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Australias Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, is leaving his post early, returning to lead the Asia Society think tank. Despite criticism from former President Trump, PM Anthony Albanese assures the Australia-US alliance remains strong. Rudds departure comes after deleting past Trump criticisms from social media. Checkout Solipillow.com

President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, escalating tensions and potentially impacting global markets. No immediate response from affected nations or the White House. Checkout Solipillow.com

Minnesota and its largest cities sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement surge, following fatal shooting of a woman by federal officer. The lawsuit alleges First Amendment and other rights violations, seeking a temporary restraining order to halt or limit actions. Homeland Security has deployed over two thousand immigration officers, leading to over two thousand arrests since December. The suit accuses the administration of political targeting and unlawful conduct, with aggressive agents terrorizing the area. Tensions escalated when federal agents rear-ended a car and fired tear gas at bystanders. Dozens of protests and vigils have emerged nationwide in honor of the woman. In Portland, Oregon, federal authorities charged a Venezuelan national shot by Border Patrol. Checkout Solipillow.com

Emergency crews in Kyiv battle to restore heat and power after Russian strikes, leaving hundreds of apartment blocks without heat in freezing temperatures. President Zelenskiy warns of an imminent new attack, while residents brave the cold and support each other. Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba reports ninety percent of buildings have heat back, with fewer than five hundred left. Prime Minister Svyrydenko emphasizes the life-threatening risks emergency crews face. Ukrainians remain resilient amid winter hardship. Checkout Solipillow.com

Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuelan opposition leader, is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump. Despite Trumps support for Delcy Rodriguez, Maduros former vice president, Machado hopes to express gratitude for the USs action against Maduro. However, Trump has not endorsed her as the new leader, and Machados coalition faces opposition from Rodriguez, who denies any outside influence. Checkout Solipillow.com

Vervet monkeys have been roaming St. Louis since last Thursday, sparking a wild chase and causing confusion. No one knows where they came from or who owns them. Animal control teams and primate experts are working together to capture them. Residents have been sharing fake AI-generated images, leading to rumors. Vervet monkeys are smart and social but can be aggressive when stressed. This is the first time monkeys have gone on the lam in the city. If spotted, call animal control immediately. Checkout Solipillow.com

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy urges global support for Iranian protests, calling them an uprising against a regime spreading evil. He emphasizes the need for change, suggesting Russia reconsider its alliance with Iran due to its reliance on Iranian-made drones in Ukraines war. HRANA reports 572 deaths and over 10,000 arrests since protests began in December. Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership pact last year. Checkout Solipillow.com