The White House has deleted a video on social media after singer Sabrina Carpenter condemned the Trump administration for using her music to promote its immigration enforcement efforts. The controversy began when the White House posted footage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining individuals — backed by Carpenter’s song “Juno.” Carpenter calls video “evil and disgusting” Sabrina Carpenter, 26, blasted the unauthorized use on X. “This video is evil and disgusting. Never engage me or my music to further your inhumane agenda,” she wrote. The video used clips related to President Donald Trump’s stepped-up immigration crackdown. White House Responds With SNL Clip After deleting the original post, the White House uploaded a clip of Carpenter from Saturday Night Live, where she jokingly pretended to “arrest” cast member Marcello Hernandez. The caption read: “PSA: If you are an illegal criminal, you will be arrested and reported.” Singer spoke out about Trump before Carpenter previously expressed concerns about Trump’s policies. After Trump’s election victory last November, he addressed fans during a Seattle concert. “Sorry for our country … and to the women in here, I love you so so so so so much … I hope for the rest of this evening that you can enjoy yourselves because you absolutely deserve it,” she said. Not the first musician to push back against Trump’s team, he has repeatedly faced backlash from artists — including Beyoncé and Celine Dion — for using music without permission. Carpenter now joins a long list of artists who condemn the political misuse of their work.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh praised his co-actor Danish Pandor, while dropping a hint about a possible sequel to ‘Dhurandhar’. The exchange comes after Danish shared an emotional tribute to Ranveer – celebrating his energy, work ethic and impact during the shoot. In an Instagram post, Danish recalled the first time he and Ranveer met during the film’s narration. He wrote, “I still remember the very first day we met during the narration, you walked in with that trademark energy, hugged me tight and said, ‘Danniiiisshh! We’ll kill it!’ That one moment itself told me what kind of trip it was going to be!! (sic)” He praised Ranveer’s dedication, calling him “a true craftsman” who polished “every scene, every line” and arrived prepared to deliver his best performance. Danish credited Ranveer for bringing out a lively on-screen chemistry and acknowledged how inspiring it was to work with him. Danish’s full note reads with warm admiration: “Your energy, your madness, your precision, your generosity as a co-actor was just inspiring…it all just rubbed off on you (sic).” “To have this opportunity, to share this journey with you, to see you turn into this powerhouse every day… I am truly grateful (sic).” “He’s invincible, he’s untouchable, he’s seen it all 🔥🔥🔥💣💣 (sic)” “Cheers to you ❤️❤️ Cheers to ‘DHU-RAN-DHAR’ (sic).” Ranveer responded equally warmly and hinted at what could come, “Tu meri jaan hai! ❤️ Everyone loves you! Imagine what will happen when they experience part two! ♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥 I am overwhelmed with these words. Will keep this message close to my heart every moment. rajjjja !!! Proud of you!! And excited for you!!! (sic)” Dhurandhar 2 officially announced. post-credits reveal in the first installment, which opened to a massive Day 1 collection of ₹27 crore nett in India. The short gap of three months between the two releases suggests that director Aditya Dhar and the team filmed both chapters simultaneously. The sequel will continue the high-stakes journey of Ranveer Singh’s secret Indian agent, Hamza Ali Mazari, following the events of the first film, set against the backdrop of real-life terrorist incidents. This will bring the spy thriller, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, to its intended conclusion. However, the date of March 19, 2026 creates a monumental box office showdown. ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will go head-to-head with Kannada superstar Yash’s pan-Indian film ‘Toxic’, making it one of the most watched film clashes of early 2026. The sequel is expected to resolve the dramatic cliffhanger and deliver a faster-paced narrative of more than half an hour from the first film.

