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Pope Francis on Monday (January 6) named the first woman to lead a major Vatican department, appointing an Italian sister to take charge of the office that oversees the world's Catholic religious orders.
Sister Simona Brambilla, 59, will lead the Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. She replaces Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz, a Brazilian prelate who had led the office since 2011.
Francis has elevated women to leadership roles at the Vatican throughout his 11-year papacy, naming a range of women to second-in-command positions at various offices.
But he had not yet appointed a woman to lead one of the offices of the Holy See, the internationally recognized sovereign entity that oversees the global Catholic Church.
Brambilla was named as "prefect" of the Vatican office. Francis also named Spanish Cardinal Angel Fern&aacute;ndez Artime as "pro-prefect" of the department.
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The Vatican press office said Brambilla would be leading the department, but did not immediately offer details on how the two officials would split duties.
Among other appointments, Francis has previously named women to number two positions in the Vatican's development office, its family life office, and its press office.
He also appointed Barbara Jatta as the first woman to lead the Vatican Museums in 2016.
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Brambilla was named as "prefect" of the Vatican office. Francis also named Spanish Cardinal Angel Fernández Artime as "pro-prefect" of the department.

Pope Francis on Monday (January 6) named the first woman to lead a major Vatican department, appointing an Italian sister to take charge of the office that oversees the world's Catholic religious orders. Sister Simona Brambilla, 59, will lead the Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. She replaces Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz, a Brazilian prelate who had led the office since 2011. Francis has elevated women to leadership roles at the Vatican throughout his 11-year papacy, naming a range of women to second-in-command positions at various offices. But he had not yet appointed a woman to lead one of the offices of the Holy See, the internationally recognized sovereign entity that oversees the global Catholic Church. Brambilla was named as "prefect" of the Vatican office. Francis also named Spanish Cardinal Angel Fernández Artime as "pro-prefect" of the department. Also read: Trudeau’s resignation speech notes blow away ahead of announcement; 'I'll wing it' The Vatican press office said Brambilla would be leading the department, but did not immediately offer details on how the two officials would split duties. Among other appointments, Francis has previously named women to number two positions in the Vatican's development office, its family life office, and its press office. He also appointed Barbara Jatta as the first woman to lead the Vatican Museums in 2016. 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.

Pope Francis names Italian sister as first woman to lead major Vatican office

Seven US states have declared emergency in response to massive winter blizzard, named Storm Blair, leading to power outages, flight cancellations and road blockages. Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and parts of New Jersey were among most-affected regions Monday (Jan 6); facing crisis of a scale never seen over the last 14 years. Authorities said capital Washington DC could witness snowfall of up to 16 inches, coupled with freezing rain and sleet.
Caused by sweeping cold air from the North Pole, the blizzard is reported to have claimed at least five lives so far.
<h2>Storm Blair causes massive disruption</h2>
According to media reports, heavy snowfall and storm caused over 1,300 flight cancellations, and knocked over 250,000 homes and businesses out of power.
The Reagan National Airport alone reported over 400 flight cancellations, with Dulles International reporting 155, and Baltimore-Washington International recording 203 cancellations.
National Weather Service in a warning said that there are risks of Hypothermia if precautions are not taken. It also warned of extreme cold in areas like southwest and south-central Alabama, southeast Missouri, and northwest Florida. The alert said mercury in these regions may dip to as low as minus 8 degrees Celsius.
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A spokesperson for Virginia governor&rsquo;s office said the authorities were &ldquo;preparing for the worst.&rdquo; Meanwhile, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued an alert form January 6-10, saying additional demand during this period may cause disruption to power grid.
Authorities have warned people to stay indoors and dress in layers. "Dress in layers and avoid going outside unless necessary," read a weather advisory.
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The storm was expected to move eastwards, further plunging daytime temperatures significantly and prolonging hazardous conditions.
The storm is considered most disruptive winter event in over a decade in the country, triggering extreme weather patterns last seen in 2011.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and parts of New Jersey were among most-affected regions Monday (Jan 6); facing crisis of a massive scale.

Seven US states have declared emergency in response to massive winter blizzard, named Storm Blair, leading to power outages, flight cancellations and road blockages. Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and parts of New Jersey were among most-affected regions Monday (Jan 6); facing crisis of a scale never seen over the last 14 years. Authorities said capital Washington DC could witness snowfall of up to 16 inches, coupled with freezing rain and sleet. Caused by sweeping cold air from the North Pole, the blizzard is reported to have claimed at least five lives so far. Storm Blair causes massive disruption According to media reports, heavy snowfall and storm caused over 1,300 flight cancellations, and knocked over 250,000 homes and businesses out of power. The Reagan National Airport alone reported over 400 flight cancellations, with Dulles International reporting 155, and Baltimore-Washington International recording 203 cancellations. National Weather Service in a warning said that there are risks of Hypothermia if precautions are not taken. It also warned of extreme cold in areas like southwest and south-central Alabama, southeast Missouri, and northwest Florida. The alert said mercury in these regions may dip to as low as minus 8 degrees Celsius. Also read: Donald Trump stirs 2021 Capitol riot memories ahead of his certification as US election winner A spokesperson for Virginia governor’s office said the authorities were “preparing for the worst.” Meanwhile, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued an alert form January 6-10, saying additional demand during this period may cause disruption to power grid. Authorities have warned people to stay indoors and dress in layers. "Dress in layers and avoid going outside unless necessary," read a weather advisory. Also read: Winter storm rages in central US, state of emergency declared in 6 states The storm was expected to move eastwards, further plunging daytime temperatures significantly and prolonging hazardous conditions. The storm is considered most disruptive winter event in over a decade in the country, triggering extreme weather patterns last seen in 2011. (With inputs from agencies)

Storm Blair hits US: Massive transport, energy chaos erupts in seven states; five dead

