Donald Trump praised his youngest son, Barron Trump, as a “smart guy” ahead of his birthday on March 20, highlighting the teenager’s technological skills and their strong bond.

Speaking with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham on March 19, Trump described Barron as having a natural talent for technology. The former president expressed his admiration for his son, a freshman at New York University, and his impressive computer skills.

‘He has an incredible aptitude for technology’
When asked whether Barron was more inclined toward politics or business, Trump suggested it might be technology. He recounted an incident where he tried to turn off Barron’s laptop, only to find it back on moments later. When he asked how it happened, Barron simply replied, “None of your business, dad.”

“He has an unbelievable aptitude for technology,” Trump remarked.

Beyond Barron, Trump also praised his other four children—Eric, Don Jr., Ivanka, and Tiffany—for their intelligence and dedication. He described himself as fortunate to be the father of five hardworking children, all of whom attended prestigious universities and are deeply patriotic.

“I’m lucky. You need a bit of luck too,” Trump said. “They are very smart, hardworking, and they love our country. They are proud of their father, and we have a great relationship.”

Barron is also preparing to launch a luxury real estate venture with two business partners. The company, Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., was briefly incorporated in Wyoming last July before being dissolved four months later. However, it is set to relaunch in spring 2025, with Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach listed as its principal address, according to records obtained by the New York Post.

Cameron Roxburgh, Barron’s co-founder and former high school classmate, previously stated that they were still finalizing logistics and “might relaunch” in the spring. While the venture is independent, Roxburgh noted that Barron had received “private advice” from his father, though there has been no financial backing from the Trump Organization so far.

Malaysia has finalized an agreement with exploration firm Ocean Infinity to restart the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook announced on Wednesday. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, disappeared in 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, marking one of the most perplexing aviation mysteries in history.

The renewed search effort will focus on a 15,000 sq km area in the southern Indian Ocean, operating under a “no find, no fee” arrangement. Ocean Infinity will receive $70 million only if the wreckage is found, Loke confirmed.

“The government remains committed to continuing the search and providing closure for the families of those on board MH370,” he said in a statement.

Malaysia had initially agreed in principle to Ocean Infinity’s proposal in December. The company previously conducted an unsuccessful search for the plane in 2018, following earlier efforts by Malaysia, Australia, and China, which had covered a 120,000 sq km area based on satellite data from Inmarsat.

Ship tracking data revealed that a vessel deployed for the search had already reached the designated Indian Ocean zone late last month, even before the agreement was finalized. While the exact duration of the contract remains unclear, Loke had previously indicated it would span 18 months.

The Israeli military launched strikes across Gaza early Tuesday, ending a weeks-long deadlock over extending the ceasefire that had paused fighting since January. According to Palestinian health ministry officials, at least 235 people were killed, AFP reported.

A senior Hamas official, cited by Reuters, accused Israel of “unilaterally ending the Gaza ceasefire” following a series of Israeli airstrikes that left dozens dead.

Hamas media, quoted by Reuters, confirmed that senior security official Mahmoud Abu Watfa was killed in the strikes. The head of the Palestinian health ministry, Mohammed Zaqut, told AFP that at least 330 people, including several children, had been killed, while dozens were wounded across Gaza.

“The health ministry has recorded more than 330 deaths, the majority being Palestinian women and children, with hundreds wounded, many in critical condition,” Zaqut stated.

In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency said they were carrying out extensive strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza. According to Fox News, Israel consulted the White House before launching the attacks on Monday.

Ceasefire Collapses

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have decided to revoke the ceasefire agreement, exposing hostages in Gaza to uncertainty, Reuters quoted a Hamas official as saying.

Netanyahu stated that he had instructed the military to take “strong action” against Hamas in response to the group’s refusal to release hostages and its rejection of ceasefire proposals.

“Israel will now act against Hamas with increasing military strength,” his office announced.

Medics and witnesses reported that Israeli airstrikes targeted three houses in Deir Al-Balah, a building in Gaza City, and locations in Khan Younis and Rafah. The Palestinian civil emergency service counted at least 35 airstrikes on Gaza.

Ceasefire Disagreements

The renewed violence comes amid ongoing disputes between Israel and Hamas over the continuation of the three-phase ceasefire, which began in January.

Despite mediation efforts led by Arab negotiators and backed by the United States, the two sides have failed to reach a consensus over the past two weeks. During the initial phase of the ceasefire, Hamas released around three dozen hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. However, negotiations for the second phase—aimed at securing the release of the remaining 60 hostages and ending the war—have stalled.

Netanyahu has repeatedly threatened to resume military action and, earlier this month, cut off food and aid deliveries to Gaza in an effort to pressure Hamas.

The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a cross-border attack that killed approximately 1,200 people and took 250 hostages. In response, Israel’s military campaign has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, according to local health officials, and displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population. The Health Ministry in Gaza does not differentiate between civilians and militants but states that more than half of the casualties are women and children.

During the ceasefire, hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians were able to return to the ruins of their homes, providing some relief before hostilities resumed.