At the 2026 World Cup draw, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum that he loved the Village People, saying, “I love them” and “They make me happy” while dancing to “YMCA,” according to a lip reader. President Donald Trump, seated with First Lady Melania Trump, speaks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, as The Village People YMCA sings on stage, at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photoeeee Trump) signature “YMCA” dance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, which delighted the crowd — and then launched into praise for the Village People in a conversation with Canadian and Mexican leaders. According to UK-based forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman, Trump was seen “clinching” the letters of the iconic disco track as he encouraged First Lady Melania Trump to join in. “I love it,” Trump told Carney Freeman, who saw Trump turn to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the performance. “I love it,” Trump said, according to Freeman. While standing with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the first lady, Trump also tried to convince Melania to sing or dance along. “They make me happy” After his quick dance, Trump apparently explained to Carney and Sheinbaum why he enjoys the group so much. “Come on, they make me happy,” Trump said, referring to the Village People — who performed at his inauguration festivities earlier this year. World Cup unity amid trade tensions The US, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Trump suggested the three leaders were on good terms ahead of the global event. “We’re getting along,” Trump told reporters at the Kennedy Center. Tariffs still loom large Despite Trump’s optimism, tensions remain. Since taking office, he has: -35% tariff on Canadian imports -25% tax on Mexican goods -Additional duties on steel, aluminum, autos, lumber and copper Friday’s meeting was Trump’s first personal meeting with Sheinbaum and his first private conversation with Carney since he cut off trade talks with Canada in October.

The National Park Service’s updated 2026 “patriotic fee-free days” list sparked a firestorm online after it included Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth have been removed from its free admission calendar, while June 14 has been added – President Donald Trump’s birthday and Flag Day. The decision drew sharp criticism on social media, with many questioning why two major holidays linked to Black history were dropped. The move comes as part of a broader Trump administration push to give U.S. citizens priority access while raising fees for foreign tourists. White House hits back Amid the backlash, the White House responded sharply to New York Times correspondent Peter Baker after he highlighted the change on X. Baker wrote that Trump’s administration added free admission for Trump’s birthday while removing free admission for MLK Day and Juneteenth. The White House responded: “It’s Flag Day, you insufferable idiot — which also happens to be President Trump’s birthday. But you already knew that.” Despite the backlash, critics online remained unconvinced. Online outrage builds Social media users quickly condemned the move, accusing the administration of favoritism and political messaging. One user wrote: “Trump thinks he’s bigger than MLK.” Another questioned the rationale behind dropping historically significant holidays: “Why remove two NATIONAL holidays that Black people celebrate and replace them with Flag Day – which isn’t even a national holiday?” Another pointed out inconsistencies in the explanation offered by the White House: “If this is really about Flag Day, why is Trump’s birthday listed on the website? Why doesn’t it just say Flag Day?” Another response said: “Fine with adding more free days – but why cancel MLK Day? Why cancel Juneteenth?” Another argued the move sends a troubling message: “Why choose Flag Day, which is not a legal holiday, over MLK’s Birthday and Juneteenth – which are both legal holidays?” What has changed in NPS policy According to the National Park Service website: Removed free admission holidays (previously included): -Martin Luther King Jr. Day -Juneteenth New addition to the “patriotic fee-free days”: -June 14th (Flag Day/Trump’s birthday) The website also notes that starting in 2026, will only apply to US citizens and residents. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the policy, saying, “President Trump’s leadership always puts American families first … international visitors must contribute their fair share to maintaining our parks.” New fees for foreign tourists As part of a new “America-first” initiative: Starting Jan. 1, nonresidents will pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the most visited national parks.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers amid ongoing flight cancellations and delays across India. The aviation regulator stated that the airline failed to provide the necessary information and facilities to their passengers. Stating that scheduled flights of the airline have recently experienced massive disruptions resulting in serious inconvenience, hardship and distress to passengers, DGCA added, “it has been observed that the primary cause of the said flight disruptions is the non-provision of adequate arrangements to meet the revised requirements for smooth implementation of the approved FDTL scheme for the airline.” View full image Passengers with their luggage stranded at an IndiGo ticket counter at the T-1 terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on December 6, 2025. (Hindustan Times) “As the CEO, you are responsible for ensuring efficient management of the