President-elect Donald Trump has called for Nato countries to increase their defense spending to 5% of their economic output, surpassing the current 2% target. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia, Nato is considering a new spending target of at least 3%. Trump also commented on Ukraine's potential Nato membership, highlighting Russia's long-standing opposition.
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President Trump labeled Washington Bishop Mariann Budde as 'nasty' and criticized her sermon for supporting LGBT rights and illegal migrants. His comments followed her plea for mercy towards marginalized communities. Trump's statement came amid his new measures to restrict asylum seekers and expel illegal migrants, along with recognizing only biological sexes.
Senate Democrats announced their opposition to a Republican stopgap funding bill, increasing the risk of a government shutdown by the end of the week. They propose a one-month extension to allow time for negotiation on a bipartisan spending agreement.
Donald Trump's tariff decision shocks global markets. Stephen Miran, CEA chair, is key to this shift. He advocates for tariffs to rebalance trade. Miran believes the US has been carrying too much burden. He argues tariffs can be imposed with minimal disruption and says the US will no longer allow free-riding. This policy is now being tested globally.
Victims and their families in Kenya have called on the international criminal court (ICC) to investigate a wave of kidnappings and extrajudicial killings linked to security forces. Since anti-government protests in June, over 60 killings and 89 abductions have been reported. Human rights groups accuse police of conducting forced disappearances and killings. Recent discoveries of tortured bodies and testimonies from survivors have heightened concerns, prompting calls for ICC intervention.
The Taliban has freed American citizen Faye Hall, who was detained earlier this year along with two British nationals and their Afghan interpreter. Hall thanked former President Trump for her release and highlighted the struggles of Afghan women imprisoned by the Taliban. The Reynolds couple remains in Taliban custody.
Nations reach a historic agreement in Geneva to combat future pandemics. The accord addresses shortcomings exposed by Covid-19. It focuses on pathogen data sharing and technology transfer. Article 11 was a point of contention. The World Health Organization will present the final text for approval next month. The US absence and potential tariffs cast a shadow.
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US vice president-elect JD Vance and his three-year-old daughter, Mirabel, prepared biscuits together for Christmas, referring to her as the 'best sous chef.' Vance emphasized the importance of keeping the tradition of biscuit making alive. The video received varied reactions on social media.