Court Drops Charges in Election Subversion Case A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump concerning allegations of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision follows a request by prosecutors to withdraw the case, citing Justice Department policy that prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. The ruling by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan marks the end of federal attempts to hold Trump criminally accountable for his actions following his 2020 loss, including the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Legal Victory for President-Elect Trump The dismissal comes as a significant legal win for Trump,…
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Prosecutors Cite Presidential Immunity On Monday, US prosecutors requested a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump concerning alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision reflects a longstanding Justice Department policy that sitting presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted, citing potential constitutional conflicts. This development follows Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory, marking both a political and legal milestone for the former president. Trump’s Legal Battle Over Election Integrity In August 2023, Trump pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of conspiring to obstruct the collection and certification of votes after his 2020 defeat to…
Annual Tradition Continues at the White House On Monday, US President Joe Biden granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. This cherished annual event, which began officially in 1989, spares selected turkeys from ending up on holiday dinner tables. Peach and Blossom, two white-plumed turkeys, were named after the Delaware state flower, the peach blossom, a symbol of resilience. Addressing a crowd of around 2,500 people, Biden, who hails from Delaware, shared, “This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington.…
20-Year Jail Term Demanded for Dominique Pelicot French prosecutors have called for the maximum 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who has been charged with orchestrating the rape and sexual abuse of his then-wife, Gisele Pelicot. The trial, which has been ongoing in the southern city of Avignon since September, also involves 49 other men accused of participating in these crimes. One of the defendants is being tried in absentia, and the case has deeply shaken France, shedding light on the darker aspects of societal norms and relationships. Details of the Crimes Between 2011 and 2020, Dominique reportedly drugged his…
Supreme Court Upholds FDA’s Graphic Warning Mandate The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by tobacco companies challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) graphic warning requirements on cigarette packs and advertisements. The decision leaves in place a lower court ruling that the mandated health warnings do not violate the First Amendment rights of tobacco companies. FDA’s Warning Rule Implemented in 2020, the FDA requires that warnings illustrating the dangers of smoking occupy the top 50% of cigarette packs and 20% of advertisements. These warnings include graphic images such as amputated toes, a baby affected by…
Alarming Femicide Statistics for 2023 A report by the United Nations highlights the grim reality of femicide, revealing that a woman was killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes in 2023. According to the study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, nearly 85,000 women and girls were murdered worldwide last year. Home: The Most Dangerous Place for Women The report found that 60% of these victims—over 51,000 women—were killed by intimate partners or family members. This translates to 140 women losing their lives daily to those closest to them. The home,…
Bride and Groom Pose in Front of Government-Set Containers Amid Ongoing Protest A couple in Islamabad took their wedding photoshoot to an unexpected location—right in front of containers set up by the government as part of security measures during the ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests. A Unique Wedding Photo Location Khola and Qasim, the newlyweds, were spotted posing for photos in front of vibrant blue and red containers, which were strategically placed in response to the large PTI protest convoys traveling towards Islamabad from various parts of the country. The containers were part of the government’s efforts to block major…
Punjab – Schools across Punjab will begin their winter holidays on December 20, 2024, and they will last until January 10, 2025, as announced by Khalid Nazir Watto, the Secretary of Schools. In his statement, Watto confirmed the dates for the winter break, which will provide students with nearly three weeks of vacation. Meanwhile, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has announced the postponement of the intermediate practical exams scheduled for Monday. This change comes after the federal government declared a public holiday for the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Tanveer Asghar Awan, the Controller of Examinations…
Pakistan – Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and others are experiencing widespread disruptions across the country as the government intensifies measures to block Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) march towards Islamabad. Users from various parts of Pakistan have reported difficulties in accessing these platforms, sparking frustration among the public. Although the issue has persisted for hours, the cause of the outage remains unclear, with no official statement addressing the situation. This lack of communication has raised concerns about the timing of the disruptions, coinciding with the government’s efforts to control the PTI’s protest movement. The government had previously confirmed plans to…
Lahore – The air quality in Lahore has shown signs of improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping below 300 on Sunday and maintaining this level on Monday. This positive shift marks a welcome change in the city’s long-standing smog crisis that has plagued the region for over a month. Despite this improvement, Lahore continues to hold the title of the most polluted city in Pakistan and remains among the world’s most polluted cities. The recent improvement in air quality in Lahore comes as a result of a change in wind direction, which has helped alleviate the intense smog. As…
