Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson defended Melania Trump's first portrait, which faced criticism from Vogue. Vogue Magazine, with a history of disapproving of Melania, harshly critiqued her appearance calling her a 'freelance magician' because she wore a tuxedo for the photo. "You have gone off the rails and the world is OVER IT," Bettina said.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit China on Tuesday, the ministry said, ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. A third round of US-Iranian talks, mediated by Oman and involving Araghchi and Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, are due to take place on Saturday, Iran has said.
A 27-year-old man named Mordechai Brafman has been arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly targeting and shooting at two individuals he believed to be Palestinians. The victims, visiting from Israel, were injured but survived. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack, with Brafman facing charges of attempted second-degree murder.
Qatar, Egypt, and the US announced a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas to begin on January 19. The deal involves three stages: release of hostages, halting military operations, and significant humanitarian aid, with the long-term goal of rebuilding Gaza and lifting the blockade.
A drone attack on one of the last functioning hospitals in El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region has killed 67 people and injured dozens, local activists and a medical source said Saturday, updating an earlier toll. In El-Fasher, where ambulances and hospital buildings have been routinely targeted, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said this month the Saudi Hospital was "the only public hospital with surgical capacity still standing".
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence, citing her stance on Edward Snowden. Despite his 'no' vote, Gabbard was confirmed in a 52-48 vote. McConnell's decision faced backlash from Republicans, with some calling for his removal from the Senate.
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NATO countries are reconsidering their F-35 purchases citing recent US actions and geopolitical tensions. Portugal, Canada, and Germany plan to review their contracts. New alternatives like Sweden's Gripen offer lower costs but face compatibility issues with NATO systems. Critics also highlight the F-35's high lifetime cost and technical concerns.