Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 21, 2025, marking the start of his second presidential term. Thousands of supporters gathered at a stadium in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the occasion, where Trump delivered a fiery inaugural address. He vowed to usher in a “golden age”…
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Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day’ and Launches ‘Revolution of Common Sense’ in Second Inaugural Address
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 21:00 Monday, 20 Jan, 2025 WASHINGTON — Moments after being sworn in as president on Monday, Donald Trump declared it “Liberation Day,” vowing that “the golden age of America begins right now” with a bold “revolution of common sense.” At 78 years old, Trump began his second non-consecutive term during…
TikTok Resumes Service in the US After Trump’s Pledge to Delay Ban.
TikTok has resumed services to its 170 million users in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump intervened to delay the implementation of a law that would have banned the popular Chinese-owned app. The app had been blocked for American users on Saturday evening after a national security law came into effect, banning TikTok…
Israel Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Last-Minute Negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a crucial cabinet vote that was scheduled for Thursday to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The vote, which was initially set to confirm a long-negotiated agreement, has been postponed due to last-minute changes reportedly sought by Hamas. According to Netanyahu, the delay stems from the group’s…
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement and Hostage Release Deal.
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement to bring an end to 15 months of intense conflict. US President Joe Biden confirmed the deal, which stipulates a full and complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of all hostages held by Hamas. This agreement aims to halt the ongoing…
South Korean Investigators Make Second Attempt to Arrest Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korean investigators have made a second attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, after a previous arrest attempt earlier this month was unsuccessful. This time, the investigators entered Yoon’s official residence as they continued their efforts to detain him. A court had granted an extension to the arrest warrant, which was initially issued…
Greenland Looks to Strengthen Ties with the US on Defence and Mining.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede announced on Monday that the territory is seeking to enhance cooperation with the United States, particularly in the areas of defence and the exploration of its vast mining resources. Egede’s remarks come amid heightened interest from US President-elect Donald Trump in expanding America’s influence over Greenland, a move that could…
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Los Angeles, Claiming 16 Lives.
Firefighters in Los Angeles have made significant progress in combating some of the smaller wildfires, with one fire fully contained and another nearly extinguished. However, the two largest blazes continue to spread, creating a dangerous situation for residents and emergency crews alike. Despite these efforts, the strong winds forecasted for the coming days present…
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