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6 dead in Telangana, India as Cyclone Montha triggers heavy rains and flooding

At least six people lost their lives in separate rain-related incidents after heavy rains battered various parts of Telangana on October 29. The downpour was triggered by the impact of Cyclone Montha, officials from the police and district authorities reported on Friday.

In Siddipet district, a tragic incident occurred when a husband and wife were swept away while attempting to cross an overflowing stream on a two-wheeler. Their bodies were recovered later that day, according to police sources.

In another unfortunate event, a man riding a bike in Suryapet district died when a roadside tree uprooted and fell on him. Additionally, an elderly woman lost her life due to a wall collapse in Mahabubabad district.

Officials also reported the death of a bedridden man in his mid-60s when floodwaters entered his house in Warangal.

Several other incidents have been reported where people went missing after being swept away by floodwaters.

The heavy rains on October 29 caused significant waterlogging on roads and inundation of low-lying areas across multiple locations, including Warangal, Hanamakonda, Mahabubabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Bhadradri Kothagudem. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as rescue and relief operations are underway.
https://www.sott.net/article/502692-6-dead-in-Telangana-India-as-Cyclone-Montha-triggers-heavy-rains-and-flooding

Daddy’s No King! Donald Trump Jr. Takes Brutal Swipe at Liberals for Being ‘Old’ and ‘Fat’ While Praising Papa’s Work in the Oval Office

Oct. 29, 2025, Published 2:48 p.m. ET – Donald Trump Jr. has taken a brutal swipe at the No King’s protests and those who participated, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Speaking to business leaders and Saudi officials at the Future Investment Initiative on October 29, Trump Jr. slammed Democratic Party policies and protesters who targeted his father, Donald Trump.

Donald Trump Jr. Insists Donald Trump Is Not a King

Addressing the No King’s protests, which drew tens of thousands of participants, Trump Jr. alleged it was “not an organic movement” and stated, “it’s entirely manufactured and paid for by the usual puppets around the world and their [groups].”

“If my father was a king, he probably wouldn’t have allowed those protests to happen,” he continued. “You saw the people that were actually protesting — it’s the same crazy liberals from the ‘60s and ’70s, they’re just a lot older and fatter.”

Donald Trump Jr. Praises His Father’s Work in Saudi Arabia

Trump Jr. then turned to praising his father, stating: “When my father came here, unlike the last presidents who visited here, it wasn’t an apology tour. It was, ‘How do we work together? How do we grow our respective economies? How do we create peace and stability in the region?’”

“There can be an ‘America-First’ component to that, but there also can be a ‘Saudi-First’ component to that and everyone can actually benefit,” he added.

Recently, Trump Jr. also addressed allegations regarding his father’s 2016 campaign colluding with Russia. “Guys, if you knew what was going on in that campaign, like we couldn’t collude to order a cheeseburger,” Trump Jr. joked. “Okay. So like, relax… slow your roll.”

Donald Trump Jr. Trolled Alyssa Farah Griffin Recently

Aside from mocking the No King’s protestors, Trump Jr. recently trolled The View‘s Alyssa Farah Griffin.

“If he does good, if he gets the Israeli hostages out, I promise I will wear a MAGA hat for one day on this show and say thank you for doing it,” Griffin had said during a January episode of The View. “You have to be able to cheer for wins when they happen and call out relentlessly the wrongdoing,” she added.

On October 13, when Trump brokered a peace deal to bring the remaining hostages home, Griffin praised it as a “tremendous, historic day” but still did not wear the MAGA hat as promised.

Trump Jr. reposted the clip on X and wrote, “Sending this to the top. Let’s go,” while reminding Griffin about her vow.

Commenters Agree with Donald Trump Jr. About Alyssa Farah Griffin Wearing the MAGA Hat

Many of Trump Jr.’s commenters expressed support for his push for Griffin to wear the MAGA hat.

“Someone needs to send a large box of MAGA hats to Alyssa in care of The View,” one user wrote, while another insisted, “She will never do it.”

“Alyssa, be sure to let us know what day you’re wearing your MAGA hat,” another commenter stated. “If you don’t have one, let us know, we’ll get several on the way to you.”

https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-jr-slams-no-kings-protests-praises-dad-president/

Blue Jays bounce back against Dodgers to even World Series after extra-inning marathon

The best-of-seven World Series is all even at two games apiece after the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from Monday’s epic 18-inning marathon to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

Both teams were running on fumes following the nearly seven-hour showdown, but Toronto’s offense came alive behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. The Dodgers took an early lead on a sacrifice fly from Enrique Hernández, but Guerrero Jr.’s two-run homer in the third inning put the Blue Jays ahead for good.

The Blue Jays’ victory came just hours after country music star Brad Paisley declared himself “Mr. More Baseball.” Paisley performed the national anthem before the marathon Game 3, which the Dodgers won 6-5 on Freddie Freeman’s homer that ended the game nearly seven hours after Paisley’s performance.

