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Speaking at the G20 social event, Brazil's First Lady Janja Lula da Silva expressed her dislike for billionaire Elon Musk freely.&nbsp;

Recently, Musk was appointed as the head of US President-elect Donald Trump's new DOGE initiative along with American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;

Musk-owned platform X was suspended for a month in Brazil after it failed to name a legal representative and ignored orders given by the court to block accounts which were found using hate speech and spreading fake news.&nbsp;

<h2>Brazil's First Lady criticises Musk</h2>

In her&nbsp;speech, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's wife, Janja Lula da Silva, spoke about the importance of regulating social media to curb misinformation.&nbsp;

“I think it’s Elon Musk.” She then added, “I’m not afraid of you, f*** you, Elon Musk,” said Janja in her speech.

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Tensions had escalated between Musk and the Brazilian government earlier this year when the country's Supreme Court blocked access to X.&nbsp;

First Lady Janja had also earlier threatened to file a legal case against the social media giant after her account got hacked, reportedly.&nbsp;

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X had not adhered to the local regulations in August by failing to block accounts which were accused of spreading hate speech and "fake news".

The company's Brazil offices were also closed, citing "censorship" by a judge, even though its service was accessible to users across the country. In October, the ban was removed.&nbsp;

<h2>Elon Musk reacts</h2>

Musk, who has been involved in many public confrontations, responded to the remarks of Janja on his social media account by posting an emoji and suggesting that the camp of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will lose the upcoming elections.

Watch:&nbsp;Soccer Club St Pauli Slams Elon Musk; X Categorised As Right Wing

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Taking to X, Musk wrote, "They are going to lose the next election.”

As reported by the South China Morning Post, a spokesperson of Lula said, “We don’t have to offend or curse anyone."

(With inputs from agencies)

Speaking at the G20 social event, Brazil's First Lady Janja Lula da Silva expressed her dislike for billionaire Elon Musk freely. Recently, Musk was appointed as the head of US President-elect Donald Trump's new DOGE initiative along with American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

Speaking at the G20 social event, Brazil's First Lady Janja Lula da Silva expressed her dislike for billionaire Elon Musk freely. Recently, Musk was appointed as the head of US President-elect Donald Trump's new DOGE initiative along with American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk-owned platform X was suspended for a month in Brazil after it failed to name a legal representative and ignored orders given by the court to block accounts which were found using hate speech and spreading fake news. Brazil's First Lady criticises Musk In her speech, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's wife, Janja Lula da Silva, spoke about the importance of regulating social media to curb misinformation. “I think it’s Elon Musk.” She then added, “I’m not afraid of you, f*** you, Elon Musk,” said Janja in her speech. Fuck you, Elon Musk,” says Brazil's first lady, Janja da Silva, during the G20 Social panel. pic.twitter.com/z99XqiHwnj — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 16, 2024 × Tensions had escalated between Musk and the Brazilian government earlier this year when the country's Supreme Court blocked access to X. First Lady Janja had also earlier threatened to file a legal case against the social media giant after her account got hacked, reportedly. Also Read: 'Elon won't go home, can't get rid of him,' Trump says after billionaire's constant presence at his home X had not adhered to the local regulations in August by failing to block accounts which were accused of spreading hate speech and "fake news". The company's Brazil offices were also closed, citing "censorship" by a judge, even though its service was accessible to users across the country. In October, the ban was removed. Elon Musk reacts Musk, who has been involved in many public confrontations, responded to the remarks of Janja on his social media account by posting an emoji and suggesting that the camp of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will lose the upcoming elections. Watch: Soccer Club St Pauli Slams Elon Musk; X Categorised As Right Wing Taking to X, Musk wrote, "They are going to lose the next election.” As reported by the South China Morning Post, a spokesperson of Lula said, “We don’t have to offend or curse anyone." (With inputs from agencies)

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No meeting took place between the Iranian envoy to the United Nations and US billionaire Elon Musk, earlier this week, as claimed by a New York Times report, Iranian media reported Saturday (Nov 16) citing two government officials. The Iranian foreign ministry “categorically denied” the meeting and a spokesperson said he was “surprised” by the American media coverage. &nbsp;

The NYT reported that the meeting took place Monday (Nov 11) at a secret location in New York and lasted more than an hour. According to the report, the two men discussed how to diffuse tensions between Washington and Tehran when the incoming Donald Trump administration takes over.

A report by the Associated Press earlier hinted that Iranian envoy Amir Saeid Iravani had sought a meeting with Musk and their discussion hovered around Iran’s nuclear programme and Iranian proxies around West Asia. According to the report, the meeting didn’t culminate in concrete decisions by either side but set the stage for easing tensions.

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The Trump team had not confirmed the meeting.

These reports have led to speculations about Musk’s role in the incoming US government, the X owner has emerged as a key Trump ally. Musk has already been asked to lead the much-anticipated Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), along with American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, which aims to cut down the government budget by a whopping $2 trillion.

The news of Musk meeting the Iranian envoy came after it was reported that the Tesla boss joined Trump in a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to media reports, Trump put the phone on speaker and then Zelensky thanked Musk for Starlink's support in the ongoing war with Russia.

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Trump’s picks for key foreign policy posts — including Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Representative Mike Waltz for national security adviser—are expected to be tough on Iran. Earlier, the US intel community said Iran looked askance upon a second Trump administration and preferred Democrats in the White House. During the previous term, Trump unilaterally walked out of the Iranian nuclear deal and imposed crippling sanctions on the Shi’ite regime.

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No meeting took place between the Iranian envoy to the United Nations and US billionaire Elon Musk, earlier this week, as claimed by a New York Times report, Iranian media reported Saturday (Nov 16) citing two government officials.

