World leaders congratulate Trump on second term inauguration
Global leaders extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on January 20, as he was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States for a second term.
Donald Trump’s inauguration has set a record with $250 million raised, surpassing the $107 million from 2017. Major tech and cryptocurrency firms back the event as Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance prepare to take office today.
United States President-elect Donald Trump has raised a record $250 million for his inauguration, set to take place today.
According to ABC News, citing sources, the funds were secured by Trump’s inaugural committee, in collaboration with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and major fundraising organisations. This marks a significant increase from the $107 million raised for Trump’s 2017 inauguration.
The event has attracted financial backing from leading technology firms, including Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Uber. Additionally, key players in the cryptocurrency industry are among the contributors, with Ripple pledging $5 million, Robinhood $2 million, and Coinbase $1 million.
The scale of fundraising underscores the level of corporate and financial sector engagement in the event, reflecting both economic and political interests at play.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
A deadly attack targeting tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory has left at least 20 feared dead, marking the deadliest incident against civilians in the region for years, according to security sources.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the upcoming week will be "very critical" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing that both sides are still not "close enough" to a deal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow will persist in targeting Ukrainian military sites, despite international condemnation following recent attacks on civilian areas.
China has announced that it has taken control of Sandy Cay reef, a disputed landform in the South China Sea, located just a few kilometers from a key Philippine military outpost. The reef, which China refers to as Tiexian Jiao, is also claimed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
North Korea has officially acknowledged it deployed troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, calling it a demonstration of its firm alliance with Moscow.
The Indian Navy has tested anti-ship missiles after a deadly Kashmir attack further strained already fragile ties with Pakistan.
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