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  Trump suspends refugee program citing public safety, national security as 'paramount considerations'

  President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day back in office to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for at least four months, a move that has raised concerns among refugee advocates. The suspension, announced Jan. 20, led to an immediate halt in the resettlement of 1,660 Afghan refugees, including unaccompanied children hoping to reunite with families in the U.S., according to media reports.

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  Trump moves to withdraw US from WHO again due to agency's mishandling of pandemic, failure to reform

  President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office to begin withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that some scientists and faith leaders warn could reverse decades of progress in combating infectious diseases such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. 

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  Brazil restricts smartphone use in schools following global trend

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill on Monday restricting smartphone use in schools, aligning with a global movement to limit devices in educational settings. The law, set to take effect in February, will apply to elementary and high school students across the nation.

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  WATCH: Nigerian worship leader Pastor Nathaniel Bassey ministers at Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

  Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey was one of the invited guests who performed at President Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast on January 20, 2025. Referencing Psalm 24:1, Bassey said “America is the Lord’s and the fullness of” before breaking into worship songs with his signature trumpet. Bassey was joined on stage by Reverend Merrie Turner, the host of the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast as they sang “Glory glory hallelujah” together. 

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  Pres. Trump: 'I was saved by God to make America great again'

  President Donald Trump declared he was “saved by God to make America great again" in his Inauguration Day speech on Monday, promising to bring the United States into a "golden age." 

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  Donald Trump to be sworn in as 47th President, plans wave of executive actions

  Donald J. Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at noon Eastern time on Monday, marking a historic political comeback. He reportedly plans to issue more than 200 executive orders on his first day in office, aiming to rapidly implement a sweeping policy agenda.

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  Gaza cease-fire begins as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners

  Three Israeli women were released from captivity in Gaza on Sunday, marking the start of a long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, relief for families of captives and prisoners, and hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

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