No meeting took place between the Iranian envoy to the United Nations and US billionaire Elon Musk, earlier this week, as claimed by a New York Times report, Iranian media reported Saturday (Nov 16) citing two government officials. The Iranian foreign ministry “categorically denied” the meeting and a spokesperson said he was “surprised” by the American media coverage. The NYT reported that the meeting took place Monday (Nov 11) at a secret location in New York and lasted more than an hour. According to the report, the two men discussed how to diffuse tensions between Washington and Tehran when the incoming Donald Trump administration takes over. A report by the Associated Press earlier hinted that Iranian envoy Amir Saeid Iravani had sought a meeting with Musk and their discussion hovered around Iran’s nuclear programme and Iranian proxies around West Asia. According to the report, the meeting didn’t culminate in concrete decisions by either side but set the stage for easing tensions. Also read: Delhi to San Francisco aboard a Starship in under an hour? Musk has plans, reports suggest The Trump team had not confirmed the meeting. These reports have led to speculations about Musk’s role in the incoming US government, the X owner has emerged as a key Trump ally. Musk has already been asked to lead the much-anticipated Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), along with American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, which aims to cut down the government budget by a whopping $2 trillion. The news of Musk meeting the Iranian envoy came after it was reported that the Tesla boss joined Trump in a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to media reports, Trump put the phone on speaker and then Zelensky thanked Musk for Starlink's support in the ongoing war with Russia. Also read: Congress and Constitution: Experts claim Musk’s DOGE plan may face real obstacles Trump’s picks for key foreign policy posts — including Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Representative Mike Waltz for national security adviser—are expected to be tough on Iran. Earlier, the US intel community said Iran looked askance upon a second Trump administration and preferred Democrats in the White House. During the previous term, Trump unilaterally walked out of the Iranian nuclear deal and imposed crippling sanctions on the Shi’ite regime. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran ‘categorically’ rejects reports of meeting between UN envoy and Elon Musk

US President-elect Donald Trump picked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).&nbsp;

As the news sparked discussion on social media, some people were seen supporting Trump's decision while others shared their criticism.&nbsp;

Replying to a few of those posts on X, Musk claimed that he and Ramaswamy would not get paid for their role in the department.&nbsp;

Reacting to Trump's decision to the new department, US Senator Elizabeth Warren sarcastically questioned&nbsp;the need for two people to run a single department.&nbsp;

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Unlike you, neither of us are being paid, so it is very efficient indeed.<a href="https://twitter.com/DOGE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DOGE</a> will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge.
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“The Office of Government Efficiency is off to a great start with split leadership: two people to do the work of one person. Yeah, this seems efficient,” she wrote on X.&nbsp;

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Musk reshared the post and replied, "Unlike you, neither of us is being paid, so it is very efficient indeed. DOGE will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge.”

On Tuesday (Nov 14), an X user shared his views on the department saying, "I get the unbridled enthusiasm of wanting to be part of something of profound historical significance like the @DOGE but I think people don't quite realize that the task at hand will require a monumental amount of tedious super-high quality work."

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Musk replied to that post with a laughing emoji saying, "Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies &amp; compensation is zero. What a great deal!"

<h2>What's The Role Of DOGE?</h2>

While announcing the roles on November 13, Trump said the 'DOGE' department "will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government," a move that could allow Musk to avoid disclosing his financial holdings.

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In a post on X, Musk said the department's actions will be published online "for maximum transparency" and will include a "leaderboard for most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars."

"This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining," Musk further wrote.

<h2>DOGE Is Hiring</h2>

The department shared a post on X on November 14 saying it is hiring "high-IQ" people who are willing to work for 80+ hours on "unglamorous cost-cutting."&nbsp;

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The post read, "We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon &amp; Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants."

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US President-elect Donald Trump picked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

US President-elect Donald Trump picked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the news sparked discussion on social media, some people were seen supporting Trump's decision while others shared their criticism. Replying to a few of those posts on X, Musk claimed that he and Ramaswamy would not get paid for their role in the department. Reacting to Trump's decision to the new department, US Senator Elizabeth Warren sarcastically questioned the need for two people to run a single department. Unlike you, neither of us are being paid, so it is very efficient indeed.@DOGE will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024 × “The Office of Government Efficiency is off to a great start with split leadership: two people to do the work of one person. Yeah, this seems efficient,” she wrote on X. Also read | RFK Jr, Todd Blanche, Doug Burgum: Donald Trump's top picks spark debate Musk reshared the post and replied, "Unlike you, neither of us is being paid, so it is very efficient indeed. DOGE will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge.” On Tuesday (Nov 14), an X user shared his views on the department saying, "I get the unbridled enthusiasm of wanting to be part of something of profound historical significance like the @DOGE but I think people don't quite realize that the task at hand will require a monumental amount of tedious super-high quality work." Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal! 😂 https://t.co/16e7EKRS6i — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024 × Musk replied to that post with a laughing emoji saying, "Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal!" What's The Role Of DOGE? While announcing the roles on November 13, Trump said the 'DOGE' department "will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government," a move that could allow Musk to avoid disclosing his financial holdings. Also read | Donald Trump names vaccine sceptic RFK Jr as Health and Human Services secretary In a post on X, Musk said the department's actions will be published online "for maximum transparency" and will include a "leaderboard for most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars." "This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining," Musk further wrote. DOGE Is Hiring The department shared a post on X on November 14 saying it is hiring "high-IQ" people who are willing to work for 80+ hours on "unglamorous cost-cutting." We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s… — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) November 14, 2024 × The post read, "We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants." (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy won't get paid for leading DOGE? Here's what Tesla CEO said

While American&nbsp;billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy look all set to unleash their United States “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) on the US&nbsp;bureaucratic splurge, experts have warned their ambitious agenda might soon face roadblocks.