In a dramatic turn of events, Justin Trudeau's resignation speech was almost derailed, quite literally.
Videos from the moment have been doing rounds on social media where it can be seen that as Trudeau stepped out of Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, a gust of wind swept away the notes placed on his podium.
Page after page flew off, prompting gasps of "whoa" and "uh-oh" from the crowd.
Trudeau took the unexpected turn in stride, flashing a twisted smile as he jokingly remarked, "I'll wing it."
His reaction drew nervous laughter from the crowd. Unfazed, Trudeau then made an attempt to salvage what was left of his speech, but another sheet slipped away from the podium, carried off by the breeze.
Trudeau neatly folded the remaining pages, tucked them, and smoothly transitioned to a teleprompter for the historic announcement.
The lighthearted moment briefly eased the tension surrounding Trudeau's resignation announcement, which marked the end of his nearly decade-long tenure as Canadian Prime Minister.
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&mdash; William Dean (@wtdean01) <a href="https://twitter.com/wtdean01/status/1876298796084392325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister</h2>
Trudeau stepped down as Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader on Monday (Jan 6).
He announced his resignation at a press conference, marking an end to nearly a decade in power.&nbsp;
"I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process," he said.
"This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," Trudeau added.
"A new Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election. I'm excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead," he said.
Trudeau announced that the Parliament will be suspended until March 24. He will stay on as PM until a new party leader is chosen.&nbsp;
The decision comes amid Trudeau's falling popularity in recent times, with his government surviving a series of no-confidence votes brought forth by the opposition with a razor-thin margin.
Even members of his own Liberal party have publicly called for his resignation in the past. &nbsp; Justin Trudeau took over as the Liberal Party leader in 2013. Sweeping to power in 2015, he helped the Liberals win in 2019 and 2021.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The lighthearted moment briefly eased the tension surrounding Trudeau's resignation announcement, which marked the end of his nearly decade-long tenure as Canadian Prime Minister.

In a dramatic turn of events, Justin Trudeau's resignation speech was almost derailed, quite literally. Videos from the moment have been doing rounds on social media where it can be seen that as Trudeau stepped out of Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, a gust of wind swept away the notes placed on his podium. Page after page flew off, prompting gasps of "whoa" and "uh-oh" from the crowd. Trudeau took the unexpected turn in stride, flashing a twisted smile as he jokingly remarked, "I'll wing it." His reaction drew nervous laughter from the crowd. Unfazed, Trudeau then made an attempt to salvage what was left of his speech, but another sheet slipped away from the podium, carried off by the breeze. Trudeau neatly folded the remaining pages, tucked them, and smoothly transitioned to a teleprompter for the historic announcement. The lighthearted moment briefly eased the tension surrounding Trudeau's resignation announcement, which marked the end of his nearly decade-long tenure as Canadian Prime Minister. Trudeau’s resignations speech starts blowing away in the wind as he steps out to the podium pic.twitter.com/T4qWdRZ97P — William Dean (@wtdean01) January 6, 2025 Also read: Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister Trudeau stepped down as Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader on Monday (Jan 6). He announced his resignation at a press conference, marking an end to nearly a decade in power. "I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process," he said. "This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," Trudeau added. "A new Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election. I'm excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead," he said. Trudeau announced that the Parliament will be suspended until March 24. He will stay on as PM until a new party leader is chosen. The decision comes amid Trudeau's falling popularity in recent times, with his government surviving a series of no-confidence votes brought forth by the opposition with a razor-thin margin. Even members of his own Liberal party have publicly called for his resignation in the past. Justin Trudeau took over as the Liberal Party leader in 2013. Sweeping to power in 2015, he helped the Liberals win in 2019 and 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

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As we tick into 2025, more members of Generation Beta are making their presence felt, and they’re expected to rewrite the business playbook. Born into a world of AI, climate challenges, and post-pandemic realities, these future leaders demand smarter tech, greener economies, and businesses that adapt—or perish. Are we ready for a generation that’s not just living in the future but shaping it? Take a look at this report for more...

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US President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s plea to postpone his sentencing in the hush money case was rejected by Judge Juan Merchan Monday (Jan 6), according to court documents. Trump&rsquo;s attorneys are now expected to appeal the decision in a New York court. Trump&rsquo;s legal team has already approached the New York appellate court to thwart Merchan&rsquo;s two previous rulings that upheld his hush money conviction.
Last week, the judge rejected Trump&rsquo;s request to cancel his conviction on the ground that he has been elected as the president and instead set his sentencing for Friday (Jan 10). However, the judge made clear he won&rsquo;t give any jail time to the incoming commander-in-chief. On the other hand, Trump&rsquo;s legal team wants the sentencing to be put on hold as the appeal plays out.
&ldquo;The Court should vacate the sentencing hearing scheduled for January 10, 2025, and suspend all further deadlines in the case until President Trump&rsquo;s immunity appeals are fully and finally resolved, which should result in a dismissal of this case, which should have never been brought in the first place,&rdquo; Trump&rsquo;s filing read.
<h2>Trump's legal team disputes Merchan&rsquo;s &ldquo;erroneous decision"</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s attorneys added that Merchan&rsquo;s &ldquo;erroneous decisions&rdquo; threaten the &ldquo;institution of the Presidency and run squarely against established precedent disallowing any criminal process against a President-Elect.&rdquo;
Responding to this, the Manhattan district attorney&rsquo;s office urged Merchan to dismiss Trump&rsquo;s request and instead proceed with the sentencing.
&ldquo;Defendant will suffer no prejudice from the conclusion of criminal proceedings in the trial court given the Court&rsquo;s intended sentence of an unconditional discharge and defendant&rsquo;s decision to appear for sentencing virtually instead of in person&mdash;indeed, entry of judgment is necessary to allow the appeal defendant has repeatedly stated he will pursue,&rdquo; wrote the prosecutors in their filing.
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Trump was found guilty on 34 charges related to the falsification of business records associated with payments made to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, in May last year. These payments were allegedly intended to reimburse a $130,000 hush money disbursement to adult film actress Stormy Daniels aimed at preventing her from disclosing an alleged affair prior to the 2016 election. Trump has denied the charges.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Last week, the judge rejected Trump’s request to cancel his conviction on the ground that he has been elected as the president and instead set his sentencing for Friday.