airlines, but you failed in your duty to ensure timely arrangements for passengers and read the reliable operations.” show cause notice. Elbers was told to state within 24 hours of receiving the notice why appropriate enforcement action should not be taken against him in terms of the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements. “Failure to submit your answer within the stipulated period will result in the case being decided ex-parte.” The DGCA has also constituted a four-member committee to review the factors behind the recent large-scale operational disruptions, which will assess gaps in manning planning, operational preparedness and compliance with revised FDTL norms. Meanwhile, the government said normalcy has been restored at airports across the country and passengers are being provided with the necessary amenities. “The airport management, security staff, airline staff and ground handling services ensure that passenger comfort and safety are top priority. All stranded passengers have been taken care of to minimize inconvenience,” the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also directed all airlines to maintain strict adherence to prescribed fares for domestic flights. However, the cap is not applicable for business class and UDAAN flights. Fare Limits Up to 500 kilometres: ₹7,500 500-1,000 kilometres: ₹12,000 1,000-1,500 kilometres: ₹15,000 Above 1,500 kilometres: ₹18,000, excluding these passenger and tax limits, PS. remain in effect until the situation fully stabilizes. The ministry also noted that it will continue to closely monitor fare levels through real-time data and active coordination with airlines and online travel platforms. ‘Clear pending refunds’ The aviation ministry also ordered the airline to complete the refund process for all canceled or disrupted flights by 20:00 on 7 December 2025. The airline was also instructed not to charge any rescheduling charges for passengers whose travel plans were affected by cancellations. ‘95% of network connectivity established’ IndiGo said it has re-established more than 95% of network connectivity and the airline can operate to 135 of the existing 138 destinations. “The main objective was to reload the network, systems and timetables so that we could restart today with a higher number of flights, improved stability, and there are some early signs of improvement,” the airline said.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has ordered his staff to ensure that electricity connections return to areas affected by the Sumatra disaster. Prabowo wants electricity in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra to be turned off no later than Sunday (12/7) evening. Cabinet Secretary (Seskab), Teddy Indra Wijaya, explained that the order was given by President Prabowo in a limited meeting with a number of ministers, PLN Chief Director Darmawan Prasodjo, and heads of institutions at the President’s private residence, Bukit Hambalang, Bogor Regency, West Java, Saturday (6/12). “In West Sumatra, the electricity is almost completely switched on, while in North Sumatra there are still several points, such as in Langkat and Tapanuli, where the electricity is not yet on. Likewise in several areas in Aceh. The President also ordered that the electricity should be fully switched on no later than tomorrow evening,” says Teddy, explaining Prabowo’s instruction to his staff during a limited meeting (207/1). Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT On the same occasion, President Prabowo also ordered the immediate repair of country roads to areas affected by flash floods and landslides. “President Prabowo has ordered that all land road access in disaster-affected areas must be restored immediately, temporary bridges can be built immediately, and all electricity must be turned on immediately. Apart from that, fuel supplies must be quickly available, and logistical needs must be met, not lacking,” Teddy said. Specifically, Prabowo also gave instructions for the restoration of land routes in several areas where access is currently still cut off, including in Takengon City in Central Aceh Regency, and Bener Meriah Regency. “This line must be connected immediately,” said Prabowo as relayed by Teddy. Finally, Prabowo also stated that he will review the areas affected by the disaster and always monitor the situation on the ground from time to time. Various officials who participated in the limited meeting in Hambalang on Saturday evening include Minister of State Prasetyo Hadi, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo, Minister of Housing Maruarar Sirait, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, TNI Commander General Agus Prabiyanto Chief of Police General Sigit Subiyanto General, Maruli Simanjuntak, TNI Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali, and Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Marshal M. Tonny Harjono. Flash floods hit the regions of Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra on Tuesday 25 November 2025. The National Disaster Management Agency reported the latest data as of November 6, 2025, the number of deaths due to flash floods and landslides in Sumatra reached 914 people, while 389 people were still missing. (fas/fas)

