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November 30, 2024

Elon Musk Claims $44 Billion Was the Price of Restoring Free Speech on Twitter

International Desk

In a bold statement reflecting his vision for the social media platform, Elon Musk declared that the $44 billion he spent to acquire Twitter was not merely a business transaction, but a pivotal investment in the restoration of free speech. Musk, who took control of the company in 2022, emphasized that his goal was to revive open discourse and ensure that Twitter remains a space for diverse voices and opinions. Despite controversies surrounding his leadership, Musk remains steadfast in his commitment to uphold the principles of free expression, asserting that the price paid for Twitter was essential for safeguarding these values in the digital age.

Elon Musk Working to Shut Down USAID

Africa, Europe, Immigration, International

389 Migrants Rescued Off the Coast of Spain’s Canary Islands

Americas, International, Middle East, News, Palestine

US Secretary of State Criticized by Journalists Over Gaza Issue

International, News

Fisherman Rescued Alive After 95 Days Lost at Sea

Americas

Trump Warns Europe: Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas or Face Tariffs

News, Sports

2-5 to 5-2: How Real Turned Around

Europe, Fashion, International, Lifestyle

Record Number of Harmful Products Detected in the EU

Asia, International, News

Myanmar Junta and Opposition Agree to Extend Ceasefire Amid Earthquake Recovery Efforts

Entertainment, News

Alicia Silverstone Returns as Cher in Clueless Sequel Series After 30 Years

Entertainment, News

Ben Affleck on Batsuit Struggles: I Hated It

Entertainment, News

Fantastic Four Trailer Debuts Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer and Galactus

International, Israel, Lead, Middle East, News, UK

Israeli Minister ‘Flees’ the UK Amid Arrest Warrant Requests

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Americas, US, White House

Trump’s Anti-Wind Energy Stance Sparks Industry Crisis

Former President Donald Trump has long criticized wind energy, calling turbines unsightly, dangerous to wildlife, and too expensive. Just hours after resuming power on January 20, he threatened to undo decades of progress in the industry. “We’re not going to do the wind thing,” Trump declared as he returned to the Oval Office. He signed […]

Americas, Lead

FBI Finds No Definitive Link Between New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion

LAS VEGAS – The FBI announced on January 2 that it has found no definitive link between the New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans, which killed 15 people, and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas, which resulted in the death of the driver. The Las Vegas explosion occurred outside the […]

Entertainment

The Vivienne and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Winner, Passes Away

James Lee Williams, beloved drag performer known as The Vivienne, who made history as the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. The news was confirmed by their manager, Simon Jones, in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday. “It is with immense sadness that we let […]

Asia, India

Journalist’s Body Found After Exposing Corruption

The entire journalist community is mourning the death of Mukesh Chandrakar, a brave freelance journalist from Chhattisgarh, India. Mukesh, who remained steadfast in his fight to expose corruption and reveal the truth, was found dead on Friday (January 3) in a septic tank of a house in Bijapur district. According to a report by Al […]

Bangladesh

Bangladesh government has canceled the access of all journalists to the Secretariat

After a fire incident at the administrative center, the Secretariat of the Bangladesh government, the Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed strict controls. On Friday, through a press release, Khoda Bakhsh Chaudhury, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs, issued this directive via an office […]

Asia, India, Lead

Mamata Banerjee Alleges BSF Complicity in Infiltration, Border Security Force Denies Charges

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of enabling infiltration from Bangladesh as part of an alleged central government plan to destabilize the state. Speaking at an administrative review meeting, Banerjee claimed that infiltrators were entering through border regions such as Islampur, Sitai, and Chopra. […]

Americas, Asia, Lead

U.S. Navy Veteran Sues CNN for Defamation Over Afghanistan Evacuation Report

Former U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young is suing CNN, claiming the network defamed him and his security consulting company, Nemex Enterprises Inc., in a 2021 segment on Jake Tapper’s program, The Lead. Young alleges the segment damaged his reputation and business by implying Nemex profited illegally during the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan under […]

Lead, Pacific

U.S. and Russian Foreign Ministers Engage in Verbal Clash

The United States and Russia remain on opposing sides regarding the Ukraine war. The U.S. has been providing Ukraine with extensive support, including fighter jets and tanks. This ongoing rivalry resurfaced when Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov engaged in a verbal clash with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. According to a report by Al […]

India

Kuwait Bestows Highest Honour ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’ on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Kuwait’s highest civilian honour, “The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer,” in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and global diplomacy. The prestigious knighthood order was presented to Mr. Modi on Sunday, December 22, 2024, during his two-day official visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Emir […]

Sports

What to look out for in the WSL transfer window

The transfer window is open in the Women’s Super League and there could be some high-profile moves on the cards.Players have been enjoying a winter break but clubs are working hard behind the scenes to bring in recruits.The window opened on 1 January and closes on 30 January at 23:00 GMT. Here are a few […]

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