Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President-elect Donald Trump celebrated New Year's Eve at Mar-a-Lago. A video showed Musk dancing with his son, X, while Trump appeared engaged in conversation. Social media reactions ranged from curiosity about Musk's other children to admiration for the gathering.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. This follows recent meetings between Trump and other tech leaders like Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. Trump previously discussed Apple's tax disputes with the EU with Cook. Altman, Amazon, and Meta each donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund.
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed strong concern over recent attacks on women in Bangladesh, describing them as a deviation from the country's vision. With increasing reports of sexual violence, including rape and harassment, human rights groups highlight growing lawlessness and a lack of accountability as key issues contributing to the crisis.
US homeland security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a high-security El Salvador prison housing Venezuelan detainees deported under accusations of gang affiliations. Noem emphasized the consequences of illegal immigration and upheld the administration’s deportation efforts amidst human rights concerns.
US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his inauguration on January 20. While Xi's response remains pending, the Kremlin confirmed no invitation has been extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's team emphasised this outreach signifies his willingness to engage with both allies and adversaries, prioritizing American interests.
Arab leaders endorsed a plan to rebuild Gaza under the future Palestinian Authority administration, countering Trump's proposal to take over the territory. The Arab League summit urged international support for the plan which aims at Palestinian statehood and exclude Hamas from future governance.
Sudan's army has recaptured the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict. Despite this, large areas remain under RSF control, indicating the war is far from over. Analysts highlight the strategic importance of Khartoum and Darfur in the battle for control.
UN secretary-general António Guterres on Monday warned about the global suffocation of human rights due to division and greed. He criticized ongoing conflicts like Russia-Ukraine and called for respect of territories and a cease-fire between Palestine and Israel. He also highlighted the negative impacts of climate change and technological exploitation.
Ho Chi Minh City celebrated the opening of its first metro line after 17 years of delays and cost overruns. Thousands of residents excitedly boarded the $1.7 billion, 20-kilometer line, marking a milestone in the city's development despite the challenges faced during construction.
Barack Obama's tribute to Michelle for her 61st birthday sparked rumors about their marriage. Michelle's absence at Jimmy Carter's funeral and her frequent stays at Martha's Vineyard have fueled speculation. The couple has admitted to facing marital challenges due to Barack's political career, but Michelle has denied interest in running for president.
Mussayev is not the first former KGB officer to make such a claim. Years ago, Yuri Shvets, a former KGB major now living in Washington, D.C., was a key source for Craig Unger’s book American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery. Shortly after Mussayev’s recent statement, another ex-KGB officer, Sergei Zhyrnov, who now resides in France, endorsed the claim in an interview with a Ukrainian journalist.