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Shafaq News
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Trump announces full ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran
Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump announced a full ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, set to take effect in approximately six hours after his announcement. 'CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED! ' Trump stated on his Truthsocial account. Stating that this war was supposed to go on for years, and destroy the entire Middle East, Trump said, 'It didn't, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD! Conflicting reports emerged from both Iranian and Israeli sides followingTrump's announcement. As of yet, neither side has issued an official confirmation regarding the deal.
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
'He's finished, gone and people hate him': Trump has wiped Elon Musk's name from Truth Social
AP Musk had been posting about Trump almost daily on his X account until early April, but those mentions have noticeably declined since then Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and a prominent figure in the Donald Trump administration, appears to be reportedly fading in a gradual manner. The President has stopped mentioning his 'first buddy' on Truth social as the administration has taken a significant step back from the tech billionaire brought on to trim the federal budget. Musk will be quitting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by the end of this February and March, Trump mentioned Elon Musk on Truth Social an average of four times per week, as Musk and DOGE oversaw widespread layoffs and the closure of federal agencies. However, according to a Politico analysis, the president hasn't referenced Musk at all since the beginning of April, according to Musk had been posting about Trump almost daily on his X account until early April, but those mentions have noticeably declined since then. ALSO READ: FBI chief Kash Patel, accused of spending more time at nightclubs than office, makes big announcement According to a report in The Daily Beast, after more than two months hyping Elon Musk and his work at the Department of Government Efficiency, President Donald Trump and his supporters have gone awfully quiet on the world's richest man. Musk now barely gets mentioned in White House briefings, and members of Congress have also stopped talking about him, the outlet found. It's a sharp departure from February and March, when Musk maintained a high profile—delivering remarks at Cabinet meetings, joining the president's address to Congress, flying on Air Force One, and headlining press briefings at the White notably, Trump has remained silent about Musk on his social media platform, Truth Social, since March 31. Prior to that, he mentioned Musk frequently—about four times a week—and referred to him 11 times during the week of February 17, according to a Politico law, Musk could only serve as a special government employee for 130 days, until late May. ALSO READ: White House study raises alarm: 9 million Americans could lose health insurance in 'major' recession if... 'The mission of DOGE—to cut waste, fraud, and abuse—will surely continue. DOGE employees who onboarded at their respective agencies will continue to work with President Trump's cabinet to make our government more efficient,' Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Politico in a Truth Social blackout coincided with a major political setback for Elon Musk, as his favored candidate in the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race, Brad Schimel, lost by 10 points. Despite Musk pouring a record $21 million into the typically low-profile and nonpartisan race, liberal appellate judge Susan Crawford won headline-grabbing efforts—including distributing $1 million checks to voters and donning a cheesehead hat at a rally—weren't enough to sway the outcome. ALSO READ: Putin shocks Trump, says 'We like Melania better'; US President then shares his hilarious response Two days after the election, a Marquette University Law School poll revealed that 58% of respondents disapproved of Musk's management of the secretive cost-cutting task force under DOGE. Even more—60%—expressed personal disapproval of Musk himself. 'He's finished, done, gone. He polls terrible. People hate him,' an anonymous GOP operative told Politico. 'He comes to Wisconsin thinking he can buy votes, wears a cheese hat, acts like a 9-year-old… It doesn't work. It's offensive.'Several factors have contributed to Musk's diminished political presence. Other administration policies—like new tariffs—have shifted attention away from DOGE, and Musk has reportedly reduced his involvement. Tesla's profits plummeted by 71% in the first quarter of 2025, prompting Musk to assure investors he would cut back on DOGE duties to just one or two days per week starting in May. ALSO READ: Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act': How remittance tax plan might deliver a big economic blow to US allies? Meanwhile, the savings Musk once touted for DOGE have fallen far short of expectations. The task force claims $170 billion in cost reductions, but much of that could be offset by lost revenue, particularly after cuts to essential roles like IRS auditors who target wealthy tax evaders, according to have largely stopped promoting the alleged savings, though many are still eager to stay in Musk's good graces, hoping his wealth and influence on social media will continue to benefit their campaigns, Politico reported. Despite the setbacks, Trump hasn't entirely sidelined Musk. He attended Trump's April 30 Cabinet meeting celebrating the president's first 100 days in office and accompanied him to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where he participated in high-profile events, including a state dinner and an investors' summit. 'We all want to thank you for your help,' Trump said to Musk at the Cabinet meeting. 'You really have sacrificed a lot.'Still, Trump is known for having little patience for those he sees as losers.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'He's finished, gone and people hate him': Trump has wiped Elon Musk's name from Truth Social