US President-elect Donald Trump’s plea to postpone his sentencing in the hush money case was rejected by Judge Juan Merchan Monday (Jan 6), according to court documents. Trump’s attorneys are now expected to appeal the decision in a New York court. Trump’s legal team has already approached the New York appellate court to thwart Merchan’s two previous rulings that upheld his hush money conviction. Last week, the judge rejected Trump’s request to cancel his conviction on the ground that he has been elected as the president and instead set his sentencing for Friday (Jan 10). However, the judge made clear he won’t give any jail time to the incoming commander-in-chief. On the other hand, Trump’s legal team wants the sentencing to be put on hold as the appeal plays out. “The Court should vacate the sentencing hearing scheduled for January 10, 2025, and suspend all further deadlines in the case until President Trump’s immunity appeals are fully and finally resolved, which should result in a dismissal of this case, which should have never been brought in the first place,” Trump’s filing read. Trump's legal team disputes Merchan’s “erroneous decision" Trump’s attorneys added that Merchan’s “erroneous decisions” threaten the “institution of the Presidency and run squarely against established precedent disallowing any criminal process against a President-Elect.” Responding to this, the Manhattan district attorney’s office urged Merchan to dismiss Trump’s request and instead proceed with the sentencing. “Defendant will suffer no prejudice from the conclusion of criminal proceedings in the trial court given the Court’s intended sentence of an unconditional discharge and defendant’s decision to appear for sentencing virtually instead of in person—indeed, entry of judgment is necessary to allow the appeal defendant has repeatedly stated he will pursue,” wrote the prosecutors in their filing. Also read: Trump hush money trial: Judge sets sentencing date but signals no jail time Trump was found guilty on 34 charges related to the falsification of business records associated with payments made to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, in May last year. These payments were allegedly intended to reimburse a $130,000 hush money disbursement to adult film actress Stormy Daniels aimed at preventing her from disclosing an alleged affair prior to the 2016 election. Trump has denied the charges. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Indonesia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that it welcomed the announcement and that "BRICS membership is a strategic way to increase collaboration and partnership with other developing nations."
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation, had previously expressed its desire to join the group as a means of strengthening emerging countries and furthering the interests of the so-called Global South.
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Brazil, which holds the bloc's presidency in 2025, said in a statement that member states approved Indonesia's entry by consensus as part of an expansion push initially endorsed at the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg.
The South American nation noted that Jakarta's bid got the green light from the bloc in 2023 but the Southeast Asian country asked to join following the presidential election held last year. President Prabowo Subianto took office in October.
"Indonesia shares with the other members of the group support for the reform of global governance institutions, and contributes positively to the deepening of cooperation in the Global South," the Brazilian government said.
The BRICS group also includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
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World | Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation, had previously expressed its desire to join the group as a means of strengthening emerging countries

Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa. Indonesia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that it welcomed the announcement and that "BRICS membership is a strategic way to increase collaboration and partnership with other developing nations." Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation, had previously expressed its desire to join the group as a means of strengthening emerging countries and furthering the interests of the so-called Global South. Also read: Brazil's Lula returns to regular duties after brain surgery Brazil, which holds the bloc's presidency in 2025, said in a statement that member states approved Indonesia's entry by consensus as part of an expansion push initially endorsed at the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg. The South American nation noted that Jakarta's bid got the green light from the bloc in 2023 but the Southeast Asian country asked to join following the presidential election held last year. President Prabowo Subianto took office in October. "Indonesia shares with the other members of the group support for the reform of global governance institutions, and contributes positively to the deepening of cooperation in the Global South," the Brazilian government said. The BRICS group also includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. 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.

BRICS welcomes Indonesia as full member, announces Brazil

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Massive 7.1 earthquake jolted Tibet region and Nepal early Tuesday (Jan 7) morning. Tremors were also felt in several parts of India.
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Massive 7.1 earthquake jolted Tibet region and Nepal early Tuesday (Jan 7) morning. Tremors were also felt in several parts of India. US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated the proposal to make Canada 51st State following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. The United States recorded its first human bird flu death on Monday (Jan 6), raising concerns over the spread of human infections. Click on the headlines for more Earthquake in Tibet region kills 9, 'many buildings' collapsed Chinese state media reported that "people have been killed" after an earthquake struck a remote Himalayan region in Tibet on Tuesday, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal Nepal earthquake: Massive 7.1 quake jolts Lobuche, tremors felt in several parts of India The 7.1 magnitude quake also hit regions near the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday (Jan 7) as well as parts of India, including Bihar and Assam. Trump reiterates proposal to make Canada 51st State after Trudeau resigns US President-elect Donald Trump, on Monday (Jan 6), responded to Justin Trudeau's resignation as the Canadian Prime Minister by reiterating his proposal that the country should merge with the United States. First human bird flu death recorded in US, CDC warns ‘death not unexpected’ The US recorded its first bird flu-linked death Monday (Jan 6), raising alarm over potential of human-to-human transmission. Health authorities in Louisiana declared that the 65-year-old patient had been hospitalised for respiratory illnesses and had underlying medical conditions. Watch | Tensions in South China Sea escalates #WorldDNA | Tensions in South China Sea escalates China's 'monster' vessel enters disputed waters The Philippines deploys assets to moniter Chinese vessel@SaroyaHem & @SehgalRahesha bring you this report Watch more: https://t.co/dm7SyC0z2e pic.twitter.com/oWbBHbcSkg — WION (@WIONews) January 7, 2025

Morning news brief: Massive 7.1 earthquake jolts Tibet; Trump reiterates US-Canada merger, and more

US President-elect Donald Trump, on Monday (Jan 6), responded to Justin Trudeau's resignation as the Canadian Prime Minister by reiterating his proposal that the country should merge with the United States.
Trump took to his official Truth Social handle and wrote, "Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned."
"If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!" he added.
Trudeau, on Monday, stepped down as Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader as he announced his resignation during a press conference, marking an end to nearly a decade in power.&nbsp;
Trudeau said, "I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process."
"This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," he added.
"A new Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election. I'm excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead," Trudeau further said.
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<h2>Trump calls Trudeau Canada&rsquo;s 'governor'&nbsp;</h2>
This is not the first time Trump has mocked Trudeau. Earlier, he took a jibe at the former Canadian leader calling him Canada&rsquo;s &ldquo;governor&rdquo;.&nbsp;
He denounced Canada for its trade practices alleging that Ottawa exploited Washington.
"No one can answer why we subsidise Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year?" Trump wrote in a post on his social media handle in December.
"Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on Taxes and military protection," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trudeau, on Monday, stepped down as Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader as he announced his resignation during a press conference, marking an end to nearly a decade in power. 


