With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, a tech journalist predicts a potential clash between the former president and Elon Musk, who has been an ardent supporter of Trump’s policies. Musk’s ambition for a powerful role in the administration and his insatiable need for attention may clash with Trump’s own leadership style, potentially leading to a rift between the two influential figures.
Sudan’s de-facto leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, survived an assassination attempt after two drones struck an army base in eastern Sudan. The attack, which killed at least five people and injured several others, has been blamed by the Sudanese army on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in a power struggle with the army. The 15-month conflict has ravaged the country, leaving thousands dead, millions displaced, and millions more facing hunger. The RSF has been stepping up attacks against the army, aiming to control the capital, Khartoum.
Ukrainian spy chief Kyrylo Budanov has claimed that there have been several attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Budanov didn’t provide specifics about these attempts, he did suggest that Putin’s grip on power is weakening, with the Russian elite no longer offering him unquestioned support. Budanov further predicted that Putin’s death would lead to significant instability in Russia, drawing parallels to the chaos that ensued after the death of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. The Russian government has dismissed these claims as ‘obvious’ threats from Ukraine, while also emphasizing the need to protect Putin’s safety.
