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Elon Musk condemned Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination,” criticising its multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks.

Over 60,000 government employees have been laid off, with an additional 110,000 participating in a deferred resignation programme initiated by DOGE.

On January 23, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act, enabling government seizure of private property for public use, with fair compensation stipulated in specific circumstances.

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed ongoing high-level discussions with the US regarding participation in Trump’s proposed $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defence programme.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, defending the Trump administration’s foreign policies amidst criticism from Democratic senators regarding issues such as budget cuts to foreign assistance and the refugee admissions program.

During a White House meeting, Donald Trump presented a video claiming evidence of “genocide” against white farmers in South Africa, which left President Cyril Ramaphosa mostly expressionless.

Donald Trump has announced plans to move forward with developing a major new missile defence system, known as the “Golden Dome”.

President Trump proposes a $175 billion missile defence initiative, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” aiming for completion before the end of his administration.

The US State Department has implemented a visa ban targeting owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies accused of facilitating illegal immigration to the US.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. His medical team reported a Gleason score of 9, indicating a high-grade cancer. Despite the severity, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which may allow for effective treatment options.