Nick Jonas faced fan backlash after replying to Elon Musk's tweet about Tesla's value surge since Trump's victory. Fans criticized Jonas, citing the band's previous political neutrality. Despite the controversy, Jonas celebrated his sixth wedding anniversary with Priyanka Chopra and their daughter.
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A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, has been detained in Iran after ignoring travel warnings and entering the country on December 30. Their family expressed deep concern and is working with the British government to secure their safe return.
Amid reports that Vivek Ramaswamy may exit the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to run for Ohio Governor, with Elon Musk potentially taking over DOGE, Ramaswamy Monday posted a photo with Elon Musk captioning it 'A new dawn'. According to reports, Donald Trump will sign the executive order for DOGE soon after the inauguration but Vivek Ramaswamy's fate in DOGE is uncertain though Vivek is keeping that under wraps.
In a significant departure, members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have openly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. Thirty-six members expressed their concern over the loss of life and accused the government of encouraging violence against Palestinians. They mourned the Palestinian lives lost since the collapse of the truce on March 18.
On Friday, a fire broke out at an eight-story shopping complex in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, sparking the evacuation of dozens. The incident prompted a 'second-stage' alert, involving a large deployment of fire trucks and personnel. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the authorities.
Bangladesh's election commission announced plans for general elections by December following nationwide unrest. Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus agreed to BNP’s demand for early polls, citing law and order concerns. Yunus, in power since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, leads reform efforts, including constitutional changes. Student-led uprisings dismantled Mujib-era symbols, fueling tensions. The UN and EU urged free elections, while BNP questioned the government's neutrality in overseeing... Expand
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy co-hosted an X Space on the Department of Government Efficiency to discuss its current initiatives and past government spending. This came as Ramaswamy is now out of DOGE for his yet-to-be-launched campaign for Ohio Governor election. At the X Space event, Elon Musk addressed Vivek as 'Governor Ramaswamy'.
Costas Simitis, former Greek Prime Minister and key figure in modernizing Greece, has passed away at 88. His leadership saw Greece's entry into the eurozone, Cyprus's accession to the EU, and significant infrastructure projects. Despite controversies, he remains a pivotal figure in Greece’s recent history.