Afghanistan’s Taliban government took over management of Kabul’s famous Serena Hotel on Saturday, according to a hotel statement, a luxury property that had been targeted by Taliban attacks during their insurgency. The Kabul Serena Hotel had been run for nearly 20 years by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development in the Afghan capital and was popular with business travellers and foreign guests. “Since opening in 2005, Kabul Serena Hotel has been an integral part of Kabul’s social fabric, an iconic presence in the city, and a symbol of our unwavering commitment to the people of Afghanistan,” the statement said.…
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MUNICH: A German court on Friday handed a doctor a six-and-a-half-year jail term for raping female patients while performing colonoscopies. The man, identified as Wolfgang H, was convicted of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault while exploiting a privileged relationship, the Munich court said in a statement. Prosecutors had requested an eight-year sentence. The doctor was found to have repeatedly inserted his finger into the vaginas of the women during colonoscopies between 2017 and 2021, punishable as rape under German law, according to the court. He was cleared of two further counts of rape. The Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported…
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a regional passenger jet in Washington, DC, was flying too high at the time of the accident, which seemed to be a major disclosure about the investigation. The Army did not immediately respond to a request for comment. US military helicopters regularly fly a route over the Potomac River near the busy Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, known as Route 4. For safety reasons, the altitude on those helicopter flights is capped at 200 feet (61 meters). “The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high,…
More than 7,300 illegal immigrants in the US were sent back home in handcuffs and shackles after the Department of Homeland Security began its mass deportation campaign following an order from US President Donald Trump. The conditions in which these immigrants were returned have raised questions, as well as the use of military planes to carry out this operation, while the deportation campaign itself has faced criticism. Since President Trump took office and signed an executive order on immigration, joint teams from the Immigration Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, and other US government agencies have arrested over 10,000 illegal immigrants…
The Eaton Fire, which had spread across more than 14,000 acres (57 square kilometers) in Eastern Los Angeles, has now been fully contained, authorities confirmed on Friday. This milestone was achieved after two devastating wildfires ignited in early January on both sides of Los Angeles. Full Containment of the Palisades Fire The massive Palisades Fire, which spread in the western part of Los Angeles, has also been 100% contained. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the fire burned through 23,448 acres (95 square kilometers) of land. The Largest Natural Disaster in Los Angeles County…
In Washington on Wednesday, following the collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger plane, authorities revealed that the helicopter was on a training mission, which was part of the United States’ “continuity of government” and “continuity of operations” mission. This mission ensures that the U.S. government can maintain its functions during any potential attack. The Government Continuity Mission This mission is designed to evacuate high-ranking officials to a secure location in the event of an attack. Typically, helicopters like the Black Hawk are used to move important personnel within the Washington area. Tragically, three military personnel, specifically trained…
Marco Rubio will be traveling to Panama on Saturday for his first official trip abroad as part of his role in the U.S. Department of State. During his visit, he will address the implementation of President Donald Trump’s threat to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, following concerns over China’s growing influence in the nearby ports. Last year, Trump stated that the U.S. would take back the Panama Canal, citing China’s expanding influence in the surrounding ports. While Panama’s president, José Raúl Molinar, rejected this threat, the Trump administration has begun applying pressure globally on the issue. During his visit,…
Lahore: Media organizations in Pakistan have decided to intensify their movement against the controversial amendments to the Pakistan Communication Authority (PCA) 2016, with plans to stage a parliamentary sit-in as the next step in their protests. The Secretary-General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Arshad Ansari, made this announcement, stating that protests, rallies, and demonstrations will be held across the country. He further mentioned that the media community plans to organize a long march towards the Parliament House, conduct sit-ins, and initiate a “Jail Bharo Movement.” Arshad Ansari emphasized that the PCA amendment bill is a serious attack…
Lahore: On Saturday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed optimism following his recent trip to Washington to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration. He stated that the diplomatic efforts made during his stay in the US would soon yield positive results. During a press conference after inaugurating a passport office in Lahore’s Township, Naqvi mentioned, “Pakistan and the US share very good relations. I met several US senators and congressmen.” He added, “You will see positive results very soon.” Naqvi highlighted that his visit to the US included meetings with President Trump’s foreign policy team and key lawmakers to strengthen ties with…
Karachi: Onijah Andrew Robinson, the US woman who made headlines after traveling to Pakistan in search of love, only to be abandoned by her Karachi lover, is currently receiving treatment at Jinnah Hospital. Sources confirmed that Onijah was moved to the hospital’s psychiatric ward after being brought in by the police last night. Hospital officials noted that her initial examination revealed severe swelling in her feet and incoherent, disoriented speech. The hospital staff is conducting various diagnostic tests, including blood samples. Onijah had come to Karachi in October last year to marry Nidal Ahmed Memon, 19, following an online romance.…