US President-elect Donald Trump, on Monday (Jan 6), responded to Justin Trudeau's resignation as the Canadian Prime Minister by reiterating his proposal that the country should merge with the United States. Trump took to his official Truth Social handle and wrote, "Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned." "If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!" he added. Trudeau, on Monday, stepped down as Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader as he announced his resignation during a press conference, marking an end to nearly a decade in power. Trudeau said, "I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process." "This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election," he added. "A new Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election. I'm excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead," Trudeau further said. Also read: Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ Trump calls Trudeau Canada’s 'governor' This is not the first time Trump has mocked Trudeau. Earlier, he took a jibe at the former Canadian leader calling him Canada’s “governor”. He denounced Canada for its trade practices alleging that Ottawa exploited Washington. "No one can answer why we subsidise Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year?" Trump wrote in a post on his social media handle in December. "Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on Taxes and military protection," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump reiterates proposal to make Canada 51st State after Trudeau resigns

The US recorded its first bird flu-linked death Monday (Jan 6), raising alarm over the potential of human-to-human transmission. Health authorities in Louisiana declared that the 65-year-old patient had been hospitalised for respiratory illnesses and had underlying medical conditions.
Earlier in December, the health authorities identified it as the first serious case of human infection of the H5N1 virus in the country. &ldquo;The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds,&rdquo; the Louisiana Department of Health said in a statement.
However, the statement added that the risk of human transmission remained low, saying it had not detected any such cases so far.
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&ldquo;While the current public health risk for the general public remains low, people who work with birds, poultry or cows, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk,&rdquo; the statement warned.
<h2>H5N1&rsquo;s first case</h2>
It is to be noted that while the first case of H5N1 was first detected in 1996, the number of cases has exploded since 2020 among bird flocks and mammal species. It was revealed in genetic sequencing that the version of H5N1 virus that infected the Louisiana patient was different from what was detected in many dairy herds and farms around the nation.
<h2>Symptoms of H5N1 virus</h2>
So far, at least 67 cases have been recorded in the US. As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, all human bird flu infections, except one, have been detected only in the past 10 months. However, symptoms in most patients have been relatively mild, including pinkeye, coughs or sneezes.
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Of these 67, only two patients had no record of animal exposure. &ldquo;While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death,&rdquo; the CDC said in a statement Monday.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | It is to be noted that while the first case of H5N1 was first detected in 1996, the number of cases has exploded since 2020 among bird flocks and mammal species.

The US recorded its first bird flu-linked death Monday (Jan 6), raising alarm over the potential of human-to-human transmission. Health authorities in Louisiana declared that the 65-year-old patient had been hospitalised for respiratory illnesses and had underlying medical conditions. Earlier in December, the health authorities identified it as the first serious case of human infection of the H5N1 virus in the country. “The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds,” the Louisiana Department of Health said in a statement. However, the statement added that the risk of human transmission remained low, saying it had not detected any such cases so far. Also read: Authorities begin culling after bird flu outbreak strikes Japan farm “While the current public health risk for the general public remains low, people who work with birds, poultry or cows, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk,” the statement warned. H5N1’s first case It is to be noted that while the first case of H5N1 was first detected in 1996, the number of cases has exploded since 2020 among bird flocks and mammal species. It was revealed in genetic sequencing that the version of H5N1 virus that infected the Louisiana patient was different from what was detected in many dairy herds and farms around the nation. Symptoms of H5N1 virus So far, at least 67 cases have been recorded in the US. As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, all human bird flu infections, except one, have been detected only in the past 10 months. However, symptoms in most patients have been relatively mild, including pinkeye, coughs or sneezes. Also read: Bird flu outbreak in California: CDC identifies mutations in first severe human infection in US Of these 67, only two patients had no record of animal exposure. “While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death,” the CDC said in a statement Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least several miners are trapped inside a coal mine in the remote area of the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Around 27 workers were reportedly inside the mine when water flooded its shaft. Watch in for more details!

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As winter's grip tightens, a dramatic escalation unfolds on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine border. While Moscow celebrates capturing the strategic town of Kharkiv, Ukrainian forces have launched a bold counteroffensive into Russia's Kursk region. Our next story takes a look at the changing battlefield dynamics.

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Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced his resignation, stating that he will step down from office once his party selects a new leader. During a press conference on Monday, Trudeau confirmed that he would be stepping down as the leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister. This decision comes as the party begins the process of selecting his successor ahead of upcoming elections.

With Justin Trudeau stepping down, Canada's political future is uncertain. This raises the question of who will emerge as the next Prime Minister, with various leaders and potential candidates in the running. Watch in for more details!

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As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday (Jan 6), billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the news saying the year is &ldquo;looking good&rdquo;. This comes days before Donald Trump&rsquo;s inauguration on January 20.&nbsp;
Trudeau announced his resignation following weeks of scrutiny from his fellow Liberal Party members, who called for his resignation, and a decline in his popularity among Canadians.
&ldquo;2025 is looking good,&rdquo; the Tesla CEO wrote in an X post while resharing a post that listed major events of the year.
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2025 is looking good 🔥 🚀 😎 <a href="https://t.co/qhVMzzy3yW">https://t.co/qhVMzzy3yW</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1876301218097901709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>

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&ldquo;Trump won. Trudeau resigned. Keir Starmer got exposed. Nayib Bukele cut crime by 95% in El Salvador. Javier Milei created the first surplus since 2008 in Argentina. Masculinity is back. Great men are ascendant. And just in time. We&rsquo;re going to need them,&rdquo; the post read.
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<h2>Internet reacts to Musk&rsquo;s response</h2>
Musk&rsquo;s post has gained thousands of comments with people saying they are happy with Trudeau&rsquo;s resignation.
&ldquo;The future is bright,&rdquo; a user commented on Musk&rsquo;s post.
A second wrote, &ldquo;Can't wait! Every year brings new opportunities. Let's make the most of it!&rdquo;
&ldquo;Great to start the year. Let's take our country back to the values that made it great, safe, and strong. Then we can help other countries, like Britain, do likewise.&rdquo; a user said.
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&ldquo;In 14 days, it's about to get a whole lot better!&rdquo; another said, referring to Trump&rsquo;s inauguration on January 20.
<h2>Trudeau&rsquo;s resignation</h2>
On Monday (Jan 6) Justin Trudeau announced that he is stepping down as Canada&rsquo;s Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,&rdquo; he said during a press conference.
Trudeau had been in power for nearly a decade after his sweeping win in 2015, followed by victory in 2019 and 2021.
In response to Trudeau&rsquo;s resignation, Donald Trump has renewed his offer to merge Canada with the US, making it the 51st state.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Trudeau steps down amid mounting pressure from Liberal Party peers and declining support from Canadians, marking a significant shift in Canada's political landscape.

