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DOGE: Trump Gives Elon Musk, Ramaswamy Appointments Few Days After Victory

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced the formation of a new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) to tackle federal spending and streamline government operations/ In line with his campaign promises, Trump appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy to lead this new department. The appointment grants both figures substantial oversight and influence to … Read more

Trump meets Biden At White House In US

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed to the White House on Wednesday by outgoing President Joe Biden in a traditional transition meeting. The Oval Office meeting followed a fiercely contested election season, during which Biden exited the race in the summer after a challenging debate with Trump. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more

Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Fox News host, author, and military veteran Pete Hegseth as his choice for defence secretary. Hegseth, 44, who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, would oversee the world’s largest military in what would be his first role in government. Announcing the nomination on Tuesday, Trump described Hegseth as “tough, … Read more

Full List of Trump’s Picks for Key Appointments in His Upcoming Administration

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US President-elect Donald Trump is unveiling key appointments for his incoming administration, offering a glimpse of his priorities as he prepares to assume office. Trump has named Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Pete Hegseth, a veteran and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, as secretary of defense. Former Arkansas Governor … Read more

Saudi Crown Prince Accuses Israel Of Committing ‘Collective Genocide’ In Gaza

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has accused Israel of committing “collective genocide” in Gaza, marking some of his most severe criticism of the country since the conflict began last year. Speaking at a gathering of Islamic leaders in Riyadh on Monday, MBS said: “The Kingdom reiterates its condemnation and absolute refusal of … Read more

Trump Picks Elon Musk, Ramaswamy To Lead New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’

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President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a newly created “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second term. Trump praised the two men, stating, “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure … Read more

Israeli Strikes Kill 33 Across Lebanon

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Lebanon reported that Israeli airstrikes killed 33 people across the country on Tuesday, many of whom were displaced by the ongoing conflict. The strikes targeted several areas, including the southern regions, the outskirts of Beirut, and the north. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a raid on a town in the Chouf region south of Beirut … Read more

Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns After Abuse Report

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his decision to step down following a critical report regarding a notorious child abuser connected to the Church of England. The review concluded that Welby, 68, “could and should” have reported the abuse committed by John Smyth against boys and young men in 2013. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I … Read more

35 Dead, Many Injured After Car Attack In Chinese City Of Zhuhai

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At least 35 people have lost their lives in a car attack in southern China, marking one of the deadliest acts of public violence in the country in decades. Authorities report that a 62-year-old man, identified as Mr. Fan, drove his car into a stadium in Zhuhai on Monday, targeting people exercising on the track. … Read more

Ukraine’s Kursk Operation Now Holding 50,000 Russian Troops – Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that his military’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk region is now holding down 50,000 Russian troops. In his daily address, Zelensky stated that the incursion is significantly hindering Moscow’s ability to launch attacks within Ukraine, which has been a primary objective of the operation despite skepticism from some Western … Read more

Trump Names Elise Stefanik As UN Ambassador Nominee

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik as his pick for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In a statement, Trump expressed his confidence in Stefanik, saying, “I am honoured to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, … Read more

US Airlines Suspend Haiti Flights After Passenger Plane Hit By Gunfire

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Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was struck by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951, originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted to the Dominican Republic and landed safely at Santiago Airport. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries, but fortunately, no passengers … Read more

Man Against Trump’s Election Kills Family, Takes Own Life in Minnesota

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In a heartbreaking event that has left the Minnesota community in shock, authorities have reported that a man, who had posted anti-Trump and left-wing statements online, fatally shot his wife, ex-partner, and two sons before taking his own life. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa confirmed that the shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had been struggling with … Read more

Putin Never Spoke With Trump On Phone – Kremlin

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The Kremlin has dismissed a report by The Washington Post alleging that former U.S. President and current president-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday, urging him not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more

Trump, Scholz Agree To Work Towards ‘Return To Peace In Europe’

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President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more

Amsterdam Police Detain Dozens Of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defying Ban

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Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Sunday after they defied a temporary ban on public protests in the city. Hundreds gathered in Dam Square, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposing the protest restrictions. The ban, imposed by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, followed violent incidents targeting Israeli football fans … Read more

Haitian Prime Minister, Garry Conille Fired After Less Than Six Months In Office

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Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been dismissed by the country’s ruling council less than six months after assuming office. An executive order, signed by eight out of nine council members, announced businessman and former Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime as Conille’s successor. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more

Russia Faces Highest Monthly Casualties In Ukraine War, UK Defence Chief Reveals

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Russia has experienced its highest monthly casualty rate since the beginning of the Ukraine war, the UK’s Chief of Defence Staff has revealed to the BBC. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin reported that Russian forces sustained an average of around 1,500 dead and wounded each day in October, pushing total losses to 700,000 since the conflict … Read more

Irish Man Suspected Of Killing US Nurse Arrested In Hungary

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A 37-year-old Irish man has been arrested in Hungary in connection with the murder of Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse from Portland, Oregon, police report. Ms. Michalski was last seen during a night out in Budapest on Tuesday. After she failed to return to her accommodation, her friends reported her missing. Hungarian police identified the … Read more

Tens Of Thousands Protest In Valencia Over Deadly Floods, Demand Resignation Of Regional Leader

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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Valencia on Saturday evening to protest against the authorities’ handling of the recent deadly floods, calling for the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazón. Chanting “we are stained with mud, you are stained with blood,” demonstrators voiced their anger over the response to the floods, … Read more

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