The DOGE aims to slash government costs by $2 trillion within the next two years by restructuring federal agencies.

However, experts have noted that the executive branch may scuttle their ambitious strides.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of American Action Forum, was quoted as saying by the Hill, “There’s the executive branch that might be in their way. The Congress might be in their way. The Constitution is a bit of an obstacle.”

Holtz-Eakin added that the DOGE’s powers will be fully advisory and it will just give recommendations to the government agencies, without having any real authority.

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“They don’t have any authority to do anything other than say, ‘We think this will be good,’” the expert said. “Evidently, Mr. Musk has a lot of free time, and if he wants to waste it, that’s fine,” he stated.

Darrell West, a senior fellow at the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution, meanwhile expressed doubts over the authority and status of DOGE since it has not been created by Congress.

“But since this was not created by Congress, we don’t know what its authority is and what status it has,” West said. “I mean, any American can make suggestions on ways to cut the government budget, but the question — is anybody going to pay serious attention to this?”

The expert also noted that major budgetary cuts would be approved only by Congress and would not be based on&nbsp;DOGE’s recommendations. 
 
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However, West warned that Musk had to be taken seriously only because of his closeness to President-elect Donald Trump.

“Musk has the ear of the president, so people have to take it seriously just for that reason,” West was quoted as saying by The Hill.

Trump, on Tuesday (Nov 12) declared that Vivek and Elon would be spearheading the DOGE arm of his government. Trump in a statement said, “It will become, potentially, ‘The Manhattan Project’ of our time. Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of ‘DOGE’ for a very long time.”

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While American billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy look all set to unleash their United States “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) on the US bureaucratic splurge, experts have warned their ambitious agenda might soon face roadblocks.

While American billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy look all set to unleash their United States “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) on the US bureaucratic splurge, experts have warned their ambitious agenda might soon face roadblocks. The DOGE aims to slash government costs by $2 trillion within the next two years by restructuring federal agencies. However, experts have noted that the executive branch may scuttle their ambitious strides. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of American Action Forum, was quoted as saying by the Hill, “There’s the executive branch that might be in their way. The Congress might be in their way. The Constitution is a bit of an obstacle.” Holtz-Eakin added that the DOGE’s powers will be fully advisory and it will just give recommendations to the government agencies, without having any real authority. Also read: After India, Trump’s border czar raises concerns over terror risk from Canada “They don’t have any authority to do anything other than say, ‘We think this will be good,’” the expert said. “Evidently, Mr. Musk has a lot of free time, and if he wants to waste it, that’s fine,” he stated. Darrell West, a senior fellow at the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution, meanwhile expressed doubts over the authority and status of DOGE since it has not been created by Congress. “But since this was not created by Congress, we don’t know what its authority is and what status it has,” West said. “I mean, any American can make suggestions on ways to cut the government budget, but the question — is anybody going to pay serious attention to this?” The expert also noted that major budgetary cuts would be approved only by Congress and would not be based on DOGE’s recommendations. Also read: `Elon won`t go home, can`t get rid of him,` Trump says after billionaire`s constant presence at his home However, West warned that Musk had to be taken seriously only because of his closeness to President-elect Donald Trump. “Musk has the ear of the president, so people have to take it seriously just for that reason,” West was quoted as saying by The Hill. Trump, on Tuesday (Nov 12) declared that Vivek and Elon would be spearheading the DOGE arm of his government. Trump in a statement said, “It will become, potentially, ‘The Manhattan Project’ of our time. Republican politicians have dreamed about the objectives of ‘DOGE’ for a very long time.” (With inputs from agencies)

Congress and Constitution: Experts claim Musk’s DOGE plan may face real obstacles

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German football club St. Pauli has announced it will leave X (formerly Twitter), accusing Elon Musk of turning the platform into a "hate machine." The club expressed concerns over the rise in harmful content and the impact on online discourse under Musk’s ownership.

German Football Club St. Pauli Quits X, Criticize Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” who are willing to work over 80 hours a week without pay.

In an X post, the department posted from its official handle, “We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.”

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“If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon &amp; Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” it added.

However, to send a message to a DOGE account to submit applications, users need an X subscription. To get a verified X account, users need to pay $84 a year for the premium membership.

“Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies &amp; compensation is zero,” Musk wrote in a separate X post about the job. “What a great deal!”

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<h2>Trump appoints Musk and&nbsp;Ramaswamy</h2>

US President-elect Donald Trump earlier announced the appointment of Musk and Ramaswamy to the department, saying “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies – essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.”

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Musk has vowed to reduce federal bureaucracy by one-third and reduce the US government spending by $2 trillion, a move that he said “necessarily involves some temporary hardship”.&nbsp;

The X owner has emerged as a strong ally of Trump since the first assassination attempt on the Republican. He is the largest donator to Trump’s campaign after donating $120 million. Musk has also held rallies and events for Trump and promoted his campaign message consistently on X.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” who are willing to work over 80 hours a week without pay. In an X post, the department posted from its official handle, “We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.” We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s… — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) November 14, 2024 × Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician “If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” it added. However, to send a message to a DOGE account to submit applications, users need an X subscription. To get a verified X account, users need to pay $84 a year for the premium membership. “Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero,” Musk wrote in a separate X post about the job. “What a great deal!” Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal! 😂 https://t.co/16e7EKRS6i — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024 × Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy US President-elect Donald Trump earlier announced the appointment of Musk and Ramaswamy to the department, saying “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies – essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.” Also read | 'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report Musk has vowed to reduce federal bureaucracy by one-third and reduce the US government spending by $2 trillion, a move that he said “necessarily involves some temporary hardship”. The X owner has emerged as a strong ally of Trump since the first assassination attempt on the Republican. He is the largest donator to Trump’s campaign after donating $120 million. Musk has also held rallies and events for Trump and promoted his campaign message consistently on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE seeks ‘super-high IQ’ candidates

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. The social media platform has gained millions of new users, including some big Hollywood names.