Shohei Ohtani, one of the Dodgers’ heroes this postseason, started Game 4 for Los Angeles. He pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs and striking out six. Ohtani made history just one night earlier, becoming the first player since 1906 to record four extra-base hits in a World Series game and reaching base nine times, tying a Series record.

For the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette delivered a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to extend the lead. Shane Bieber earned the win, pitching 5⅓ innings and allowing just one run. Ohtani was charged with the loss.

After Ohtani’s exit, the Dodgers used only three relievers, while the Blue Jays relied on four pitchers in total to close out the nine-inning win.

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https://www.foxnews.com/sports/blue-jays-bounce-back-against-dodgers-even-world-series-after-extra-inning-marathon

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Venezuela’s Maduro says the US is fabricating a war and seeks to revoke citizenship of opponent

CARACAS (AP) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro said the U.S. government is “fabricating” a war against him as the world’s biggest warship approached the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent he accuses of inciting an invasion.

Maduro stated in a national broadcast on Friday night that the administration of President Donald Trump is “fabricating a new eternal war” as the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which can host up to 90 airplanes and attack helicopters, moves closer to Venezuela.

On Saturday, the Venezuelan president also referred to the pressure he has felt from the U.S. government as he initiated legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship and cancel the passport of opposition politician Leopoldo López.

“They promised they would never again get involved in a war and they are fabricating a war that we will avoid,” said Maduro during Friday night’s address.

Trump has accused Maduro, without providing evidence, of being the leader of the organized crime gang Tren de Aragua. “They are fabricating an extravagant narrative, a vulgar, criminal and totally fake one,” Maduro added. “Venezuela is a country that does not produce cocaine leaves.”

American forces have destroyed several boats off the Venezuelan coast, allegedly linked to drug trafficking into the United States. At least 43 people were killed in those attacks.

Tren de Aragua, which originated from a Venezuelan prison, is more known for its involvement in contract killings, extortion, and people smuggling than for playing a major role in global drug trafficking.

Maduro was widely accused of stealing last year’s election, and countries including the U.S. have called for him to step down.

Earlier, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated on her Telegram account that Maduro had appealed to the country’s Supreme Court of Justice to revoke López’s nationality for his “grotesque, criminal, and illegal call for a military invasion of Venezuela.”

López, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure who has been exiled in Spain since 2020, has publicly expressed support for the deployment of U.S. ships in the Caribbean and attacks on suspected drug trafficking vessels.

The vice president said that López’s passport will be revoked “immediately,” and he is also accused of promoting “economic blockage” and “calling for the mass murder of Venezuelans in complicity with enemy and foreign governments.”

In response, López dismissed the move on his X account, stating, “According to the Constitution, no Venezuelan born in Venezuela can have their nationality revoked.” He reiterated his support for U.S. military deployment and military actions in the country.

“Maduro wants to take away my nationality for saying what all Venezuelans think and want: freedom,” López wrote. “After having stolen the 2024 election, we agree to pursue all avenues to end the dictatorship,” he added.

López spent more than three years in a military prison after participating in anti-government protests in 2014. He was sentenced to over 13 years in prison on charges of “instigation and conspiracy to commit a crime.”

He was later granted house arrest and, after being freed by a group of military personnel during a political crisis in Venezuela, left the country in 2020.

https://whdh.com/news/venezuelas-maduro-says-the-us-is-fabricating-a-war-and-seeks-to-revoke-citizenship-of-opponent/

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Pivot From Trump, Explained

Marjorie Taylor Greene, the firebrand Georgia Republican, has been breaking ranks with President Donald Trump and the GOP leadership in Congress on an increasingly long list of issues.

She wants Congress to end the government shutdown by agreeing to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Additionally, Greene has demanded the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and called for a pathway to citizenship for immigrants.

She has also blasted the White House’s funding of wars in Ukraine and Israel.

Most recently, she torched the…
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-10-26/marjorie-taylor-greene-s-trump-pivot-explained

Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti

Hurricane Melissa Strengthens to Major Category 4 Storm, Threatening Northern Caribbean

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the potential to strengthen further into a Category 5 storm Sunday night. The hurricane is unleashing torrential rains and poses a severe flooding threat across the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.

The NHC added that Melissa is expected to reach the southern coast of Jamaica as a major hurricane late Monday or Tuesday morning, urging residents to seek shelter immediately.

“I urge Jamaicans to take this weather threat seriously,” said Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness. “Take all measures to protect yourself.”

As of Sunday morning, Melissa was centered approximately 120 miles (195 kilometers) south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, and about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south-southwest of Guantanamo, Cuba. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 kph) and was moving west at 5 mph (8 kph).

Heavy Rainfall and Widespread Impact Expected

Melissa is forecast to drop torrential rains of up to 30 inches (760 millimeters) on Jamaica and southern Hispaniola, including Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Some areas could see as much as 40 inches (1,010 millimeters) of rainfall.

The hurricane center warned of extensive damage to infrastructure, power and communication outages, and the potential isolation of communities in Jamaica.

