Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordered a covert operation by Mossad, codenamed Operation Zeppelin, to shield Indian billionaire Gautam Adani from a negative campaign linked to the Hindenburg Research report. The operation involved two elite units and spanned several countries, targeting individuals allegedly behind the campaign, including American and British hedge fund managers, investigative journalists, and political operatives possibly tied to the Biden administration and billionaire George Soros. Among the shocking claims in the report, Mossad is said to have surveilled prominent Indian opposition leaders and tracked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with evidence allegedly found of coordination between opposition figures and the Hindenburg team.
During his presidency, Donald Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, claiming it was a bad deal for the US. However, in a recent interview, Trump stated that he has written a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, expressing his hope to renegotiate the deal. The Obama-era deal, which aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, has been gradually weakening due to European and American actions. Despite the Biden administration's efforts to negotiate a US re-entry, the deal's future remains uncertain.
In a joint interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, US President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk accused the previous Biden administration of "abandoning" NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore at the International Space Station. According to Trump and Musk, the astronauts were not scheduled for a timely return to Earth and were left in space due to political reasons. However, Trump and Musk stated that thanks to their efforts, the astronauts will now be brought back within four weeks.
The family of Martin Luther King Jr. expresses their disappointment and grief over the Trump administration’s decision to declassify records related to his assassination. This move marks a major change in the Biden administration’s halt on the shipment of bombs to Israel due to concerns about civilian casualties in the Gaza conflict. However, Trump defends his decision by stating that “they bought and paid for it,” referring to Israel’s prior purchase of the bombs.
After former President Trump revoked his Secret Service protection, former National Security Advisor John Bolton condemned the move as a sign of weakened charges against Trump. Despite past threats from Iran, Biden had granted Bolton a security detail in 2021, but Trump removed it after his inauguration. Bolton also reminded the public of the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, which likely led to the Iranian threats against him.
President Donald Trump was officially inaugurated for a second term today and wasted no time in making his presence known. He quickly enacted a series of executive orders, including declaring a national emergency at the southern border and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. In addition, he fired four senior government officials appointed by Joe Biden and threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The controversy surrounding his inauguration continues to escalate as video footage of tech billionaire Elon Musk's "Nazi" gesture at a Trump rally surfaces. Amidst all this activity, Trump's return to power marks a significant moment in American history, as he becomes only the second president to hold non-consecutive terms.
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration over a disagreement regarding the 340B Drug Discount Program. The company claims that the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration interpreted a federal law wrongly, preventing Novartis from changing payment terms for participating hospitals. This move by Novartis could have significant repercussions on the negotiation process for the company's popular heart drug, Entresto, and its pricing under Medicare. Stay updated on market-moving news with TheFly and check out top-performing stocks on TipRanks.
A new US law banning TikTok has been officially enacted, leaving its millions of American users without access to the popular video-sharing app. The ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court, is a result of concerns over the app's ties to the Chinese government. Despite previous discussions of a potential sale, no action was taken before the January 2021 deadline, prompting the ban to take effect. However, President Joe Biden has stated that he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve once he takes office, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for fans of the app.
At a press briefing in the State Department, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was repeatedly interrupted by hecklers, who denounced U.S. policy on the Israel-Gaza conflict. The interruptions occurred as Blinken discussed a recent ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. This display highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict and the challenges facing the Biden administration in navigating this complex issue.
In his final speech as President, Joe Biden sounded the alarm on the rise of oligarchy in America, warning that it threatens democracy and basic rights. He credited his administration for the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire and called for accountability among the ultra-wealthy. With powerful words and a call to action, Biden urged Americans to come together and address the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a select few.