In a Time interview, President-elect Trump acknowledged the volatile situation with Iran, stating that "anything can happen" regarding potential conflict. He cited Ukraine's alleged missile strikes into Russia as a major escalation. Trump's history with Iran includes ordering the killing of Qassem Soleimani and withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal.
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A student at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School in Nantes, France, stabbed four other students during a lunch break on Thursday. One student was killed, and three others were injured before teachers subdued the attacker. The student was arrested, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the rare and fatal school attack.
Marco Rubio, as the new U.S. Secretary of State, will visit Panama amid concerns over China's growing influence on the Panama Canal. President Trump's claim that China has control of the canal has sparked discussions about U.S. and Panamanian sovereignty and China’s strategic intentions.
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar on Monday decried a "sad moment for cinema" after an Oscar win for "No Other Land", a documentary about Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967.
TikTok, with 170 million US users, faces a potential ban unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells its US operations. President Trump has delayed the ban, considering alternatives like a joint ownership with US investors. The issue highlights concerns over data security, Chinese influence, and the balancing of US-China relations. The next 75 days are crucial for negotiations.
Tudor Dixon, a conservative commentator and former Republican candidate for Michigan governor, is considering another run for office, potentially targeting the US Senate or governor. Despite her 2022 defeat, Dixon remains active in politics and continues to champion economic growth and conservative governance.
The verdict in the GBP 190 million case against PTI leader Imran Khan has been postponed to January 13 due to the judge's leave. The case, involving allegations of corruption and misallocation of public funds, had previously been delayed. Khan, his wife, and others face accusations of receiving undue advantages in exchange for legalizing funds. The outcome remains highly anticipated.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance accompanied their husbands to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the cemetery where Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. Clad in black and white, Melania Trump and Usha Vance projected a picture in contrast at the event. Melania Trump is around 5 feet 9 inches tall while Usha Vance is around 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. Both the women were wearing heels at the event.
Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the need for judicial independence, stating it is threatened by intimidation, disinformation, and potential defiance of court orders. He warned that intimidation of judges is inappropriate and cited the importance of enforcing court decisions to uphold the rule of law, referencing the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case.
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.