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In a surprise move, billionaire Elon Musk and Tesla CEO has confirmed his support for the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. This announcement comes at a time when Musk and the Republican leadership, particularly former President Donald Trump, had a strained relationship last year. As the owner of more than $726.4 billion, Musk made the announcement on Twitter, expressing concerns that a “radical left” government could bring significant harm to the US, increase illegal immigration, and deception, and lead to the loss of the country’s identity. It is worth noting that Musk and Trump had a tumultuous relationship in 2025, with Musk accusing the Republican Party of being corrupt and causing economic harm to the US.
In July 2025, Musk attempted to create a new political party called “America Party” to challenge the two-party system, but the plan ultimately failed. After a long period of silence, Musk has decided to support the Republican Party again, which is seen as a sign of an end to the disputes with Trump. According to a report, US Vice President JD Vance has been working behind the scenes for several months to improve the relationship between the two.
Musk’s new support for the Republican Party is considered crucial for Trump’s agenda on immigration and spending. Trump has welcomed Musk’s support, saying it is a new source of strength and hope for the Iranian people, who are protesting on the streets of Iran. Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, the country’s former Shah’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has wished the Iranian people and their supporters, including Mossad agents, a happy new year.
In other news, a series of explosions were heard in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, and smoke was seen rising from various areas. The UAE experienced severe fog, reducing visibility to almost zero, prompting authorities to issue red and yellow alerts for citizens. Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, has condemned Trump’s statements as “illegal and inflammatory” and called for their condemnation by the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council.
Meanwhile, Musk has claimed that X’s ChatGPT can produce better results than doctors in diagnosing medical images, particularly X-rays and MRI scans. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over Israel’s decision. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said he is willing to facilitate talks between the US and North Korea. In the UAE, a new record was set for real estate purchases and sales in 2025, with a 30.6% increase in real estate interests compared to 2024. A driver in Dubai was fined 10,000 dirhams for performing stunts on the road.
In other news, Indian police have seized over 1 million fake degrees from 22 universities in the state of Kerala. Muslim foreign ministers have issued a joint statement calling for the restoration of basic infrastructure and hospitals in Gaza and the reopening of the Rafah crossing. In the UK, a video of a fitness class for men at the Ottoman Mosque in Bradford has gone viral on social media, with over 2 million views on TikTok and Facebook.
Canada has asked India to investigate a Canadian pilot who was accused of drinking on duty while flying for Air India. A report claims that Saudi King Salman had provided humanitarian aid packages to Afghanistan, which were then seized by the Taliban. The aid was said to be effective against enemy air and missile defense systems. If you want to enjoy light, cool, and refreshing air, this research may be of interest to you. It ranks cities around the world according to their pleasant and balanced outdoor experiences.
In the Pakistani entertainment industry, actress Bushra Ansari has expressed her concerns that people now laugh at obscenity rather than comedy. Pakistani actress Ayesha Abbas has taken to social media to debunk baseless and sensational news stories about legendary actress Bushra Ansari and actor Feroze Khan. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have issued a statement regarding the ongoing dispute over the 2025 Asia Cup trophy.
