US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on European allies, particularly the United Kingdom and France, for refusing to support the United States in its operations against Iran. In a social media post, Trump criticised countries facing jet fuel shortages due to Strait of Hormuz tensions, suggesting they either buy oil from America or "go to the strait and just take it." He stated, "You'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself. The USA won't be there to help you any more, just like you weren't there for us." Trump specifically called out France for refusing to allow planes carrying military supplies to Israel to fly over French territory, writing that "France has been very unhelpful" and "the USA will remember." European NATO partners, including Spain, France, and Italy, have increasingly distanced themselves from the conflict.
Days after voting in a record number in the just concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, all eyes are on May 4, the counting day when the fate of over four thousand candidates will be known.
Campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections has concluded as 142 constituencies, including Bhabanipur and Panihati, prepare for voting on April 29.
As West Bengal gears up for the second and final phase of assembly elections, India Today's Mausami Singh brings this ground report from Kolkata tracking the pulse of Muslim voters, their aspirations and more.
The phase two election campaigning in Bengal concludes with a massive fourteen-kilometer march led by the state Chief Minister. The roadshow covers four key constituencies in South Kolkata, including a highly contested seat where the Chief Minister is seeking a crucial victory. This election is described as a significant survival battle for the ruling party, facing tough competition from the primary opposition following recent controversies. The ruling party relies heavily on welfare schemes targeting women and youth to secure votes in diverse constituencies with mixed demographics. Meanwhile, the opposition claims they will secure a majority, making this one of the most fiercely contested elections in the state. The final results, which will determine if the current leadership secures a fourth term, are scheduled to be announced early next month. The intense campaigning highlights the critical importance of the upcoming polling phase for the political future of the state.
