December 23, 2024 11:25 am

Day: December 23, 2024

Entertainment

Midori Francis Lands Lead Role in Upcoming Horror Film

Actress Midori Francis, who played Dr. Mika Yasuda in Grey’s Anatomy, has landed a new role in a horror movie called Saccharine. The film is written and directed by Natalie Erika James, who is known for movies like Relic and Apartment 7A. In Saccharine, Francis will play Hana, a medical student who is looking for […]

Middle East

Syria’s New Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa Vows to Respect Lebanon’s Sovereignty Amid Regional Shifts

DAMASCUS – Just two weeks after rising to power in a sweeping military offensive, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has emphasized a change in Damascus’ approach to Lebanon, pledging on Dec 22 to cease any “negative interference” in its neighbor’s internal affairs. The comments come as part of a broader regional shift following the dramatic […]

Americas

Biden Administration Warns of Iran’s Nuclear Risks Amid Regional Weakness

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has expressed concerns that a weakened Iran may pursue nuclear weapons, with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warning of the risk during a briefing on Dec 22. Sullivan, addressing President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, outlined the potential for Iran to revise its nuclear doctrine following setbacks to its […]

Middle East

Netanyahu Vows Retaliation Against Houthis Following Missile Strike on Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Dec 22 to retaliate forcefully against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they launched a missile at Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people in a pre-dawn attack on Dec 21. The incident marks the second Houthi strike on Israel within a week, escalating tensions amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. […]

Americas

Trump Dismisses Claims Elon Musk Will Take Presidency, Defends Billionaire’s Role in Administration

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump on Dec 22 rejected speculation that Elon Musk could overshadow his leadership, amid growing scrutiny over the billionaire’s influence in Trump’s incoming administration. “No, he’s not taking the presidency,” Trump told a conservative audience in Phoenix, responding to concerns about Musk’s outsized role. “The new hoax is that President Trump […]

Middle East

New Syrian Leader Consolidates Power, Promises Control Over Weapons and End to Sectarian Strife

DAMASCUS – Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new leader following the Dec 8 ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, announced on Dec 22 that all weapons across the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would be brought under state control. Speaking alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Sharaa declared, “We will absolutely not allow weapons in […]

Americas

Trump Vows to Target LGBTQ Policies, Immigration, and Panama Canal Control in Fiery Phoenix Speech

PHOENIX – President-elect Donald Trump outlined sweeping plans for his second term on Dec 22 at a conservative conference in Arizona, promising executive action against transgender policies, migrant crime, and cartel operations, while threatening a reclamation of the Panama Canal from Panamanian control. Addressing the Turning Point USA AmericaFest conference, Trump pledged to “stop the […]

Americas

Trump Previews Administration Plans in Phoenix Speech: Border Crackdowns, Anti-Woke Agenda, and Bold Promises

PHOENIX – President-elect Donald Trump laid out his vision for his upcoming administration on Dec 22 in a fiery 90-minute address at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, vowing sweeping changes to US immigration, culture, and governance. Branding his plans as a “common sense revolution,” he promised policies ranging from massive deportations to ending federal diversity initiatives […]

Lead, Pacific

Justin Trudeau’s Tumultuous Political Arc: From Rising Star to Political Crossroads

TORONTO – Justin Trudeau’s political career has played out like a 21st-century drama, transforming him from an internationally celebrated liberal icon to a leader facing political uncertainty at home. Trudeau emerged on the global stage in 2015 as Canada’s newly elected, young prime minister, carrying the legacy of his father, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott […]

Lead

World Bank: Global Economy Stabilizes, But Poverty and Debt Challenges Persist

Global Economy Stabilizes, But Poverty Reduction Goals Face Major Setbacks After years of continuous economic shocks, the global economy is finally showing signs of stabilization, with advanced economies avoiding a global recession in 2024. However, recovery remains uneven, with developing and low-income countries lagging far behind. The harsh reality is that achieving the goal of […]

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