German lawmakers have reached a deal to exempt some defense spending from the debt rules, to boost the country's defenses amid U.S. security concerns. The agreement, which involves setting up a 500 billion euro investment fund, includes funding for defense, infrastructure, and climate-related projects. The deal now awaits parliamentary approval.
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India is ready to cooperate with Donald Trump’s administration to repatriate around 18,000 illegal Indian migrants from the US. In return, India hopes to secure legal immigration routes like student and H-1B visas. This move also aims to strengthen India’s labor agreements with other countries and deter secessionist movements.
Citizens gathered in Belgrade for a historic protest against systemic corruption and the Serbian Progressive Party. Sparked by a tragic incident, students led the demonstrations with broad support from various groups. The protest saw a peak of 325,000 participants, and tensions flared amid allegations of government overreach. The movement's future actions remain uncertain.
Israel has cut off electricity to Gaza, affecting its desalination plants. This follows a halt in goods shipments intended to pressure Hamas into extending a ceasefire. Gaza, already devastated by war, relies on generators and solar panels for power. The ceasefire had previously allowed for the exchange of hostages and aid supplies, now suspended.
Vietnam's birth rates have fallen below replacement levels for the third consecutive year, with the fertility rate at 1.91 children per woman. Economic factors are driving smaller family sizes, leading to aging population concerns. The government plans to introduce laws and support measures to reverse the trend. The National Assembly will discuss the draft Population Law in 2025 to boost fertility rates.
President Trump withdrew Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination to maintain the Republican majority in the House, considering the risky electoral landscape. This decision was driven by upcoming tough votes and concerns over possible vacant seats in New York and Florida’s districts.
Ironically, Vanessa had once briefly dated Donald Trump himself before she was introduced to his son. According to past interviews and reports, she had a few interactions with Donald Trump Sr. in the early 2000s, but the relationship didn’t last. Shortly afterward, she was introduced to Donald Jr. by the elder Trump at a fashion show. That twist of personal history has become more notable with her recent relationship with Tiger Woods, another man famously associated with Donald Trump.
Lily Stewart, a 20-year-old University of Georgia student, went viral for her smiling mugshot after a speeding charge. The case was dismissed, but she gained online fame. She was arrested again Sunday for obstructing a law enforcement officer and loitering. Her new mugshots have also gone viral, despite officials' concerns about glorifying such behavior.
Donald Trump and Barack Obama were seen chatting at Jimmy Carter's funeral, sparking much speculation. Trump shared a made-up lip-reading interpretation as it must have entertained him the most. In this version, Obama called Kamala Harris horrendous and said that he knew Trump would win. Obama also said that Kamala Harris did not even look at him at Jimmy Carter's funeral.