DONALD TRUMP SPARKS DEBATE AFTER SHARING “51ST STATE” GRAPHIC OF VENEZUELA. (PHOTO).

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 Donald Trump Sparks Debate After Sharing “51st State” Graphic of Venezuela Donald Trump has sparked controversy online after sharing a graphic on his Truth Social account showing Venezuela covered with the American flag and labelled “51st State.” The post was shared on Tuesday night while Trump was travelling to China for a major international summit, drawing widespread attention to the administration’s position on Venezuela. The development comes shortly after Trump stated in a recent interview with Fox News that he was considering the possibility of Venezuela becoming part of the United States, citing the country’s oil resources and growing American influence there. The discussion follows months of political tension in Venezuela after former leader Nicolas Maduro was reportedly captured by US forces earlier this year. Reacting to the growing speculation, Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, stated that the country had “never” considered becoming a US state. Despite re...

ALGERIA, FRANCE TENSIONS MOUNT OVER EXPULSION OF FRENCH OFFICIALS.(PHOTO).


 Algeria, France tensions mount over expulsion of French officials

A diplomatic row between Algeria and France is deepening after Algeria expelled 12 French officials. The move by Algeria follows the arrest of its citizen in France, AFP reported.


French foreign minister on Tuesday threatened Algeria with ‘‘consequences’’.


Jean-Noel Barrot said the move was "regrettable" and warned it "will not be without consequences", adding that if "Algeria chooses escalation, we will respond with the greatest firmness".


Algeria's foreign ministry declared the 12 persona non grata after the arrest in France of an Algerian consular official, a "vile act" it blamed on French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.


For decades, ties between France and Algeria have gone through diplomatic upheavals, and the fresh row comes at a delicate time in relations.


On Friday, French prosecutors indicted three Algerians, including a consular official, on suspicion of involvement in the 2024 abduction of an opponent of the Algerian government, Amir Boukhors, in a Paris suburb.

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