Australia Day, marked annually on January 26, will be observed as a public holiday on January 27 this year. While it commemorates the landing of the First Fleet in 1788, the day is also contentious for its symbolism of British colonization impacts on Indigenous Australians, sparking debates about changing the date.
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A security breach occurred at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on January 22, just two days after his inauguration. Bijan T. Arceo, 32, was arrested for trespassing after climbing over a wall clearly marked with 'No Trespassing' signs. The Secret Service confirmed that Arceo did not enter the protected area. On January 20, Donald Trump assumed his office.
Amid hysteria over mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey, former CIA operations officer Laura Ballman presented her theory that probably this is a classified operation being executed by the Biden administration otherwise why the White House would assert that it was nothing illegal, she asked. ​​The first mystery aircraft were spotted flying above northern New Jersey in mid-November and then several of them were reported hovering over crucial establishments. The FBI said there was no... Expand
In a memorable moment before Donald Trump's inauguration, he shared an awkward limo ride with Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar from the White House to the Capitol. Biden adhered to the tradition of leaving a letter for the successor but did not disclose its contents. Even Donald Trump who skipped Biden's inauguration did not forget to leave a letter for Biden.
TSMC plans to invest $100 billion in the US to expand its semiconductor production, including building five new facilities, creating 40,000 construction jobs. The investment aims to support AI and smartphones. Taiwanese officials will review this investment to ensure it aligns with their interests. Trump continues to push for increased US manufacturing amid tariff pressures.
US President Donald Trump plans to have discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping following a promising phone call. Topics included trade, TikTok, Taiwan, and Fentanyl. Trump, who had previously threatened higher tariffs, now intends to solve problems collaboratively. He has also expressed interest in visiting China within his first 100 days in office to strengthen ties.
French police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old who refused to give up his phone to two teenagers in Paris, police and prosecutors said. The boy was leaving a football training session on Friday evening in southern Paris when the two demanded his phone, the prosecutor's office told AFP. When he refused, one stabbed him in the shoulder and the boy died in hospital.
Stephen Scantlebury is accused of violently assaulting nurse Leelamma Lal at a Palm Beach County hospital. He remains behind bars awaiting trial on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement. The attack has led to calls for better protections for healthcare workers. Lal is still recovering from severe injuries.
A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated after the plane caught fire on the runway due to an engine issue. Passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The flight was rescheduled for a later time, and a replacement aircraft was arranged. The FAA is investigating the incident.