As Elon Musk secures a position in Trump’s cabinet, a large number of X users have shifted to Bluesky as a result of terms of service change on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;

Bluesky, which now has over 16 million users, recently faced technical issues as many reported outages.

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<h2>Bluesky reports outages</h2>

As Bluesky is growing, with one million new users joining this week, the app was among the top on the App Store on November 14, according to Business Insider.&nbsp;

However, thousands of users reported issues with the application and website on Downdetector just as Bluesky went over 16 million users, according to an employee at the decentralised microblogging company.

<h2>Hollywood celebs leave X</h2>

While Musk’s X has around 317 million users, Bluesky’s user base is much smaller. However, major Hollywood names have recently switched to Bluesky from X after Trump won his second term in office.&nbsp;

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Don Lemon, an American television journalist, posted a short video to announce that he is leaving X. “I once believed it was a place for honest debate, discussion, transparency, and free speech. But now, I feel it no longer serves that purpose,” he said.

Other big names including Elton John, Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mia Farrow have also left Musk’s social media platform. Rapper Lizzo also left X, saying, “Anyways, I joined Bluesky because we’re leaving toxicity in 2024.”

Bluesky was first created by Jack Dorsey as a research project in 2019 to decentralise Twitter, as per Forbes. The company was officially launched in 2021 and opened to the public in 2023. The platform offers features similar to X to its users. In addition, it allows users to create their own servers with their own set of rules.

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Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election.

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. The social media platform has gained millions of new users, including some big Hollywood names. As Elon Musk secures a position in Trump’s cabinet, a large number of X users have shifted to Bluesky as a result of terms of service change on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Bluesky, which now has over 16 million users, recently faced technical issues as many reported outages. Also read | 'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report Bluesky reports outages As Bluesky is growing, with one million new users joining this week, the app was among the top on the App Store on November 14, according to Business Insider. However, thousands of users reported issues with the application and website on Downdetector just as Bluesky went over 16 million users, according to an employee at the decentralised microblogging company. Hollywood celebs leave X While Musk’s X has around 317 million users, Bluesky’s user base is much smaller. However, major Hollywood names have recently switched to Bluesky from X after Trump won his second term in office. Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician Don Lemon, an American television journalist, posted a short video to announce that he is leaving X. “I once believed it was a place for honest debate, discussion, transparency, and free speech. But now, I feel it no longer serves that purpose,” he said. Other big names including Elton John, Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mia Farrow have also left Musk’s social media platform. Rapper Lizzo also left X, saying, “Anyways, I joined Bluesky because we’re leaving toxicity in 2024.” Bluesky was first created by Jack Dorsey as a research project in 2019 to decentralise Twitter, as per Forbes. The company was officially launched in 2021 and opened to the public in 2023. The platform offers features similar to X to its users. In addition, it allows users to create their own servers with their own set of rules. (With inputs from agencies)

Bluesky reports outages as millions, including Hollywood elites join platform after leaving Musk’s X

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.&nbsp;

Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security.

Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final.

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<h2>ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA</h2>

Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver.&nbsp;

He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation.&nbsp;

Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict.

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But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East.

The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden).&nbsp;

The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik.

Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance.&nbsp;

<h2>TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE&nbsp;</h2>

Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them.&nbsp;

The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment.&nbsp;

Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office.

Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents.&nbsp;

More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases.

Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department.

<h2>THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY</h2>

Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this.

Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office.&nbsp;

For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. 
Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration.

<h2>SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT</h2>

Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office.

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Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency.&nbsp;

There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him.

<h2>FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS</h2>

Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs.&nbsp;

Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office.&nbsp;

He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing.

This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts.&nbsp;

Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East.

Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations.

Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab.

<h2>GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS?</h2>

The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut.

<h2>ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES?</h2>

Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes.&nbsp;

For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'.

Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors.&nbsp;

<h2>HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC?</h2>

At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines.

<h2>BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP?</h2>

Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda.

This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval.&nbsp; 
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Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation.

Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases. Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security. Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final. WATCH- Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General × ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver. He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation. Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East. The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden). The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik. Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance. TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them. The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment. Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office. Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents. More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases. Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department. THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this. Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office. For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration. SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office. Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency. There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him. FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs. Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office. He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing. This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts. Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East. Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations. Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab. GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS? The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut. ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES? Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes. For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'. Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors. HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC? At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines. BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP? Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda. This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval. Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation. Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?

United States President-elect Donald Trump's close ally Elon Musk allegedly held a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, just one day before the Republican appointed him as the head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

According to a report by The New York Times, two Iranian officials familiar with the matter said that Musk met with Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on November 11. During the meeting, which lasted over an hour, the two leaders discussed ways to ease tensions between Iran and the US.

One of the officials said Musk had requested the meeting, while the ambassador selected the location. The Iranians called the meeting “positive” and “good news,” according to The New York Times.&nbsp;

When asked if this meeting happened, Steven Cheung, communications director for Trump, told NYT, “We do not comment on reports of private meetings that did or did not occur.”

Relations between the US and Iran during the previous Trump presidency were tense, to say the least. Trump, who previously served as the US president from 2017 to 2021, imposed new sanctions on Iran in 2018 after pulling out of a 2015 nuclear deal that had eased economic restrictions on Tehran in return for limits on its nuclear programme.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/so-humanity-can-grow-elon-musk-allegedly-offered-his-sperm-to-a-very-famous-politician-776412">'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician</a>

In another blow to Iran, Trump also ordered the drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian military official, in January 2020 in Iraq. In a speech in New York last September, Trump indicated openness to new nuclear negotiations. “We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal,” the Republican had said.

