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Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Monday, January 20, 2025

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s inaugural claim that the U.S. would “take back” control of the Panama Canal.

Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Monday, January 20, 2025

Just hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised “immediate pardons” to those convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Pakistan Detains Five Over Shooting Christians
Pakistan Detains Five Over Shooting Christians
Monday, January 20, 2025

At least five people were believed to be in Pakistani police custody Monday over the Christmas Day shooting of Christians in Pakistan.

Donald J. Trump Inaugurated As 47th President
Donald J. Trump Inaugurated As 47th President
Monday, January 20, 2025

Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, promising a revolution of common sense, a “golden age of America,” and a radical shake-up of the global order.

Trump to Declare National Emergency on Border, Issue Executive Orders
Trump to Declare National Emergency on Border, Issue Executive Orders
Monday, January 20, 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, President Donald Trump said he will sign “a series of historic executive orders … to begin the complete restoration of America and the ‘Revolution of Common Sense.’”

Nigeria Joins BRICS as “Partner Country”
Nigeria Joins BRICS as “Partner Country”
Monday, January 20, 2025

Nigeria on Friday was admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009.

Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
Monday, January 20, 2025

In exchange for the phased release of 33 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel on January 19 agreed to the phased release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 110 who are serving life sentences for some of the most egregious murders of Israelis during terror attacks prior to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran
CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran
Monday, January 20, 2025

A former CIA analyst has pleaded guilty and faces 10 years imprisonment for unlawfully retaining and then posting Top Secret United States National Defense information about Israeli plans to attack Iran on social media in October 2024.

Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Monday, January 20, 2025

Donald J. Trump, who at 78 will become America’s oldest president to take office, will call for a “revolution of common sense” during his inaugural address, according to prepared remarks.

Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Monday, January 20, 2025

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden moved just hours before leaving office on Monday to guard some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most high-profile adversaries against what he said was a promised campaign of “retribution” by issuing pre-emptive pardons to head off politically driven prosecutions.