Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in court Tuesday, recounting how former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry boasted about the strength of U.S.-trained Afghan forces during the Obama administration. Netanyahu said Kerry used Afghanistan as an example to advocate for U.S. training and arming of Palestinian police forces, part of an effort to pressure Israel into concessions in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank).
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other foreign leaders to attend his January 20 inauguration in Washington, according to Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump transition team. The invitation was reportedly extended in early November, shortly after Trump’s November 5 election victory. The move highlights Trump's willingness to engage with global powers early in his presidency.
Caitlin Clark, the biggest star in the WNBA, has taken the sports world by storm with her stellar college career and professional debut. Her dynamic performances and compelling personality have drawn new fans to women’s basketball and elevated her status as one of America’s top athletes. Time Magazine’s decision to name her Athlete of the Year for 2024 reflects this well-deserved recognition.
On Wednesday, several popular apps owned by Meta, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, experienced outages affecting users nationwide. Reports of disruptions began surfacing around 1 p.m. ET, with the majority of issues concentrated on the mobile apps rather than desktop versions.
The United States announced on Tuesday that it has allocated $20 billion in funding for Ukraine, utilizing proceeds earned from frozen Russian assets. The funds are part of a larger $50 billion support package coordinated by the Group of Seven (G7) nations. This financial boost comes just 40 days before President Joe Biden is set to leave office, raising questions about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine under President-elect Donald Trump.
