Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire deal in Gaza, including the release of dozens of hostages. Mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the US are optimistic about securing an agreement before Joe Biden's inauguration. The plan, divided into three phases, requires Israeli Cabinet approval.
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The FBI has issued a warning about potential 'copycat or retaliatory attacks' after Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an ISIS sympathiser, drove a truck into crowds on New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing 14 people. The authorities highlight the increasing use of vehicle ramming by extremists inspired by foreign terrorist organisations.
US President Trump began his second term by signing executive orders in the Oval Office. Amid this, Fox News' Peter Doocy inquired about a traditional letter left by Joe Biden. Trump, surprised, found the envelope in the desk drawer marked '47.' Although he considered reading it aloud, Trump chose to keep its contents private for now, maintaining the tradition's intrigue.
The San Francisco Police Department has reportedly changed the status of the Suchir Balaji case from closed to "open and active investigation", the San Francisco Standard reported adding that the department declined to share a full incident report. Suchir Balaji was found dead in his apartment in San Francisco, months after accusing OpenAI of violating laws while developing ChatGPT. His death was ruled a suicide after the San Francisco Police Department found no evidence of 'foul play'.
Syria's new interim president pledged on Tuesday to ensure the state has a monopoly on weapons at a national dialogue conference on the country's future after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led a rebel alliance that toppled Assad in December, also said he plans to establish a national dialogue conference during the country's transition.
US President Donald Trump, during his inaugural parade, greeted the families of recently released hostages from Hamas. He acknowledged Steve Witkoff's role in their return. Despite harsh weather, Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president, marking the beginning of a unified Republican control in Washington.
Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow has announced her candidacy for the US Senate, emphasizing the need for new Democratic leadership. McMorrow, known for her progressive stance and viral speeches, aims to bring fresh ideas to Washington and challenge the current political status quo.
An eye witness account on Instagram detailed how Elon Musk dropped in out of nowhere when Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump were about to have dinner at Mar-a-Lago. The account said Jeff Bezos became very uncomfortable as soon as Elon Musk joined them and was looking for a one-on-one conversation with Trump.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency canceled over $180 million in administrative contracts, including a $170,000 contract for an exhibit on Anthony Fauci. The exhibit was scheduled for completion in 2025. "Can you believe your taxpayer dollars were being spent on a Fauci exhibit," Elon Musk said reacting to the news.