Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's criminal trial has commenced, facing rebellion charges for his martial law declaration. The central issue revolves around whether his troop deployment aimed to shut down the National Assembly and election commission offices. Yoon's baffling decision to declare military rule and send troops to Seoul streets in December made him the country's first president to be indicted while in office.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces insider trading accusations after significant stock purchases in Dell, Amazon, and Lululemon during a market downturn caused by tariff concerns. Her investments rebounded following Donald Trump's tariff pause, raising questions about potential misuse of political knowledge. While Greene claims transparency and fiduciary management, calls for investigation persist amid concerns about congressional stock trading practices.
Wilkins revealed that she had a conversation with President Donald Trump about Kash. One question Trump asked was, 'Kash is loyal, right?' Wilkins said her answer was 'yes,' and that's the one word that sums up Kash Patel—both inside and outside politics. As Wilkins was speaking, Kash kissed her forehead and Wilkins said, "I'm gonna cry'.
Elon Musk appears on the Time Magazine cover as 'President Musk' in an illustration done by the magazine as he and his Department of Government Efficiency gain strength in the administration. The cover story noted that no man before Elon Musk wielded such authority in the government and these are just the beginnings, it said.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva advised Europe to adopt a culture of confidence comparable to the United States to improve its economic performance. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde emphasised the need to retain and import talent to counter potential threats to Europe's competitiveness, amidst critical remarks from Donald Trump regarding US-EU trade relationships.
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.
As President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration approaches, Ivanka Trump shared heartfelt memories from her time at the White House in an emotional social media post. Reflecting on her father’s first term, she expressed gratitude for the moments shared with family. She said she looks forward to her father’s second inauguration and celebrates his strength and resilience.
The MAGA movement, once united under Donald Trump’s fiery “America First†banner, is now locked in an internal battle that has exposed deep divisions over immigration, identity, and the future of the GOP. At the heart of this civil war is Trump’s recent endorsement of H-1B visas, a program he called “great†for attracting global talent—a move that sparked outrage among his nativist supporters while winning approval from Silicon Valley’s elite. As MAGA provocateur Laura Loomer... Expand
A UN rights expert, Mary Lawlor, condemned Algeria's harassment and criminalization of human rights defenders, including independent journalist Merzoug Touati. Despite visiting Algeria in late 2023, Lawlor noted the situation hadn't improved. She highlighted cases of arbitrary arrests, judicial harassment, and torture, especially Touati’s ongoing legal struggles. Lawlor also expressed concern over arrests of human rights lawyers and activists and emphasized that all individuals must be treated... Expand
Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly saddened by President Joe Biden's claim that he could have won the 2024 election, revealing a strain in their relationship. Despite endorsing Harris, Biden's comments have led to speculation about underlying tensions. Kamala Harris told her friends that Biden's statement in one of his last interviews shows "one-sided loyalty".