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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump believes Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg
Speaking to journalists, Donald Trump described activist Greta Thunberg as 'a strange person.' Questioning the authenticity of her anger, Trump said Thunberg needs to go to an anger management class Nandini Singh New Delhi US President Donald Trump weighed in on climate activist Greta Thunberg's claim that she was 'kidnapped' by Israeli forces over the weekend, saying Israel 'has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg.' Trump was responding to a video message posted by Thunberg from aboard a civilian aid vessel bound for Gaza, which was intercepted by the Israeli military. The 22-year-old Swedish activist was participating in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a campaign aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip. Greta: 'We have been kidnapped' — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 9, 2025 'Angry young person' Speaking at a press conference on Monday after a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump was asked whether Thunberg's alleged detainment came up during their discussion. 'Well, she's a strange person,' Trump said. 'She's a young, angry person. I don't know if it's real anger – it's hard to believe actually. But I saw what happened. She's certainly different. Anger management. I think she has to go to an anger management class. That's my primary recommendation for her.' ????REPORTER: "Do you have a message for Greta Thunberg?" TRUMP: "She's a strange person. She's a young angry person. She's certainly different. I think she has to go to an anger management class, that's my primary recommendation for her." LOL ???? — Autism Capital ???? (@AutismCapital) June 9, 2025 This is not the first time Trump has publicly criticised Thunberg, whom he has previously mocked on social media for her climate activism. Thunberg's message from the sea In a pre-recorded video posted to social media, Greta Thunberg said the boat she was on had been 'intercepted and kidnapped in international waters' by what she described as 'Israeli occupational forces or forces that support Israel.' 'If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by Israeli occupational forces… I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible,' she said. The vessel was reportedly part of the Freedom Flotilla, a group of civilian boats aiming to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver essential aid to Gaza, which has been under a years-long humanitarian crisis. Israel confirms control of the vessel Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that it had intercepted the aid boat. In a statement posted on X, it said the vessel was being redirected to an Israeli port and cited security reasons for the action. 'The 'selfie yacht' carrying Greta Thunberg and the other so-called 'celebrities' is continuing its journey toward an Israeli port,' the ministry said. 'Upon arrival, arrangements will be made for their return to their respective home countries.' Later, the ministry added that all passengers on board were being given medical check-ups to ensure their well-being. ALSO READ:
Al Bawaba
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Explosion reported at factory in Mashhad, Iran
Published May 4th, 2025 - 12:52 GMT ALBAWABA - An explosion reportedly took place in the city of Mashhad in Iran, causing a huge fire, social media reports revealed on Sunday. A video was posted on X showing a massive black smoke rising into the sky in the Iranian city of Mashhad following an alleged explosion at a factory. The reason behind the fire is unknown, nor did any Iranian official reveal a clear statement about the situation. An Israeli website revealed that yesterday night, an explosion was heard at a power plant in the Iranian city of Karaj, according to footage posted online. — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) May 4, 2025 On the other hand, in April, a blast took place at the Port of Bandar Abbas, leaving at least 70 people killed and injuring more than 1,000 people. According to The Washington Post, it happened due to a chemical fire that started in a shipping container, as confirmed by visual evidence and explosives experts. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Six injured after hypersonic missile from Yemen strikes Israel's main airport
Six people were wounded after a missile fired from Yemen struck Israel's main international airport early on Sunday morning, marking a rare direct hit and raising tensions in the region. Dramatic images showed a smoking crater next to a road near Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, with smoke clearly visible from passenger areas. Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that their air defence systems made 'several attempts' to intercept the projectile, described by Yemeni Houthi rebels as a hypersonic ballistic missile, but were unsuccessful. SCARY FOOTAGE 🔴An international flight crew captured footage of the Houthi missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) May 4, 2025 Passengers at the airport heard sirens before running to safe rooms for shelter. Emergency services reported treating a man in his 50s and two women, aged 54 and 38, all suffering mild blast-related injuries. In total, eight people required medical attention and were evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh and Sheba-Tel Hashomer hospitals, according to Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service. In response to the attack, Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, warned of severe retaliation, stating: 'Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.' A senior figure in Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia, Muhammad al-Bahithi, claimed responsibility, describing the missile strike as 'proof of our ability to strike fortified sites in Israel.' Air traffic was briefly halted following the attack, causing disruption including the diversion of an Air India flight from New Delhi, which rerouted near Jordan's capital, Amman. Operations at Ben Gurion resumed shortly afterwards. This missile strike is part of escalating attacks from Yemen, with the Houthis firing ballistic missiles toward Israel daily since Friday. However, the IDF has yet to launch retaliatory strikes. Tensions between Israel and Iran remain high, intensified by ongoing calls from Israeli hardliners advocating airstrikes against Tehran. The Houthis, supported by Iran, have repeatedly targeted Israeli territory since the conflict in Gaza erupted last October. In December 2024, another missile launched by the Houthis evaded air defences and struck a playground in southern Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people. That missile, named 'Palestine II,' closely resembles Iran's hypersonic Fattah missile, according to Emily Milliken, associate director at the Atlantic Council's N7 Initiative. Analysts at Tel Aviv's Institute for National Security Studies say the Houthis possess several Iranian-made missiles, including the Shehab-3 ballistic missile and the Sumar cruise missile, each with a range of approximately 2,000 km. In response to Houthi provocations, Israel previously conducted military strikes in Yemen targeting ports and energy infrastructure in the capital Sana'a, most recently in December. Separately, the IDF is set to call up thousands of reserve soldiers, a move signalling an expansion of military operations in Gaza. Many reservists are expected to replace active-duty soldiers currently stationed along the West Bank and the Lebanese border, allowing them to redeploy to Gaza.
