapons and military gear to Kyiv without costing the US taxpayers. Ukraine bought $310.5 million worth of F-16 fighter jet training and equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Friday — the first purchase as part of the deal. 6 Zelensky spoke to reporters at the site of a residential building destroyed in a Russian missile attack in Kyiv last week. AFP via Getty Images 6 Firefighters extinguished blazes following a Russian strike that used thermobaric warheads, which disperse clouds of gas. Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Yet the war continues to escalate with Moscow blasting the northeastern city of Kharkiv late Friday, night wounding 47 people. Local officials said drones hit 12 locations in Ukraine's second-largest city and damaged residential buildings and vehicles. The Russian assault was conducted with thermobaric warheads that cause widespread destruction with powerful blasts and fiery clouds of smoke, Kharkiv's Prosecutor's Office said Saturday on Telegram. Zelensky responded to the attack proclaiming, 'Only strength and sanctions will force Russia to stop.' 6 Zelensky called on Ukraine's western partners for 'strength and support' following Russian strikes that injured 47 people. @ZelenskyyUa / X 'While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, costing lives,' he wrote on X Saturday. 'Strong and real decisions are needed from our partners — the United States, Europe, all our partners who seek peace.' Kyiv has called for an immediate, US-backed cease-fire lasting at least 30 days, which Putin has refused. The Russian strongman has instead offered up just a three-day pause around May 9, when Russia celebrates Victory Day, marking its World War II victory over Nazi Germany. Zelensky rejected the Kremlin's proposal as a 'theatrical performance,' according to reports. But Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Putin's Security Council, warned against any Ukrainian provocation on the Russian holiday, threatening on Telegram that 'nobody will be able to guarantee that Kyiv will live to see May 10.' With Post wires
