Biden jokes Trump should have injected himself with bleach
Fact: U.S. President Joe Biden joked about former President Donald Trump suggesting injecting bleach as a treatment for COVID-19.
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Japan tells US that Biden’s ‘xenophobia’ comment is regrettable
Japan has expressed regret over U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment that “xenophobia” is hindering the country’s economic growth. Despite this, Japan’s ties with the United States remain strong, with Tokyo aiming to strengthen them further. Biden had stated that immigration has been beneficial for the U.S. economy, contrasting it with countries like China, Japan, Russia, and India, which he claimed are struggling due to being xenophobic towards immigrants. Japan, known for its homogeneity, has been hesitant about immigration but is facing a labor shortage due to declining birthrates and an aging population. Prime Minister Kishida mentioned the possibility of inviting skilled workers to Japan but ruled out a comprehensive immigration program, citing resistance within Japanese society towards continuous immigration from overseas.
Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California
Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at universities across the United States over the Israel-Hamas war. USC President Carol Folt requested police intervention as the occupation was spiraling in a dangerous direction. The camp was cleared peacefully in 64 minutes. At UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block announced the creation of a new Office of Campus Safety after clashes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Senator Bernie Sanders compared campus protests to those against the Vietnam War. A student at the University of Mississippi was expelled for making racist gestures towards a Black female protester. At the University of Texas in Austin, pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied peacefully, calling for universities to divest from Israel and push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
INSIGHT-Deconstructing the spectacle and stagecraft of a Donald Trump rally
Donald Trump held a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where some of his supporters camped out overnight in their cars to see him. Trump’s rallies are a key feature of his campaign, designed to create an emotional experience for his base and attract new supporters. The rallies are meticulously planned and Trump is involved in every detail, including the music. Attendees register with the campaign to attend the rallies, which are also used to collect data, attract media coverage, and recruit volunteers. The rallies are held in battleground states like Wisconsin, where Trump narrowly lost to Biden in 2020. The events are carefully stagecrafted to entertain the crowd and reinforce Trump’s message that the country needs to be fixed. During the rally, Trump repeated false claims about the 2020 election being stolen and made promises about deportations and building a wall. The speech had a religious tone and included pledges of loyalty and protection between Trump and his supporters. The rally ended with Trump exiting the stage to an R&B song.
Paphos mayor Phedonos begins re-election campaign
Phedonas Phedonos formally announced his campaign for re-election as Paphos mayor.
Larnaca mayor Vyras kicks off re-election campaign
Andreas Vyras kicked off his re-election campaign for Larnaca mayor with a video on YouTube.