Trump Grants Clemency to January 6 Defendants in Controversial Move

In one of his initial actions in office, President Donald Trump granted clemency to all individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. This decision marked a sweeping reversal of ongoing efforts to hold accountable those involved in attempts to overturn the 2020......

Trump promises to end "American decline" at pre-inauguration rally

At a fervent pre-inauguration rally in Washington, DC, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring an end to what he called “four long years of American decline.” Addressing a packed stadium of 20,000 supporters, Trump promised a dramatic start to his presidency, boasting of an exceptional......

Europe faces risk of marginalization if it fails to counter Trump’s policies, warns French PM

France and Europe could face domination, marginalization, and a loss of global influence if they fail to respond effectively to the policies of Donald Trump, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou declared on Monday, just ahead of the U.S. president’s inauguration.   Speaking in the southwestern......

CIA unveils detailed map of Morocco ahead of Trump’s inauguration, reaffirming US stance on Sahara

In a significant move on the eve of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on January 20, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released a comprehensive map of Morocco, prominently featuring the Saharan provinces. This release underscores the United States’ continued recognition of Moroccan......

Trump sworn in as 47th president: Key moments from the inaugural ceremony

Donald Trump has officially returned to the White House as the 47th president of the United States. The inauguration, held on Monday, marked the beginning of Trump’s new term and included a series of traditional events, ranging from the swearing-in ceremony to celebratory parades and inaugural......

TikTok's blackout: A new era of digital silence in the U.S.

TikTok has officially ceased operations for all users in the United States, marking a significant shift in the social media landscape. This unprecedented move comes amid ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and national security, which have been at the forefront of discussions surrounding the app's......

Indoor inauguration ceremony for president-elect Trump due to extreme weather conditions

Facing a harsh polar vortex, President-elect Donald Trump has decided to relocate his upcoming inauguration ceremony indoors. Traditionally held outside, most notably on the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C., this year’s event will now take place beneath the Capitol Rotunda due to forecasts predicting......

Key events of the Russia-Ukraine war on day 1,059

On January 18, Ukrainian officials reported that four people were killed in Kyiv overnight following explosions and air raid sirens. Ukrainian military forces intercepted multiple Russian missile and drone strikes, destroying 24 drones and two ballistic missiles. A total of 39 drones and four missiles......

Strengthening ties: Russia and Iran’s evolving strategic partnership

Russia and Iran have solidified a long-awaited cooperation agreement, reinforcing their strategic alliance amidst growing geopolitical pressures. Signed in Moscow, the 20-year agreement boosts military and defense cooperation between the two nations. A key provision in the pact ensures that neither country......

Biden grants clemency to nearly 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders

President Joe Biden has granted clemency to almost 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug-related offenses, just days before the end of his term in office. This action reflects his commitment to addressing disproportionate sentences, noting that the individuals had served longer sentences than......

US diplomat concludes Morocco mission amid strengthened bilateral ties

Puneet Talwar has concluded his role as United States Ambassador to Morocco, following a final meeting with Moroccan Finance Minister Nadia Fettah in Rabat. The departure, reported by Africa Intelligence on January 16, marks the end of his two-year diplomatic mission that began in November 2022. During......

National security minister of Israel threatens resignation over ceasefire agreement

Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has threatened to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is approved, following over 460 days of conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir strongly criticized the proposed agreement and stated that his far-right......

Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American discontent with Biden

In November, Samraa Luqman, an Arab American voter, chose Donald Trump over Joe Biden, hoping that even a minimal chance of Trump pushing for a Gaza ceasefire would be better than the Democrats' failure to end the conflict. After Trump’s victory, Israel and Hamas agreed to pause hostilities......

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