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Day: December 23, 2024

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 […]

Asia, Lead

Saudi Arabia Provides Assurances for LGBTQ+ Fans Ahead of 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup has sparked both praise and criticism, particularly regarding its human rights record. The English Football Association (FA), which previously raised concerns about Saudi Arabia’s treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals, announced that it had received assurances from Saudi officials regarding fan safety. In a statement, […]

Pacific

Political Homophobia in Russia: The Perilous Reality for the LGBTQ+ Community

Is this the most dangerous time to be LGBTQ+ in Russia? Under President Vladimir Putin’s administration, how dire is the situation for the community? What drives the surge in political homophobia, and how have anti-LGBTQ+ laws shaped this landscape? State Repression of the LGBTQ+ Community On November 29, 2023, Russian authorities intensified their campaign against […]

Americas, Asia, Lead, State Department

U.S State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller tackled a variety of international issues, including regional stability in South Asia, press freedom challenges in Bangladesh, and the ongoing reciprocal sanctions between the United States and China.

When asked about a controversial social media post by an advisor to Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus advocating the annexation of parts of India by Bangladesh, Miller stated he was unaware of the comment and refrained from addressing it without proper context. On Bangladesh’s ongoing press freedom issues, Miller emphasized that the U.S. has consistently […]

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