Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret and ardent Trump supporter, shot himself before his Tesla Cybertruck exploded near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. His uncle who is also a veteran, Dean Livelsberger, said he was a huge Trump supporter and a patriot and exploding such an amateurish thing given his military training did not add up.
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Nancy Pelosi, former US House Speaker, announced on social media that she's heading to Washington to represent San Francisco and share its values in the 119th Congress. Elected to her 20th term in 2024, Pelosi's video post sparked comments suggesting she was intoxicated. The Congress session begins on January 3, 2025.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has endorsed the Arab League's counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan. The proposal supports nearly 2 million Palestinians remaining in Gaza under an interim administration until a reformed Palestinian Authority takes over governance, contrasting with Trump's vision of expulsion and redevelopment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The soldiers survived their capture despite being wounded and are being interrogated by Ukrainian security services. Communication is facilitated through Korean translators with South Korean intelligence assistance. Russia has reportedly been concealing North Korean involvement in the conflict.
The White House appoints veteran FBI agent Brian Driscoll as acting director after deputy director Paul Abbate steps down, with Trump's nominee Kash Patel set for Senate confirmation hearings. Driscoll aims to maintain stability during the transition after Christopher Wray's retirement.
Mediators have presented Israel and Hamas with a final draft in Doha to end the year-long conflict in Gaza. Talks attended by officials from both Joe Biden's and Donald Trump's teams are at a critical juncture. The proposed phased ceasefire includes initial hostage releases for a fighting halt, with a de facto deadline set for January 20.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
John Ullyot, former Pentagon chief spokesperson, is departing this week, amidst conflicting reports of resignation versus being asked to leave. Ullyot cited disagreement over a 'number two' role after Sean Parnell's appointment and his temporary commitment. His tenure included a controversial directive to remove DEI-promoting images, coinciding with a probe into leaks and the suspension of three senior officials.
​The photo of the X-ray of Luigi Mangione's spine, sourced from his X profile, is going viral and social media users exclaimed that he was probably subjected to a botched surgery. "I'd kill someone too if they did this to me," one user wrote explaining that probably Mangione had a lumbar fusion.
China is committed to continuing its participation in the WHO and the Paris climate accord, expressing concern over US President Trump’s orders to withdraw from both. Beijing emphasizes the importance of international cooperation on health and climate change, and hopes to strengthen dialogue with the US on trade and other issues despite existing tensions.
Kathmandu experienced violent clashes on Friday as pro-monarchy demonstrators demanded the return of former King Gyanendra Shah. The unrest left two dead and over 30 injured, leading authorities to impose a curfew and call in the army. Protesters, frustrated with corruption and instability, torched vehicles and vandalized offices as security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.