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On Thursday, (Nov 14)&nbsp;Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, shared a post on X, stating, “As a committed member of NPT we continue our full cooperation with the IAEA. Differences can be resolved through cooperation and dialogue. We agreed to proceed with courage and goodwill. &nbsp;Iran has never left the negotiation table on its peaceful nuclear program. The ball is in the EU/E3 court. Willing to negotiate based on our national interest &amp; our inalienable rights, but NOT ready to negotiate under pressure and intimidation.”

Araghchi’s post followed a meeting he held with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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United States President-elect Donald Trump's close ally Elon Musk allegedly held a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, just one day before the Republican appointed him as the head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

United States President-elect Donald Trump's close ally Elon Musk allegedly held a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, just one day before the Republican appointed him as the head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to a report by The New York Times, two Iranian officials familiar with the matter said that Musk met with Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on November 11. During the meeting, which lasted over an hour, the two leaders discussed ways to ease tensions between Iran and the US. One of the officials said Musk had requested the meeting, while the ambassador selected the location. The Iranians called the meeting “positive” and “good news,” according to The New York Times. When asked if this meeting happened, Steven Cheung, communications director for Trump, told NYT, “We do not comment on reports of private meetings that did or did not occur.” Relations between the US and Iran during the previous Trump presidency were tense, to say the least. Trump, who previously served as the US president from 2017 to 2021, imposed new sanctions on Iran in 2018 after pulling out of a 2015 nuclear deal that had eased economic restrictions on Tehran in return for limits on its nuclear programme. Also read: 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician In another blow to Iran, Trump also ordered the drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian military official, in January 2020 in Iraq. In a speech in New York last September, Trump indicated openness to new nuclear negotiations. “We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal,” the Republican had said. Important & straightforward talks with DG @rafaelmgrossi this morning. As a committed member of NPT we continue our full cooperation with the IAEA. Differences can be resolved through cooperation and dialogue. We agreed to proceed with courage and good will. Iran has never… pic.twitter.com/bwLLzrKzwE — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) November 14, 2024 × On Thursday, (Nov 14) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, shared a post on X, stating, “As a committed member of NPT we continue our full cooperation with the IAEA. Differences can be resolved through cooperation and dialogue. We agreed to proceed with courage and goodwill. Iran has never left the negotiation table on its peaceful nuclear program. The ball is in the EU/E3 court. Willing to negotiate based on our national interest & our inalienable rights, but NOT ready to negotiate under pressure and intimidation.” Araghchi’s post followed a meeting he held with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). (With inputs from agencies)

'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report

Elon Musk has always been vocal about his pro-natalist views, and reports suggest that he has gone above and beyond to promote his vision. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk allegedly offered his sperm to friends, including Nicole Shanahan, who was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate. However, two sources claim that Shanahan turned down this unusual proposal.

This isn’t the first time such claims about Musk have surfaced. Last year, guests at a dinner party attended by Musk revealed to the New York Times that he suggested donating his sperm to a married couple he had only met a few times socially.

The incident took place at a dinner hosted by a Silicon Valley tech executive. During the gathering, the couple mentioned their struggles with conceiving a child, which prompted Musk to offer his help. He also allegedly talked about his numerous children during the event.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-what-will-his-revenge-cabinet-do-to-the-us-and-world-who-can-stop-him-776402">What will Team Trump do to US and world? Who can stop his 'revenge' cabinet?</a>

As a father of 11, Musk has often emphasised the importance of having more children. In 2022, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Population collapse due to low birthrates is a much bigger risk to civilisation than global warming. (And I do think global warming is a major risk)."

Earlier this year, Musk posted, "I'm doing my best to encourage more people to become parents and ideally have three or more kids, so humanity can grow. The population collapse in most countries is a tragedy. Sales of adult diapers should never exceed sales of baby diapers!"

Musk’s views have sparked a variety of reactions online. Recently, he responded to Taylor Swift, who jokingly referred to herself as “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady” in reference to a comment by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who called Democrats “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives.”

Musk said, “Fine Taylor . . . you win . . . I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk has always been vocal about his pro-natalist views, and reports suggest that he has gone above and beyond to promote his vision. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk allegedly offered his sperm to friends, including Nicole Shanahan, who was Robert F.

Elon Musk has always been vocal about his pro-natalist views, and reports suggest that he has gone above and beyond to promote his vision. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk allegedly offered his sperm to friends, including Nicole Shanahan, who was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate. However, two sources claim that Shanahan turned down this unusual proposal. This isn’t the first time such claims about Musk have surfaced. Last year, guests at a dinner party attended by Musk revealed to the New York Times that he suggested donating his sperm to a married couple he had only met a few times socially. The incident took place at a dinner hosted by a Silicon Valley tech executive. During the gathering, the couple mentioned their struggles with conceiving a child, which prompted Musk to offer his help. He also allegedly talked about his numerous children during the event. Also read: What will Team Trump do to US and world? Who can stop his 'revenge' cabinet? As a father of 11, Musk has often emphasised the importance of having more children. In 2022, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Population collapse due to low birthrates is a much bigger risk to civilisation than global warming. (And I do think global warming is a major risk)." Earlier this year, Musk posted, "I'm doing my best to encourage more people to become parents and ideally have three or more kids, so humanity can grow. The population collapse in most countries is a tragedy. Sales of adult diapers should never exceed sales of baby diapers!" Musk’s views have sparked a variety of reactions online. Recently, he responded to Taylor Swift, who jokingly referred to herself as “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady” in reference to a comment by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who called Democrats “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives.” Musk said, “Fine Taylor . . . you win . . . I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.” (With inputs from agencies)