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) is strengthening the handling of flood disasters in the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra (North Sumatra) and West Sumatra (Sumbar) by continuing to support and cooperate with BNPB, TNI, Polri, BPBD, Regional Government and volunteer teams. The distribution of basic food aid and logistical support is carried out as an effort to strengthen services to meet the basic needs of the community. The basic food aid itself is distributed along with the operation of 31 public kitchens in three provinces that continue to serve tens of thousands of affected residents. The Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos), Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) emphasized that basic food assistance and public kitchens are part of efforts to strengthen disaster management in Sumatra. “We continue to coordinate with BNPB and with the TNI, Polri, BPBD and a team of volunteers to help fulfill basic needs,” Gus Ipul said in his statement on Saturday (6/11/2025). Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT As the province with the most extensive flood impacts, Aceh is a top priority. The Ministry of Social Affairs distributed 3,000 basic food packages focused on two districts, namely: 1. East Aceh Regency. 2,000 basic food packets. Aid was distributed to affected villages that experienced deep flooding, cut off access, as well as areas that were still dependent on external logistics. 2. North Aceh Regency 1,000 basic food packages Delivery was carried out by social assistants, Tagana and volunteers, reaching households that lost food supplies due to river flooding. Apart from basic necessities, Aceh also received additional support in the form of cleaning equipment, carpets, blankets and logistical supplies to strengthen the operations of public kitchens that produce more than 109 thousand servings of food every day. In North Sumatra, the Ministry of Social Support is targeting areas with the highest concentration of refugees such as Langkat Regency, Mandailing Natal and Sibolga City with assistance including: 1. Additional food ingredients to maintain the continuity of public kitchens that produce 21,110 servings per day. 2. ⁠Basic needs package for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, mothers and children. 3. ⁠Emergency logistics such as cleaning tools, sleeping mats and urgent equipment for residents at integrated refugee posts. This support ensures that logistical supplies remain stable during the emergency response period, especially for thousands of residents still living in refugee camps. In the meantime, the Ministry of Social Affairs in West Sumatra is strengthening assistance following the dynamics of the flood situation which is beginning to decrease at several points, namely: 1. Increased food supply for residents who still live in affected houses. 2. Initial recycling logistics such as tarps, mats, family equipment and cleaning packages. 3. ⁠ Support for areas that still need food supplies after the operation of public kitchens, especially in Agam and Padang Pariaman. This assistance continues the great work of public kitchens which previously produced 34,254 portions of food per day during the height of the disaster. With this range of support, the Ministry of Social Affairs emphasizes that disaster management is not just about distributing aid, but ensuring that every affected citizen returns safely, protected and has access to basic services. Furthermore, interventions are carried out in layers from rapid response, provision of urgent needs, to assistance for vulnerable groups so that recovery can take place faster and more comprehensively. (acd/acd)

Jakarta – Agung Sedayu Group (ASG) reiterates its commitment to supporting sustainable development and economic empowerment of the community. Through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the company has officially distributed final stage funding of IDR 21.4 billion to 214 Red and White Village and Subdistrict Cooperatives (KDKMP) in Tangerang Regency. The total is 274 cooperatives, where previously in the first phase IDR 6 billion was handed over to 60 village cooperatives. The handover of this aid took place during an event chaired by the Regent of Tangerang, Mochamad Maesyal Rasyid at the Yasmin Hotel, Curug District, Tangerang Regency. Through this final phase of distribution, each cooperative received assistance of IDR 100 million, which is part of ASG’s commitment to strengthen the existence and role of the Merah Putih cooperative in Tangerang Regency. This initiative is in line with the directive of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, that village and sub-district cooperatives can move actively to help the community to improve the local economy. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “Today, December 6, 2025, we distribute CSR funds to the Red and White Cooperative in Tangerang Regency and is the Agung Sedayu Group’s commitment to help improve the people’s economy through cooperative economy. A total of 274 cooperatives in Tangerang Regency, and each will be used for 100 million operations, and each will receive 100 million operations. cooperative,” said the estate management director of the Agung Sedayu Group, Restu Mahesa, said in his statement on Saturday (6/12/2025). It is hoped that these CSR funds can be optimally used to expand productive businesses, strengthen members’ capital and increase the management capacity of cooperatives at village and sub-district level. “This program is a collaboration carried out with the Attorney General of the Republic of Indonesia by Jamintel and then by the Minister of Cooperatives of Tangerang Indonesia and also Tangerang Regency. So we ensure that this program will continue to be monitored to ensure maximum results for the community,” he added. Through transparent and professional management, it is expected that these cooperatives will be able to have a real impact on improving community welfare. With the distribution of this final stage of CSR funds, ASG hopes that cooperatives will be born that are strong, competitive and contribute