At least seven people, including two children, died after a boat carrying migrants from Turkiye to Lesbos, Greece, capsized. The Greek coast guard rescued 23 survivors and a search operation is ongoing. The cause of the incident, which occurred in good weather conditions, remains unclear.
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A Kennedy Center worker was dismissed after posting a nude protest video online, criticizing President Trump's leadership. Tavish Forsyth, the Opera Institute's program director, condemned Trump's plans to ban drag performers and called out recent reforms removing diversity initiatives. The video led to the termination of Forsyth's contract due to its disturbing content.
Britain's economic growth grew by 0.1 percent in November, less than expected. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and finance minister Rachel Reeves face challenges despite a slight drop in UK inflation in December. Reeves aims to drive economic growth amid criticism. Predictions indicate economic slowdown may continue amid higher taxes and potential trade conflicts.
Elon Musk’s son, "Little X," captivated the press during a White House briefing by wandering around, climbing on his father's shoulders, and even charming President Trump. Grimes, however, was displeased with the public appearance, emphasizing he shouldn't have been present. Despite this, Musk's son was praised for his politeness.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to enhance America's dominance in artificial intelligence. The order aims to eliminate Biden administration's policies to boost innovation, sustain economic competitiveness, and national security, making AI development free from ideological bias or engineered social agendas.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a comprehensive reorganization of the State Department, deeming it "bloated" and ineffective. He criticized its bureaucracy for prioritizing radical ideology over American interests. The restructuring aims to consolidate regional functions, eliminate redundancies, and end programs misaligned with national interests, aligning the department with President Trump's "America First" policy.
Pakistan is set to build its largest nuclear power plant, the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5), with a capacity of 1,200 MWe after obtaining a licence from the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority. The plant, designed by the Chinese firm Hualong, features advanced safety mechanisms and is projected to cost $3.7 billion.
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