India Today
28-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Netanyahu calls for 'dismantling' Iran's nuclear infrastructure amid US-Iran talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions on Sunday, calling for the complete dismantling of the Islamic Republic's nuclear infrastructure and demanding that any future agreement also address Tehran's ballistic missile from Jerusalem, Netanyahu stated that the only 'good deal' would be one that fully dismantles Iran's nuclear capabilities, similar to Libya's 2003 deal with the West in which it surrendered its nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile Netanyahu Warns: Only Total Dismantling of Iran's Nuclear Infrastructure Can Stop Their Bomb PursuitNetanyahu: 'The reason Iran doesn't have nuclear weapons is because successive governments, under my prime ministership, have led successive actions — which I won't Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 27, 2025advertisementHis remarks come as the United States and Iran engage in indirect negotiations—mediated by Oman—with the aim of reviving a nuclear deal that would prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons while easing US economic sanctions. Both the US and Iran have so far engaged in three rounds of indirect talks, most recently in Rome, where Oman stated that both sides were pursuing a deal allowing Iran to develop peaceful nuclear energy, free from sanctions or weapons-grade READ: China backs Pakistan's 'independent probe' demand on Pahalgam terror attackIsraeli officials have long vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and Netanyahu has not ruled out the possibility of military action against Iran's nuclear President Donald Trump reportedly telling Netanyahu that the US is not currently willing to support such a move, Israeli sources told news agency Reuters the option remains on the between Iran and Israel have escalated in the past year. Iran launched attacks involving drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles against Israel in April and October 2024, following Israeli strikes that killed senior Iranian commanders and officials linked to Tehran's proxy network."We are in close contact with the United States. But I said, one way or the other, Iran will not have nuclear weapons," Netanyahu Iran and the US have agreed to continue their nuclear negotiations next week. Despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that Tehran remains 'extremely cautious' about the prospects of a successful Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that any deal must end Iran's uranium enrichment and mandate imported fuel for Bushehr. Iranian officials, however, reject these terms as non-negotiable red Watch
Russia Today
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Large protests in support of detained mayor sweep Türkiye (VIDEOS)
Large crowds of protesters gathered for a fourth consecutive night in Turkish cities on Saturday, demanding the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on corruption and terrorism charges. Imamoglu, who ran for vice president in 2023, was detained on Wednesday. He is a prominent member of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and is widely seen as one of the main rivals of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The demonstrations took place in Türkiye's capital, Ankara, and in Istanbul, the country's largest city. For the fourth night, tens of thousands pack Istanbul to protest Imamoglu's arrest. A verdict is expected soon — Gönül Tol (@gonultol) March 22, 2025 Happening now: Protests erupt in Ankara, Turkey, against President Erdogan. — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 22, 2025 Police deployed water cannons to disperse the students protesting at Ankara's Middle East Technical University. ODTÜ'de polis ekipleri, direnen öğrencilere TOMA'yla şiddetli bir şekilde müdahale ediyor. — Solcu Gazete (@solcugazeteX) March 21, 2025 Clashes broke out between the police and protesters during the previous nights. The officers used water cannons and tear gas, while some protesters pushed down security barriers and threw items at police vehicles. Protesters in Ankara Turkey, mainly students, are pushing back police and their water cannons. — kakasloi (@kakasloi) March 21, 2025 A total of 343 people were arrested Saturday in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya, Canakkale, Eskisehir, Konya, and Edirne on Friday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya wrote on X. Read more Erdogan's bane: The Turkish president's most powerful rival is arrested. What now? According to the Chief Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul, Imamoglu was detained as part of an investigation into corruption, bribery, and fraud. He was also accused of having links to the Kurdish group PKK, which is considered a terrorist organization in Türkiye. According to multiple reports, the mayor was arrested days before he was due to be nominated as CHP's candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Imamoglu said that the prosecution was politically motivated. 'This immoral and tyrannical approach will undoubtedly be overturned by the will and resilience of our people,' he said, as quoted by the New York Times. In a statement on Friday, Erdogan condemned the protests and promised that the authorities would not allow 'street terror and vandalism' to disrupt the country. He called on Ozgur Ozel, the head of the CHP, to not act responsibly and not 'provoke youngsters.'
