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Donald Trump hosted Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Mar-a-Lago, raising concerns about his relationship with Japan's current Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Analysts suggest this meeting signals a message to Ishiba regarding US-Japan relations as Trump prepares for his inauguration.
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At a press conference on December 16, 2024, Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. projects, aiming to create 100,000 jobs, particularly in artificial intelligence. This follows a similar pledge made in 2016, raising questions about the feasibility and impact of such commitments.
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On December 17, 2024, electors across the U.S. formally confirmed Donald Trump's election victory, securing 312 electoral votes against Kamala Harris's 226. This follows Trump's recent cabinet nominations and ongoing legal challenges, including a rejected bid to overturn a hush money conviction.