'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician

Bitcoin rallied above $93,000 for the first time on November 13, adding to its postelection rally, as traders dealt with October inflation data, according to a detailed report by CNBC. <o:p></o:p>

The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by more than 3 per cent at $92,612.27. At one point, it briefly rose to a fresh record of $93,469.08. The ongoing surging in the Bitcoin’s value is due to the anticipation of weaker regulations in the upcoming Trump administration. As promised by the President elect in many of his election rallies. <o:p></o:p>

Experts believe Trump’s embrace of cryptocurrencies during the presidential campaign and his venture into crypto trade is attracting investors on the hope and expectation that the new administration would be crypto-friendly, the CNBC report explained further.<o:p></o:p>

The Trump campaign accepted donations in cryptocurrency and he also appeared at industry events, promising to make the US “the crypto capital of the planet”.<o:p></o:p>

Traders have digested the most recent data<o:p></o:p>

Further, traders were digesting the most recent consumer price index, which showed prices increased 0.2 per cent in October, bringing the 12-month inflation rate up to 2.6 per cent. That was in line with expectations.<o:p></o:p>

Bitcoin, which has recently benefited from a big postelection rally across risk assets, is seen by many investors as a hedge against potential fiscal policy that could spark inflation. Many market participants have extremely high expectations from Bitcoin it is in part due to the tremendous rally in the price of the asset along with the optimism surrounding it. <o:p></o:p>

Other cryptocurrencies also got a small boost as traders digested the past week of postelection gains. Ether and the Solana token were each higher by about 1 per cent.<o:p></o:p>

Dogecoin added 3 per cent. It has been one of the biggest winners since the election due to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign and forthcoming role in his administration, which was announced Tuesday night.<o:p></o:p>

Now it will be interesting to see how the crypto-currencies behave going ahead, when once the Trump administration takes over. It will also be crucial to see how the government of US and the Federal Reserve manages the overall debt on the US economy going ahead by balancing inflation, demand and interest rates properly because as things stand there are going to be fiscal challenges for the US to deal with.<o:p></o:p>

Bitcoin rallied above $93,000 for the first time on November 13, adding to its postelection rally, as traders dealt with October inflation data, according to a detailed report by CNBC.

Bitcoin rallied above $93,000 for the first time on November 13, adding to its postelection rally, as traders dealt with October inflation data, according to a detailed report by CNBC. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by more than 3 per cent at $92,612.27. At one point, it briefly rose to a fresh record of $93,469.08. The ongoing surging in the Bitcoin’s value is due to the anticipation of weaker regulations in the upcoming Trump administration. As promised by the President elect in many of his election rallies. Experts believe Trump’s embrace of cryptocurrencies during the presidential campaign and his venture into crypto trade is attracting investors on the hope and expectation that the new administration would be crypto-friendly, the CNBC report explained further. The Trump campaign accepted donations in cryptocurrency and he also appeared at industry events, promising to make the US “the crypto capital of the planet”. Traders have digested the most recent data Further, traders were digesting the most recent consumer price index, which showed prices increased 0.2 per cent in October, bringing the 12-month inflation rate up to 2.6 per cent. That was in line with expectations. Bitcoin, which has recently benefited from a big postelection rally across risk assets, is seen by many investors as a hedge against potential fiscal policy that could spark inflation. Many market participants have extremely high expectations from Bitcoin it is in part due to the tremendous rally in the price of the asset along with the optimism surrounding it. Other cryptocurrencies also got a small boost as traders digested the past week of postelection gains. Ether and the Solana token were each higher by about 1 per cent. Dogecoin added 3 per cent. It has been one of the biggest winners since the election due to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign and forthcoming role in his administration, which was announced Tuesday night. Now it will be interesting to see how the crypto-currencies behave going ahead, when once the Trump administration takes over. It will also be crucial to see how the government of US and the Federal Reserve manages the overall debt on the US economy going ahead by balancing inflation, demand and interest rates properly because as things stand there are going to be fiscal challenges for the US to deal with.

Bitcoin tops $93,000 as investors react to election and inflation data

The Trump-Musk bonhomie keeps touching newer heights, be it the tech-billionare's full-throated campaigning for the President-Elect or his generosity in donating 119 million dollars for the republican's election effort. But relations were not always so friendly between the two. In fact they did not see eye-to-eye for a long time .

Elon Musk's Shift From Critic to Campaigner

Elon Musk has criticized The Guardian as a "dying publication" after the news outlet announced a boycott of his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The feud highlights growing tensions between Musk and major media outlets over coverage and platform policies.

Elon Musk Calls The Guardian a 'Dying Publication' Amid X Boycott

United States President-elect Donald Trump revealed why he could not get rid of his closest ally Elon Musk, who has been seen spending nearly every day with him at his Florida estate.&nbsp;

Jokingly, Trump said he "can't get rid" of Musk.&nbsp;

During his meeting with Republican leaders in Washington DC on Wednesday (Nov 14), Trump said, "Elon won't go home. I can't get rid of him, at least until I don't like him."

Musk has been seen almost every day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago and reportedly also sat with soon-to-be US president for conversations with world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-not-leaving-trumps-mar-a-lago-holds-telephonic-conversation-with-world-leaders-report-775536">Also read:&nbsp;Elon Musk not leaving Trump's Mar-a-Lago; holds telephonic conversation with world leaders: Report</a>

He was also seen playing a game of golf with Trump and his granddaughter. &nbsp;

The US president-elect declared Musk co-chair of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO leading the agency alongside former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;

The agency will operate “outside of government," Trump said.&nbsp;

Veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher told CNN on Sunday morning that Trump insiders were confused and unnerved by the extent of Musk’s influence.

