Simple English News Daily Tuesday 21st January 2025. US Trump inauguration. Myanmar priorities. Israel Palestine ceasefire holding. Peru statue...
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Jan 21, 2025 Donald Trump's inauguration sparks controversy with remarks from his acceptance speech. A reinstated statue in Peru ignites debate on history and politics. In Myanmar, shifting priorities highlight the country's challenges. A fragile ceasefire holds between Israel and Palestine, while illegal mining and unrest escalate in South Africa and South Sudan. Ukraine reports military casualties, and recent findings reveal intriguing marital customs from ancient Britain.
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Trump's Inauguration Speech
- Donald Trump's inauguration speech included several controversial statements.
- He criticized Biden, declared an immigration emergency, and proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
Pizarro Statue Returns
- A statue of Francisco Pizarro, a controversial figure in Peruvian history, has been returned to Lima's center.
- Pizarro's return sparked protests due to his role in the Spanish conquests and killings of millions.
ASEAN's Advice to Myanmar
- ASEAN advises Myanmar's junta to prioritize a ceasefire over elections.
- The country has been in civil war since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government.