Donald Trump’s new book, Save America, released on Tuesday, September 3, has quickly become an Amazon best-seller. Despite its high price, the book has claimed the No. 1 spot in Amazon’s ‘Presidents & Heads of State Biographies’ category and ranks 13th overall. The hardcover edition is priced at $92.06, a 7% discount from the $99 listed by its publisher, Winning Team Publishing.

Trump promoted the book on Truth Social, stating, “My new book comes out TODAY! Have you gotten your copy? I hand-selected every photo, from my time in the White House to our current third campaign for President of the United States. A MUST HAVE on U.S. History, especially for America First Patriots.”

What’s the book about?
The book is a compilation of photos, anecdotes, and memories from Trump’s time in office and his presidential campaigns. The cover features a memorable image of Trump at a Pennsylvania rally after surviving an assassination attempt, captured by Associated Press photographer Peter. The Associated Press, which obtained excerpts before the release, reported that the book includes photos of Trump with figures like Tiger Woods, Angela Merkel, and Kim Jong Un. Trump also takes shots at Mark Zuckerberg and defends his 2018 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki.

According to Amazon, the book offers an “unparalleled look” into Trump’s four years as the 45th President of the United States, along with his vision for a potential next term. Save America is packed with iconic moments from Trump’s first administration, including historic summits with world leaders and candid White House scenes. Each photo is personally selected by Trump and accompanied by his commentary, offering insights into what might shape his next four years in office. The book also highlights Trump’s major achievements, including record-breaking trade deals, tax cuts, international diplomacy, and border security, according to Amazon.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have ordered the execution of around 30 government officials for failing to prevent the deaths of over a thousand people during recent floods, according to reports from South Korean media. The flooding and landslides in Chagang Province resulted in numerous deaths, injuries, and widespread displacement.

North Korean authorities have reportedly vowed to take severe action against those who, it is alleged, could have done more to prevent the casualties, as reported by Chosun TV.

HT was unable to independently verify the accuracy of these claims. Due to the extreme secrecy of North Korea, it is difficult to confirm details, but the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim Jong Un ordered officials to be “strictly punished” after the devastating floods that hit Chagang Province, near the Chinese border, in July.

During an emergency Politburo meeting in Sinuiju, Kim Jong Un reportedly demanded severe punishment for those he accused of neglecting their disaster prevention duties, which led to “unacceptable casualties,” according to KCNA.

Investigations are ongoing into the conduct of Kang Bong-hoon, the dismissed Party secretary of Chagang Province, who previously served as a deputy director of the Munitions Industry Department and was known to accompany Kim Jong Un on inspections, according to the report.

The northwestern province experienced severe flooding in July, leaving thousands homeless and causing significant loss of life and injuries. South Korean media suggest that the death toll could surpass 1,000. North Korean state media reported that the heavy rain flooded 4,100 houses, 7,410 acres of farmland, and many public buildings, roads, and railways in Sinuiju and the neighboring town of Uiju.

In a recent escalation of psychological tactics against Iran, the US military has issued a warning to the Islamic State and its affiliated terrorist groups, cautioning them against attacking the United States and its allies.

The US military conveyed this message through the Tinder dating app, broadcasting it across Lebanon, as reported by the Washington Post.

The profiles, written in Arabic, warned, “Do not take up arms against the United States or its partners,” and emphasized that the US “will protect its partners against threats from the Iranian regime and its proxies.” The message was accompanied by images of US warplanes. The use of Tinder, a platform primarily known for dating and social interactions, for such a direct military communication surprised many.

Tinder, known for its “swipe right” (to accept a match) and “swipe left” (to reject a match) features, is an unconventional choice for military messaging. A US official familiar with the ad campaign confirmed to the Post that it was associated with CENTCOM.

Meanwhile, Lebanon-based freelance writer Séamus Malekafzali shared on X that he had seen an ad on Tinder in Lebanon from CENTCOM in Arabic, stating, “Do not take arms against the US and its partners,” and mentioning that F-16s and A-10s were ready to act, highlighting the US’s commitment to protecting its partners from threats posed by the Iranian regime and its proxies.

Following this, Tinder withdrew the advertisement. A defense official explained to the source that the Department of Defense conducts military information operations to support “national security priorities,” and these must comply with US law and DOD policy, underscoring their commitment to adhering to these guidelines.

According to the Post, the use of the most popular dating app in the US to deliver the military’s message raised questions about the military’s online communication strategies.

Several officials and scholars criticized the use of Tinder for such messages, arguing it was ineffective in reaching a broad audience and described it as “an unforced error or laziness.”

The message was perceived as a direct threat to Iran, warning against its threats to destroy Israel, the Post reported. Tehran has frequently pledged to retaliate for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, though Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement. Tinder removed the ad after being contacted by the Post, citing a violation of its policies on violence and political messaging.