Watch |&nbsp;US: Trump Picks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy To Key Cabinet Role

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"He definitely inserts himself all the time; that’s his style. That’s why he’s just suddenly shown up there like the guest that wouldn’t leave," she said.

"I’ve heard from Trump people calling me saying, ‘Oh wow, this is odd,’” she added. “And I’m like yeah it is, you’ll see much more of it.

Musk was also a constant presence on Trump's campaign trail. He also donated at least $132 million to Trump’s re-election bid and other Republicans.&nbsp;

Moreover, he was also seen in many of Trump's family photos, standing alongside the soon-to-be president, excluding his wife Melania, in a post-election group picture.

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United States President-elect Donald Trump revealed why he could not get rid of his closest ally Elon Musk, who has been seen spending nearly every day with him at his Florida estate.

United States President-elect Donald Trump revealed why he could not get rid of his closest ally Elon Musk, who has been seen spending nearly every day with him at his Florida estate. Jokingly, Trump said he "can't get rid" of Musk. During his meeting with Republican leaders in Washington DC on Wednesday (Nov 14), Trump said, "Elon won't go home. I can't get rid of him, at least until I don't like him." Musk has been seen almost every day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago and reportedly also sat with soon-to-be US president for conversations with world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also read: Elon Musk not leaving Trump's Mar-a-Lago; holds telephonic conversation with world leaders: Report He was also seen playing a game of golf with Trump and his granddaughter. The US president-elect declared Musk co-chair of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO leading the agency alongside former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The agency will operate “outside of government," Trump said. Veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher told CNN on Sunday morning that Trump insiders were confused and unnerved by the extent of Musk’s influence. Watch | US: Trump Picks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy To Key Cabinet Role × "He definitely inserts himself all the time; that’s his style. That’s why he’s just suddenly shown up there like the guest that wouldn’t leave," she said. "I’ve heard from Trump people calling me saying, ‘Oh wow, this is odd,’” she added. “And I’m like yeah it is, you’ll see much more of it. Musk was also a constant presence on Trump's campaign trail. He also donated at least $132 million to Trump’s re-election bid and other Republicans. Moreover, he was also seen in many of Trump's family photos, standing alongside the soon-to-be president, excluding his wife Melania, in a post-election group picture. (With inputs from agencies)

'Elon won't go home, can't get rid of him,' Trump says after billionaire's constant presence at his home

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Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia on Thursday announced it would cease publishing its reports on Elon Musk's social media platform X, which it said had become a "disinformation network".

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia on Thursday announced it would cease publishing its reports on Elon Musk's social media platform X, which it said had become a "disinformation network". The decision by the Barcelona-based daily comes a day after Britain's The Guardian also said it would quit promoting its journalism on X, formerly Twitter, citing "often disturbing content" on the site. La Vanguardia said X had become "an echo chamber" full of "conspiracy theories and disinformation" that would not have had such an impact with "effective and reasonable moderation". Musk has gutted trust and safety teams, scaled back content moderation efforts and restored known conspiracy theorists to the platform since purchasing it for $44 billion in 2022. Also read: The Guardian says it won’t post on ‘toxic media platform’ X; Elon Musk hits back, calls it ‘irrelevant’ "Hatred of ethnic minorities, misogyny and racism" were among the viral posts "that violate human rights" but captured users' attention and more money through advertising, the newspaper added. La Vanguardia also denounced the growth of bots spreading disinformation, including India-based accounts commenting on Spain's devastating October floods that have killed 223 people. The Catalan daily said it would continue following people, businesses and institutions on X to inform readers of messages and debates. Its journalists will also be free to keep using it "within the guidelines of restraint and respect for human rights and freedom of expression" required of them in all settings. Musk has consistently courted controversy with his use of X, particularly during the recent US presidential election where he endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump. Musk used his personal account boasting nearly 205 million followers to sway voters in favour of Trump, but his incendiary and misleading posts were criticised for cranking up the political temperature. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

After UK’s Guardian, Spain’s Vanguardia daily to stop posting on ‘disinformation network’ X

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named the world's richest man, Elon Musk, as head of the new Department of Government Efficiency in Trump's administration. He along with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will jointly head the department that aims to "dismantle government bureaucracy."

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The United States expressed its "incredible concern" about North Korean troops deployed in Russia. During a press conference, the US State Department said North Korea's decision will lead&nbsp;“to continue Russia's brutal war against Ukraine”. The US also confirmed in the conference that as many as 10,000 soldiers have been transferred by North Korea to Russia.

Talking about the West Asia crisis, the US said Israel was not violating US laws regarding humanitarian aid in Gaza. But the US further "urged" Israel to improve the situation in the region by allowing more humanitarian aid in the affected areas.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, US-President elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and&nbsp;former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency "(DOGE)."&nbsp;"DOGE" is a new department in the US administration introduced by Republicans that will be taking care of cutting federal waste.&nbsp;

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The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) expressed concern over North Korea's decision to supply troops to Russia “to continue their brutal war against Ukraine”.&nbsp;During a daily press briefing, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops in Russia have started “engaging in combat operations” alongside Russian forces on the Ukraine border.&nbsp;

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The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) said that Israel was not violating US laws regarding the level of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza, but urged further progress. This comes a month after US President Joe Biden's administration set a November 13 deadline for Israel to improve access to humanitarian assistance or risk the suspension of some military aid.

