Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration, as confirmed by her office without any explanation. Former President Barack Obama will attend. This is Michelle's second missed event in two weeks, following Jimmy Carter's funeral. The Bushes and the Clintons will be in attendance, reports said. The Obamas attended Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017.
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Mauritius faces political unrest with a financial scandal involving a former minister. Ex-finance minister Renganaden Padayachy is accused of defrauding the Mauritius Investment Corporation. Harvesh Seegolam, ex-central bank head, is also under investigation. The Militant Socialist Movement claims political vendetta. Two dynasties have dominated Mauritian politics. President Emmanuel Macron's visit adds to the tension. Accusations could impact Mauritius's economy.
The Turkish military killed 21 Kurdish militants in northern Syria and Iraq, targeting PKK and YPG forces. The operations highlight ongoing tensions, with Turkey designating these groups as terrorists. Ankara continues military actions to ensure security, with cross-border airstrikes becoming routine against PKK bases in northern Iraq.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, will be honored with a funeral at Washington National Cathedral and a second service in Georgia. The ceremonies pay tribute to Carter's humanitarian work and achievements, including his peace efforts and contributions to ethics in governance.
Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's NDP, strongly defended Canada's sovereignty in response to Donald Trump's idea of annexing Canada. Singh emphasized Canadians' pride and resolve to defend their nation. Trump suggested that merging Canada with the US would enhance national security and reduce financial burdens. Trudeau dubbed the proposition as 'provocative and absurd.'
Biographer Seth Abramson claimed Elon Musk's IQ is between 100 and 110, not exceptionally high, and accuses Musk of having no significant intellectual achievements. While crediting Musk for SpaceX, Abramson criticized his performance with Tesla and other ventures in a long post on X at the end of which there was a plug for his new book on Elon Musk. Social media users asked him evidence of his own IQ in brutal comments.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Taiwan's reunification with China is inevitable, emphasizing the shared kinship and historical trend. This declaration precedes Donald Trump's potential trade tensions with China. Xi also discussed the need for proactive economic policies and reforms to address China's economic challenges, including a real estate market downturn and reduced consumer spending.
Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, his first major speech since returning to the White House. While the address is expected to outline his plans for the next four years, it won’t be called the "State of the Union." Find out why new presidents give a different kind of speech early in their term.
Chesley B. Sullenberger III, the pilot who safely landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River in 2009, said the DC plane crash Wednesday night was caused by two factors though they are nothing technical and the aviation industry is now exceptionally safe. The descent was at night and over water and these two factors brought about the tragic crash that killed 64 people on board an American Airlines flight which collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers on board mid-air.
Greece marks the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash with a general strike and mass protests demanding accountability. The 2023 disaster, which killed 57 people, exposed systemic failures in the railway system. Led by victims' families, demonstrations have disrupted transport and businesses nationwide. While the government pledges rail safety reforms, public anger persists, fueling political tensions. Memorials honor the victims, as calls for justice grow louder.