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According to Reuters, President Donald Trump has declared his first year back in office a success, insisting that America is on the brink of historic economic growth. In a 20‑minute primetime speech, he blamed former president Joe Biden for inflation, crime, healthcare challenges, and immigration issues, mentioning Biden’s name seven times. Speaking in rally‑style from the White House hall, Trump offered few new policy details but promised tougher housing measures, a new central bank chief, and special checks for military…

Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Center has released a new report highlighting the Kingdom’s rapid urban transformation under Vision 2030. Covering Riyadh, Jeddah, Al‑Khobar, Madinah, and Abha, the study shows major progress in prosperity, lifestyle, and sustainability. Unemployment has dropped to 6.8%, women’s workforce participation has climbed to 36.4%, and life expectancy has risen to 79 years.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has revealed a major shift in his beliefs, saying he now accepts the existence of God. Speaking during a podcast, Musk explained that after years of identifying as an atheist, the complexity of the universe convinced him that “there must be a creator behind it.” Just last year, he had described himself only as a “cultural Christian,” but Musk now says his perspective has changed and he believes in a divine being responsible for creation.

President Donald Trump has announced new travel restrictions, imposing a complete entry ban on citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, and holders of Palestinian Authority passports. The White House says the measures, effective January 1, aim to protect U.S. security. The updated list now covers 20 countries under full bans, while Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and 15 others face partial restrictions. Turkmenistan remains a special case with migrant limits still in place.

According to international media reports, new details have emerged about the Bondi Beach shooting suspects. Philippine immigration officials confirmed Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram spent most of November in the country, while BBC claimed they underwent “military training” during their stay.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Bondi Beach shooting as an act of terrorism, declaring it a direct assault on the Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah. He praised police for swift action and acknowledged the bravery of Muslim citizen Ahmed Al Ahmed, who subdued one attacker despite being wounded.

During a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, two armed men opened fire on the crowd. Amid chaos, 43‑year‑old Muslim citizen Ahmed Al Ahmed risked his life to overpower one attacker, sustaining injuries but preventing a larger tragedy.

The New York Times reports that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have, for the first time since seizing El Fasher in October, allowed limited humanitarian aid into the city. Despite this rare exception, the siege and severe restrictions continue to fuel one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

A startling revelation has emerged in the United States, where nearly 2,000 Afghan nationals are suspected of having ties to terrorist organizations. The disclosure was made by National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard in an interview with American media, raising concerns over security lapses during the Biden administration’s resettlement program.

Austria has passed a controversial law banning girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools. The government says the measure promotes gender equality, while critics argue it fuels anti‑Muslim sentiment and violates basic rights. The law applies to both public and private schools and could affect thousands of children nationwide.