Mon Jan 20 07:15:54 UTC 2025: **Trump’s Cold Inauguration, ISRO’s Space Milestone, and Global Conflicts**
**Washington, D.C./Bengaluru/Jerusalem/Seoul – January 20, 2025** – Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term as U.S. President today, facing sub-zero temperatures in Washington D.C., the coldest inauguration since 1789. The ceremony will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda, marking the first indoor inauguration in 40 years due to the extreme cold. At 78, Trump will become the oldest U.S. president to be inaugurated.
Meanwhile, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated a major achievement, successfully completing the SpaDeX spacecraft docking experiment, making India the fourth country to master this crucial space technology. The successful docking of the SDX01 and SDX02 satellites paves the way for future ambitious missions like sending an Indian astronaut to the moon.
A 60-day ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict. Negotiated by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, the deal includes the release of hostages and increased aid for Gaza’s reconstruction. The war has resulted in the deaths of over 46,000 Palestinians.
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol remains under arrest, facing potential imprisonment for his controversial declaration of martial law. His impeachment case is pending before the Constitutional Court.
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 27 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures. While firefighters are gaining control, the extent of the damage and the long recovery process remain significant challenges. The fires are considered among the most destructive in California’s history.
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