Former US President Barack Obama has broken his silence on the video shared by current President Donald Trump, which mocked him and his wife. Trump shared a viral video on his social media platform that depicted Obama and his wife as monkeys. In an interview with YouTube personality Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama expressed his concerns about the growing trend of disrespect and mockery in the US.
Obama stated that many Americans view this behavior with deep concern, feeling that it has become increasingly common for people to forget the importance of dignity, respect, and honor in public office. He attributed the proliferation of this behavior to the tactics employed by social media and television, which aim to divert attention from more pressing issues.
The video in question was widely criticized for its racist and xenophobic undertones, with many labeling it as a form of ethnic cleansing. However, the White House Press Secretary defended the video, urging critics to “bend over and calm down.” Trump himself refused to apologize for the posting, stating that he had done nothing wrong during a press conference on Air Force One.
A recent cyberbanking fraud case has been exposed in Dubai, where residents were targeted using a sophisticated mobile network. The Dubai Police Department confirmed that several individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the scam.
In a separate incident, 81-year-old Dr. Hemlata’s funeral was conducted under tight security, amidst a dispute over the ownership of a valuable land plot worth approximately Rs. 600 million. The real controversy revolves around the 11,000 square-foot plot, which has been at the center of a heated dispute.
The United States and Iran are set to enter a second round of indirect talks in Geneva, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in the city. However, the talks were cut short after Araghchi was arrested on suspicion of espionage.
In other news, a bank deputy manager in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly swindling customers out of their gold. A 19-year-old student, who was barred from taking the MBB (Medical, Business, and Basic) exam, appeared before the Supreme Court of India and pleaded his case, successfully gaining admission to the program.
A medical board visited the Adiala Jail to examine the health of PTI’s founder, Imran Khan, who has been in custody for several days. The two-member medical board, comprising Dr. Nadeem Qureshi and Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan, conducted a thorough check-up of Khan’s eyes.
In a separate development, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly held a meeting in Islamabad, where it raised concerns over the irregularities in the procurement of medicines at the Polyclinic Hospital.
The Australian government has launched an investigation into the living conditions provided to the Pakistan hockey team during the Pro Hockey League in Australia. In a heartfelt message, Imad Wasim expressed his gratitude to his ex-wife, with whom he had a tumultuous relationship, for giving him their two children.
