The long-awaited legal proceedings for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, were once again delayed this week. Mohammed, who has been held at Guantanamo Bay since his capture in 2003, was expected to plead guilty to all charges this week in exchange for a deal that would spare him from facing the death penalty. However, just as the plea was about to be entered, a federal appeals court intervened, ordering a pause in the proceedings to review the plea agreement between Mohammed’s legal team and U.S. prosecutors. This decision came after a late-stage appeal from the…
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Greenland’s Prime Minister Mette Egede has reaffirmed that the Arctic island does not seek to be either American or Danish, underscoring its growing desire for independence. This statement came in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments about the potential acquisition of Greenland, including his refusal to rule out the use of military or economic force. At a press conference alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Egede made it clear that Greenland’s future lies in the hands of its people. “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be…
On Friday, outgoing US President Joe Biden stated that had he remained in the race, he would have defeated Donald Trump in the recent presidential election. However, he emphasized that his decision to step aside was essential to ensure unity within the Democratic Party. During a press conference, 82-year-old Biden expressed no regrets about his decision to withdraw from the presidential race in July, months before the election. His move allowed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. He said, “I believe I could have beaten Trump, and Kamala could have beaten Trump too.” His decision came after…
Business was bustling at Teddy’s Cocina in Pasadena as wildfire evacuees had lunch and passersby sought shelter indoors to avoid the smoky air enveloping the city. “It’s not breathable,” said Dulce Perez, a cook at the restaurant, as a thick haze lingered overhead, about two miles (3.2 km) from one of the many fires raging around Los Angeles. “We just try to stay indoors.” As wildfires spread and smoke filled the skies this week, officials issued air quality warnings, schools canceled classes, and scientists cautioned about the hazardous and potentially fatal effects of wildfire smoke. Residents around Los Angeles expressed…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk’s increasing involvement in politics on Thursday, stating that she had never discussed a potential deal with him for providing secure communications to Italy. She dismissed concerns about political interference, as the U.S. tech billionaire and ally of President-elect Donald Trump continues to increase his political comments on his social media platform X. Meloni mentioned that Italy is facing a dilemma regarding how to protect its sensitive communications, as there are no alternative systems to Starlink currently backed by Italy or the EU. The full deployment of the EU’s IRIS2 satellite constellation is…
“Being Popular Doesn’t Mean You’re Above Everything Else,” Vawda Tells Khan Former PTI minister and independent Senator Faisal Vawda described the £190 million case as an “open-and-shut case,” claiming that Imran Khan’s conviction was “writing on the wall.” He further stated that the PTI founder committed a crime and would face punishment. Vawda criticized Khan for his actions and suggested that his popularity did not exempt him from consequences. He also implied that Khan’s close aides had conspired against him. Vawda praised the army’s sacrifices and emphasized that the “backdoor diplomacy” led by Army Chief General Asim Munir would benefit…
PTI Founder’s Lawyer Confirms Court Staff Informed Him of the Highly-Anticipated Announcement Rawalpindi: The verdict in the £190 million case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi is set to be announced today, as confirmed by PTI lawyer Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry. The accountability court judge, Nasir Javed Rana, will announce the reserved judgment at 11 AM at a makeshift court in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi. The verdict was initially scheduled for January 6 but was postponed due to the judge being on leave. In the case, Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and others are accused by the…
Khawaja Asif Claims What Happened During PTI’s Government Was “Unprecedented” Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed hope that “justice will prevail” in the high-profile £190 million case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The case is set to receive its judgment tomorrow. Addressing a press conference in Sialkot, Asif said that while accusations had been made against previous rulers, what transpired during the PTI government’s tenure was “unprecedented.” In discussing the £190 million settlement case, known as the Al-Qadir Trust case, Asif alleged that the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) had sent the settlement…
Two Arrested, Two Injured, and Weapons Recovered Pakistan’s security forces neutralized nine terrorists in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in North Waziristan’s Dosalli and Esham areas. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were conducted on January 11, 2025, following credible intelligence reports. In the first operation in Dosalli, six terrorists were killed, and two were apprehended. The second operation in Esham resulted in the elimination of three terrorists and injuries to two others. A significant cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered, confirming the involvement of these terrorists in multiple attacks against security forces and innocent civilians. “Sanitization…
Party Demands Neutral Commission After Meeting Imran Khan in ‘Controlled Environment’ After meeting PTI founder Imran Khan in a “controlled environment” at Adiala Jail, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders declared their willingness to participate in a third round of talks with the government to resolve political tensions. Spokesperson Sahibzada Hamid Raza, flanked by Omar Ayub Khan and Asad Qaiser, called for a neutral judicial commission headed by a Supreme Court judge to investigate the May 9 and November 26 incidents. The May 9 riots erupted after Khan’s arrest in a corruption case, leading to widespread unrest targeting military and civil installations.…
