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Secretary of State Antony Blinken bid farewell to the State Department staff, urging them to continue advancing US foreign policy despite the uncertainty of the incoming Trump administration. He praised their resilience and dedication to making the world a better place, encouraging them to persist in their mission as custodians of American diplomacy under new leadership. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/J3Usz8R

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominated by Donald Trump to lead Homeland Security, faced a Senate hearing. Promising to enforce stricter immigration policies, Noem aims to deport millions, end asylum-seeker policies, and focus on deporting migrants with criminal records. Senate discussions included disaster response, federal cybersecurity, and Secret Service reforms, highlighting the department's crucial national security role. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Xizp179

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A gunman entered Coquette Brasserie in Raleigh and fatally shot a man before turning the gun on himself. The shooter is in critical condition and another bystander was injured but not severely. Police believe the incident resulted from a dispute and confirmed it wasn’t random. Traffic near North Hills shopping mall and several schools were temporarily affected. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/N5Q93ie

Melania Trump accuses the Obamas of withholding information during her first term transition, while Jill Biden sent her a supportive note this time. Melania declined the Bidens' invitation for tea and did not attend Jill Biden's event. But later as they met at Jimmy Carter's funeral, Jill Biden said Melania thanked her for her note. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/r8ATvsY

​"Obviously what's happening in Los Angeles is very serious but I jokingly refer that don't forget about all of the victims here. Meghan has had her Netflix show and she had all the PR thing ready, she was expecting that the should would come in a couple of days but now it has been pushed off again. So can we think about all the victims of the Los Angeles Fires please," Sky News host Paul Murray said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/XmyOSAt

Starbucks announced reversing its open-door policy, initially introduced in 2018 to promote inclusivity. From January 2025, non-paying visitors will no longer have automatic access to its spaces. This change aims to prioritize paying customers and address safety issues, prompting discussions on the evolving role of third spaces in society and balancing inclusivity with practicality. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/sydboaf

Antony Blinken's final press conference escalated when two journalists were removed after they accused him of supporting genocide in Gaza. ​"Why did you keep your bombs flowing while you had a deal in May? We all knew we had a deal. Everyone in this room knows you had a deal," one asked. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/BN3e6jl

Meghan Markle is dumbfounded overall at the repeated backlash she's facing and that a Hollywood personality is not coming out to defend her. While Justine Bateman slammed Meghan, no prominent voices from Hollywood supported Meghan in what can be seen as a signal of how Hollywood has turned its back on Meghan. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/vHKq74U

Los Angeles fire authorities faced criticism for delayed deployment and underutilization of available firefighting resources during the Pacific Palisades wildfire, despite severe wind warnings. Internal records reveal only a fraction of available firefighters and engines were initially used. Officials defend their strategy, citing experience and resource constraints, amid criticism of missteps and budget cuts affecting response. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3oUMeA7

​It's not known whether Pelosi and Joe Biden have spoken since July when Pelosi 'forced' him to step aside from the race though Pelosi officially maintained that she did not exert any pressure. After Trump’s victory in November, Pelosi placed the blame for the Democrats’ loss on Biden. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” the California Democrat said during an interview with a New York Times podcast. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ndSaKoq

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, faced intense questioning from Senate Democrats regarding his controversial past, including accusations of drunken behavior and sexual misconduct. Despite the allegations, Hegseth denied all claims and stated his support for women in combat roles. Vice President-elect JD Vance condemned the grilling, calling it 'grandstanding.' from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mCQaPty

The garbage truck from Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, which symbolized his response to being called 'garbage' by Joe Biden, will feature in his inauguration parade. The truck became iconic after Trump used it during a rally to criticize Biden. Trump's inauguration, where Biden confirmed his attendance, will include the truck and a 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally.' from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Cv65rhD

​"Sorry, it's a lot of them," Hegseth said as he fumbled on Rex's name. But he did not actually forget the name. He just got stuck which he admitted and overcame. ​Out of the seven children, four are Hegseth's biological and three are his stepchildren. He shares one daughter with his current wife Jennifer and shares three other kids with his second wife Samantha Deering. Hegseth is a stepdad to Jennifer's three children. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7l24hzD

Since the first report broke out in 2024, the author and his representatives strongly denied all the allegations though it delivered a setback to the production of Good Omens. Gaiman reacted to the stories of Kendra Stout and Pavlovich and defended himself in both cases. He said his relationship with Kendra was never unlawful and said Pavlovich had a condition for which she had false memories. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/caHC0ks

Sam Harris explained on a podcast why he is no longer friends with Elon Musk, citing Musk's interactions with right-wing figures and online misinformation. Musk reacted by calling Harris 'mentally ill' and using a clown emoji. Harris expressed concern over Musk not verifying information and defaming former friends publicly. "He does not care if he's defaming someone in public who used to be a friend," Sam Harris said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IisWeXL

The Palisades Fire is raging uncontained for the sixth day, threatening the neighborhood of Brentwood in Los Angeles, where Vice President Kamala Harris has a home. ​The vice president has a long history of public service in her home state of California. She previously served as the district attorney of San Francisco and the attorney general of California. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QvZiA9g

​Photos released by the FBI showed the drone put a large hole in the aircraft’s wing, with the damage causing about a 30-minute delay in the aerial firefight, ABC 7 reported. “I’d just like to stress, that technique, using that super scooper aircraft, are our most effective technique to fight fires like this, and when this happens, it puts everybody’s lives at risk,” said Akil Davis, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/EjtBa1W

