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US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for what he calls a “Board of Peace,” a proposed advisory group aimed at guiding US-backed diplomatic efforts to resolve major global conflicts. Trump said the initiative would bring together a select group of political figures, foreign policy advisers, retired military officials, and business leaders with international negotiating experience. The board’s purpose, according to Trump, would be to pursue peace through direct talks, economic leverage, and strategic diplomacy rather than prolonged military involvement. The proposal reflects Trump’s long-standing belief that global conflicts can be resolved through deal-making and personal engagement between leaders, rather…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that Europe remains heavily reliant on the United States for its security and must take decisive steps to develop its own independent military capabilities. Speaking during talks with European leaders, Zelensky said the war in Ukraine has exposed serious weaknesses in Europe’s defense structure, highlighting the need for a stronger and more unified continental force. While acknowledging the crucial role played by US military and political support, he stressed that Europe cannot depend indefinitely on Washington for its long-term security. “Europe needs the strength to defend itself,” Zelensky said, urging European nations to invest…

Michael O’Leary has said he is unfazed — and even amused — by his very public war of words with tech billionaire Elon Musk, describing the clash as part of modern business life and “no bad thing” for public attention. The outspoken chief executive of Ryanair made the remarks after exchanging sharp comments with Musk on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The spat quickly drew global attention, with users weighing in on a clash between two of the most vocal figures in their respective industries. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 21,  2026 O’Leary, known for…

Amazon is betting that a sharper memory — not just faster answers — will help its voice assistant catch up with AI rivals like ChatGPT. At CES 2026, the company outlined a major upgrade to Alexa, positioning it as a more personal, context-aware AI that can remember user preferences, past conversations, and recurring habits over time. Amazon executives say this long-term memory is key to making Alexa feel less like a command-and-response tool and more like a true digital assistant. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 21, 2026 Unlike traditional voice assistants that often forget previous interactions, the revamped…

Health authorities in the United States are raising serious alarms as a measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to grow rapidly, with hundreds of confirmed cases and ongoing efforts to control the spread of the highly contagious virus. This comes as federal and state health officials — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — brief the public on rising infections and public health responses. South Carolina’s Department of Public Health has reported a sharp increase in measles infections, particularly in the Upstate region including Spartanburg and Greenville counties, where vaccination coverage has dropped significantly over recent years.…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has filed a defamation lawsuit against television host Joy Behar and the daytime talk show The View, seeking $70 million in damages, according to reports circulating in U.S. media and legal circles. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 21, 2026 The lawsuit alleges that comments made on The View during recent broadcasts were false, misleading, and damaging to Musk’s personal reputation and business interests. Musk’s legal team claims the remarks crossed the line from opinion into defamatory statements presented as fact, leading to reputational harm and financial losses. In the filing, Musk argues that the…

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead Monday morning on K’gari — the island formerly known as Fraser Island — in Queensland, Australia, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances of her death. The woman’s body was discovered around 6:35 a.m. local time by two men driving along the island’s eastern shoreline near the Maheno shipwreck, a well-known landmark on the world’s largest sand island. About 10 dingoes, Australia’s native wild dogs, were seen around her body when it was located, police said. Queensland Police Inspector Paul Algie told reporters authorities are exploring all possibilities, including whether the woman…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would not use military force to take over Greenland, addressing renewed speculation following his remarks about the strategic importance of the Arctic territory. Speaking to reporters, Trump said any U.S. interest in Greenland would be pursued through dialogue and cooperation, not coercion. “We’re not talking about force,” he said, adding that the United States values its relationships with allies and partners in the region. The comments come as Greenland’s geopolitical significance has increased due to melting Arctic ice, new shipping routes, and competition over natural resources. U.S. officials have long viewed…

In a dramatic on-air moment on The View, longtime co-host Joy Behar drew widespread attention after abruptly interrupting a heated discussion involving tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and shouting, “Enough — cut it now, get him out of here!” The exclamation came as tensions soared, turning what was meant to be a routine panel conversation into a tense live-television confrontation. The exchange — which unfolded without warning during the broadcast — quickly became a focal point for viewers online, with clips circulating across social media platforms shortly after the moment aired. The incident highlighted the increasingly polarized atmosphere on daytime television,…

SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of fans, fellow musicians and friends gathered Saturday in San Francisco to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the influential guitarist and founding member of Grateful Dead, who died earlier this month at age 78. The public memorial, held at Civic Center Plaza and billed as a heartfelt “homecoming,” drew a vibrant and emotional crowd of dedicated supporters known as Deadheads, many adorned in tie-dye and carrying roses in tribute to the rock icon. Musicians including Joan Baez and John Mayer took the stage to honor Weir’s legacy. Mayer, who performed alongside Weir for years with…