Trump 'disappointed' in Putin over Ukraine war | Hook News Wrap

Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "really let me down" after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president's historic UK state visit.

Starmer, meanwhile, gently nudged Trump on Ukraine and called for more pressure on Putin, as he tries to bridge the divide between Trump and European allies on Kyiv.

Trump, who has long been friendly with Putin, then issued a rebuke to the Russian leader for continuing the war.

"The one that I thought would be easiest would be because of my relationship with President Putin, but he's let me down," Trump said. "He's really let me down."

US support for Taiwan eroding?

US President Donald Trump declined to approve $400 million in military aid to Taiwan in recent months while negotiating on trade and a potential summit with Beijing, the Washington Post reported Thursday.

The decision would mark a sharp departure from US policy toward the democratic island, which faces a constant threat of invasion by China. A White House official told the Post that the aid package decision was not yet final.

Adani shares skyrocket

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cleared Adani Group and its Chairman Gautam Adani of allegations levelled by US-based Hindenburg Research of routing funds through three entities to hide related party transactions.

The firm's stock surged in morning trade on Friday, with Adani Total Gas climbing over 13%. Hindenburg, which has since shut down, in January 2023 published a damning report against the Adani Group alleging insider trading, market manipulation, and violations of public shareholding norms.

Sri Lanka's bittersweet Asia Cup victory

A determined Sri Lanka will take inspiration from their unbeaten group campaign and start as favourites against an inconsistent Bangladesh in the first Super Four match.

But Sri Lanka will miss the services of all-rounder Dunith Wellalage as he has returned home from the tournament after his father, Suranga, passed away on Thursday night, the same day when he was playing their final Group B match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.

India queues up for iPhones

Customers in India thronged the Apple stores on Friday morning as the company's iPhone 17 series went on sale. Excited shoppers queued up early outside, with some stores even reporting public brawls for a place in the line.