A coalition of 24 US governors pledged to continue with the Paris Agreement despite President Trump's withdrawal decision. They assured UN climate chief Simon Stiell they would uphold America's climate commitments. However, Trump's move may affect global mitigation pledges and climate finance flow to developing nations.
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Patty Morin, mother of a murder victim, criticizes judges and Democrats for blocking Trump’s deportation flights, accusing them of prioritizing criminals. Her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant. She supports Trump's efforts and condemns judicial decisions halting deportations as harmful to Americans. Trump's legal battle over deportations forces Democrats into a difficult position, reflecting strong public support for stricter immigration enforcement.
A Chinese mining worker was killed in northeastern Afghanistan by a resistance group, the National Mobilization Front, which accused him of aiding Taliban intelligence, though without evidence. Taliban officials said he traveled without notifying local security. The incident highlights risks for foreign investors in Afghanistan, where the Taliban is courting investment despite instability and international isolation. China remains a key player in Afghanistan’s resource extraction projects.
The high court upheld the death penalty for 20 students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology for murdering Abrar Fahad in 2019. Fahad was beaten for six hours with a cricket bat over a Facebook post criticizing the government. A Dhaka court sentenced them to death in December 2021. The defense plans to appeal the verdict.
“Ramaswamy lasted minus one day, OK? He got blown out on Jan. 19, so he’s not even—you can’t even measure him by Scaramuccis, which are 11-day time units," Anthony Sacaramucci said. Scaramucci was fired by Trump as White House director after a week and a half but Scaramucci used that fame to appear on media regularly and then he created a super PAC that supported Joe Biden in 2020.
Vietnam's birth rates have fallen below replacement levels for the third consecutive year, with the fertility rate at 1.91 children per woman. Economic factors are driving smaller family sizes, leading to aging population concerns. The government plans to introduce laws and support measures to reverse the trend. The National Assembly will discuss the draft Population Law in 2025 to boost fertility rates.
The U.S. military conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria this weekend, targeting and killing a senior finance and logistics official of the al-Qaeda affiliate, Hurras al-Din. This operation aimed to disrupt terrorist activities threatening US, allied, and partner personnel. President Trump lauded CENTCOM for their efforts in eliminating the threat.
Jack Smith, the special counsel who pursued two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, has stepped down from his position. His resignation revealed in a legal filing footnote, marks the end of a tumultuous tenure of courtroom losses and political tension. His resignation was expected before Trump’s inauguration, who had vowed to remove him from his role.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace on his birthday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Imperial Household Agency said on Sunday. "I hope that this year, the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, will be an occasion... to remember the preciousness of peace in our hearts, and to renew our commitment to peace," Naruhito said in a speech to the IHA ahead of his 65th birthday.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have returned to Romania to face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang, asserting their innocence. The investigation is ongoing with additional charges including human trafficking and money laundering, although the brothers deny all allegations.