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday (Jan 6), billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the news saying the year is “looking good”. This comes days before Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Trudeau announced his resignation following weeks of scrutiny from his fellow Liberal Party members, who called for his resignation, and a decline in his popularity among Canadians. “2025 is looking good,” the Tesla CEO wrote in an X post while resharing a post that listed major events of the year. 2025 is looking good 🔥 🚀 😎 https://t.co/qhVMzzy3yW — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 6, 2025 “Trump won. Trudeau resigned. Keir Starmer got exposed. Nayib Bukele cut crime by 95% in El Salvador. Javier Milei created the first surplus since 2008 in Argentina. Masculinity is back. Great men are ascendant. And just in time. We’re going to need them,” the post read. Also read | Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign this week: Reports Internet reacts to Musk’s response Musk’s post has gained thousands of comments with people saying they are happy with Trudeau’s resignation. “The future is bright,” a user commented on Musk’s post. A second wrote, “Can't wait! Every year brings new opportunities. Let's make the most of it!” “Great to start the year. Let's take our country back to the values that made it great, safe, and strong. Then we can help other countries, like Britain, do likewise.” a user said. Also read | Trudeau resignation: Candidates who can replace him as Liberal Party leader and PM “In 14 days, it's about to get a whole lot better!” another said, referring to Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Trudeau’s resignation On Monday (Jan 6) Justin Trudeau announced that he is stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” he said during a press conference. Trudeau had been in power for nearly a decade after his sweeping win in 2015, followed by victory in 2019 and 2021. In response to Trudeau’s resignation, Donald Trump has renewed his offer to merge Canada with the US, making it the 51st state. (With inputs from agencies)

‘2025 is looking good’, says Musk on Trudeau's resignation. Internet reacts

A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Lobuche near the Nepal-China border on Tuesday (Jan 7) and its tremors were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar and Assam.

BREAKING | 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tibet; Tremors Felt In Nepal, North India

The US police officer who had struck and killed a 23-year-old Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula, with his over-speeding police vehicle in January 2023 has now been fired by the interim police chief of Seattle city. Sue Rahr Monday (Jan 6) in an email told employees that Kevin Dave was fired after it was revealed in the Seattle Office of Police Accountability&rsquo;s findings that he had breached at least four department policies.
&ldquo;I believe the officer did not intend to hurt anyone that night and that he was trying to get to a possible overdose victim as quickly as possible,&rdquo; Rahr wrote. &ldquo;However, I cannot accept the tragic consequences of his dangerous driving. His positive intent does not mitigate the poor decision that caused the loss of a human life and brought discredit to the Seattle Police Department,&rdquo; she added.
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The action against Dave comes almost a year after he was acquitted by King County prosecutors in February 2024, who said there was no evidence he was impaired or driving recklessly in the fatal collision. The prosecutors however found that Dave was cruising at a speed of 120 kmph on a street with a speed limit of just 40 kmph while responding to an overdose call.
<h2>Jaahnavi Kandula&rsquo;s death had sparked international outrage</h2>
The fatal collision snowballed into an international crisis for the Seattle police department after bodycam footage showed another cop present at the scene callously laughing and mocking Jaahnavi Kandula&rsquo;s death. The officer, identified as Daniel Auderer, had said that Kandula&rsquo;s life "had limited value&rdquo; and the city should &ldquo;just write a check.&rdquo;
Later, Seattle&rsquo;s civilian watchdog found that Auderer&rsquo;s comments damaged the department&rsquo;s reputation and undermined public trust. Auderer was also fired by the police department on July 17 last year.
&ldquo;The actions of this individual police officer have brought shame on the Seattle Police Department and our entire profession, making the job of every police officer more difficult,&rdquo; said Sue Rahr at the time.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The action against the police officer comes almost a year after he was acquitted by prosecutors in February 2024, who said there was no evidence he was impaired.

The US police officer who had struck and killed a 23-year-old Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula, with his over-speeding police vehicle in January 2023 has now been fired by the interim police chief of Seattle city. Sue Rahr Monday (Jan 6) in an email told employees that Kevin Dave was fired after it was revealed in the Seattle Office of Police Accountability’s findings that he had breached at least four department policies. “I believe the officer did not intend to hurt anyone that night and that he was trying to get to a possible overdose victim as quickly as possible,” Rahr wrote. “However, I cannot accept the tragic consequences of his dangerous driving. His positive intent does not mitigate the poor decision that caused the loss of a human life and brought discredit to the Seattle Police Department,” she added. Also read: New Orleans terror attack victims' stories: 'He said he'll be alright, but...' The action against Dave comes almost a year after he was acquitted by King County prosecutors in February 2024, who said there was no evidence he was impaired or driving recklessly in the fatal collision. The prosecutors however found that Dave was cruising at a speed of 120 kmph on a street with a speed limit of just 40 kmph while responding to an overdose call. Jaahnavi Kandula’s death had sparked international outrage The fatal collision snowballed into an international crisis for the Seattle police department after bodycam footage showed another cop present at the scene callously laughing and mocking Jaahnavi Kandula’s death. The officer, identified as Daniel Auderer, had said that Kandula’s life "had limited value” and the city should “just write a check.” Later, Seattle’s civilian watchdog found that Auderer’s comments damaged the department’s reputation and undermined public trust. Auderer was also fired by the police department on July 17 last year. “The actions of this individual police officer have brought shame on the Seattle Police Department and our entire profession, making the job of every police officer more difficult,” said Sue Rahr at the time. (With inputs from agencies)

US cop who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula with speeding vehicle now fired

