Sunday, April 20
Officials in Hawaii are investigating after a body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane that arrived from Chicago. The body was discovered upon arrival in Maui, with the wheel well only accessible from outside. It remains unclear how or when the person accessed the area. United is cooperating with local law enforcement.
David Sacks defends Sriram Krishnan, Trump's nominee for AI and Crypto Czar, against widespread social media backlash, labelling it as a misinformation-driven campaign. The controversy focuses on immigration fears and false allegations, detracting from pressing immigration issues while underscoring the polarized responses to Trump's cabinet picks.
Former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People's Party leader Ko Wen-je has been indicted on multiple charges including corruption and misuse of political donations. Prosecutors seek a prison term of 28 years for Ko, accused of accepting bribes and misusing funds. Ko's party claims the charges are politically motivated, and his reputation as a reformist is at risk.
Unlike the broader, disorganized alt-right, Groypers are strategic. They target mainstream conservatives, accusing them of being too moderate, while positioning themselves as the true guardians of “America First” values. Public figures like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro have been frequent targets of their confrontational tactics, which involve disrupting events with provocative, racially charged questions designed to embarrass the speaker and create viral moments.
US President-elect Donald Trump humorously suggested Wayne Gretzky run for Canadian Prime Minister, dubbing him "Governor of Canada." Despite Gretzky's refusal and a backlash over his association with Trump, the tongue-in-cheek proposal reignited Trump's mockery of Canada and criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's policies.
Israel's ultranationalist security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, challenging longstanding rules about non-Muslim prayer at the sensitive site. This visit comes amid heightened tensions following Hamas' recent attack and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir's actions have previously ignited violence and drawn criticism, yet the official Israeli stance maintains the traditional restrictions.
A Taliban spokesman reported that Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province killed 46 people, mostly women and children. The Taliban condemned the attack as 'barbaric' and vowed defense. This strike follows recent tensions and accusations between the Taliban and Pakistan regarding militant activities.
