Rawalpindi, Pakistan| In a landmark ruling, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted on Friday in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. The verdict, announced by Judge Nasir Javed Rana in a makeshift courtroom at Adiala Jail, sentenced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder to 14 years in prison and […]
A massive fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Northern California, the world’s largest battery storage facility. The blaze forced emergency evacuations, disrupted traffic along Highway 1, and raised fresh concerns about the challenges of managing lithium battery fires. The incident occurred at the facility, which houses thousands of […]
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets in celebration as news broke of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, signaling a potential end to over 15 months of intense conflict in the region. The announcement, reported by AFP, sparked spontaneous gatherings across the Palestinian territory, filling the air with […]
In a significant development, President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that a ceasefire and hostage agreement have been reached between Israel and Hamas, signaling an end to 15 months of conflict and hardship in Gaza. The deal was brokered through intensive diplomatic efforts and comes with the promise of increased humanitarian aid to the region. […]
In a historic and unprecedented move, South Korean authorities have detained the nation’s impeached president, Yoon Suk-yeol, on charges of insurrection. The allegations stem from Yoon’s controversial decision to briefly impose martial law, a measure that was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly. The Joint Investigation Headquarters confirmed the arrest in a formal statement, saying, […]
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In a decisive step toward decolonizing Burkina Faso’s judiciary and reclaiming cultural sovereignty, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced a ban on the wearing of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges. The move underscores the country’s commitment to shedding remnants of foreign influence and fostering a stronger sense of national identity. Judges in Burkina […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy for implementing a new wave of sanctions against Russia this week. These measures, aimed at intensifying economic and political pressure on Moscow, were described by Zelenskyy as a “good sanctions strike” during his latest address. Targeting Russia’s […]
India has expressed its willingness to re-engage in development projects in Afghanistan in the near future, even as formal diplomatic ties between the two nations remain suspended. The announcement, made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday, underscores India’s continued interest in contributing to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and addressing pressing humanitarian needs. The statement […]
Western security guarantees “meant nothing” to Kiev, the Ukrainian president claims. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has voiced his regret over Ukraine’s lack of nuclear weapons, suggesting they could have served as an effective deterrent against Moscow. Speaking with US podcaster Lex Fridman in an interview released Sunday, Zelensky criticized Western nations for failing to uphold […]
