Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed Moscow's "positive efforts to defuse" the Ukraine crisis in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media said. Xinhua news agency reported Xi as saying "China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse" the crisis in Ukraine.
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Hamas released two hostages as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, involving the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire aims to release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners over six weeks. The agreement also allows wounded Palestinians to leave Gaza for treatment in Egypt.
President Donald Trump was asked about controversial DOGE staff Marko Elez who resigned from Elon Musk's team after his past social media posts surfaced. Trump said he was not aware of the specific case but if Vice President JD Vance is in favor of rehiring Elez, then he stands with the vice president.
In a memorable moment before Donald Trump's inauguration, he shared an awkward limo ride with Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar from the White House to the Capitol. Biden adhered to the tradition of leaving a letter for the successor but did not disclose its contents. Even Donald Trump who skipped Biden's inauguration did not forget to leave a letter for Biden.
Elon Musk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski clashed online over the funding of Starlink, which is crucial for Ukraine's military. Musk asserted that the Ukrainian front would falter without Starlink, while Sikorski contended Poland pays $50 million annually for the service. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Musk, emphasising Starlink's vital role in Ukraine's defense.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar planned the New Year’s attack in New Orleans for weeks, using Meta smart glasses to record the city's streets. He drove a rented truck through Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring 35. Jabbar was linked to ISIS and placed homemade bombs that did not detonate.
A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, marking the first instance of the strain in US poultry. The outbreak, discovered on January 13, led to the culling of 119,000 ducks. While the H5N1 strain was also present, health experts are concerned about the virus potentially mutating into a human-contagious form. The situation is compounded by the US's withdrawal from the world health organization, raising concerns about global health coordination.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with US Senator Steve Daines to emphasize dialogue over confrontation amidst rising trade tensions and fentanyl issues. Li stressed the importance of cooperation and fair competition, calling for sustainable development in China-US relations. The visit comes as the US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, further straining economic ties.
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A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's department of government efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive treasury records, ruling it illegal. The decision follows a lawsuit by 19 Democratic attorneys general, arguing DOGE's access could lead to illegal actions against federal payments, compromising millions of Americans' financial security.