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Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Trump's DC birthday parade could be canceled amid ‘No Kings' protest
Thunderstorms are threatening President Donald Trump's big birthday celebration this weekend in Washington, D.C., where he's planning a $45 million military parade to mark both his 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary. Notably, on the same they, protest groups opposed to Trump's policies are planning 'No Kings' demonstrations in hundreds of cities across the country. It seems like a natural calamity is now a bigger hurdle for the POTUS than the protest. 'As we head into the evening hours, we do have to be concerned about at least thunderstorms in the area. If there is a thunderstorm obviously not only lightning would be a concern, but also, with all the humidity in the air, it can certainly have some downpours with it,' a meteorologist from AccuWeather told The Independent. ALSO READ| Donald Trump sees possible 'Massive Conflict' between Israel and Iran The parade is set to take place Saturday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, but organisers are keeping a close eye on the weather. Forecasts predict temperatures in the mid-80s, though humidity will make it feel several degrees hotter. 'Rain won't stop us, the tanks don't melt, but if there's lightning then that puts the crowd at risk,' Steve Warren, chief spokesman for the Army, told The Times. He added that officials 'will disperse the crowd and even cancel or postpone the parade' if lightning becomes a concern. 'It will depend on the president, too, when he's available,' Warren added. General Randy George, the Army's Chief of Staff, will reportedly have the final say on whether the show can go on. 'It's June in Washington DC. We get thunderstorms. You could delay it, you could look at it and say this is just passing through. Or say, hey, this is a storm which gets bigger for a while,' Warren said. Notably, the parade will showcase around 6,600 Army personnel, vintage warplanes like a WWII-era B-25 bomber and a P-1 fighter, as well as iconic Huey helicopters from the Vietnam War era. Heavy military gear will also be on display, including 25 M1 Abrams tanks, 28 Stryker armored vehicles, and four Paladin self-propelled artillery vehicles. ALSO READ| What is 'No Kings' protest? Movement planned against Trump during Army's 250th anniversary parade However, amid several criticism that the parade is 'not a good use of government funds,' unfazed Trump said during a May interview on Meet the Press, 'We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world. And we're going to celebrate it,' He dismissed the cost, saying it was 'peanuts compared to the value of doing it.'
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pope Leo to speak virtually in Chicago — and it will happen right when Trump military parade rolls out
What message is the Pope sending from Chicago? Live Events How different both of the events are? Has Pope Leo XIV rejected Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel This Saturday, two prominent people will try to garner the Americans attention in very different ways. President Donald Trump will celebrate his birthday with a huge military parade in Washington, D.C. and at the same time, Pope Leo XIV will send a heartfelt virtual message and mass from Chicago The timing couldn't be more symbolic. People are facing the biggest dilemma of now having to decide between attending Pope Leo XIV's special speech and Donald Trump's birthday and military parade on event, which is almost sold out, is all about unity and compassion , which is the opposite of what President Trump is doing with his show of force and nationalism. There are disagreements about values and the direction of president's multimillion-dollar party in Washington, D.C., coincides with the pontiff's plans to broadcast a video message and mass in his hometown of event will take place at Rate Field, home of Pope Leo's favorite team, the Chicago White Sox, and tickets are available for $5 each online. The 40,000-seat stadium was nearly completely sold out as of Wednesday, as per a report by The 6,600 Army soldiers and military hardware, including a WWII-era B-25 bomber, a P-1 fighter, and Vietnam-era Huey helicopters, along with 25 M1 Abrams tanks, 28 Stryker armored vehicles, and four Paladin self-propelled artillery vehicles, are expected to participate in Trump's military parade. Thus, the atmosphere in Washington, D.C., will be a little it hasn't specifically mentioned the president, the pope has also denounced anti-immigrant rhetoric, including remarks made by the Trump social media posts made while still a cardinal, Leo, who was elected Holy See last month, was known to have expressed disagreement with both the president and vice president, J.D. Sunday's mass in St. Peter's Square, Leo prayed for peace and communication while denouncing the rise of nationalist political movements worldwide."Prejudice, 'security' zones that divide us from our neighbors, and the exclusive mentality that, regrettably, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms have no place where love exists," he Leo previously expressed disapproval of the treatment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadorian immigrant who the Trump administration accused of being a member of the MS-13 gang, as per a Pope's virtual mass in Chicago coincides with Trump's parade, which could highlight opposing visions of speech emphasizes unity, compassion, and a rejection of rising nationalist sentiment around the world.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope Leo plans to give a virtual address in his hometown of Chicago – at the same time as Trump's military parade
God-fearing patriots will now have a choice to make on Saturday between watching Donald Trump's military and birthday parade, and a special address by Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff has announced plans to screen a video message and mass in his hometown of Chicago at the same time that the president's multi-million dollar party will be happening in Washington, D.C. Tickets for the event, which is to be held at the Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox (Pope Leo's favorite team), are being sold online at $5 each. As of Wednesday the 40,000-sea stadium was almost entirely sold out. A prayer service, which is reportedly directed at young people of the world, begins at 2:30 p.m local time and mass will be held at 4:00 p.m. Both will be live streamed. Some 700 miles away in Washington, D.C., the atmosphere will be somewhat different. Trump's military parade is set to feature around 6,600 Army troops and military equipment such as a WWII-vintage B-25 bomber, a P-1 fighter and Huey helicopters used in the Vietnam War, as well as 25 M1 Abrams tanks, 28 Stryker armored vehicles, and four Paladin self-propelled artillery vehicles. Leo was elected to become The Holy See last month, and prior to his ascension was known to have disagreed with the president and vice president J.D. Vance in social media posts published while still a cardinal. The papacy has also criticized anti-immigrant rhetoric such as the comments from the Trump administration, though has not named the president specifically. In a mass on Sunday, held in St. Peter's Square, Leo criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world and prayed for reconciliation and dialogue. 'Where there is love, there is no room for prejudice, for 'security' zones separating us from our neighbors, for the exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms,' he said. On the American west coast, violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement continued in Los Angeles following heavy-handed raids by immigration authorities. Trump later ordered 4,000 state national guardsmen to be mobilized to assist policing of the protests, as well as 700 active duty U.S. Marines. Prior to becoming pope, Leo also voiced opposition to the treatment of El Salvadorian immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Trump administration claimed was part of the MS-13 gang – which was not proven. The administration later admitted Abrego Garcia's deportation was an 'administrative error' and was later forced by a U.S. court to facilitate his return. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele called the decision 'preposterous.' In response, Leo reposted a link to an article by a bishop, who was born in El Salvador, asking, 'Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?'
