An unidentified man tragically passed away after setting himself on fire near South Korea’s corruption investigation office, where impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was being questioned over insurrection allegations. The incident occurred around 8 PM local time, and the man was rushed to the hospital but later died. At the time of the incident, protests against Yoon’s arrest were ongoing outside the offices. Yoon is under investigation for his role in a criminal insurrection case, which he claims to be cooperating with to avoid further violence.
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Mount Ibu, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, has erupted for the fifth time this year, sending a towering column of smoke and ash into the atmosphere, prompting evacuations. The volcanic eruption on Wednesday raised the alert level to the highest category. Local disaster management authorities are preparing to evacuate around 3,000 residents from five nearby villages. Mount Ibu has become increasingly active since June, with significant eruptions occurring frequently in the first weeks of January alone.
Defense Secretary Nominee Vows to Restore a “Warrior Culture,” Says Accountability Will Be Enforced for Those Who Fall Short Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, faced intense questioning from Senate Democrats regarding his inexperience, past allegations, and views on women in combat. Despite the controversies surrounding him, Hegseth endured the lengthy confirmation hearing and emerged with critical support from Republicans. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and decorated veteran, is one of the most controversial figures ever nominated for the position. He stated his intention to restore a “warrior culture” within the U.S. military and ensure…
Temperatures Reached 51.8°C (125°F) in Makkah Last June The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during last year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia underscored the urgent need to mitigate the dangers posed by extreme heat, with crowd management being an essential first step, analysts say. Temperatures soared to 51.8°C (125°F) in the holy city of Makkah last June as 1.8 million worshippers took part in the annual rites. Saudi officials reported that 83% of the 1,301 fatalities did not have official Hajj permits and were unable to access amenities like air-conditioned tents, which could have helped mitigate the heat. This tragic event highlighted…
Unnamed Official Involved in Planning Jan 20 Ceremony Says Three CEOs Will Be Seated Together Billionaire tech moguls Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are set to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, further underscoring the efforts of these tech giants to strengthen their ties with the incoming president. According to an unnamed official involved in the planning of the January 20 event, the three men will be seated alongside prominent guests, including Trump’s cabinet nominees. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and the majority owner of X, has become one of Trump’s closest allies, and his attendance…
Constitutional Court to Hold Second Hearing to Decide Whether to Uphold Yoon’s Impeachment South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced renewed questioning Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest related to his failed martial law declaration. However, his lawyers confirmed that he would not participate in the questioning. The Constitutional Court was preparing for its second hearing to decide whether to uphold Yoon’s impeachment, following his historic detention as the country’s first sitting president to be arrested. Yoon was questioned for hours on Wednesday but exercised his right to remain silent before being transferred to a detention center. During…
Peshawar: Tensions erupted during a high-level meeting in Peshawar, attended by Army Chief General Asim Munir, when Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur exchanged harsh words. According to sources, the dispute began when the governor raised the allocation of Rs500 billion from the National Finance Commission (NFC) award. The governor accused the chief minister of making misleading statements. In response, the provincial chief executive walked out of the meeting, declaring that the governor was lying. Awami National Party (ANP) leader Asfandyar Wali reportedly made a dismissive remark, saying: “Let it go, this one is…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed on Thursday that he, along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, had met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. Speaking to journalists at the courtroom in Adiala Jail, Gohar finally confirmed the meeting, which he had initially denied. He explained that all of the party’s issues and demands were directly presented to General Munir during the rare talks. Gohar described the direct negotiations with the establishment as a positive step toward resolving ongoing issues, stating: “Ali Amin Gandapur and I met with COAS Munir, during which we…
Peshawar/Hangu: A rocket was fired at the third aid convoy heading towards Kurram in Bagan on Thursday, according to police, marking a significant setback to the peace agreement that had allowed aid to be sent to the troubled region. Authorities reported that one vehicle in the convoy was damaged by the rocket strike, but fortunately, no casualties have been reported from the incident. In the aftermath, vehicles from the convoy began returning to Tal, and cargo trucks at the Chapri checkpoint were also heading back. The district administration stated that the first phase of the third convoy to Kurram included…
On January 16, 2025, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) presented its full demands for negotiations with the government, calling for the formation of two commissions led by the Chief Justice or three senior judges to investigate the May 9 and November 24 protests. PTI warned that it would abandon the dialogue process if these commissions were not formed. PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan presented the demands to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, who is facilitating the talks between the government and the opposition party. This took place during the third meeting between the PTI and the ruling coalition government at Parliament House…