​Pasadena mayor Victor Gordo who has been asserting that the Sussexes were not there publicity said a fire victim asked Prince Harry for a donut. “[Harry] says, ‘There’s no donut here, but I will find one,'” Gordo narrated the story. “He (Harry) takes off, and 10 minutes later, he returns with a donut," Gordo said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xvTcWir

Donald Trump and Barack Obama were seen chatting at Jimmy Carter's funeral, sparking much speculation. Trump shared a made-up lip-reading interpretation as it must have entertained him the most. In this version, Obama called Kamala Harris horrendous and said that he knew Trump would win. Obama also said that Kamala Harris did not even look at him at Jimmy Carter's funeral. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PwAryux

​Amid a lot of teas from who did what at Jimmy Carter's funeral service which saw a stellar gathering of five presidents -- Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Donald Trump, Kamala Harris cropped Donald Trump out of the photo that she posted on the Instagram account of the Vice President. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8KXAejR

​The Fox 11 reporter also told the mayor that she saw Meghan Markle getting down and picking something from the ground indicating that she did not mind "getting dirty". When the reporter narrated Harry and Meghan's visit, she mentioned that they were "informed" about the visit and all this snowballed into major controversy calling this Harry and Meghan's another PR stunt. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KCqwxyk

Residents in Western North Carolina are worried about FEMA's decision to end temporary housing assistance for 2,000 families after Hurricane Helene, especially with a snowstorm imminent. Concerns about power outages and infrastructure fragility persist. Volunteers continue to provide aid amid growing frustration over the government's response. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/nk1buTM

An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Beninese army post near the Burkina Faso and Niger borders, killing at least 28 troops. This raid highlights the increasing attacks in northern Benin, despite ongoing military operations and international support. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UuvzxbO

"My father spoke about this almost prophetically on Rogan just a few months ago, a couple of weeks before the election. Because he was out there the last time they had the disastrous fire, trying to give whatever aid. It's not like this is a surprise. This is common knowledge," Donald Trump Jr said. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9BtaP23

New York election officials are being urged to investigate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for alleged voter fraud by using a discredited address in New York to vote by mail in the last election. Kennedy, a nominee for a top health role in the Trump administration, was accused of residing in California instead. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LAkJObe

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President Joe Biden, in an interview with USA TODAY, expressed confidence in his potential victory over Donald Trump if he had run for re-election. He also discussed his legacy, emphasizing his plan to restore the economy and America's global leadership. As his term ends, Biden contemplates actions such as granting preemptive pardons to figures like Liz Cheney and Dr. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1j3v2PN

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Elon Musk criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not addressing grooming gangs, using viral memes to highlight perceived inaction. Musk condemned the UK government’s focus on arresting meme posters instead of criminals, calling for Starmer’s resignation amid severe backlash. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UpSj6DT

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Severe winter weather in the UK results in significant snowfall and freezing rain, disrupting flights and making roads impassable in northern England. Power outages affect major cities, and rail services experience widespread cancellations. Further sleet and snow are expected, particularly in northern regions. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/gtS06Nw

A New Jersey man, Joseph Jorgenson, has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women. The remains were found in storage units following his suspicious behavior. Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year sentences for these heinous acts. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jtis1Nz

Matthew Livelsberger, a decorated Green Beret, died by suicide in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, driven by struggles with pain and traumatic brain injury after serving in Afghanistan. His act aimed to highlight societal issues and personal demons, emphasising America's fascination with violence. Pentagon encourages mental health support for troops. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DRnojVY

King Charles III expresses deep sorrow over the death of Edward Pettifer, a British relative of his sons' former nanny, in the New Orleans truck-ramming incident. Prince William and Princess Kate also conveyed their condolences. The Pettifer family described Edward as a beloved family member tragically lost. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/aZCUolf

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2023 state visit to the White House, New Delhi gifted US First Lady Jill Biden a $20,000 lab diamond, the most expensive present. Modi also gave President Biden a carved sandalwood box, statue, oil lamp, and a book. Gifts totaling around $35,000 were presented to various US officials. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jICipFR

Meghan Markle faces new controversy as doubts arise over the birth of her son Archie, fueled by her estranged sister and father. Buckingham Palace is reportedly being pressured to remove Archie and Lilibet from the royal line of succession unless Meghan provides proof of their births, amid ongoing speculation and secrecy surrounding her pregnancies, Radar Online reported. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/GUastzJ

A neighbor told Post that he offered to help Jabar move his things, but he said that he was moving to a furnished apartment in New Orleans and would not need anything from his old home. Muntaz Bashir, the neighbor said, saw the pickup truck used in the carnage but thought it was meant for his shifting. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RY9WlFN

In one video that Shamshud Din Jabbar posted before the New Orleans attack, he explained that he originally planned to harm his family and friends but was concerned that headlines would not focus on the "war between the believers and the disbelievers" if he killed his family and friends too. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xIMmUzw

The United States introduces new state and federal gun safety measures effective from 2025 to combat gun violence, with significant laws in California, Colorado, and New York. Advocacy groups support these changes while the NRA highlights recent expansions of gun rights under a pro-gun administration. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tHkz1J4

Ten days after being set on fire, Debrina Kawam was identified through fingerprints and DNA. The homeless woman, who once had a 'million dollar smile' in high school, couldn't escape the fire that was put on her by a Guatelaman illegal migrant due to mobility issues. Social media users mourned her painful death that left not enough remains of her to even construct her identity. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mfKHzZG

The NYPD identified Debrina Kawam, 61, as the woman set on fire in a New York subway by Sevastian Zapeta-Calil, an illegal Guatemalan immigrant. The incident, which was captured on video, occurred on December 22. Zapeta-Calil, who re-entered the US after deportation in 2018, faces multiple charges of murder and arson. from World News Today, Trending World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ar2R76m