Two prominent Turkish journalists, Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel, were detained on Thursday, sparking outrage and accusations of politically motivated charges. Their newspapers assert the arrests are linked to their critical coverage of the government and recent protests. The journalists are accused of blackmail related to the sale of a TV channel, but supporters claim the real motive is to silence dissenting voices and suppress investigative journalism.
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President Donald Trump is expected to find a middle ground on the recently imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that negotiations are ongoing. The tariff measures have raised fears of a trade conflict, with both nations warning of possible retaliatory actions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dismissed speculation about the US using force to annex Greenland or the Panama Canal, attributing Donald Trump's comments to strategic messaging aimed at China. She emphasized the importance of these regions and expressed confidence in continued US support for Ukraine despite concerns about Trump's future policies.
Arnold Ruutel, a key figure in Estonia's quest for independence in 1991, has passed away at the age of 96. Ruutel, who served as Estonia's president from 2001 to 2006, played a significant role in the country's accession to the European Union and NATO. His leadership and contributions are fondly remembered.
MAGA and the technocrats have been fighting over the issue of the H-1B as Vivek Ramaswamy lectured Americans about the lack in their culture. Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk said that all this is an op as any smart leftist would try to create a rift between the MAGA and the technocrats who fought the election making Trump triumphant.
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban stated that if US President Donald Trump brokers peace in Ukraine, Russia could be reintegrated into the Western economy, energy networks, and security system. Speaking on state radio, Orban praised Trump’s shift in approach and called it a "Trump tornado." He criticized EU sanctions on Russia and warned that the bloc could collapse if energy prices remain high.
Elon Musk, Trump's top donor and adviser, has rented a cottage at Mar-a-Lago to stay close to Trump. This proximity has allowed him significant access to Trump, including attending meetings and dinners. Musk's influence during the transition period has been substantial, but this unfettered access is expected to decrease after Trump is sworn in.
Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's NDP, strongly defended Canada's sovereignty in response to Donald Trump's idea of annexing Canada. Singh emphasized Canadians' pride and resolve to defend their nation. Trump suggested that merging Canada with the US would enhance national security and reduce financial burdens. Trudeau dubbed the proposition as 'provocative and absurd.'
A tragic incident occurred in Cheyenne Trail where Nicholas Arruda, 39, allegedly killed his pregnant wife Danielle, 39, and their two young children in a murder-suicide. The family was discovered after a welfare check. Arruda had a prior arrest record and had been unemployed. The investigation is ongoing.
Social media users observed Joe Biden’s presidential tenure missing from Google’s search results, with only Donald Trump’s terms visible. Screenshots shared online spurred accusations of intentional erasure. Google later restored the Biden's name and attributed the omission to a brief data error in their knowledge graph and quickly corrected the issue.