Trump launches sneaker line after court fine
Washington, Feb 18: Former US President Donald Trump has launched a sneaker line, a day after a New York judge fined him and his companies nearly $355 million in the civil fraud case. The former president unveiled “Trump Sneakers” at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia. He placed a pair of gold sneakers, which a new website priced at $399 and named the “NEVER SURRENDER HIGH-TOP SNEAKER”, on the podium as he spoke, media reports said . “This is something I’ve been talking about for 12 years, 13 years, and I think it’s going to be a big success,” said Trump, the frontliner in GOP nominations in a potential rematch between him and President Joe Biden for 2024 presidential elections. By Saturday night, the $399 sneakers were listed as sold out on the website. There had been 1,000 pairs of the sneakers available for purchase, according to the site. The former president is also selling two versions of sneakers that have “T” and “45” on the sides for $199, according to the website. Cologne and perfume are for sale at $99 each. According to the website, the products are “trademarks of CIC Ventures LLC. Trump Sneakers are not designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals. 45Footwear, LLC uses the Trump name, image and likeness under a license agreement,” CNN reported. (IANS)
US, UK conduct fresh strikes against Houthi
Sanaa, Feb 18: The US-British military coalition has conducted multiple strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported. The strikes hit in and around the port city, including the area of Ras Issa in the district of al-Salif, northwest of the city, said a Houthi-run Satellite TV Channel al-Masirah, on Saturday, without providing further details about any casualties. The US-led coalition has made no comment yet on Saturday’s alleged strikes, but it issued a brief statement detailing the Houthi attack on Friday, Xinhua reported. Late on Friday, “four anti-ship ballistic missiles launched from Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into the Red Sea. It is assessed that at least three missiles were launched toward the commercial vessel MT Pollux. There were no reported injuries or damage from MT Pollux or any other ship in the area,” the US Central Command (CENTCOM) wrote on X. (IANS)