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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been under the fire of Trump's criticisms for a while now. Trump, who chastised him for not boosting the defense budget and recently threatened to cut off trade due to Sanchez's refusal to open air bases in Spain to the US, prompted a response from Sanchez. From his X account, he posted a message stating 'No to war'.

In retaliation to attacks from the US and Israel, Iran's missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have profoundly shaken the tourism sector in Dubai. Accommodation at the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah hotel, which is normally priced between 400 and 800 dollars, has now plummeted to as low as 126 dollars.

While the US military presence in the Middle East has reached its highest level in recent years, it's being claimed that an attack on Iran could happen at any moment. In a surprising move, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States has made a call for informants among the Iranian people, using Farsi language in their outreach on platform X. The CIA released a two-minute video explaining how individuals can securely provide them with information.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, the leader of CJNG - one of Mexico's two major cartels - was killed in his luxurious hideout during an operation conducted by the Mexican Army, which was also backed by the U.S. Following the cartel leader's death, his followers practically set the country ablaze. Airports were stormed, vehicles were set on fire on the roads. El Mencho, who was once a police officer, had a bounty of 15 million dollars placed on him by the U.S. for his capture. The life of El Mencho, who rose from being a police officer to leading a billion-dollar cartel...

Tucker Carlson, one of the most followed journalists in the United States, was detained by police during his visit to Israel for an interview with the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. After being taken into custody and questioned at the airport, Carlson was subsequently released and left the country.

New documents pertaining to billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison while being held on charges of sexual abuse and running a prostitution ring targeting underage girls in the United States, have been released to the public. The Department of Justice announced that access to 3 million new documents has been granted. The new documents reveal connections between Epstein and numerous high-profile individuals including billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, heads of state, ministers, and many other well-known figures.

Following the withdrawal of US troops, the Taliban, who seized control in Afghanistan, published their new criminal laws consisting of a total of 119 articles on January 4th, and dispatched them to courts across the country for implementation. The inclusion of the concepts of 'master' and 'slave' in the Taliban's new penal code has sparked significant backlash. Moreover, according to the new penal code, Afghan society is divided into four groups: religious scholars, elites, middle class, and lower class, with different punishments to be applied according to these classes.Source: The Diplomat

Bone-chilling temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees are set to affect over half of the United States. The freezing weather is expected to impact around 200 million people, leading to a frenzy of panic buying in grocery stores. Supermarkets in and around New York and New Jersey have been swamped by customers, with shelves containing basic food items such as water, bread, and pasta being stripped bare. Shopping carts have been filled to the brim. Amidst the cold snap, nearly 10,000 flights across the country have been cancelled. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced that authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

TJ Sabula, an employee at Ford, was dismissed from his job following his protest against President Donald Trump during the latter's visit to Michigan. The GoFundMe campaign initiated in support of Sabula surpassed $800,000 within 24 hours, reigniting debates on freedom of speech and workers' rights.

Bugatti, a French brand renowned as one of the world's most luxurious car manufacturers, has ventured into the realm of real estate. They have commenced the construction of a 43-story residential tower in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. Among Bugatti's first clients are famed footballer Neymar and opera artist Andrea Bocelli. It's speculated that Neymar has secured a deal for a penthouse in this luxury residence for a whopping 54 million dollars. Moreover, it has been revealed that the least expensive apartment in Bugatti's luxury dwellings will set back potential buyers by 5.2 million dollars.

Long-standing U.S. President Donald Trump has had his sights set on Greenland, a tranquil island nation with strategic importance. The idea of a cash solution for the island's 57,000 inhabitants to break away from Denmark is also on the table. According to a report in Reuters, plans from the White House include a lump sum payment to the islanders, varying between $10,000 and $100,000.

In the city of Minneapolis, USA, officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducting an operation targeting immigrants, fatally shot a woman who was observing and protesting the operation. While President Donald Trump defended the incident as 'self-defense,' Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota stated that he had issued a readiness order to the National Guard to ensure safety in Minnesota.

The US has launched an attack on Venezuela. US President Donald Trump made a statement concerning Venezuela. Trump declared, 'The US has orchestrated a large-scale attack against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro. Both Maduro and his wife have been apprehended and removed from the country.'

World-renowned American actress Angelina Jolie made her way to the Rafah Border Crossing in a show of support for Gaza. Jolie underscored the pressing need for more aid to reach the Gaza Strip as swiftly as possible. Her visit was meticulously documented by cameras.

X's artificial intelligence tool, Grok, is as swift and handy as it is controversial. There was a time when Grok was observed to hurl insults and racial slurs at users and third parties. Its latest features, however, have sparked a whole new set of debates. With a single command, Grok can now dress people in bikinis or erase certain individuals from group photos, depending on the given command. This raises questions about the ethical aspects of the matter. Nevertheless, a recent action taken by the AI has garnered praise from many.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained in London. She was showing her support for a demonstration by the 'Prisoners for Palestine' platform, which voices the demands of eight inmates who have been held captive for approximately a year on the grounds of being activists for Palestine Action and are currently on a hunger strike. The sign Thunberg held read 'I am against genocide.'

Vince Zampella, the creative mind behind the Call of Duty video game series, has tragically passed away at the age of 55. His death was announced by NBC Los Angeles, casting a somber shadow over the gaming community. Zampella was not only the head of Respawn Entertainment, a renowned video game development company, but also a founding partner of Infinity Ward.