A United Airlines flight from Houston collided with a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport, causing no damage. Kite flying near the airport is prohibited due to the risks posed to low-flying aircraft. Authorities seized the kite but filed no charges against the owner.
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Families of the 13 US Marines killed in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing accused President Biden of taking a nap on Air Force One while they awaited the dignified transfer ceremony. They claim they were delayed for three hours, further fueling their anger over the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. The White House denies these allegations.
US President Donald Trump plans to have discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping following a promising phone call. Topics included trade, TikTok, Taiwan, and Fentanyl. Trump, who had previously threatened higher tariffs, now intends to solve problems collaboratively. He has also expressed interest in visiting China within his first 100 days in office to strengthen ties.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced limiting their Red Sea attacks to only Israeli-affiliated ships as a Gaza Strip ceasefire takes hold. The Houthis have targeted roughly 100 merchant vessels since November 2023, resulting in seizures and casualties. They have intercepted missiles and drones aimed at Western military vessels.
“Christ is King, not some stinky Indian idol,†a MAGA-aligned commentator snarled online. Another chimed in with, “Will there be a cow in the White House soon?†These crude attacks weren’t just casual trolling—they were a reflection of a deeper discomfort with Usha Vance’s Hindu faith, a simmering resentment among segments of MAGA toward high-profile Indian-Americans who don’t fit the Christian nationalist mold.
US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the release of all remaining hostages by noon on Saturday. Trump warned of severe consequences if Hamas fails to comply, while Israel awaits the release of three hostages under the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
Former presidents Obama, Clinton, and Bush will attend Donald Trump's inauguration but will not join the traditional luncheon. The tradition started in 1897, but deviations have occurred before. Trump, who did not attend Biden's inauguration, did not comment on the decline. Former first ladies, except Michelle Obama, are expected at the swearing-in ceremony.
A stabbing attack at a bus and train station in Haifa, northern Israel, resulted in the death of a man in his 70s and injured four others. The attacker, an Israeli citizen from an Arab Druze town, was neutralized at the scene. Ongoing tensions and ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas may have influenced the incident.