Joe Budden has been charged with lewdness after a neighbor reported seeing him naked in the hallway of their Edgewater, New Jersey apartment complex on December 4. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera, and Budden later addressed the event on his podcast, mentioning it was a result of sleepwalking.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was moved to Brasilia for treatment after being hospitalized in northeastern Brazil with severe abdominal pain. Doctors attribute the pain to complications from a 2018 stabbing during his presidential campaign. Bolsonaro, who has faced repeated hospital visits since the attack, indicated that he might need another surgery.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he would "analyse" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to halt air strikes on civilian infrastructure, while alleging Ukraine uses such sites for military purposes. This follows Zelenskyy's suggestion for a 30-day pause in strikes, potentially extendable, after a brief Easter truce. Despite the truce, both sides accused each other of violations.
A senior prosecutor resigned after the Trump justice department instructed her to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Multiple justice department officials have resigned in protest of the unusual demand, citing concerns over political influence on legal proceedings.
Singapore has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0-2% due to the anticipated impact of US tariffs on global trade. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased monetary policy in response to economic concerns stemming from the US-China trade war. The trade war is expected to negatively affect global trade, economic growth, and business sentiment.
Trump's decree to freeze most US foreign aid has severely impacted humanitarian support in Somalia, causing immediate halt to critical services provided by USAID partners. Tens of thousands of displaced individuals now lack basic necessities including food, medication, and shelter, further exacerbating their vulnerabilities.
Prince Harry reportedly showed signs of anger and discomfort when Meghan Markle exaggerated her first curtsy to Queen Elizabeth in their Netflix docuseries. Body language expert Jesús Enrique Rosas highlighted Harry's serious demeanor, lack of empathy, and physical signs of anger during Meghan's reenactment, suggesting Harry felt contempt for her portrayal.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been announced, ending the 15-month conflict. The deal involves the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, ensuring the return of displaced Gazans and delivery of humanitarian aid. Celebrations erupted as journalists and civilians marked the significant moment.
US President Biden approved $571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, alongside State Department approval for a potential $265 million military equipment sale. This aid bolsters Taiwan's defense capabilities amid heightened Chinese military activity and follows a similar aid package three months prior. Taiwan expressed gratitude for the continued US support in maintaining regional stability.