Meghan Markle's long-time friend Markus Anderson is notably absent from her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, due to his business commitments and aversion to the spotlight. The programme, vital to the Sussexes' Netflix partnership, will return for a second series despite mixed reviews.
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Iran has responded cautiously to US President Trump's call for renewed nuclear negotiations, maintaining a stance against direct talks amid US 'maximum pressure' and military threats. Tehran emphasizes potential for indirect negotiations, as in previous instances, to resolve disputes.
President Donald Trump had a tense 45-minute phone call with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he expressed strong intent to purchase Greenland. Denmark officials reportedly described the conversation as firm, with Trump threatening specific measures like tariffs. Greenland's PM Mute Egede stated emphatically that Greenlanders will decide their future, asserting independence from the US and Denmark.
Antony Blinken's final press conference escalated when two journalists were removed after they accused him of supporting genocide in Gaza. ​"Why did you keep your bombs flowing while you had a deal in May? We all knew we had a deal. Everyone in this room knows you had a deal," one asked.
At a dinner with 22 Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump discussed key issues, including his ambition to acquire Greenland and growing concerns over drone activity. With only 11 days left before his inauguration, Trump sought to establish a cooperative relationship with state leaders.
During the interview, Donald Trump said he wanted to find somebody smarter than Elon Musk to head DOGE - implying that there is no smarter person that Elon Musk. “I searched all over. I just couldn’t do it,†he added. “I couldn’t. I really tried hard. I couldn’t find anyone smarter.â€
Sudan's military has recaptured the Republican Palace in Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), bolstering their position in the capital. Despite the symbolic victory, the RSF still controls significant areas, including Darfur. The ongoing conflict, which has led to over 28,000 deaths and widespread displacement, has intensified fighting and deepened the humanitarian crisis.
America First Legal released photos of Joe Biden and Hunter Biden from the Obama-Biden era showing them meeting Chinese officials including President Xi Jinping. The release was delayed until the 2024 Election Day by the National Archives, AFL claimed adding that the images support claims that Hunter Biden leveraged his father's political influence for business dealings in China.
As Donald Trump sends Don Jr's fiancee to Greece making her the ambassador amid speculations of Don Jr and Kimberly Guilfoyle's break-up, social media users were curious to know when the two broke up. Turned out they haven't officially but Don Jr's congratulatory post for Guilfoyle could be read as a 'break up' letter, social media users commented as he seemed to be thrilled that Guilfoyle would be in Greece.
Darren Beattie, former Trump speechwriter, now leads the US state department's public diplomacy efforts despite being previously fired for attending a White nationalist conference. Known for controversial views, Beattie co-founded Revolver News, which has promoted false January 6 claims. His new role involves overseeing global communication handled by US embassies and consulates.