🇯🇵 Life Sentence Upheld for Shinzo Abe's Assassin
Tetsuya Yamagami received a life sentence from a Japanese court for the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Abe was fatally shot at a rally, an event that shocked the world.
The Nara District Court handed down the sentence after Yamagami admitted to the murder, committed with a homemade weapon. The judge called the act "despicable and particularly malicious."
Life imprisonment in Japan typically means incarceration until death.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Tetsuya Yamagami received a life sentence from a Japanese court for the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Abe was fatally shot at a rally, an event that shocked the world.
The Nara District Court handed down the sentence after Yamagami admitted to the murder, committed with a homemade weapon. The judge called the act "despicable and particularly malicious."
Life imprisonment in Japan typically means incarceration until death.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to allocate $1 billion from frozen Russian assets
The money is intended for the Trump's 'Peace Council' fund.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
The money is intended for the Trump's 'Peace Council' fund.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇪🇺 EU Parliament Blocks Mercosur
The European Parliament narrowly voted 334-324 to block the Mercosur trade agreement, citing concerns over its legality.
The agreement will be referred to the EU Court of Justice.
This action is expected to delay the signing of the controversial trade agreement by at least a year while judges assess whether the agreement complies with EU treaties.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
The European Parliament narrowly voted 334-324 to block the Mercosur trade agreement, citing concerns over its legality.
The agreement will be referred to the EU Court of Justice.
This action is expected to delay the signing of the controversial trade agreement by at least a year while judges assess whether the agreement complies with EU treaties.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
👍4👎1
🇨🇳 🇺🇸 Trump Recounts Xi's Request on "China Virus" Term
President Trump recalled a conversation with Xi Jinping regarding the term "China virus."
Xi requested a change in terminology, which, as Trump claims, he honored.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
President Trump recalled a conversation with Xi Jinping regarding the term "China virus."
Xi requested a change in terminology, which, as Trump claims, he honored.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇺🇸 🇮🇶 🇸🇾 U.S. Transfers ISIS Detainees: CENTCOM and Syria Coordinate
U.S. Central Command initiated a mission to transfer ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq.
The operation commenced on January 21st with the relocation of 150 ISIS fighters from Hasakah to a secure Iraqi facility.
Up to 7,000 detainees may ultimately be moved to Iraqi-controlled prisons.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
U.S. Central Command initiated a mission to transfer ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq.
The operation commenced on January 21st with the relocation of 150 ISIS fighters from Hasakah to a secure Iraqi facility.
Up to 7,000 detainees may ultimately be moved to Iraqi-controlled prisons.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇺🇸🇨🇭 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, now WEF co-chair, seeks to revamp WEF's image and address logistical challenges by expanding its presence beyond Davos. Fink is considering locations like Detroit, Dublin, Jakarta, and Buenos Aires to better align with industrialists, leverage EU tech giants, and engage with the Global South.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇫🇷 Macron Medicine Price Claims Debunked
Claims that President Macron increased medicine prices are false. Apparently, it was revealed that the French leader lied to Trump about readiness to increase prices on medications. Earlier, Trump told story about how he forced Macron to raise those.
French medicine prices are regulated by the social security system and have remained stable.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Claims that President Macron increased medicine prices are false. Apparently, it was revealed that the French leader lied to Trump about readiness to increase prices on medications. Earlier, Trump told story about how he forced Macron to raise those.
French medicine prices are regulated by the social security system and have remained stable.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Trump Defends 'Dictator' Remark, Comments on Iran
Donald Trump stated that "sometimes you need a dictator."
When asked about Iran, Trump responded, "I guess, it’s a rough place."
Trump later called himself a dictator, stating, "I'm a dictator, but sometimes a dictator is needed."
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Donald Trump stated that "sometimes you need a dictator."
When asked about Iran, Trump responded, "I guess, it’s a rough place."
Trump later called himself a dictator, stating, "I'm a dictator, but sometimes a dictator is needed."
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇺🇸 Unidentified Aircraft Spotted Over Area 51
Unidentified triangular aircraft was observed over Area 51 and the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Infrared footage confirms the sighting, raising questions about advanced aerospace technology.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Unidentified triangular aircraft was observed over Area 51 and the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Infrared footage confirms the sighting, raising questions about advanced aerospace technology.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
❤2
🇺🇦 Ex-Zelensky Aide Charged with $3.3M Embezzlement
Former Zelensky deputy Rostyslav Shurma faces charges of embezzling $3.3 million in state funds.
Ukraine's NABU alleges Shurma, his brother, and seven others fraudulently obtained payments for solar plants in occupied Zaporizhzhia.
The funds were allegedly acquired through Ukraine's 'green tariff' renewable energy program.
Shurma, who served from 2021-2024, and his brother are reportedly residing abroad.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Former Zelensky deputy Rostyslav Shurma faces charges of embezzling $3.3 million in state funds.
