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January 22, 2025
Elon Musk Criticizes Trump's $500 Billion AI Project
In light of President Donald Trump's announcement of a new $500 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure project, Elon Musk criticized the initiative, claiming that its backers do not have sufficient resources.
January 22, 2025
UN Raises Alarm: Lives of 48 Uyghurs in Peril Amid Possible Deportation from Thailand to China
The international community is increasing pressure on Thailand over the fate of 48 Uyghur men detained for over ten years. UN experts and human rights groups warn of a 'real risk of torture' if deported to China.
January 22, 2025
Houthis Release Sailors Held Captive for a Year
The Yemeni Houthis have freed the crew of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader, captured over a year ago, thanks to mediation by Hamas and the authorities of Oman.
January 22, 2025
Murdoch's Media Corporation Apologizes to Prince Harry for Surveillance
Rupert Murdoch's media corporation has issued an apology to Prince Harry for surveillance activities and promised to pay substantial compensation
January 22, 2025
Trump Pardons Creator of Major Darknet Marketplace
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the pardon of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road, who had been sentenced to life in prison.
January 22, 2025
Trump Threatens New Sanctions Against Russia If Putin Refuses Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the possibility of imposing additional sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
January 21, 2025
Terror Attack in Tel Aviv: Four Injured, Attacker Shot Dead
A series of stabbings occurred in the old part of Tel Aviv, resulting in four people being injured on Nachalat Binyamin Street.
January 21, 2025
The Commander of Israel’s Armed Forces Announces His Resignation
Major General Gertsi Halevi, Commander of the Israeli Armed Forces, has resigned, taking personal responsibility for the disastrous security failure that led to the Hamas attack on October 7. Halevi will step down on March 6, with his successor yet to be determined.
January 21, 2025
Attorneys General from 18 States Challenge Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
On January 21, the attorneys general from 18 states filed a lawsuit targeting the blocking of President Donald Trump's executive order, which aims to eliminate birthright citizenship. This policy, in existence for several decades, ensures that children born on U.S. soil automatically become citizens, irrespective of their parents' status.
January 21, 2025
Iraqi Lawmakers Pass Bill Legalizing Child Marriage
On January 21, the Iraqi parliament passed several laws that sparked intense debate. Among them were amendments to the personal status law, which have raised concerns among human rights organizations.
January 21, 2025
76 killed in a fire at a Turkish resort
On the night of January 21, a devastating fire engulfed a hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey's Bolu province. The death toll has risen to 76 people.
January 21, 2025
Trump misses the deadline to end the Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump failed to deliver on his promise to resolve the conflict in Ukraine within 24 hours, a commitment he repeatedly made during his election campaign. While these claims were always met with skepticism, the reality has proven even more complex: his special envoy for Ukraine has requested 100 days to find solutions.
