Musk raises eyebrows with salute gesture at Trump rally
Washington (AFP) – Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, with some calling it a “Nazi” or “fascist” movement.
Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat
Washington (AFP) – The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator on the front line of President Donald Trump’s often confrontational diplomacy.
'Please let us in': Trump crackdown leaves migrants in tears
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) – Margelis Tinoco broke down in tears after her asylum appointment was canceled as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown announced by US President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
'Not for the poor': Indonesians in capital face housing, commute woes
Jakarta (AFP) – Scrolling on social media, Indonesian moviegoer Jessica Sihotang stumbled across a film depicting a fellow woman in her 30s struggling to make the dream of buying a Jakarta home a reality.
Impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon to begin
Seoul (AFP) – The impeachment trial of South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol begins Tuesday, with the country’s Constitutional Court set to weigh whether to strip him of his presidential duties over a failed martial law bid.
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California governor spars with Musk over wildfire 'lies'
Washington (AFP) – California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of spreading “lies” about the state’s response to deadly wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, escalating their online row over swirling misinformation.
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Blue Origin scrubs key test launch again, eyes Thursday
Cape Canaveral (AFP) – Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, called off the inaugural launch of its huge new rocket again on Monday evening after facing weather issues.
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Canadian insurers face record costs from 2024 extreme weather
Montreal (AFP) – Damage from extreme weather in Canada last year pushed the bill facing insurers to an unprecedented CAN$8.5 billion ($5.9 billion), the Insurance Bureau of Canada said Monday.
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'Disruptor' Medvedev and The Demon embark on road to Australian Open glory
Melbourne (AFP) – Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory Tuesday while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women’s action.
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NATO Baltic leaders set to boost security after cable 'sabotage'
Helsinki (AFP) – NATO countries on the Baltic Sea will look to boost security when they meet in Helsinki on Tuesday, following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables widely blamed on Russia.
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Trump's return threatens resurgence of trade wars
Washington (AFP) – Donald Trump’s second presidential term promises a return to tariffs as he pressures partners and rivals to tackle everything from migration to drug trafficking, while protecting US industries — in moves that could trigger new trade wars.
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Even before taking office, Trump shaking up global order
Washington (AFP) – Donald Trump has not yet returned to the White House but is already thrusting himself to the front of international stage as he once again shatters diplomatic niceties.
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Trump unbound: America braces for wild, dark comeback
Washington (AFP) – Buckle up: Donald Trump returns to the White House next week for a second term that promises to be even more volatile — and hard-line — than his roller-coaster first presidency.
