Elon Musk's January 2024 visit to Auschwitz drew criticism, with observers calling it a publicity stunt. Holocaust survivor's partner described Musk as detached and unmoved. Allegations of antisemitism persist after his controversial gesture and subsequent Nazi-related jokes, despite his attempts to counter claims.
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The Vatican has recognized 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as witnesses of faith, honoring their sacrifice motivated by hatred of the faith. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith announced the inclusion in the Vatican's catalogue during a vigil commemorating the victims. The church continues to seek further investigation into the attacks, alleging a possible political conspiracy.
Vice-President-elect JD Vance did not commit to blanket pardons for January 6 rioters, stating that only those who protested peacefully should be considered. This stance contrasts with Donald Trump's promise of sweeping pardons on day one of his administration. ​“There’s a little bit of a gray area there,†Vance said.
The Trump administration has requested the US Supreme Court's intervention to permit its push to end birthright citizenship, after lower courts' rulings against the policy. Judges have deemed the executive order unconstitutional, citing America's longstanding tradition of granting citizenship by birth. Trump's appeal highlights the contention over nationwide injunctions and past interpretations of constitutional intent.
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she would vote against the confirmation of Kash Patel as the FBI director citing his past comments which, as the republican senator said, did not suit an FBI director. In the context of prosecutors resigning after facing pressure on how to handle certain cases and FBI agents facing firing over their work on Capitol Riots cases, Collins said the FBI director should be apolitical.
China's military conducted extensive air and naval activities near Taiwan, prompting the island's defense ministry to activate an emergency response center. Taiwanese officials described the activities as training, while China reiterated its stance against Taiwanese independence and foreign collaboration. The increased military presence followed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent visits to Hawaii and Guam.
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