US President Donald Trump has stated that the Cuban government is facing a severe economic crisis and is in talks with the US. He hinted that the US could launch a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, which could benefit Cuban-Americans. While leaving the White House for Texas, Trump told reporters, “The Cuban government is talking to us. They’re in great trouble. They have no money, they have nothing. But they’re talking to us, and we might have a friendly takeover of Cuba.” However, Trump did not clarify what he meant by “friendly takeover” or what issues are being discussed between the two countries. He said the potential move could be positive for Cubans living in the US who left Cuba decades ago. He said many such people want to return to Cuba and are satisfied with the current negotiations. US-Cuba relations have been complicated for decades by political tensions and economic sanctions. Trump’s comments come at a time when he has repeatedly called for the annexation of Greenland. Also read these news related to international affairs… Clinton said on his relationship with a sex offender – I was unaware of the crimes, if I had known, I would have handed Epstein over to the police. Former US President Bill Clinton has denied any role in the Jeffrey Epstein case. In closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee in New York, he stated that he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities. In his written initial statement, Clinton stated that if he had known about Epstein’s activities, he would have distanced himself from him and handed him over to the police. He stated that he was unaware of Epstein’s crimes and had ended his relationship with him two decades ago. During the testimony, questions were also raised about a photo showing Clinton in a hot tub with an unidentified woman. The woman’s identity has been kept confidential. According to sources, Clinton stated that he did not know the woman and had not had any sexual relations with her. A day earlier, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also testified before the committee, stating that she had no knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Both had initially resisted testifying. However, she agreed to testify after the possibility of contempt proceedings. Republican Chairman James Comer stated that the video and full transcript would be released soon. He stated that Clinton answered, or attempted to answer, every question. During the testimony, questions were also raised about the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Epstein. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia said that Clinton’s testimony revealed facts about Trump that warranted questioning. According to Comer, Clinton stated that subpoenaing Trump was the committee’s decision and that she was unaware of any criminal involvement by Trump. Comer noted that Clinton is the first sitting president in 50 years to testify before Congress. Epstein was accused of trafficking and sexually abusing minors. He was found dead in a New York jail in 2019. The released documents contain the names of several influential individuals, although the mere mention of a name does not constitute a criminal conviction. Tram derails in Italy, crashes into shop window, killing 2, injuring 40. A tram derailed in the Italian city of Milan on Friday and crashed into a shop window. Two people were killed and approximately 40 injured. A spokesperson for the local fire department stated that the train derailed and crashed directly into a shop. The scene was chaotic and caused panic among bystanders. According to local emergency services, 13 ambulances were dispatched to the scene. Civil protection teams also set up a temporary tent to assist the injured. Witnesses reported that rescue and relief operations were immediately initiated. Milan transport company ATM issued a statement stating that the tram involved in the accident was one of the newest models operating in the city. The company expressed deep regret over the incident and expressed condolences to those affected. ATM said it was working with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the accident. The cause of the accident is currently unknown and the authorities are investigating.
