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BREAKING: Trump sworn in as 47th president of US
Donald Trump has been sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th president of the United States (US), marking a political comeback after being convicted of felonies. His running mate, JD Vance, was sworn in by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States,…
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Biden pardons Trump’s opponents in advance
United States’ President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from “politically motivated prosecutions” under the Trump administration. In an extraordinary move in his last hours in the White House, Biden gave similar pardons to members, staff and witnesses of a US House committee probing the…
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President’s inauguration: Trump, wife arrive at Washington DC church
US President-elect,, Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have arrived at St John’s Church as part of event to mark the inauguration day. Meanwhile., Trump supporters are already starting to take their seats inside the Capital One Arena – a full eight hours before Donald Trump is due to speak here after his formal swearing in at the Capitol, about…
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Trump pledges a flurry of executive orders on first day as president
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with “historic speed and strength” in the hours after taking the oath of office. Addressing a raucous crowd of thousands in a Washington DC arena for a…
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Brazil confirms Nigeria as BRICS partner country
By Kunle Sanni Brazil has officially announced Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s engagement with the group of leading emerging economies. The Brazilian foreign ministry confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday, saying, “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision.” BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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TikTok faces ban in US by Sunday after Supreme Court rejects appeal
The US Supreme Court refused to rescue TikTok on Friday from a law that required the popular short-video app to be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be banned in the United States on national security grounds, dealing a major blow to a platform used by nearly half of all Americans. A report by AFP stated that the…
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‘Nothing off the table’ in Canada’s response to US tariff threat
Canadian political leaders say “nothing is off the table” when it comes to responding to potential 25% tariffs from the US, days before they could come into force. But strains are showing in “Team Canada” when it comes to whether energy supply should be a tool in a possible tariff war with the US. President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office…
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UK’s Chagos deal on hold to allow Trump review
US President-elect Donald Trump will be consulted on the UK’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands – where there is a joint US-UK military base – to Mauritius. The UK announced in October it would cede sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean, but maintain control of the base on the largest island Diego Garcia under a 99-year…
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Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect on 19 January, Qatar says
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. US President Joe Biden said it would “halt…
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Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration
Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama said. The decision…
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