US president Donald Trump said Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government records related to aliens and unidentified flying objects (UFO), citing strong public interest in the issue. Read More: US intel report on UFOs inconclusive: reports In a social media post, Trump said he planned to instruct Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other […]
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Obama clarifies remarks on aliens, says no evidence of contact
Former United States President Barack Obama has clarified recent remarks he made about extraterrestrial life, emphasizing that while aliens may exist, he has not seen any evidence of contact with Earth. Obama shared a clip of his statement on Instagram and added a caption to provide context. He wrote, “I was trying to stick with […]
Trump condemns, declines to apologize for racist video targeting Obama
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday condemned, but refused to apologize for, a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, which was briefly posted on his social media platform Truth Social. Read More: Trump draws backlash after sharing video using racist imagery of Obama The clip, included at the end of […]
Trump draws backlash after sharing video using racist imagery of Obama
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump sparked widespread criticism after sharing a social media video that depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, imagery long associated with racist efforts to dehumanise people of African descent. Late on Thursday, Trump reposted a minute-long video that amplified his repeated and unfounded claims […]
Trump faces backlash over racist Obama video
President Donald Trump has faced criticism for posting a racist video on social media. The video showed Barack and Michelle Obama’s faces on ape bodies. Trump shared the clip on Truth Social, repeating false claims about the 2020 election. The video features the Obamas dancing and smiling to The Lion Sleeps Tonight, while falsely suggesting […]
Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Barack Obama’s campaign
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly […]
Obama slams Gaza starvation, demands global action
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has called the hunger-related deaths in Gaza an injustice. He blamed Israel’s actions for cutting off food and water from civilians. Obama said there is no reason to deny basic needs to innocent people. He urged for the quick delivery of aid to those suffering in Gaza. According to him, […]
Obama to lead celebrations 100 years after Mandela’s birth
South Africa celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth this week with a flagship speech by former US president Barack Obama and an outpouring of memories and tributes to the late anti-apartheid leader. Mandela, who died in 2013, remains a global icon for his long fight against white-minority rule and for his message of […]
Why Prince Harry’s wedding could cause an international crisis?
Bros Barack Obama and Prince Harry laughed it up at the Invictus Games in Toronto and filmed a delightful interview that aired on BBC Radio 4’s Today program. And while it seems definite that the Obamas will be invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s much-anticipated wedding in May, reports suggest that they may end up getting […]