World: Johnson, who was endorsed by US President-elect Donald Trump, is confronting tough vote math with the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years. 

'Win for Mike, will be big win for party,' Trump endorses Johnson for Speaker as he faces crucial vote

World: His decision could come as soon as Friday, despite the concerns of some of his senior advisers that it could hurt ties with key Asian ally Tokyo.

US President Biden to block US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel, says source

World: The suspect, Shamsun-Din Jabbar, a US citizen, drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street when the people were celebrating New Year, killing 14 people. 

Biden to visit New Orleans on Monday; to grieve with victims' families, meet officials

U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the suspect in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and acted alone. The driver, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar A, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, drove his truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 30. Watch in for more details!

Bourbon Street Attack: FBI Recovers Three Phones, Two IEDs

The FBI has now released fresh surveillance footage to help revive the search for the suspect responsible for planting five bombs in Washington DC on the night before the January 6, 2021 Capitol Riot. Watch in for more details!

US: FBI's Hunt Intensifies For Suspect Behind Washington DC Pipe Bombs

New Orleans Attack: 2 Homemade Bombs Planted Near Attack Site, Says FBI

Bourbon Street Attack: FBI Says New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

In other global news, China has announced a significant move to ban the export of dual-use products to 28 U.S. defense contractors, while placing 10 on a list of unreliable entities over Washington’s arms sales to Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

China Bars 28 U.S. Firms From Dual-Use Exports Amid Rising Tensions

China has announced a major move to ban the export of dual-use products to 28 U.S. defense contractors, while also placing 10 in a list of unreliable entities over Washington's arms sales to Taiwan. China's Ministry of Commerce says the move aims to maintain national security and fulfill international obligations, including nonproliferation. Watch in for more details!

China Counters US Arms Sales To Taiwan With Trade Sanctions

U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the suspect in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and acted alone. The driver, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar A, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Texas, drove his truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 30.

New Orleans Terror Attack: Joe Biden Vows 'No Safe Harbour' For Terrorist Groups In US

Law enforcement officials have identified a U.S. Army soldier from Colorado as a likely person inside a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. 
This incident was initially thought of as a terror attack, as it took place hours after the New Orleans mass carnage on Thursday. The FBI stated that it has yet to uncover any conclusive connection between the tragic New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans, which claimed 15 lives. Watch in for more details!

US: FBI Investigates Cybertruck Blast, No Link To New Orleans Attack

World: The Israeli military killed the chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy in an airstrike in the Gaza humanitarian zone, Hamas said on Thursday. 

Top 10 world news: New Orleans attack updates; IDF kills Hamas police chief, and more

World, Trending: Livelsberger was 37 years old and has been identified as the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded. He had several Colorado Springs addresses associated with him. 

Who is Matthew Livelsberger, suspect in cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas?

World, Trending: The victims included a renowned American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, and a mother of a four-year-old. 

Who were the victims of New Orleans attack?

World, Middle East: The mediators said that despite new hopes for Israel-Hamas renewed talks, they have hit an impasse, adding that it is unlikely to be done by the end of Biden's administration. 

Israel-Hamas hostage deal hit impasse; 'unlikely before end of Biden's term': Report

World: South Korea's Deputy Minister for civil aviation said the initial data had been extracted from the cockpit voice recorder, and the contents are being converted into audio file.

S Korea plane crash: Data extracted from one black box, the other being sent to US for analysis

World: The groups targeted were the Cognitive Design Production Center, a subordinate organization of Iran's IRGC and the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise.

US imposes sanctions on Iran, Russian groups over election interference

The U.S. Treasury Department has claimed that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach earlier this month. According to a letter to Congress, the breach resulted in the access of some of the U.S. Treasury Department's workstations. In this letter to the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee, the Treasury said that, based on available indicators, the incident has been attributed to a China state-sponsored advanced persistent threat actor. Watch in for more details!

US Treasury Department Claims Chinese Hack; Beijing Rejects Allegations Of Sponsoring Cyber Attacks

A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million verdict that Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump, after a jury found the former U.S. president liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist. Trump maintains he has never encountered Carroll. The case continues despite Trump having won a second four-year White House term. His inauguration as the 47th president of the United States is scheduled to take place on January 20th. The 119th Congress will convene on January 3rd, with new members being sworn in, and the House will vote on a speaker on January 5th. Trump has thrown his support behind Speaker Mike Johnson. Watch this report for more details!

Trump Endorses Mike Johnson Ahead Of Speaker Election: 'Good, Hard-Working, & Religious Man'

A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million verdict that Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump, after a jury found the former U.S. president liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.
 Watch this report for more details!

Trump Loses Appeal In E.Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse, Defamation Case

China has launched a series of operations around the island of Hainan in the South China Sea. This move comes after days of U.S. and Philippine planes and vessels operating in the waters, airspace, and surrounding areas of the island.

South China Sea Tensions: China Conducts Series Of Operations Near Huangyan Dao

In 2024, two of the most vibrant democracies, India and the United States, conducted their elections. While many A-listers from Hollywood proudly endorsed their favourite candidates in the U.S., the Indian election witnessed the actual participation of celebrities in politics. This year well-known stars such as Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil tried their hands at politics for the first time.  Find out more about your favourite celebrities and their activities in this episode of E-Club.

Kangana Ranaut, Chirag Paswan, Arun Govil & other actors who joined politics in 2024 | E-Club

As the United States prepared for one of its busiest travel weekends, bad weather took a severe toll on holiday plans. On Saturday, a deadly tornado struck Southeastern states, including Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, killing two people and injuring six others. Watch in for more details!

Deadly Tornadoes Kills Two In Texas & Mississippi

Carter also has a personal connection to India, as his mother worked as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps in India during the late 1960s.

Jimmy Carter’s ‘personal relationship’ with India’s Carterpuri: Trip down memory lane

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