Maine Governor Janet Mills defied President Donald Trump during a White House meeting, challenging his executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports. Trump warned Maine could lose federal funding if Mills did not comply, to which she responded with a threat to see him in court.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a comprehensive reorganization of the State Department, deeming it "bloated" and ineffective. He criticized its bureaucracy for prioritizing radical ideology over American interests. The restructuring aims to consolidate regional functions, eliminate redundancies, and end programs misaligned with national interests, aligning the department with President Trump's "America First" policy.
Towering waves up to 13 feet high have caused the deaths of 3 people and forced nearly 100 ports across Ecuador, Chile, and Peru to close. The unprecedented event has significantly damaged coastal infrastructure, disrupted daily life, and impacted the economy, especially affecting fishermen’s livelihoods.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in denounced his indictment on bribery charges as unjust and politically motivated. Prosecutors allege Moon received bribes totaling 217 million won from Lee Sang-jik, founder of Thai Eastar Jet, via a no-show job for Moon's son-in-law. Moon claims prosecutors are abusing their power and pushing a predetermined narrative.
A neighbor told Post that he offered to help Jabar move his things, but he said that he was moving to a furnished apartment in New Orleans and would not need anything from his old home. Muntaz Bashir, the neighbor said, saw the pickup truck used in the carnage but thought it was meant for his shifting.
In Clatskanie, Oregon, a shooting incident on Saturday afternoon resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Among the deceased was the suspected shooter. One critically injured victim was airlifted to the hospital. Authorities confirmed no ongoing threat and stated all individuals involved knew each other. The Columbia county major crimes team and Oregon State Police are investigating the case.
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.
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group is preparing to hand a captured city back to the military in a Beijing-brokered deal, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as residents reported junta troops already returning. But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters the MNDAA is set to relinquish the city to the military without firing a shot.
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan emphasises the importance of women's leadership in business and governance, and calls for inclusive education systems. She also highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and urges a sustainable solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Federal authorities investigate a military link between New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Suspects Jabbar and Livelsberger, both with military backgrounds, used rented vehicles for separate deadly incidents, leading the FBI to explore potential connections and motives.