Donald Trump voices support after volcano-triggered tsunami devastation

US President Donald Trump has offered a message of support after a volcano-triggered tsunami left 222 people dead and hundreds more injured in Indonesia's Sunda Strait. In a tweet, he said it is unthinkable devastation from the tsunami disaster.

Mr Trump joined world leaders voicing condolences after the tsunami destruction. International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde extended her deepest sympathies



to the Indonesian people who have been hit so hard once again by the natural disaster.

The UN and European Union both pledged to mobilize humanitarian support if requested by Jakarta. A spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement that the United Nations stands ready to support the ongoing government-led rescue and relief efforts.