A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Lobuche in Nepal on Tuesday (Jan 7) and its tremors were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar and Assam.&nbsp;
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 93 kilometres, northeast of Lobuche, Nepal.
"An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit 93 km North East of Lobuche, Nepal at 06:35:16 IST today," said USGS Earthquakes.
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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.1 - 93 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal <a href="https://t.co/QsViMSdtoE">https://t.co/QsViMSdtoE</a>
&mdash; USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/USGS_Quakes/status/1876439748274983346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said that the earthquake was recorded at 6:35 am (IST) and its epicentre was located at latitude 28.86 degrees North and longitude 87.51 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The location of the tremor was identified as Xizang (Tibet Autonomous Region), near Nepal.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kathmandu | An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit 93 km North East of Lobuche, Nepal at 06:35:16 IST today: USGS Earthquakes <a href="https://t.co/MnRKkH9wuR">pic.twitter.com/MnRKkH9wuR</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1876448362087727294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
The NCS said in a post on its official X handle, "EQ of M: 7.1, On: 07/01/2025 06:35:18 IST, Lat: 28.86 N, Long: 87.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang."
According to the NCS, two more quakes hit the region later in the morning.
One earthquake of 4.7 magnitude was recorded at 7:02 am IST with its epicentre at latitude 28.60 degrees North and longitude 87.68 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
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EQ of M: 4.7, On: 07/01/2025 07:02:07 IST, Lat: 28.60 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang. For more information Download the BhooKamp App <a href="https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0">https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrJitendraSingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrJitendraSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficeOfDrJS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficeOfDrJS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravi_MoES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravi_MoES</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dr_Mishra1966</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Pt2VY6jRX">pic.twitter.com/3Pt2VY6jRX</a>
&mdash; National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) <a href="https://twitter.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1876448459672506580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another earthquake measuring 4.9 &nbsp;magnitude occurred at 7:07 am IST, with its epicentre at latitude 28.68 degrees North and longitude 87.54 degrees East, at a depth of 30 kilometres.
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EQ of M: 4.9, On: 07/01/2025 07:07:23 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 87.54 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Xizang. For more information Download the BhooKamp App <a href="https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0">https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrJitendraSingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrJitendraSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficeOfDrJS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficeOfDrJS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravi_MoES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravi_MoES</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dr_Mishra1966</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndmaindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/ixbmB92ZNm">pic.twitter.com/ixbmB92ZNm</a>
&mdash; National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) <a href="https://twitter.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1876451899869962275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meera Adhikari, a resident of Kathmandu said, "I was sleeping at the time (when earthquake struck). The bed was shaking and I thought my child was moving the bed, I didn&rsquo;t pay that much attention but the shaking of window prompted me that it&rsquo;s an earthquake. I then hurriedly called my child and evacuated the house and came to the open ground."
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Nepal | Meera Adhikari, a resident of Kathmandu, says, "I was sleeping at the time (when earthquake struck). The bed was shaking and I thought my child was moving the bed, I didn&rsquo;t pay that much attention but the shaking of window prompted me that it&rsquo;s an earthquake. I then&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/oGRkKcbqLp">pic.twitter.com/oGRkKcbqLp</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1876452454566658355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
Dinesh Kumar Singh, a local resident from Bihar said, "Suddenly the chair and fan started shaking; everyone rushed towards road..."
(With inputs from agencies)

Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border on Tuesday (Jan 7) and its tremors were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar and Assam. 

A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Lobuche in Nepal on Tuesday (Jan 7) and its tremors were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar and Assam. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 93 kilometres, northeast of Lobuche, Nepal. "An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit 93 km North East of Lobuche, Nepal at 06:35:16 IST today," said USGS Earthquakes. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.1 - 93 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal https://t.co/QsViMSdtoE — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) January 7, 2025 The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said that the earthquake was recorded at 6:35 am (IST) and its epicentre was located at latitude 28.86 degrees North and longitude 87.51 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The location of the tremor was identified as Xizang (Tibet Autonomous Region), near Nepal. #WATCH | Kathmandu | An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit 93 km North East of Lobuche, Nepal at 06:35:16 IST today: USGS Earthquakes pic.twitter.com/MnRKkH9wuR — ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2025 The NCS said in a post on its official X handle, "EQ of M: 7.1, On: 07/01/2025 06:35:18 IST, Lat: 28.86 N, Long: 87.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang." According to the NCS, two more quakes hit the region later in the morning. One earthquake of 4.7 magnitude was recorded at 7:02 am IST with its epicentre at latitude 28.60 degrees North and longitude 87.68 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres. EQ of M: 4.7, On: 07/01/2025 07:02:07 IST, Lat: 28.60 N, Long: 87.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xizang. For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/3Pt2VY6jRX — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) January 7, 2025 Another earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude occurred at 7:07 am IST, with its epicentre at latitude 28.68 degrees North and longitude 87.54 degrees East, at a depth of 30 kilometres. EQ of M: 4.9, On: 07/01/2025 07:07:23 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 87.54 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Xizang. For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/ixbmB92ZNm — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) January 7, 2025 Meera Adhikari, a resident of Kathmandu said, "I was sleeping at the time (when earthquake struck). The bed was shaking and I thought my child was moving the bed, I didn’t pay that much attention but the shaking of window prompted me that it’s an earthquake. I then hurriedly called my child and evacuated the house and came to the open ground." Nepal | Meera Adhikari, a resident of Kathmandu, says, "I was sleeping at the time (when earthquake struck). The bed was shaking and I thought my child was moving the bed, I didn’t pay that much attention but the shaking of window prompted me that it’s an earthquake. I then… pic.twitter.com/oGRkKcbqLp — ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2025 Dinesh Kumar Singh, a local resident from Bihar said, "Suddenly the chair and fan started shaking; everyone rushed towards road..." (With inputs from agencies)

Tibet hit by massive 7.1 earthquake, tremors jolt Nepal's Lobuche and parts of India

