President Donald Trump expressed his intention to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China, hoping to cut defense budgets by half. He emphasized the unnecessary expenditures on nuclear weapons and predicted China's nuclear capabilities to match others soon. Trump aims to engage with Presidents Xi and Putin once issues in the Middle East and Ukraine are resolved.
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Canada signed a $6.5 billion deal to acquire Australia’s advanced Jindalee Over-the-Horizon Radar (JORN) technology to enhance Arctic surveillance. The JORN system will help Canada detect air and maritime threats more efficiently. This move follows pressure from the US to increase defense spending.
As the U.S. transitions to a new administration, Biden's final Christmas message emphasized unity and reflection, urging Americans to care for one another. Conversely, Trump shared a festive greeting coupled with politically charged posts. The stark contrast reflects the ongoing political divide as Biden leaves office and Trump prepares to return, pledging significant changes.
A PAC funded by Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters financial incentives to sign a petition opposing activist judges ahead of a key state Supreme Court election. The move aims to support the Republican-favored candidate, Brad Schimel, potentially impacting the judiciary's balance of power.
Maryland State Police have apprehended Jack Lasota and Michelle Zajko of the Zizians cult, linked to six homicides across various states. Charges include trespassing, hindering, and handgun possession. The accused are connected to the shooting of Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont. The group shares anarchist ideologies, and leader Lasota faces multiple legal troubles.
Congress now has less that 24 hours to avert the government shutdown as the deadline to pass a new spending bill ends today midnight. President-elect Donald Trump said the pressure is on "whoever is President" while Joe Biden canceled his Christmas trip to Delaware and returned to White House. Vice President Kamala Harris too canceled her Los Angeles trip and will now be in DC.
A surprise strike by workers at Hamburg Airport on Sunday led to the cancellation of over 270 flights, affecting more than 40,000 passengers. The strike was organized by the ver.di union to pressure employers amid ongoing contract negotiations, with more strikes expected at 13 German airports on Monday.
The Albuquerque home that served as Walter White's house in 'Breaking Bad' is for sale at nearly $4 million. The property has attracted global attention due to its association with the iconic TV series. Owners seek to move on, citing privacy concerns from increasing fan visits.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting to deepen their nations' ties amidst Western sanctions on Moscow. Xi emphasised enhancing 'good-neighborly friendship' and strategic cooperation. The alignment, especially strong since the Ukraine conflict, also targets Western dominance. Putin signaled hope for lasting peace in Ukraine under the new US administration.
Steve Bannon has criticized Elon Musk, accusing him of exploiting his influence in the U.S. government and questioning his immigration status. Bannon labeled Musk a “parasitic illegal immigrant†and expressed concerns about his growing role in government affairs and ties to China. The controversy centers on Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Bannon deems ineffective.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for national unity and peace on Sunday, after more than 1,000 people were reportedly killed in coastal Syria in the worst clashes since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. "We must preserve national unity (and) civil peace as much as possible and, God willing, we will be able to live together in this country," Sharaa said from a mosque in Damascus The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor has reported that 745 Alawite civilians were killed in... Expand