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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · Feb 4
US: Tracking Trump’s executive actions
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Tracking Trump’s executive actions | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 2m
The Palestinian militant group Hamas operates a network of tunnels under Gaza, allowing its fighters to operate out of sight of Israeli reconnaissance.
Some have passed under the border fence into Israel, allowing surprise attacks.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 3m
Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said on Sunday (October 12).
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 4m
Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free (AFP)
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 3m
Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation would be conducted under an "international mechanism" led by the United States, sponsor of the three-day-old Gaza ceasefire.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 3m
Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said on Sunday (October 12).
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 4m
Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free (AFP)
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 3m
Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said on Sunday (October 12).
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 4m
Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free (AFP)
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Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free
JERUSALEM: Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said on Sunday (Oct 12).Defence Minister Israel Katz ...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 4m
Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free (AFP)
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Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free
JERUSALEM: Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas' network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said on Sunday (Oct 12).Defence Minister Israel Katz ...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 9m
Trump then will travel to Egypt, where he and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will lead a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh with leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss peace in Gaza and the broader Middle East.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 9m
Trump has said he will first visit Israel, where he has been invited to address Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, an honor last extended to President George W Bush during a visit in 2008.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 12m
US President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday (October 12) to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 9m
Trump has said he will first visit Israel, where he has been invited to address Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, an honor last extended to President George W Bush during a visit in 2008.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 12m
US President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday (October 12) to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.
apnews.com/article/isra...
Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment
President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
apnews.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 12m
US President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday (October 12) to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.
apnews.com/article/isra...
Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment
President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
apnews.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 13m
Associated Press footage showed dozens of trucks crossing the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing.
The Egyptian Red Crescent said they carried medical supplies, tents, blankets, food and fuel. The trucks will head to the inspection area in the Kerem Shalom crossing for screening by Israeli troops.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 14m
The Israeli defense body in charge of humanitarian aid in Gaza, COGAT, has said the amount of aid entering the Palestinian territory is expected to increase on Sunday to around 600 trucks per day, as stipulated in the agreement.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
Preparations were underway on Sunday (October 12) to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating 2-year-long war.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 14m
The Israeli defense body in charge of humanitarian aid in Gaza, COGAT, has said the amount of aid entering the Palestinian territory is expected to increase on Sunday to around 600 trucks per day, as stipulated in the agreement.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
Preparations were underway on Sunday (October 12) to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating 2-year-long war.
apnews.com/article/gaza...
Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
Preparations are underway for aid to enter Gaza and for the release of hostages under a new ceasefire deal. The truce has brought cautious calm to the area.
apnews.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
Preparations were underway on Sunday (October 12) to ramp up aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under a new ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating 2-year-long war.
apnews.com/article/gaza...
Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
Preparations are underway for aid to enter Gaza and for the release of hostages under a new ceasefire deal. The truce has brought cautious calm to the area.
apnews.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 20m
Madagascar was first hit by protests on 25 September against water and power cuts, but they have escalated to reflect wider dissatisfaction with Rajoelina's government over high unemployment, corruption, and the cost-of-living crisis.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 20m
Hours later, an army unit known as CAPSAT claimed that it had taken over the leadership of the military command, and was now in control of all the armed forces - land, air, and naval.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 21m
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the country.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 20m
Hours later, an army unit known as CAPSAT claimed that it had taken over the leadership of the military command, and was now in control of all the armed forces - land, air, and naval.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 21m
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the country.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.
www.bbc.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 21m
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and by force is under way in the country.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.
www.bbc.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 22m
At least 1,000 protesters marched through Madagascar's capital on Thursday (9 October), some hurling objects at security personnel.
The movement behind the protest, known as Gen Z Mada, rejected President Andry Rajoelina's offer to attend talks, demanding once again that he resign.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 24m
Security forces in Madagascar have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the latest youth-led protest following two weeks of anti-government demonstrations that have rocked the Indian Ocean island.