Elon Musk , Tesla CEO and a prominent figure in the Donald Trump administration, appears to be reportedly fading in a gradual manner. The President has stopped mentioning his 'first buddy' on Truth social as the administration has taken a significant step back from the tech billionaire brought on to trim the federal budget. Musk will be quitting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by the end of this month. In February and March, Trump mentioned Elon Musk on Truth Social an average of four times per week, as Musk and DOGE oversaw widespread layoffs and the closure of federal agencies. However, according to a Politico analysis, the president hasn't referenced Musk at all since the beginning of April, according to Politico. Similarly, Musk had been posting about Trump almost daily on his X account until early April, but those mentions have noticeably declined since then. 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According to a report in The Daily Beast, after more than two months hyping Elon Musk and his work at the Department of Government Efficiency, President Donald Trump and his supporters have gone awfully quiet on the world's richest man. Live Events Musk now barely gets mentioned in White House briefings, and members of Congress have also stopped talking about him, the outlet found. It's a sharp departure from February and March, when Musk maintained a high profile—delivering remarks at Cabinet meetings, joining the president's address to Congress, flying on Air Force One, and headlining press briefings at the White House. Most notably, Trump has remained silent about Musk on his social media platform, Truth Social, since March 31. Prior to that, he mentioned Musk frequently—about four times a week—and referred to him 11 times during the week of February 17, according to a Politico analysis. By law, Musk could only serve as a special government employee for 130 days, until late May. ALSO READ: White House study raises alarm: 9 million Americans could lose health insurance in 'major' recession if... 'The mission of DOGE—to cut waste, fraud, and abuse—will surely continue. DOGE employees who onboarded at their respective agencies will continue to work with President Trump's cabinet to make our government more efficient,' Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Politico in a statement. Why has Elon Musk's presence diminished? The Truth Social blackout coincided with a major political setback for Elon Musk, as his favored candidate in the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race, Brad Schimel, lost by 10 points. Despite Musk pouring a record $21 million into the typically low-profile and nonpartisan race, liberal appellate judge Susan Crawford won handily. Musk's headline-grabbing efforts—including distributing $1 million checks to voters and donning a cheesehead hat at a rally—weren't enough to sway the outcome. ALSO READ: Putin shocks Trump, says 'We like Melania better'; US President then shares his hilarious response Two days after the election, a Marquette University Law School poll revealed that 58% of respondents disapproved of Musk's management of the secretive cost-cutting task force under DOGE. Even more—60%—expressed personal disapproval of Musk himself. 'He's finished, done, gone. He polls terrible. People hate him,' an anonymous GOP operative told Politico. 'He comes to Wisconsin thinking he can buy votes, wears a cheese hat, acts like a 9-year-old… It doesn't work. It's offensive.' Several factors have contributed to Musk's diminished political presence. Other administration policies—like new tariffs—have shifted attention away from DOGE, and Musk has reportedly reduced his involvement. Tesla's profits plummeted by 71% in the first quarter of 2025, prompting Musk to assure investors he would cut back on DOGE duties to just one or two days per week starting in May. ALSO READ: Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act': How remittance tax plan might deliver a big economic blow to US allies? Meanwhile, the savings Musk once touted for DOGE have fallen far short of expectations. The task force claims $170 billion in cost reductions, but much of that could be offset by lost revenue, particularly after cuts to essential roles like IRS auditors who target wealthy tax evaders, according to Lawfare. Republicans have largely stopped promoting the alleged savings, though many are still eager to stay in Musk's good graces, hoping his wealth and influence on social media will continue to benefit their campaigns, Politico reported. Despite the setbacks, Trump hasn't entirely sidelined Musk. He attended Trump's April 30 Cabinet meeting celebrating the president's first 100 days in office and accompanied him to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where he participated in high-profile events, including a state dinner and an investors' summit. 'We all want to thank you for your help,' Trump said to Musk at the Cabinet meeting. 'You really have sacrificed a lot.' Still, Trump is known for having little patience for those he sees as losers.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘We don't trust Russia...': Zelenskyy ‘skeptical' of Trump proposed ceasefire
In a significant diplomatic development aimed at ending the three-year-long Ukraine conflict. US Prez Donald Trump held a two-hour telephonic convo with Russian Prez Vladimir Putin on May 19. The important call between the ended on a good note with Prez Trump describing the conversation as 'excellent'. Taking to Truthsocial, Donald Trump announced that, 'Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a Ceasefire'. 'Not sure they're ready, we don't trust Russia', Zelenskyy 'skeptical' of Trump proposed ceasefire'. Show more Show less
Times of Oman
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Donald Trump calls France 'Oldest Ally,' Macron stresses shared vision for "long-standing peace"
Washington DC: Former US President Donald Trump described France as America's "oldest ally" and called their partnership a force for peace, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to "long-standing peace". In a post on X, Trump stated, "France is America's oldest ally. Our cherished partnership has been a force for freedom, prosperity, and peace from the very beginning. -President Donald J. Trump" Macron, in response, underlined France's shared vision with Trump, saying, "Our common objective with President Donald Trump is to build a solid and long-standing peace. The USA and France will always stand on the same side of history." Trump also mentioned that Macron joined him for a virtual G7 meeting, where he again referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "Governor" of Canada. The discussion marked the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "Today, President Emmanuel Macron of France joined me in the Oval Office to speak to the G7 Summit. The meeting was convened by Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, the current chair of G7, to acknowledge the Third Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War - Which would have never started if I was President. Everyone expressed their goal of seeing the War end, and I emphasized the importance of the vital "Critical Minerals and Rare-Earths Deal" between the United States and Ukraine, which we hope will be signed very soon! This deal, which is an "Economic Partnership," will ensure the American people recoup the Tens of Billions of Dollars and Military Equipment sent to Ukraine, while also helping Ukraine's economy grow as this Brutal and Savage War comes to an end," Trump write on Truth social. He further claimed that he was engaged in serious discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the conflict.