US President Joe Biden will ban new offshore oil and gas development along most US coastlines, a decision President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to boost domestic energy production, may find difficult to reverse.
The move is considered mostly symbolic, as it will not impact areas where oil and gas development is currently underway, and mainly covers zones where drillers have no important prospects, including in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
The White House said on Monday that Biden will use his authority under the 70-year-old Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to protect all federal waters off the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and portions of the northern Bering Sea in Alaska. The ban will affect 625 million acres (253 million hectares) of ocean.
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Biden said the move was aligned with both his efforts to combat climate change and his goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
He also invoked the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, saying the low drilling potential of the areas included in the ban did not justify the public health and economic risks of future leasing.
"My decision reflects what coastal communities, businesses, and beachgoers have known for a long time: that drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places we hold dear and is unnecessary to meet our nation's energy needs," Biden said in a statement. "It is not worth the risks."
Around 15% of U.S. oil production comes from federal offshore acreage, mainly in the Gulf of Mexico, a share that has been falling sharply in the last decade as drilling onshore booms, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The United States is now the world's top oil and gas producer thanks to big increases in production from places like Texas and New Mexico, fueled by improved drilling technology and strong demand since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The announcement comes as Trump has pledged to reverse Biden's conservation and climate change policies when he takes office later this month.
"It's ridiculous. I'll unban it immediately. I will unban it. I have the right to unban it immediately," Trump said in an interview on the Hugh Hewitt radio program.
During his term, Biden also limited new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, drawing criticism from drilling states and companies.
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But the Lands Act, which allows presidents to withdraw areas from mineral leasing and drilling, does not grant them the legal authority to overturn prior bans, according to a 2019 court ruling - meaning a reversal would likely require an act of Congress. That order came in response to Trump's effort to reverse Arctic and Atlantic Ocean withdrawals made by former President Barack Obama at the end of his presidency.
Trump also used the Lands Act to ban sales of offshore drilling rights in the eastern Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida through 2032. Biden's decision will protect the same area with no expiration.
It is unclear whether lawmakers would support reversing Biden's decision to protect these waters.
A Trump-era proposal in 2018 to open up the Atlantic, Pacific and new parts of the Arctic oceans to offshore drilling drew vehement opposition from most coastal states, including those led by Republicans. The states argued at the time that offshore drilling would pose significant risks to lucrative coastal tourism.
Two years later, Trump banned drilling off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia as he campaigned for re-election.
An oil and gas industry trade group said the decision would harm American energy security and should be reversed.
"We urge policymakers to use every tool at their disposal to reverse this politically motivated decision and restore a pro-American energy approach to federal leasing," American Petroleum Institute President Mike Sommers said in a statement.
Environmental group Oceana called it a victory for Americans who depend on clean coastlines and fisheries.
"Our treasured coastal communities are now safeguarded for future generations,&rdquo; Oceana Campaign Director Joseph Gordon said in a statement.
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&nbsp;audience.

World: The move is considered mostly symbolic, as it will not impact areas where oil and gas development is currently underway, and mainly covers zones where drillers have no important prospects, including in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

US President Joe Biden will ban new offshore oil and gas development along most US coastlines, a decision President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to boost domestic energy production, may find difficult to reverse. The move is considered mostly symbolic, as it will not impact areas where oil and gas development is currently underway, and mainly covers zones where drillers have no important prospects, including in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The White House said on Monday that Biden will use his authority under the 70-year-old Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to protect all federal waters off the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and portions of the northern Bering Sea in Alaska. The ban will affect 625 million acres (253 million hectares) of ocean. Also read: January 6, four years apart: Capitol goes from chaos to calm as Congress certifies Trump win | Photos Biden said the move was aligned with both his efforts to combat climate change and his goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. He also invoked the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, saying the low drilling potential of the areas included in the ban did not justify the public health and economic risks of future leasing. "My decision reflects what coastal communities, businesses, and beachgoers have known for a long time: that drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places we hold dear and is unnecessary to meet our nation's energy needs," Biden said in a statement. "It is not worth the risks." Around 15% of U.S. oil production comes from federal offshore acreage, mainly in the Gulf of Mexico, a share that has been falling sharply in the last decade as drilling onshore booms, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The United States is now the world's top oil and gas producer thanks to big increases in production from places like Texas and New Mexico, fueled by improved drilling technology and strong demand since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The announcement comes as Trump has pledged to reverse Biden's conservation and climate change policies when he takes office later this month. "It's ridiculous. I'll unban it immediately. I will unban it. I have the right to unban it immediately," Trump said in an interview on the Hugh Hewitt radio program. During his term, Biden also limited new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, drawing criticism from drilling states and companies. Also read: US Congress certifies Trump's election as president, four years after Capitol riot But the Lands Act, which allows presidents to withdraw areas from mineral leasing and drilling, does not grant them the legal authority to overturn prior bans, according to a 2019 court ruling - meaning a reversal would likely require an act of Congress. That order came in response to Trump's effort to reverse Arctic and Atlantic Ocean withdrawals made by former President Barack Obama at the end of his presidency. Trump also used the Lands Act to ban sales of offshore drilling rights in the eastern Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida through 2032. Biden's decision will protect the same area with no expiration. It is unclear whether lawmakers would support reversing Biden's decision to protect these waters. A Trump-era proposal in 2018 to open up the Atlantic, Pacific and new parts of the Arctic oceans to offshore drilling drew vehement opposition from most coastal states, including those led by Republicans. The states argued at the time that offshore drilling would pose significant risks to lucrative coastal tourism. Two years later, Trump banned drilling off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia as he campaigned for re-election. An oil and gas industry trade group said the decision would harm American energy security and should be reversed. "We urge policymakers to use every tool at their disposal to reverse this politically motivated decision and restore a pro-American energy approach to federal leasing," American Petroleum Institute President Mike Sommers said in a statement. Environmental group Oceana called it a victory for Americans who depend on clean coastlines and fisheries. "Our treasured coastal communities are now safeguarded for future generations,” Oceana Campaign Director Joseph Gordon said in a statement. 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.

Biden bans offshore drilling across most US coastlines, Trump vows reversal

A Democrat from New Jersey on Monday (January 6) shared two contrasting images taken inside the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-posts-throwback-image-from-capitol-riots-ahead-of-his-certification-as-2024-election-winner-8596663">US Capitol</a>, each captured four years apart on the day of certification day of Trump's 2020 loss and 2024 win, respectively.
Senator Andy Kim shared the visuals to show the stark differences between the two days. One image, taken on January 6, 2021, showed chaos, with shattered glass on doors, overturned furniture, and a mob storming through the hallways in an attempt to disrupt the certification of President Biden&rsquo;s electoral win.
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In contrast, the second image, taken on Monday, showed a calm and quiet Capitol as lawmakers gathered to certify President-elect Donald J. Trump&rsquo;s victory.
Take a look at the pictures here:
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<h2>US Congress formally certifies Donald Trump's election as president</h2>
On Monday, Congress formally certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election during a joint session of lawmakers. The proceedings were conducted peacefully, marking a contrast to the events of four years ago when his supporters attacked the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capital-riot-should-not-be-rewritten-says-biden-day-before-trumps-certification-8594343">Kamala Harris</a>, who was the Democratic nominee and lost to Trump in this election, oversaw the certification process. While presiding over the session, she announced, &ldquo;The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: On Monday, Congress formally certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election during a joint session of lawmakers. 

