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Trump renews call to make Canada 51st state of US hours after PM Trudeau’s resignation

Trudeau resigned on Jan 6 amidst growing pressure from his ruling Liberal Party due to his unpopularity. The 53-year-old leader will continue to serve as prime minister until a new leader is elected by the party.

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Hamas releases video of Israeli teen soldier held hostage since Oct 2023

In the updated video, 19-year-old Liri Albag is seen pleading the Israeli government to help her, while her family released a statement, appealing to "the prime minister, world leaders and all decision makers: it's time to take decisions as if it were your own children there"

Joe Biden presenting US' highest civilian honor to Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom, US' highest civilian honor

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

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India expresses concern over China’s Mega Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River

India has consistently expressed its concerns to the Chinese side over mega projects on rivers in their territory, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, adding, “India will take necessary measures to ensure that the interests of downstream states of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas."

US President-elect Donald Trump to be sentenced in ‘Hush Money’ case on Jan 10, says NY judge

The 78-year-old, who will be assuming president’s office for a second time, was initially scheduled to be sentenced on Nov 26 but Justice Juan Merchan pushed it back indefinitely after he won the Nov 5 US Presidential election.

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US Army soldier responsible for Tesla Cyber truck explosion left a warning note saying it was a ‘wake-up call for America’

“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake-up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives," Matthew wrote in one letter that was released by authorities.

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Two killed after small plane accidentally crashes into southern California building

The single-engine aircraft, Van's RV-10, struck the roof of a furniture manufacturing company near the Fullerton Municipal Airport, leaving two dead and 18 injured, officials said, adding that they were yet to determine whether the two fatalities were occupants of the plane or individuals on the ground.