Meta announced the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC and a known ally of US President-elect Donald Trump. These appointments come as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg strengthens ties with the incoming Trump administration, including a reported $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration fund. Zuckerberg also dined with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in November, as the company works to rebuild its relationship with the incoming US leader. White stated he had never been interested in joining a board until Meta offered him a position, highlighting his belief in the future of…
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South Korea’s anti-corruption investigators are seeking a new court-ordered arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law attempt. Yoon is facing charges of “insurrection,” and if arrested and convicted, could face prison or even the death penalty. The initial warrant has expired, and investigators expect the new warrant to be issued by the same court, though the duration remains undisclosed. Yoon has refused questioning three times, and he remains holed up in his residence with hundreds of guards preventing his arrest. His lawyers have described the initial warrant as “unlawful” and pledged to pursue further…
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region rose to at least 126, with 188 others injured. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities, with its epicenter in Tingri, a region near the northern gateway to the Everest region. Tremors were felt across Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India, though no significant damage or fatalities were reported around Everest. President Xi Jinping of China ordered intensified search and rescue efforts, sending more than 1,500 local firefighters and rescue workers to the affected areas. Pakistan expressed its condolences and offered full support to the…
Louisiana health authorities reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu on Monday, noting that the patient had underlying health conditions but that the general public risk remained “low.” The patient, aged over 65, had been hospitalized since mid-December, when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified it as the country’s first serious case of human H5N1 infection. The Louisiana Department of Health said the patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a mix of non-commercial backyard birds and wild birds, but no additional infections or human-to-human transmission had been detected in the…
A powerful winter storm hit the eastern United States on Monday, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain that led to five fatalities and millions facing travel disruptions. The storm left around 350,000 people without power across nine states, and more than 1,800 flights were canceled, with thousands more delayed. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted up to a foot of snow in Washington, where Congress was proceeding with the certification of Donald Trump’s election victory. Washington’s normally vibrant neighborhoods were blanketed with snow, and schools were closed as the city rarely faces such extreme winter conditions. The storm, which brought…
PTI has demanded “unfettered access” to party founder Imran Khan for continuing serious negotiations with the government. Details PTI leader, Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub, said in a press conference that during negotiations, PTI had asked the government to arrange an unmonitored and unfettered meeting with Imran Khan. The PTI negotiation team requested the government to allow complete freedom during the meeting with Khan in jail, without any monitoring. PTI’s key demands during the talks were the release of all political prisoners and a judicial probe into the events of May 9 and November 26. Despite PTI vocalizing their…
Another demand made during backchannel negotiations in November was to shift PTI’s founder from Adiala Jail to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Details The offer to move Imran Khan to Bani Gala has neither been made during formal negotiations nor through backchannel talks. Sources confirmed that PTI demanded Khan’s shift to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in backchannel talks last November, but the government did not accept it. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur denied making such a demand, stating that his name was wrongly dragged into the matter. Recently, Khan claimed he was offered a deal to be shifted to Bani Gala, but emphasized he…
In a tragic event, two teenage girls in Gujranwala tied their father, Ali Akbar, with ropes and set him on fire, resulting in his death. Case Details Ali Akbar, who had three marriages and 10 children, lived with his two wives and children in a rented house. Police have registered a case and arrested the two daughters, aged 16 and 12. The FIR also names the victim’s second and third wives as suspects in the incident. Allegations and Investigation The victim’s sister alleged in the FIR that the two wives and their daughters sedated Akbar and set him on fire…
The Lahore Accountability Court has indicted PTI President and former Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi in a corruption reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Case Details Parvez Elahi, his son Moonis Elahi, and others stand accused of approving development projects unlawfully, awarding contracts to preferred contractors, and causing over Rs1 billion in losses to the national treasury. Key Allegations by NAB: Kickbacks worth Rs1 billion were received in over 200 projects in Gujrat. €1.61 million was deposited into Moonis Elahi’s foreign account. Rs304 million was transferred to family accounts. Anti-Corruption Allegations The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab alleged illegal…
Supreme Court Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar stated that civilians wouldn’t face military trials merely for being near a military checkpoint but could be tried under the Army Act if they commit listed offences. The remarks came during a constitutional bench hearing appeals against civilian trials in military courts. Justice Musarrat Hilali raised concerns over the extension of military powers to civilians, questioning its constitutional validity. Khawaja Haris, counsel for the Defence Ministry, argued that the SC had previously allowed civilian court-martials in specific scenarios. Justice Mandokhail countered, asking whether an executive body could act as both prosecutor and judge. Justice…
