Canadian singer Grimes publicly accused ex-partner Elon Musk of ignoring their child's urgent medical crisis and not responding to her calls or messages. Grimes expressed frustration and urgency and later deleted the posts. The incident occurs amid rumors and disclosures about Musk's family, including another child with influencer Ashley St. Clair.
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Following US air strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels and demands to stop supporting the group, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief warned of a decisive response to any attack. The strikes, announced by Trump, aimed to protect Red Sea shipping and resulted in 31 deaths. Iran's officials condemned the strikes, emphasizing their stance against US influence.
The CIA is offering buyouts to its entire workforce, making it the first intelligence agency to implement Donald Trump's voluntary redundancy program for federal employees. This includes halting the hiring of certain candidates. The initiative aims to align the CIA's workforce with national security priorities and Trump's government efficiency goals. This development follows Trump's proposal regarding the Gaza Strip.
A small aircraft carrying five people crashed and ignited in a Pennsylvania retirement home’s parking lot, leaving all passengers injured and hospitaliSed. Witnesses described the plane's nosedive and subsequent fireball. Despite multiple vehicles burning, no one on ground was hurt. The pilot had reported issues before the crash. The FAA will investigate the incident.
Four tech-savvy individuals, dubbed the "DOGE kids," sought access to sensitive information at USAID, sparking a call to Elon Musk. Musk intervened, threatening to involve the US Marshals Service, leading to access being granted. Acting DC attorney ED Martin wrote a letter to Elon Musk that Musk acknowledged on X hinting that he worked with the DOGE team this weekend.
Awami Tehreek staged a massive protest in Sindh against corporate farming and the construction of six canals, emphasising land rights for local farmers. The march, culminating in a rally at KN Shah, saw speeches condemning government policies and demanding the protection of Sindh's land, rivers, and cultural heritage.
Mike Pence plans to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite their strained relationship since the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump bypassed Pence in favor of Sen. JD Vance as his 2024 running mate. The ceremony's transition to the Capitol Rotunda introduces seating challenges due to limited capacity for former leaders.
A Philippine official stated that China is increasing aggression in the South China Sea, and all response options are considered, including international lawsuits. A large Chinese coast guard ship was spotted near the Philippines, prompting strong warnings from Manila. The situation raises tensions, especially given past confrontations and a possible future legal action by the Philippines.
Haiti is experiencing extreme violence with numerous killings and thousands forced to flee their homes. Despite efforts from international security missions, gangs continue to control large parts of the country. The United Nations has called for urgent support, highlighting a dramatic increase in deaths, kidnappings, and gender-based violence.
A Japan Airlines aircraft collided with a parked Delta Airlines plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, causing damage but no injuries. The incident led to minimal disruption. This collision adds to recent aviation accidents, heightening concerns in the sector. The Federal Aviation Administration's NOTAM system also experienced a recent failure.