Sunday, November 24
First prisoner swap since Ukraine's offensive: 230 captives freed in Russia-Ukraine exchange
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners each after mediation by the United Arab Emirates, marking the first swap since Ukraine's recent military operations in Russian territory. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy shared images of released soldiers, while the Russian defense ministry detailed the return of servicemen from the Kursk region. Both countries thanked the UAE for facilitating the exchange.
A fire engulfed the historic wooden grandstands at Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, Southern California. Built in 1937, the grandstands were a notable filming location, featured in movies like 'A League of Their Own.' While no injuries were reported, the cause is still under investigation, with aged dry wood possibly intensifying the blaze.
Republicans show more support for independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr than Democrats, as polls indicate. Trump allies are urging Kennedy to endorse Trump amid his declining support, further affected by Biden's exit and Harris' nomination. His diminishing momentum is also impacted by legal challenges and divided independent voter views.
The final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlights Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's nomination. Themed “For Our Future,” the event includes various important speeches, celebrity appearances, and performances. The Democratic Party aims to present a cohesive front, energizing supporters, and preparing for the upcoming 2024 elections.
Rapper Juvenile had an altercation with the American Airlines staff following which he got off the plane as he was asked to give up his first-class seat. The rapper claimed that he was asked to move to the economy class on the Dallas-bound flight. Juvenile refused to do so and instead got off the flight. "I'm a celebrity. I'm telling you this is going to be repercussions," he said as he filmed the altercation.
Will either of Beyonce or Taylor Swift make an appearance at the Democratic National Convention on the last day as Kamala Harris accepts the party's nomination as the presidential candidate? Social media was buzzing with suspense with people looking for Beyonce and Taylor's jet details on Thursday as after Oprah Winfrey's surprise appearance on Wednesday, Democrat fans have been expecting nothing short of a Beyonce or a Taylor Swift appearance.
They wanted a slot for a Palestinian-American speaker at the Democratic National Convention. Wednesday evening, they got a call from the organizers and the reply was 'no' following which Muslim Women for Harris announced that they are disbanding and can't continue to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. “This is a terrible message to send to Democrats. Palestinians have the right to speak about Palestine. We pray that the DNC and VP Harris team makes the right decision before this convention is over. For the sake of each of us,” the statement from Muslim Women for Harris said.
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago released the speaker list for its third day, headlined by former President Bill Clinton and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The event will start at 4:00 am IST, showcasing prominent Democrats like Senator Cory Booker and anticipated appearances from Oprah Winfrey. The theme is "A Fight for Our Freedoms."