significantly to encourage regional economic growth and strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation in national development. At the end of his speech, Banten Governor Andra Soni expressed his appreciation to industrial players who implemented a CSR program to assist the town government in the development of the Merah Putih Subdistrict Town Cooperative. Through this collaboration, it is hoped that it will further increase the contribution of the industrial sector to the economy in Banten province. For information, the event was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia, Farida Farichah; Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence at the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office, Reda Manthovani; Banten Governor Andra Soni, Head of the Banten Province Cooperative and SME Service, Agus Mintono; as well as the Estate Management Director of the Agung Sedayu Group, Restu Mahesa together with staff and various other stakeholders. The presence of these important officials is strong evidence of cross-sector support for efforts to strengthen cooperatives as the foundation of the people’s economy. (acd/ega)

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) will hold a joint Christmas celebration this year. Minister of Religion (Menag) Nasaruddin Umar said this is the first joint Christmas celebration held by the Ministry of Religion since Indonesia’s independence. This was conveyed by Nasaruddin when he attended and delivered a speech at the 2025 Tiberias Christmas event at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Saturday (6/12/2025) evening. “Service of Religion, ladies and gentlemen, tomorrow, God willing, we will also celebrate Christmas together. For the first time since the Republic of Indonesia became independent, there is in the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia a Ministry of Religion that celebrates Christmas together,” Nasaruddin said in his speech. Scroll to continue content The Indonesian Tiberias Church held a Christmas celebration tonight at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta. Photo: Kurniawan Fadilah/detikcom Nasaruddin said that the joint Christmas celebration by the Indonesian Ministry of Religion emphasizes that there should be no division among the nation’s children. He believes that the diversity that makes Indonesia a beautiful painting of God should not be damaged by disharmony. “We should not have any divisions, friends. Do not allow differences in religion or sect to make us different. A beautiful painting does not mean a golden frame if the painting is not beautiful. What is the meaning of a frame? What is important is that the painting is very beautiful,” he said. As is known, the Tiberias Indonesian Church is holding a Christmas celebration tonight at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Senayan, Jakarta. The congregation was very enthusiastic about participating in the Christmas celebrations. Based on detikcom monitoring at the location, Saturday (6/12/2025), the Tiberias 2025 Christmas celebration started at 17.58 WIB. It seemed that the congregation in the main field of SUGBK spilled over to the stands. Some congregations even watched from outside SUGBK. The congregation outside the stadium watched the Christmas celebration via the large screen provided. Even though they could not enter the stadium, the congregation outside continued to solemnly celebrate Christmas. They still seem happy with the Christmas celebration. (fas/fas)

Jakarta – Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Indonesia, Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, said that the UAE is ready to send humanitarian aid to areas affected by the Sumatra disaster. However, the UAE is awaiting a decision and request from the Indonesian government. “We will always support Indonesia’s requests, as long as they say ‘yes, Indonesia is open to international efforts’, we will be the first to respond,” Ambassador Al Dhaheri said at a media gathering in Jakarta, reported by Antara, Saturday (6/12/2025). Al Dhaheri said his party received a call from the cabinet asking to consult with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) on the delivery of humanitarian aid, adding that the UAE understood that Indonesia had not declared a national emergency. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT According to Al Dhaheri, the UAE has good relations with the governments of these provinces. He said that the UAE side will also consult with provincial governments on the delivery of humanitarian aid. On the same day, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said that Indonesia can still deal with the flood and landslide disasters in Sumatra independently, so help from friendly countries is not yet needed. Despite this, Sugiono still expressed his gratitude for the offers of aid from friendly countries, saying that these offers reflected their concern about the situation in Indonesia. On Wednesday (3/12), Minister of State Prasetyo Hadi also stated that Indonesia is still able to overcome the disaster in Sumatra and still has enough food supplies for disaster victims. As known, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has updated data on victims of disasters that occurred in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. BNPB noted that the latest data currently shows that 914 people have died as a result of the disasters that occurred in these three provinces. “The total number of victims who died is 914 people. So an increase of 47 people from yesterday’s position of 867 people,” Head of BNPB Data and Data Center, Abdul Muhari, said during a press conference, Saturday (6/12). (fas/moa)