After affecting Jamaica, Melissa should be near or over Cuba by late Tuesday, potentially bringing up to 12 inches (300 millimeters) of rain before moving toward the Bahamas late Wednesday.

In response, the Cuban government issued a hurricane watch Saturday afternoon for the provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin.

Storm’s Slow Progress and Fatalities

The erratic and slow-moving hurricane has already claimed at least three lives in Haiti and a fourth in the Dominican Republic, where another person is still missing.

“Unfortunately for places along the projected path of this storm, it is increasingly dire,” said Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the NHC, earlier on Saturday. He added that Melissa is expected to continue moving slowly for up to four days.

Jamaica Prepares for Impact

Authorities in Jamaica announced Saturday that the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston would close at 8 p.m. local time. It remains unclear whether the Sangster airport in Montego Bay on the island’s western side will also close.

More than 650 shelters have been activated across Jamaica. Officials confirmed that warehouses are well-stocked with thousands of food packages prepositioned for rapid distribution if needed.

Rising River Levels and Damage in Haiti and Dominican Republic

Haitian authorities reported three deaths linked to the hurricane and five injuries caused by a collapsed wall. Rising river levels, flooding, and a destroyed bridge due to breached riverbanks have been reported in Sainte-Suzanne in northeast Haiti.

Ronald Délice, a Haitian civil protection director, expressed concern about the storm’s trajectory. Local authorities are organizing lines for food kit distributions, although many residents remain reluctant to leave their homes.

In the Dominican Republic, Melissa has damaged nearly 200 homes and disrupted water supply systems affecting more than half a million people. The storm also downed trees and traffic lights, caused small landslides, and isolated over two dozen communities with floodwaters.

Threat to The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos

The Bahamas Department of Meteorology warned that tropical storm or hurricane conditions could affect islands in the Southeast and Central Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands by early next week.

Season Overview

Melissa is the 13th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had forecast an above-normal season, predicting 13 to 18 named storms.

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Associated Press writer Evens Sanon in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, contributed to this report.

https://whdh.com/news/melissa-strengthens-into-a-category-4-hurricane-threatening-catastrophic-flooding-in-jamaica-haiti/

Day 1 of Trump’s Asia Tour: Flashy Showmanship but Unclear Substance

President Trump presided over several deals during his first day of a nearly weeklong trip.

However, it remained unclear how much these agreements would ultimately accomplish.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/world/asia/trump-asean-malaysia-asia.html

Trump lands in Malaysia for first stop in high-stakes Asia trip

Trump was then seen talking to spectators and waving both Malaysian and U.S. flags before taking off in his limousine, The Beast, with Anwar.

He is now headed to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, where a peace signing ceremony will take place to formally end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that erupted over the summer.

Earlier, Trump had announced that he would be signing the peace deal “immediately” upon landing in Kuala Lumpur.

In a notable moment during the trip, the Emir of Qatar joined Trump on Air Force One as they traveled to Asia.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3864308/trump-lands-in-malaysia-first-stop-asia-trip/

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

**President Trump Announces 10% Tariff Hike on Canadian Imports Over Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Ad**

*ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP)* — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an additional 10%. This decision comes in response to an anti-tariff television advertisement aired by the province of Ontario, which used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs.

The advertisement, which aired on Friday night during the first game of the World Series, angered Trump. He accused the ad of being a “FRAUD” and said he would end trade talks with Canada as a result.

“Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform while aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded by stating he would pull the ad after the weekend.

At this time, it remains unclear what legal authority President Trump intends to use to impose the additional import taxes. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding when the 10% tariff increase would take effect or whether it would apply to all Canadian goods.

Canada’s economy has been significantly impacted by Trump’s existing tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been actively working to negotiate with the U.S. administration to reduce these tariffs. Over 75% of Canadian exports are sent to the U.S., with nearly $3.6 billion CAD ($2.7 billion USD) worth of goods and services crossing the border daily.

Currently, many Canadian products face tariffs of up to 35%, while steel and aluminum are subject to rates as high as 50%. Energy products face a lower tariff of 10%, and the majority of goods covered under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) are exempt from tariffs. That trade agreement is scheduled for review, and while Trump negotiated the deal during his first term, he has since become critical of it.

Both Trump and Carney are expected to attend the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia. However, Trump told reporters traveling with him that he has no intention of meeting with Carney at the event.

President Trump also criticized the Ontario ad for misrepresenting the position of Ronald Reagan, a two-term president and a respected figure within the Republican Party. Reagan, known for his cautious stance on tariffs, was quoted extensively in Ontario’s ad from a 1987 address that highlighted the case against tariffs.

Trump alleged that the ad was designed to influence the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of arguments scheduled for next month, which could determine whether he has the authority to impose his wide-ranging tariffs — a cornerstone of his economic policy. Lower courts have previously ruled that he exceeded his authority on this matter.

As the situation develops, both governments face mounting pressure to find common ground and resolve the escalating trade tensions.
https://whdh.com/news/trump-threatens-canada-with-10-extra-import-tax-for-not-pulling-down-anti-tariffs-ad-sooner/