The ongoing global crisis witnessed a new development when US President Donald Trump revealed the name of the secret weapon used to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US leader referred to the device as “The Discombobulator” in a recent interview. According to Trump, the “Discombobulator” rendered Venezuela’s defensive systems useless and prevented enemy Russian and Chinese missiles from being launched.
However, Trump refused to disclose further details about the device. Interestingly, he had previously claimed that nearly all the lights in Caracas were turned off during the operation, but he avoided revealing the method used. The US President also stated that his country will continue to carry out ground military operations against drug cartels, which may spread to Mexico or Central America.
This revelation comes at a time when Maduro has been arrested in New York and charged in federal cases. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone. A plot to attack the Israeli embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been foiled. The value of the Iranian rial has plummeted, with reports suggesting that it is now equivalent to 150,000 US dollars.
In a separate development, the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta has banned the use of artificial intelligence applications for Quranic interpretation. A British former chancellor, Sajid Javid, has sparked controversy by opposing the entry of individuals like his parents into the UK. Australia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius. The United Nations has warned about the severe consequences of a new law in Afghanistan.
Research has revealed that Israeli forces have been systematically demolishing homes and agricultural land in the northern Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire. US President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25%, citing a lack of timely ratification of a trade deal by the South Korean parliament. A severe cold warning has been issued for nearly 20 million people across 44 US states, with emergency declarations made in 24 states.
