A devastating wildfire in Polk County, North Carolina, leads to mandatory evacuations, with air quality alerts issued. South Carolina declares a state of emergency due to the spreading Table Rock Fire. Both states are mobilizing resources to combat the fires and protect residents and structures.
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Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family are under investigation for corruption involving land grabbing and embezzlement tied to a Russian-funded nuclear project. Hasina, living in India, faces charges from the Anti-Corruption Commission. Her niece, Tulip Siddiq, a UK minister, is also implicated. Siddiq is under pressure to resign amid growing scrutiny.
Donald Trump plans to use the recent Gaza ceasefire, which ended 15 months of conflict and involved a phased hostage release deal, to expand the Abraham Accords. The ceasefire arrangement follows significant casualties and destruction in Gaza. Trump emphasized continued cooperation to prevent Gaza from becoming a terrorist safe haven and aims to normalize Israel's relations with more Arab nations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent suspension of foreign assistance includes withdrawing significant US funding for contraceptive distribution in Gaza. The White House is pausing grants and loans to assess their alignment with President Trump's directives, particularly concerning the elimination of DEI initiatives and funding to NGOs not in national interest.
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group is preparing to hand a captured city back to the military in a Beijing-brokered deal, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as residents reported junta troops already returning. But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters the MNDAA is set to relinquish the city to the military without firing a shot.
RFK Jr added a blue liquid to his water, suspected to be Methylene Blue, in a viral video taken on a flight. Social media users claimed that the bluw liquid mitigates radiation exposure and prevents colds, sparking discussions about his health. MMA fighter Vance Elrod cautioned against the high dose that Kennedy Jr apparently took in the video, despite recognizing its benefits for oxidative stress and autophagy.
Bangladesh and China signed one economic and technical cooperation agreement and eight MoUs related to cultural heritage, media, sports, and health sectors during Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' visit to Beijing. Yunus met Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussed enhancing bilateral trade and investment, including cooperation on the Teesta River project and Mongla port modernization.
This might sound like an absurd footnote, but it’s a revealing one. Navarro wasn’t just writing books—he was shaping policy at the highest level. As Trump’s trade war architect, he pushed for sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, championed "Buy American" provisions, and railed against global supply chains. Ron Vara, in this context, wasn’t a joke. He was a rhetorical crutch for a worldview Navarro was actively enshrining into policy.
King Charles is reportedly frustrated by Prince Andrew's association with an alleged Chinese spy, impacting the monarchy's reputation. The Palace lacks authority to investigate Andrew's finances, including funds from Chinese donors for his Royal Lodge residence. MI5 barred the alleged spy, who had access to royal properties, raising concerns and overshadowing the King's Christmas message.
Ukraine reports Russian attacks across the front line. This happened despite Putin's order for a three-day truce. Ukraine calls the truce a farce. Russia claims its forces are observing the ceasefire. However, they accuse Ukraine of violations. Sumy region faced guided bomb strikes. Earlier, Russia struck a residential area near Bilopillya. The conflict continues amidst ceasefire claims.