Student protesters in Serbia called for a one-day general strike on Friday in a bid to up pressure on the government, as demonstrations continued over a fatal train station roof collapse. Pressure has been mounting on the government since the accident, with protests nearly every day, and several high-ranking officials, including the prime minister, have been forced to resign.
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An old rumor that Rep Ilhan Omar married her brother and committed immigration fraud resurfaced as a report claimed that it is not anymore a rumor as a personal friend has now confirmed on record that she indeed married her brother. According to the UK Daily Mail, sources confirmed that Omar told her friends that her second husband was actually her brother and that the marriage was a scam to get him immigration papers.
Kamala Harris recently hinted that she would announce her future political endeavor by the end of summer but Democrat leaders vying to contest in the gubernatorial race don't want to be kept in the dark any more. Former state (California) controller Betty Yee told Politico that voters deserve real conversation, not these last-minute musical chairs.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman publicly clashed over Donald Trump's $500 billion AI project, with Musk claiming in the public that OpenAI and SoftBank don't have that much money. "Wrong, as you surely know. Want to come visit the first site already under way? This is great for the country. I realize what is great for the country isn't always what's optimal for your companies, but in your new role I hope you'll mostly put America first," Sam Altman said.
Syrian rebels, led by a former al-Qaida member, overthrew President Assad, prompting a return of refugees and a halt in public services. Israel launched airstrikes on suspected weapons sites, while Turkey's allies captured Manbij from Kurdish forces. Russia granted Assad asylum as Syrians celebrated in the streets and searched for missing loved ones.
Indian-origin Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director by the US Senate. Patel, a former federal prosecutor, is the first Hindu and Indian American to lead the FBI. He emphasized restoring trust in the FBI and taking a firm stance against America's adversaries.
The relationship between Musk and St. Clair reportedly began with a private jet trip to Rhode Island, where Musk was visiting one of his sons at college. Over the following months, the pair grew close — culminating in a New Year’s trip to St. Barts, where they conceived a child after Musk encouraged it, allegedly saying, “What are we waiting for?”
President Trump dismissed several senior NSC officials after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who claimed they were disloyal. The firings are part of an ongoing purge in Trump's administration, targeting those deemed ideologically incompatible with his 'America First' policy.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Liz Cheney exchanged social media remarks regarding Cheney's past with USAID and Musk's US citizenship. The conversation highlights USAID's role in historical US foreign policy actions and its current organizational changes under the Trump administration.
Germany's center-right CDU bloc is advocating for stricter immigration laws after an Afghan national, who was supposed to be deported, committed a knife attack. They propose a five-point plan that includes border controls and an entry ban for those without valid documents, potentially conflicting with EU laws and neighboring countries.