Associated Press
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Venezuelan NWSL star opts out of national team duty fearing possible return issues
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos says she did not play for Venezuela's national team in a pair of recent games because of concerns she might not be able to return to the United States. At issue were the current and anticipated immigration and travel policies imposed by the Trump administration. 'The uncertainty of like, 'Yeah, I can go home, but not knowing if I can come back,' is something that is very scary, not just for me but players across the league,' Castellanos told reporters this week. Castellanos is the latest National Women's Soccer League player who did not join her national team during the latest international window. She missed a pair of games against Panama this month. Zambia did not call up four NWSL players for games in China because of travel concerns. They included the Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda and Prisca Chilufya, and Bay FC's Racheal Kundananji. Zambia Football Association general secretary Reuben Kamanga said in a statement that the women were not included 'owing to additional travel measures introduced by the new administration in the United States.' The statement did not point to any specific measures. 'As a global league, we recognize the unique pressures facing international athletes in the current geopolitical climate. We are committed to ongoing collaboration with FIFA and other governing bodies, as well as our clubs, the NWSLPA and the federal government, to advocate for long-term solutions that protect athletes' ability to compete on both the domestic and international stage,' the NWSL said in a statement to The Associated Press. 'This international window reaffirmed the importance of proactive conversation and partnership between leagues, clubs and national teams when balancing the needs of international competition with the well-being of players.' On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would have looked at new restrictions for visitors from certain countries, building on the travel bans imposed during his first term in office. Among the countries that was reportedly considered for the travel ban were Venezuela and Cuba. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said last month that the review was ongoing and no list had been finalized. Professional athletes and entertainers from other countries obtain P-1 visas in order to play in the United States. 'It was very sad I couldn't go with the national team, but I think it was the right decision for me to stay and just keep training and growing here. But mainly to be able to stay and keep playing here in the U.S.,' Castellanos said. In addition to travel issues, administration policies targeting transgender athletes have also caused concern in the NWSL. Canadian midfielder Quinn, who came out as nonbinary in 2020 while playing for the Seattle Reign, joined Canada's new pro Northern Super League this year. When they were signed by the Vancouver Rise, Quinn was asked if the climate in the United States had impacted their decision. 'I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about it,' said Quinn, who won a gold medal with Canada at the Tokyo Olympics. 'That definitely crossed my mind and played an aspect and understanding about what's happening in the U.S.'
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Italy looks to fighter friend Japan for a new maritime-patrol plane
ROME — Italy is considering buying the Japanese Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to tackle hostile submarines in the Mediterranean, a move which would break an Italian tradition of U.S. aircraft purchases and strengthen ties with Tokyo. 'The P-1 is is one of the possible options available,' Italian Air Force chief Luca Goretti told reporters on Friday when asked how Italy aimed to fill gaps in its maritime patrol capability. 'We have a great relationship with Japan,' he added. A four engine platform designed from scratch as a maritime patrol aircraft, the P-1 has been in service in Japan since 2013. While export efforts to date have not been successful, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force now operates 33 aircraft. As Italy retired the last of its long serving Atlantique maritime patrol planes in 2017 it acquired ATR 72′s jointly built by Airbus and local firm Leonardo to fill the role, operated by mixed Air Force and Navy crews. But while offering electronically scanned radar, the aircraft lacked anti-submarine warfare capabilities and were only considered a gap filler. A new purchase to fill that gap would coincide with renewed naval activity in the Mediterranean by friendly and hostile powers. Acquiring the P-1 instead of the US P-8 aircraft would follow years in which Italy has looked to the U.S. for imported aircraft including B767 tankers, C-130s, Gulfstream sensor aircraft, F-35s and Reaper drones. Italy has recently boosted ties with Japan as the two countries team with the U.K. on the GCAP sixth-generation fighter program. In 2023, Leonardo also pitched its M-346 jet trainer to Japan to replace Tokyo's Kawasaki T-4 trainers after Japanese pilots were dispatched to train on the M-346 in Italy. In an address to the Italian parliament about the GCAP program on March 13, Air Force chief Goretti said working with Japan on the sixth-generation jet was prompting discussion about other possible team-ups. 'Right now there is an Italian delegation in Japan because there are other chances for growth with (Japan) including the development of a trainer for them as well as a joint patrol aircraft,' he said. 'Our collaboration has opened other horizons which were unthinkable until very recently,' he added. Goretti's suggestion of an Italian jet trainer deal with Japan and a Japanese patrol aircraft deal with Italy hinted at a possible trade-off which recalls how Italy sold the M-346 to Israel in 2012 in return for buying Israeli sensor-laden Gulfstreams and an Israeli surveillance satellite.
