US President Trump aims to end the Russia-Ukraine war but is increasingly frustrated with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for not engaging in peace talks. Trump's administration is pushing Nato allies for more support and holding discussions with Russia, though excluding Ukraine has drawn criticism. Despite tensions, Trump remains focused on securing peace.
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In Moscow, an explosive device attached to a scooter detonated near an apartment building, killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's NBC Defence Forces, and his assistant. Russian investigators are actively pursuing the case. Kirillov was previously charged by Ukraine with using chemical weapons during the ongoing conflict.
A plane crash off the coast of Roatán, Honduras, resulted in at least 12 fatalities and left one passenger missing. The Lanhsa Airlines jet crashed into the sea due to suspected mechanical failure. Honduran musician Aurelio MartÃnez was among the dead, while a 40-year-old French survivor is receiving treatment. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing.
Ontario's provincial election sees 37 Indian-origin candidates vying for positions, with hopes of surpassing the current record of 11 legislators. Key figures from the Doug Ford government are running, and new faces like Shafoli Kapur and Ranjit Singh Bagga are entering the political scene. The results will be closely watched by the Indo-Canadian community eager for increased representation.
During the Signal chat controversy, President Trump reportedly held a secret dinner at Mar-a-Lago with several attendees, including Elon Musk and his son. The dinner took place after the US bombed Yemen, which led to congratulatory messages among group members. The incident caused backlash after journalist Jeffrey Goldberg leaked details of how he was added to the group, although the administration claimed no war plan was discussed.
Iran's security chief Ali Akbar Ahmadian said a new group would emerge in Syria to fight Israel following the fall of president Bashar al-Assad, state media reported. In a meeting with Oman's foreign minister, Ahmadian insisted that Iran's anti-Israel axis of resistance was "not weakened" after the December 8 fall of Assad, a longtime Tehran ally.
President Trump has ordered the declassification of all remaining records on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., aiming to dispel longstanding speculations and provide closure. The records promise to reveal comprehensive details long concealed from the public.
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump, makes bizarre demands in a jailhouse letter, offering to become a Hamas hostage in exchange for peace. Routh also expresses emotional connections to historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and George Bailey, critiquing US leaders and supporting university students backing Hamas.
"The body language between Trump, Harris, and Biden was contentious, stonewalling one another intentionally not to acknowledge or show respect through eye contact, eyebrow glance, or handshake," body language expert Susan Constantine said. "Harris's face was tense, as she seemed uncomfortable, and she was leaning away from Biden. She appeared to hug the chair to create further distance between her and Biden," the expert said.