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US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (Nov 12) that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency "(DOGE)."&nbsp;"DOGE" is a new department in the US administration introduced by Republicans that will be taking care of cutting federal waste.&nbsp;Trump said Musk and another stalwart ally, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, would lead a "Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE')" a tongue-in-cheek reference to an internet meme and cryptocurrency.

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US President-elect Donald Trump picked John Ratcliffe, a former spy, to serve as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Tuesday (Nov&nbsp;12).&nbsp;Earlier there were talks that Indian-origin Kash Patel, a Republican House staffer, was in line for the same role. However, with Trump’s recent announcement, it is clear as a bell that Patel has been snubbed as Ratcliffe is set to lead.&nbsp;

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The United States expressed its "incredible concern" about North Korean troops deployed in Russia. During a press conference, the US State Department said North Korea's decision will lead “to continue Russia's brutal war against Ukraine”.

The United States expressed its "incredible concern" about North Korean troops deployed in Russia. During a press conference, the US State Department said North Korea's decision will lead “to continue Russia's brutal war against Ukraine”. The US also confirmed in the conference that as many as 10,000 soldiers have been transferred by North Korea to Russia. Talking about the West Asia crisis, the US said Israel was not violating US laws regarding humanitarian aid in Gaza. But the US further "urged" Israel to improve the situation in the region by allowing more humanitarian aid in the affected areas. Meanwhile, US-President elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency "(DOGE)." "DOGE" is a new department in the US administration introduced by Republicans that will be taking care of cutting federal waste. Click on the headlines to read more: US 'incredibly concerned' by North Korea troops in Russia, confirms 10,000 soldiers have joined Ukraine war The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) expressed concern over North Korea's decision to supply troops to Russia “to continue their brutal war against Ukraine”. During a daily press briefing, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops in Russia have started “engaging in combat operations” alongside Russian forces on the Ukraine border. Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) said that Israel was not violating US laws regarding the level of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza, but urged further progress. This comes a month after US President Joe Biden's administration set a November 13 deadline for Israel to improve access to humanitarian assistance or risk the suspension of some military aid. Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 'Department of Government Efficiency' in Trump's second term US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (Nov 12) that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency "(DOGE)." "DOGE" is a new department in the US administration introduced by Republicans that will be taking care of cutting federal waste. Trump said Musk and another stalwart ally, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, would lead a "Department of Government Efficiency ('DOGE')" a tongue-in-cheek reference to an internet meme and cryptocurrency. Donald Trump picks former US spy John Ratcliffe as CIA chief, Kash Patel misses out on top role US President-elect Donald Trump picked John Ratcliffe, a former spy, to serve as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Tuesday (Nov 12). Earlier there were talks that Indian-origin Kash Patel, a Republican House staffer, was in line for the same role. However, with Trump’s recent announcement, it is clear as a bell that Patel has been snubbed as Ratcliffe is set to lead. Watch | 35 Killed In Deadly Car Ramming In China ×

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The Guardian, a major British newspaper, on Wednesday (Nov 13) said that it has decided to stop posting on the social media platform X, calling it a “toxic media platform.”

The publication in a statement told its readers that it no longer sees value in maintaining its presence on X, explaining that “often disturbing content” has become more common on the platform. "We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X," the British media outlet said.

The statement added, "This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism."

The Guardian said that the recent United States presidential campaign solidified their concerns.&nbsp;"The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse."

“We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere,” the Guardian added.

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While the Guardian will no longer be posting on X, it said that readers can still share Guardian articles on the platform. Additionally, the organisation may still “embed content from X” in articles when necessary for “live news reporting.”

The Guardian has a strong presence on X, managing over 80 accounts with a combined following of around 27 million users.

Its primary handle, @guardian, remained accessible as of Wednesday, though it carried a message stating, “this account has been archived,” with a link directing users to the Guardian’s website.

With its 10.7 million followers on X, the Guardian has become the first prominent UK media outlet to leave the platform since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022 for $44 billion.

Critics argue that Musk’s management has enabled the spread of misinformation and hate speech on X.

In response to the Guardian's departure, Musk reacted dismissively, stating on X, “They are irrelevant.”

In another comment regarding the newspaper's exit, Musk referred to the Guardian as “a laboriously vile propaganda machine.”

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The Guardian, a major British newspaper, on Wednesday (Nov 13) said that it has decided to stop posting on the social media platform X, calling it a “toxic media platform.

The Guardian, a major British newspaper, on Wednesday (Nov 13) said that it has decided to stop posting on the social media platform X, calling it a “toxic media platform.” The publication in a statement told its readers that it no longer sees value in maintaining its presence on X, explaining that “often disturbing content” has become more common on the platform. "We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X," the British media outlet said. The statement added, "This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism." The Guardian said that the recent United States presidential campaign solidified their concerns. "The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse." “We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere,” the Guardian added. Also read: Musk's appointment to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) triggers meme fest on X While the Guardian will no longer be posting on X, it said that readers can still share Guardian articles on the platform. Additionally, the organisation may still “embed content from X” in articles when necessary for “live news reporting.” The Guardian has a strong presence on X, managing over 80 accounts with a combined following of around 27 million users. Its primary handle, @guardian, remained accessible as of Wednesday, though it carried a message stating, “this account has been archived,” with a link directing users to the Guardian’s website. With its 10.7 million followers on X, the Guardian has become the first prominent UK media outlet to leave the platform since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022 for $44 billion. Critics argue that Musk’s management has enabled the spread of misinformation and hate speech on X. In response to the Guardian's departure, Musk reacted dismissively, stating on X, “They are irrelevant.” In another comment regarding the newspaper's exit, Musk referred to the Guardian as “a laboriously vile propaganda machine.” (With inputs from agencies)

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