Ukraine's NABU alleges Shurma, his brother, and seven others fraudulently obtained payments for solar plants in occupied Zaporizhzhia.
The funds were allegedly acquired through Ukraine's 'green tariff' renewable energy program.
Shurma, who served from 2021-2024, and his brother are reportedly residing abroad.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇺🇸 ICE Memo Authorizes Warrantless Home Entries, Sparks Controversy
An internal ICE memo reveals a policy shift allowing officers to enter homes and make arrests using administrative warrants without judicial approval.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
An internal ICE memo reveals a policy shift allowing officers to enter homes and make arrests using administrative warrants without judicial approval.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇫🇷 🇷🇺 French Navy Seizes Sanctioned Russian Tanker in Joint Operation
The French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea today.
The vessel, suspected of violating international sanctions and flying a false flag, was boarded on the high seas.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
The French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea today.
The vessel, suspected of violating international sanctions and flying a false flag, was boarded on the high seas.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
❤1
🇺🇸 Musk Foresees AI Supremacy, Eyes Solar Energy from Space
Elon Musk envisions AI surpassing human intelligence by late 2025 or 2026, potentially exceeding collective human intellect by 2030 or 2031.
At Davos, Musk proposed a solar-powered AI satellite constellation to address AI data center energy demands.
He claims this constellation could also regulate solar energy reaching Earth, raising concerns about centralized control and potential risks.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Elon Musk envisions AI surpassing human intelligence by late 2025 or 2026, potentially exceeding collective human intellect by 2030 or 2031.
At Davos, Musk proposed a solar-powered AI satellite constellation to address AI data center energy demands.
He claims this constellation could also regulate solar energy reaching Earth, raising concerns about centralized control and potential risks.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
👍2
🤖 🇺🇸 Musk Aims for Humanoid Robot in Every Home
Elon Musk plans to sell humanoid robots to the public by late next year, marking a major step in robotics commercialization.
Musk confirmed this timeline to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at the WEF. Fink has since praised Musk's vision, calling him a great friend and inspiration.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Elon Musk plans to sell humanoid robots to the public by late next year, marking a major step in robotics commercialization.
Musk confirmed this timeline to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at the WEF. Fink has since praised Musk's vision, calling him a great friend and inspiration.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
👎1
🇺🇸 Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase for $5 Billion Over Debanking
Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon.
The suit alleges the financial institution debanked him due to political bias.
The lawsuit was filed on Thursday.
Trump claims this marks the end of debanking those associated with MAGA.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon.
The suit alleges the financial institution debanked him due to political bias.
The lawsuit was filed on Thursday.
Trump claims this marks the end of debanking those associated with MAGA.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
🇻🇪 🇮🇷 Machado Meets Pahlavi
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇺🇸 Trump Floats Fourth Term Possibility on Truth Social
President Trump has ignited speculation by suggesting a potential run for a fourth term via a Truth Social post.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
President Trump has ignited speculation by suggesting a potential run for a fourth term via a Truth Social post.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
🇮🇷 Iran Denies Trump's Claims That There Won't Be Executions of Protesters. Blames Foreign Spies
Iranian authorities dismissed Trump's claim of halting executions, stating they do not take orders from foreign actors. They also reported roughly 3,000 arrests following recent violence and alleged the involvement of ten foreign intelligence agencies.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
Iranian authorities dismissed Trump's claim of halting executions, stating they do not take orders from foreign actors. They also reported roughly 3,000 arrests following recent violence and alleged the involvement of ten foreign intelligence agencies.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated
👍1🤬1
🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Pfizer CEO: China Poised to Surpass US in Medicine
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla stated at Davos that AI will revolutionize medicine.
He predicts China will likely surpass the U.S. in delivering medical innovation within two years.
This raises concerns about maintaining American leadership in critical sectors.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla stated at Davos that AI will revolutionize medicine.
He predicts China will likely surpass the U.S. in delivering medical innovation within two years.
This raises concerns about maintaining American leadership in critical sectors.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
👍3👎2
🌍 WTO: Africa's Population and Middle Class to Surge by 2050
The WTO projects a significant demographic and economic shift in Africa by 2050.
The continent's population is expected to reach 2.5 billion, with 800 million comprising the middle class.
Africans will represent a quarter of the global workforce.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
The WTO projects a significant demographic and economic shift in Africa by 2050.
The continent's population is expected to reach 2.5 billion, with 800 million comprising the middle class.
Africans will represent a quarter of the global workforce.
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
👎5
🇺🇳 Larry Fink Quotes Elon Musk at WEF in Davos
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, also a WEF chairman, concluded the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fink quoted Elon Musk, stating, "It's better to be an optimist and wrong, than being a pessimist who's right."
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink, also a WEF chairman, concluded the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Fink quoted Elon Musk, stating, "It's better to be an optimist and wrong, than being a pessimist who's right."
Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel
👍1