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Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term
Conservative groups have denounced the programmes and threatened to sue companies over them.
Guantanamo at 23: What’s next for the ‘lawless’ detention facility?
With 15 inmates remaining, advocates urge Biden to release more Gitmo detainees before he leaves office on January 20.
US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban
A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a ban.
The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member
The June 2025 UN Conference on Palestine can be the long-awaited turning point for the region.
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third consecutive term as president
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela
The US's decision to renew the 'temporary protected status' comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.
Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?
Appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis.
Trump receives no punishment for felony hush money conviction
A judge did not impose fines, jail time, or probation on US President-elect Donald Trump for his hush money conviction.
Greenland does not want to be American or Danish, PM says
Mute Egede, who previously said territory ‘not for sale’, underlined people’s desire to be ‘master of own house’.
‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes
Officials hope improved wind conditions will allow firefighters to contain wildfires that have devastated the US city.