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Trump Attacks Reporter Over Aide Question Amid US-Iran Tensions

President Trump publicly criticized a reporter for a question regarding a White House aide, while discussions continue on US-Iran relations in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred as South Korea reassured North Korea about joint military exercises with the US.

18 Aug, 08:42 — 18 Aug, 12:01
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bloombergHigh30m ago

What’s Next for US-Iran in Hormuz With Expired MOU?

US President Donald Trump said he won’t try to revive a lapsed ceasefire deal with Iran, which gave the parties a 60-day window to negotiate a lasting peace deal. Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence examines what comes next after the expiry of the memorandum of understanding and with the Middle East conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo. (Source: Bloomberg)

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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

Assuming why military personnel serve ignores a basic fact

Trump’s comments about recent U.S. casualties, and some responses, misunderstand military service.

By Gian Gentile

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Donald Trump further undermines trust in American alliances

America’s president derails military exercises with South Korea

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DawnMostly Factual2h ago

White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide

The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about US President Donald Trump’s relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists. During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump to respond to comments by a Democratic lawmaker about the president’s executive assistant Natalie Harp, 35. “Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question,” the White House’s “Rapid Response...

By [email protected] (AFP)

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