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Madagascar Gen Z protests: Police fire rubber bullets as demonstrations reject President Rajoelina's offer
President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 23m
Security forces in Madagascar have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the latest youth-led protest following two weeks of anti-government demonstrations that have rocked the Indian Ocean island.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Madagascar Gen Z protests: Police fire rubber bullets as demonstrations reject President Rajoelina's offer
President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.
www.bbc.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 26m
On Friday (10 October), Trump hit back at Beijing's move to tighten its rules for exports of rare earths, accusing China of "becoming very hostile" and trying to hold the world "captive".
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 29m
A Commerce Ministry spokesperson also said China could introduce its own unspecified "countermeasures" if the US President carries out his threat, adding it was "not afraid" of a possible trade war.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 29m
US-China: Donald Trump's latest threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods is "a typical example of US double standards", China's government has said.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 29m
A Commerce Ministry spokesperson also said China could introduce its own unspecified "countermeasures" if the US President carries out his threat, adding it was "not afraid" of a possible trade war.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 29m
US-China: Donald Trump's latest threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods is "a typical example of US double standards", China's government has said.
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China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 29m
US-China: Donald Trump's latest threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods is "a typical example of US double standards", China's government has said.
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China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 30m
The revived trade tensions have rattled Wall Street, sending Big Tech shares tumbling, worried foreign companies dependent on China's production of processed rare earths and rare earth magnets, and could derail a summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 31m
Trump on Friday (October 10) responded to Beijing's most recent export controls by imposing additional tariffs of 100% on China's US-bound exports, along with new export controls on critical software by November 1.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 32m
China called US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical on Sunday (October 12) and defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, but stopped short of imposing new levies on US products.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 31m
Trump on Friday (October 10) responded to Beijing's most recent export controls by imposing additional tariffs of 100% on China's US-bound exports, along with new export controls on critical software by November 1.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 32m
China called US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical on Sunday (October 12) and defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, but stopped short of imposing new levies on US products.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
China called President Donald Trump'slatest U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical on Sunday and defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, but stopped short of imposing new levies on U.S. products.
www.reuters.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 31m
China called US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical on Sunday (October 12) and defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, but stopped short of imposing new levies on US products.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
China called President Donald Trump'slatest U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical on Sunday and defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, but stopped short of imposing new levies on U.S. products.
www.reuters.com
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President Trump is considering a triumphal arch at Memorial Circle in D.C. for America’s 250th anniversary.

It would represent Trump’s most audacious effort to remake the landscape of D.C.
Trump eyes a triumphal arch to mark America’s 250th anniversary
The arch would be constructed across from the Lincoln Memorial, on a small patch of federal land currently occupied by a traffic circle.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21h
Joe Biden, adjusting to post-presidency life, remains bitter about being pushed out of the 2024 race, according to sources. The former president is working on his memoir and foundation while undergoing cancer treatment.
Biden struggles to adjust to private life as Trump, Democrats attack
Biden is also undergoing radiation treatment and hormone therapy as part of a treatment plan for an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21h
President Trump is in “exceptional health,” his physician said after his second physical exam this year, and the first since the White House revealed he has chronic venous insufficiency, a mild but chronic illness related to his age.
Trump has second physical this year, is in ‘excellent’ health, doctor says
The White House released a short memo about his physical, which included covid and flu shots during the check-up.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 1h
However, analysts say that Biya, in power since 1982, is likely to be re-elected given his firm control of state machinery and the fragmented nature of the opposition.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 1h
Biya's opponents include former government spokesperson Issa Tchiroma, 76, who has drawn large crowds demanding an end to the veteran leader's long tenure. Tchiroma's bid has drawn endorsements from a platform of some opposition parties and civic groups.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 1h
Cameroonians began voting on Sunday (October 12) in a presidential election where incumbent Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler at 92, is widely expected to maintain his 43-year grip on power despite an energized opposition pushing for change.
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