Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel reacted to Donald Trump’s press conference at Mar-a-Lago, where Trump announced plans to merge Canada with the U.S. and take control of Greenland. Kimmel criticized Trump’s idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, mocking the lack of a healthcare plan and Trump’s fixation on trivial matters. Kimmel highlighted Trump’s tendency to alienate allies, contrasting his views on Putin and Canada. He humorously questioned Trump’s interest in Greenland, suggesting it was an absurd idea. Noah Prescott 08/01/2025 2:30 pm
President-elect Donald Trump stated he would not rule out using military force to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing their importance to U.S. national security. This stance marks a shift from longstanding U.S. policy favoring self-determination over territorial expansion. Trump emphasized the strategic significance of both regions, leaving open the possibility of military action. Penelope Kingsley 08/01/2025 2:30 pm
The Biden administration announced the transfer of 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantánamo Bay to Oman, including two former bodyguards for Osama bin Laden. These men were held for over two decades without charges following the 9/11 attacks. The U.S. appreciates Oman’s support in reducing the detainee population and aims to close the facility. The detainees include Uthman Abd al-Rahim Muhammad Uthman and Moath Hamza Ahmed al-Alwi, who allegedly maintained extremist views. Noah Prescott 08/01/2025 11:00 am
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned US President-elect Donald Trump against threatening the EU’s sovereign borders after Trump suggested military action to control Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Barrot emphasized the EU’s strength and refusal to allow any nation to attack its borders. Trump declined to rule out military or economic actions regarding Greenland and the Panama Canal, citing economic security. He also suggested tariffs on Denmark if it resists his offer to purchase Greenland, claiming it is vital to US national security. Noah Prescott 08/01/2025 11:00 am
International flights resumed at Damascus airport for the first time since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, including the first direct flight from Doha in 13 years. The event was celebrated with patriotic songs and green smoke flares. Passengers noted a new experience of reduced corruption and surveillance under the new government led by HTS. Security forces and civil defense were present, and airport staff returned to work despite payment issues. Repairs were made to the airport, which had been looted during Assad’s regime collapse. Noah Prescott 08/01/2025 7:30 am
Rescuers in Tibet are searching for survivors after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 126 people and injured 188. The quake struck near Mount Everest, affecting Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Over 3,600 homes were destroyed in Shigatse, with temperatures dropping to -18°C, complicating rescue efforts. More than 400 people have been rescued, but many remain missing. The Chinese government has raised its emergency response to the highest level, deploying military personnel, 3,400 rescuers, and medical workers to the region. Ava Sinclair 08/01/2025 7:30 am
Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, linking it to grievances with Mexico over immigration and trade. He announced this at Mar-a-Lago, criticizing Mexico for allowing migrants into the U.S. and threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Trump’s comments raised questions about presidential authority to rename international waters, prompting legislative interest. The Gulf of Mexico, named by European explorers over 400 years ago, spans from Mexico to the U.S. and Cuba. Renaming requires federal mechanisms, but international recognition isn’t guaranteed. Ava Sinclair 08/01/2025 7:30 am
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces renewed efforts to arrest him on insurrection charges after a court re-issued a warrant. Protests continue around the presidential compound, which is fortified by the Presidential Security Service. Yoon is under investigation for a martial law bid and impeachment for constitutional violations. Oh Dong-woon, leading the probe, vowed to succeed after a failed arrest attempt. Various strategies, including police tactical units, are considered to overcome security forces. The situation remains tense with no clear timeline for the warrant’s execution. Penelope Kingsley 08/01/2025 4:00 am
President-elect Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s actions, including banning offshore drilling, during a Mar-a-Lago press conference. Trump announced a $20 billion investment from DAMAC Properties for U.S. data centers and expressed interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal, suggesting military action if necessary. He also proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and promised to reverse Biden’s drilling ban to ensure U.S. economic and national security. Penelope Kingsley 08/01/2025 4:00 am
President-elect Donald Trump warned that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if Hamas doesn’t release hostages in Gaza by his inauguration on January 20. Trump emphasized the urgency of freeing hostages for Israel and the U.S. He didn’t specify actions but stressed consequences. Nearly 100 hostages remain, with some presumed dead. Hamas offered to release 34 hostages in a potential ceasefire. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy, reported progress in negotiations in Doha, Qatar, despite not being an official U.S. representative yet. Noah Prescott 08/01/2025 12:30 am
