Current Affairs Highlights (December 18, 2024)
International News:
- Tech Consultant Found Guilty in Bob Lee’s Murder : A San Francisco jury found Nima Momeni, a tech consultant, guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. The incident occurred in 2023, shocking the tech community.
- Big Tech Seeks Closer Ties with Trump : Ahead of Donald Trump’s second term, major tech leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, are trying to improve their relationship with the President-elect. The outreach includes meetings, monetary pledges, and social media gestures, signaling a shift from adversarial to conciliatory stances.
- Iran Pauses Stricter Hijab Law Implementation : Iran has halted the implementation of a stricter mandatory headscarf law, approved in 2023, following fears it could reignite protests like those after Mahsa Amini’s 2022 death. The law, intended to reinforce hijab rules, will not proceed as planned this week.
National News:
- Elon Musk Denies Starlink Being Used in Manipur Amid Controversy : Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, stated that Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India, countering claims that Starlink devices were being used amid tensions in Manipur. The controversy arose after security forces seized internet devices, arms, and ammunition in Keirao Khunou, Imphal East. An investigation is underway to verify the allegations and assess the context of the seizures.
