A federal appeals court overturned a previous ruling that had blocked cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which were influenced by Elon Musk's department. The court found Musk acted as an advisor to President Trump, not making the final decisions himself.
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A powerful earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet's holy city, killing at least 126 people and injuring around 188. Buildings were damaged across Shigatse region, and over 1,000 houses were damaged. Rescue efforts are underway amidst freezing temperatures. The quake's impact was felt in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan, and India.
Canadian premiers urged Prime Minister Trudeau to strongly counter US President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs. They proposed retaliatory measures, including halting energy exports, citing US reliance on Canadian goods. Trump's tariffs, expected soon after his inauguration, are conditional on addressing drug and immigration concerns. The US imported hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods from Canada in recent years.
During a speech at Capitol One Arena, Elon Musk made a gesture that some interpreted as a Nazi salute while many defended his gesture and said Elon Musk was giving his heart out to the people and was not enacting a Nazi salute. "Elon just did a full Nazi salute, can’t help himself," one wrote.
The U.S. plans to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, backed by 200,000 bitcoins seized in civil and criminal cases. This move, part of President Trump's effort to make the country a global cryptocurrency leader, aims to stabilize the currency without financial burden on taxpayers.
Former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People's Party leader Ko Wen-je has been indicted on multiple charges including corruption and misuse of political donations. Prosecutors seek a prison term of 28 years for Ko, accused of accepting bribes and misusing funds. Ko's party claims the charges are politically motivated, and his reputation as a reformist is at risk.
“More than 25,000 New Yorkers signed my Democratic primary petition, but the dismissal of the bogus case against me dragged on too long, making it impossible to mount a primary campaign while these false accusations were held over me,†Adams said in his announcement. While maintaining his status as a Democrat, Adams emphasized his intention to appeal directly to all voters as an independent. “I firmly believe that this city is better served by truly independent leadership,†he declared.
BNP vice-chairman Abdus Salam Pintu, implicated in the 2004 grenade attack on Sheikh Hasina's rally, was released from Bangladesh's Kashimpur Central Jail after nearly 17 years. The attack had killed 24 and injured over 300. Although sentenced to death in 2018, his release follows an acquittal by the High Court. Allegations also link him to aiding and funding terror groups.
The family of Ari Fuld, a Queens resident killed by Palestinian teen Khalil Jabarin in 2018, faces anguish as Jabarin is released in a hostage-prisoner exchange. Despite the difficult decision, Fuld's brother acknowledges its necessity to bring Israeli hostages back home, highlighting the severe emotional and security implications.
Police have not revealed the identity of the man arrested in connection with the Kenneth Fire but it's confirmed that he is homeless person who was very focused on torching things. Locals said when he was pinned down he said he could not stop. “He was like, ‘I can’t stop. I can’t stop. I’m not putting this down. I’m doing this,'†witness said.