Pakistan’s international cricketer Usman Qadir has relocated to Australia in search of a better future in cricket. He is currently residing in Sydney, New South Wales, and playing for the Hawkesbury Cricket Club. Last year in October, Usman Qadir retired from Pakistan cricket due to disappointment. His late father, legendary cricketer Abdul Qadir, had always wished for Usman to represent Pakistan, which led him to return to Pakistan after initially leaving Australia. During his career, Usman Qadir represented South Australia and played in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers. He also had the honor of…
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Aston Villa announced the acquisition of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, reinforcing their attacking lineup with a proven player. The 25-year-old forward transferred to the Premier League club for a reported €23 million (£19 million, $24 million), with an additional €3 million in potential add-ons. The club stated in an official announcement, “Aston Villa is pleased to confirm the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.” Malen, who scored 39 goals in 132 matches for Dortmund since his arrival in 2021, played a key role in propelling the German side to last season’s UEFA…
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to cease hostilities in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official privy to the deal confirmed on Wednesday. The accord marked a significant step towards concluding a 15-month conflict that has devastated the Middle East. The deal emerged after protracted negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with support from the United States. It coincided with the imminent inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, adding urgency to the diplomatic efforts. The conflict intensified on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led gunmen breached Israeli security barriers, infiltrated communities, and killed 1,200…
Confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet and Other High-Ranking Appointments Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his cabinet and other senior positions began on Tuesday, with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth being the first to face questioning from U.S. senators. Trump has selected nominees for key posts including defense, intelligence, health, diplomacy, trade, justice, immigration, and economic policymaking. These nominees will need a simple majority in the 100-seat Senate for confirmation. The hearings are crucial as Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate, but some of Trump’s selections may face opposition that could complicate their confirmation.
CEOs of Tesla, Amazon, and Meta to Join Prominent Figures at Swearing-In Ceremony Tech CEOs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday. According to sources familiar with the event’s planning, the CEOs of Tesla, Amazon, and Meta will be seated alongside Trump’s Cabinet nominees and other elected officials. Bezos’ Amazon and Zuckerberg’s Meta are among the companies that have each donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration, while Musk, head of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to support Trump’s election campaign.
Dismisses Allegations as Part of “Iranophobia” Campaign Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly denied allegations that Iran had plotted to assassinate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, calling the claims baseless and accusing external powers of stirring up “Iranophobia.” In an exclusive interview, Pezeshkian categorically stated that Iran had never planned to harm Trump, adding, “We have never attempted this to begin with, and we never will.” The remarks came in response to charges filed by the U.S. Justice Department in November 2024, accusing an Iranian national of involvement in a plot allegedly orchestrated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps to kill Trump.…
Historic Security Measures in Place Amidst Protests and Supporters With 30 miles of tall black temporary fencing, 25,000 law enforcement officers, and security checkpoints set up to process hundreds of thousands of spectators, Washington is prepared for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The swearing-in ceremony on January 22 will take place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, followed by a parade to the White House. The inauguration is expected to coincide with protests by Trump’s opponents and rallies by his supporters. The inauguration follows a campaign marred by two attempts on Trump’s life, including one where a would-be assassin grazed…
l Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched multiple investigations into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several of her family members over allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The ACC has filed cases against Sheikh Hasina, her sister Saima Wazed, and 14 others for allegedly acquiring land through illegal means and misusing their authority. The investigation covers various financial dealings, including the controversial 2015 nuclear power plant agreement with Russia. British MP Tulip Siddiq, Hasina’s niece, is under scrutiny for allegedly attempting to influence the £10 billion Rooppur Power Plant project. The ACC is investigating claims of financial irregularities…
The Arrest Marks a New Chapter in South Korea’s Political Crisis South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested on January 15, 2025, over accusations of insurrection for attempting to impose martial law last month. Authorities confirmed the arrest, stating that the Joint Investigation Headquarters executed an arrest warrant for Yoon at 10:33 AM local time (01:30 GMT). The arrest followed a dramatic standoff at Yoon’s residence, where investigators were initially blocked by the Presidential Security Service, requiring them to scale the compound’s walls to detain him. In a prerecorded video message released after his arrest, Yoon claimed that he…
Afghan Government Maintains Stance Against Women’s Education, Drawing Global Condemnation The Taliban government of Afghanistan has declined an invitation to attend a global conference on girls’ education recently held in Pakistan, signaling a continuation of its restrictive policies against women and girls. The conference, aimed at fostering dialogue on promoting girls’ education, invited Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s controversial stance on the issue. However, the Afghan government refused to participate, drawing criticism from international human rights organizations. Prominent human rights activist Farzana Bari described the situation in Afghanistan as “gender apartheid” and stated that women’s rights have been systematically eroded since…
