In a significant move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his interior ministry to step up efforts against extremism, while also solidifying a defense pact with North Korea, agreed upon during a June summit with Kim Jong Un.

Meanwhile, Susie Wiles has taken on the difficult role of Donald Trump's chief of staff, following a line of predecessors who struggled with the former president's unique management style during his first term in office.

As the political climate shifts, President Joe Biden is set to meet President-elect Donald Trump at the White House, marking a traditional transfer of power as Trump gears up for a second term with his new team, including Wiles as chief of staff.

In the realm of international conflict, the US and UK have commenced air raids in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on global shipping, a development escalating tensions and prompting changes in global trade routes.

On the health front, concerns rise in Canada as a teenager has tested positive for H5 avian flu, marking the first such case in the country, with experts worried about potential human-to-human transmission amid increasing animal infections.

Returning to the political scene, Donald Trump secured a significant victory in the 2024 election by sweeping all seven swing states, regaining control of the Senate for Republicans, and winning the popular vote, setting the stage for a White House meeting with President Biden.