Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada

Travis Kelce has responded to Lil Wayne’s comment calling the Kansas City Chiefs the “Cheating Azz Chiefs.” During the latest episode of their New Heights podcast, released on Wednesday, January 22, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce shared their thoughts on the rapper’s reaction to the Chiefs’ recent playoff win. Jason said, “The whole world was talking about something else during the game, and I’m sure you saw some of this, but they were complaining about the refs again, Trav.” “Even Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne wrote on social media, ‘I hate the cheating a-…

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom plans to invest $600 billion in expanded trade and investment with the United States over the next four years, according to the Saudi State news agency. In a phone call between the two leaders, the crown prince said the expected reforms from the Trump administration could lead to “unprecedented economic prosperity,” and Saudi Arabia aims to capitalize on these opportunities. The report did not specify whether the $600 billion would come from public or private sources or how it would be allocated. Trump had cultivated close relations…

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President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the deployment of an additional 1,500 US troops to the Mexican border, intensifying his crackdown on illegal immigration and diversity programs. Trump halted the arrival of refugees and threatened to prosecute local authorities who fail to deport migrants. In his return to office, Trump has pushed through right-wing measures, including ordering federal employees involved in diversity programs to be placed on paid leave immediately. Trump also discussed his first phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who promised to increase trade to the United States. In his latest round of appointments, Trump…

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Donald Trump wished his wife and First Lady Melania Trump a happy 20th wedding anniversary by posting a throwback picture from their wedding day on his official X account. “Happy 20th Anniversary to Melania!” Donald wrote in the post. This marks Donald’s first social media post for Melania after he took office as US president for a second term. Their relationship has had its ups and downs, especially during the Republican’s trial and rumors of family drama. Melania made a return to Washington in a sharply tailored outfit as her husband assumed office again, with her long navy coat and…

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A new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles near Castaic Lake, rapidly spreading to over 9,400 acres (38 square km), forcing more than 31,000 people to evacuate. The Hughes Fire grew quickly, reaching two-thirds the size of the Eaton Fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry brush. Authorities warned the Castaic Lake area was under an immediate life-threatening risk. The fire prompted evacuation orders for 31,000 people, with another 23,000 under evacuation warnings. In anticipation of fast-moving fires, 1,100 firefighters were deployed across Southern California.

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A new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles near Castaic Lake, rapidly spreading to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over two hours. The fire was fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, sending smoke and embers ahead of the flames. Evacuation orders were issued for 19,000 residents around the lake. This new fire comes after two previous devastating fires that killed over 25 people and destroyed thousands of structures. Helicopters and planes were deployed to drop water and retardant on the fire, while crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Angeles National Forest worked to contain…

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The Trump administration has dismissed Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US armed forces, citing “leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and inability to advance the strategic objectives of the US Coast Guard.” Fagan was nominated by former President Joe Biden to lead the Coast Guard in 2021, becoming the first female leader of a branch of the US military. One reason for her dismissal was her “excessive” focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, which the Trump administration has vowed to eliminate from federal agencies. The Coast Guard has faced scrutiny for sexual…

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US President Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may actually be aimed at limiting Beijing’s growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say. The Panama Canal, which handles 5% of global maritime trade and 40% of US container traffic, seems unlikely to be seized by force, they agree. China does not control the canal; rather, the Panama government is responsible for its management. The canal was handed over to Panama in 1999 after the US signed treaties in 1977, and since then, it has been managed by Panama’s government. Panama granted…

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The Trump administration has directed US prosecutors to initiate criminal investigations against state and local officials who defy federal immigration laws, a significant step in immigration control that began on President Trump’s first day in office. In a memo seen by Reuters, Trump’s acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove wrote, “Federal law prohibits state and local actors from resisting, obstructing, or otherwise failing to comply with lawful immigration-related commands and requests.” This policy was issued as the new Republican administration prepares to intensify its efforts against illegal immigration in cities with significant migrant populations, such as New York and Chicago,…

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A Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in northern Afghanistan on Wednesday, where the Taliban government is attempting to project security to attract investment from Beijing. According to police, the Chinese national was traveling on Tuesday evening in Takhar province, near the Tajikistan border, when he was killed by “unknown armed men,” said provincial police spokesperson Mohammad Akbar Haqqani. He added that the man was traveling “for unknown reasons” without informing local security officials, who typically accompany Chinese nationals during their trips. A translator who was traveling with the man was unharmed, Haqqani mentioned. Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul…

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