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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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At least 10 injured in mass shooting outside New York Nightclub

The incident that coincided with a deadly attack in New Orleans, happened when around 80 people gathered outside the Amazura nightclub in New York's Queens were waiting to get inside to take part in a private party hosted in honor of a known gang member, who died last year, police said.

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Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol defies arrest over failed martial law bid

A court on Dec 31 approved a warrant for Yoon's arrest, which potentially would make him the first sitting president to be detained as part of investigations over allegations he masterminded insurrection by trying to impose martial law.

1 killed in Tesla cyber truck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s

While US President Joe Biden said the FBI is investigating any possible links between the two incidents, Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleged a connection, saying both vehicles were rented from the same car rental site.

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Alleged ISIS associate rams truck into crowd in New Orleans on Jan 1 killing at least 15, injuring over 30

The suspect identified as Shamsuddin Jabbar, is a US Army veteran, who said he was inspired by the Islamic State group and had desire to kill in a video. On Jan 1, Jabbar steered a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans killing at least 15 people.

Bangladesh court denies bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested in Nov last year

Earlier, Das' bail was rejected on Nov 26 by Chattogram's 6th Metropolitan Magistrate Kazi Shariful Islam in the sedition case. He was sent to jail.

Xi Jinping vows Taiwan reunification with China in New Year’s speech, says ‘no one can separate the two’

Last year, China intensified its pressure on Taiwan by stepping up its military presence around the region by sending warships and planes into the waters and air space almost daily.