A Democrat from New Jersey on Monday (January 6) shared two contrasting images taken inside the US Capitol, each captured four years apart on the day of certification day of Trump's 2020 loss and 2024 win, respectively. Senator Andy Kim shared the visuals to show the stark differences between the two days. One image, taken on January 6, 2021, showed chaos, with shattered glass on doors, overturned furniture, and a mob storming through the hallways in an attempt to disrupt the certification of President Biden’s electoral win. Also read: US Congress certifies Trump's election as president, four years after Capitol riot In contrast, the second image, taken on Monday, showed a calm and quiet Capitol as lawmakers gathered to certify President-elect Donald J. Trump’s victory. Take a look at the pictures here: I’m walking through the Capitol this morning and took some photos in the same spots as what we saw 4 years ago pic.twitter.com/UI0CtGV0rs — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/PvWvdACTRA — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/ahvncaZS6O — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/ygeMgsYcG3 — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/U7L9YBbasF — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/rk6J3sr4Al — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 US Congress formally certifies Donald Trump's election as president On Monday, Congress formally certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election during a joint session of lawmakers. The proceedings were conducted peacefully, marking a contrast to the events of four years ago when his supporters attacked the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Also read: On the US Capitol riot anniversary, here's what happened four years ago Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic nominee and lost to Trump in this election, oversaw the certification process. While presiding over the session, she announced, “The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes.” (With inputs from agencies)

January 6, four years apart: Capitol goes from chaos to calm as Congress certifies Trump win | Photos

The US Congress on Monday (January 6) formally certified&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-slams-joe-biden-mourning-for-jimmy-carter-or-democrat-conspiracy-trump-criticises-biden-for-half-mast-flags-8592688" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump's</a> election as president, exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss.&nbsp;Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, Monday.
&ldquo;The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes,&rdquo; US Vice President Kamala Harris said, announcing Trump's win.
&ldquo;Kamala D Harris of the State of California has received 226 votes,&rdquo; she added.
The vice-president then made formal the results of the electoral count.
&ldquo;This announcement of the state of the vote by the president of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice-president of the United States, each for a term beginning on the 20th day of January, 2025 and shall be entered together with the list of the votes on the journals of the House and the Senate,&rdquo; Harris said before she gaveled the joint session to a close.
<h2>No disorder, unlike 2021 Capitol riot</h2>
Unlike the disorder of 2021, there were no signs of similar unrest this time, though security at the Capitol was heightened. Since Capitol riot of 2021, more than 1,500 individuals have faced charges for their roles in the attack. Trump vowed to pardon many of them if he assumes office for a second term.&nbsp;
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Ahead of the certification, the US Capitol Police stepped up the security by enlisting support from at least 18 other law enforcement agencies, including officers from New York and Baltimore, to ensure the safety of the proceedings.
The joint session of Congress took place amid challenging weather conditions as a winter storm swept across Washington, DC. Despite the snowfall, US House Speaker Mike Johnson, urged lawmakers to remain in the capital for the vote.
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Reports suggested that some Democrats had plans to contest the certification of Trump's election as president.
Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capital-riot-should-not-be-rewritten-says-biden-day-before-trumps-certification-8594343">Kamala Harris</a>, who lost the November presidential election to Trump, presided over the certification. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the certification, Harris vowed to uphold the "sacred obligation" of overseeing the vote.
Ahead of the certification, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Biden is doing everything possible to make the TRANSITION as difficult as possible, from Lawfare such as has never been seen before, to costly and ridiculous Executive Orders on the Green New Scam and other money wasting Hoaxes. Fear not, these &ldquo;Orders&rdquo; will all be terminated shortly, and we will become a Nation of Common Sense and Strength. MAGA!!!"
In the 2024 US elections, Harris won 226 electoral votes, while Trump received 312 Electoral College votes, much higher than the 270 required to win.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump's certification as president comes exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss.

The US Congress on Monday (January 6) formally certified Donald Trump's election as president, exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss. Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, Monday. “The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes,” US Vice President Kamala Harris said, announcing Trump's win. “Kamala D Harris of the State of California has received 226 votes,” she added. The vice-president then made formal the results of the electoral count. “This announcement of the state of the vote by the president of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice-president of the United States, each for a term beginning on the 20th day of January, 2025 and shall be entered together with the list of the votes on the journals of the House and the Senate,” Harris said before she gaveled the joint session to a close. No disorder, unlike 2021 Capitol riot Unlike the disorder of 2021, there were no signs of similar unrest this time, though security at the Capitol was heightened. Since Capitol riot of 2021, more than 1,500 individuals have faced charges for their roles in the attack. Trump vowed to pardon many of them if he assumes office for a second term. Also read: Donald Trump stirs 2021 Capitol riot memories ahead of his certification as US election winner Ahead of the certification, the US Capitol Police stepped up the security by enlisting support from at least 18 other law enforcement agencies, including officers from New York and Baltimore, to ensure the safety of the proceedings. The joint session of Congress took place amid challenging weather conditions as a winter storm swept across Washington, DC. Despite the snowfall, US House Speaker Mike Johnson, urged lawmakers to remain in the capital for the vote. Also read: Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ Reports suggested that some Democrats had plans to contest the certification of Trump's election as president. Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November presidential election to Trump, presided over the certification. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the certification, Harris vowed to uphold the "sacred obligation" of overseeing the vote. Ahead of the certification, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Biden is doing everything possible to make the TRANSITION as difficult as possible, from Lawfare such as has never been seen before, to costly and ridiculous Executive Orders on the Green New Scam and other money wasting Hoaxes. Fear not, these “Orders” will all be terminated shortly, and we will become a Nation of Common Sense and Strength. MAGA!!!" In the 2024 US elections, Harris won 226 electoral votes, while Trump received 312 Electoral College votes, much higher than the 270 required to win. (With inputs from agencies)

US Congress certifies Trump's election as president, four years after Capitol riot

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