American actress Blake Lively has accused renowned actor and director Justin Baldoni of damaging her career. According to recent reports, Lively claimed that Baldoni interfered with her film projects and tried to limit her opportunities. Blake Lively stated that she was at a stage in her career where she wanted to excel in her work, but Baldoni’s behavior hindered her efforts. She also suggested that the behavior was gender-biased. On the other hand, Justin Baldoni has dismissed Lively’s allegations, stating that they are all rumors and that he has never mistreated any artist.
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Indian police have claimed to have killed three Sikh separatists fighting for “Khalistan,” a movement linked to violence in the 1980s and 1990s. According to police, the incident occurred in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, where a gun battle ensued between security forces and suspected separatists. The suspects were allegedly involved in a recent grenade attack on a police outpost. Police recovered two assault rifles, two pistols, and ammunition during the operation. The Khalistan movement is a contentious issue in India, advocating for a separate homeland for Sikhs. The movement has been associated with several significant events, including the…
Nine people were killed and several others injured in a tragic accident involving a bus and a fuel truck in Iran. According to state media, the collision occurred on a highway in the southern region of the country. The impact of the crash resulted in a fire that engulfed both the bus and the fuel truck. Emergency services were swiftly deployed to the scene, but unfortunately, nine lives were lost due to the severity of the accident. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause and…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new government on Monday, led by Prime Minister François Bayrou. This marks Macron’s fourth prime ministerial appointment in 2024, aimed at steering the country out of a political crisis and securing the passage of the 2025 budget. In the new cabinet, former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has been appointed as Minister of Education, while former Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin takes on the role of Minister of Justice. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot retain their positions. Eric Lombard, head of the public-sector bank Caisse des Dépôts, has been named Minister of…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure from his own Liberal Party Members of Parliament to step down. In a meeting held in Ottawa on December 23, 2024, over 50 Liberal MPs from Ontario agreed that Trudeau should resign. Liberal legislator Chandra Arya told CBC, “There is no alternative but to have the leadership change now.” Prior to this, 18 MPs had publicly demanded Trudeau’s resignation. This pressure intensified after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements. Subsequently, all opposition parties announced their intention to unite to bring down the Liberal government. If Trudeau resigns, potential…
Bangladesh has formally requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face judicial proceedings. Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry advisor, Touhid Hossain, stated that a verbal note was sent to India, expressing Bangladesh’s desire to have Hasina returned. Hasina is accused of embezzling $5 billion from the construction of Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant, Rooppur, which is being funded by Russia. The investigation is being conducted by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and niece, Tulip Siddiq, a British Member of Parliament, are also facing inquiries related to this case. Hasina fled to India in August 2024…
U.S. President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 inmates currently on federal death row. This decision marks a significant shift in the U.S. government’s approach to capital punishment. The move aligns with Biden’s earlier commitments to reducing the use of the death penalty and focusing on alternatives to it. The President’s action comes after a thorough review of the cases, focusing on factors such as fairness, the application of the death penalty, and the mental health of inmates. By commuting the sentences, Biden has spared these individuals from execution, allowing them to serve life sentences…
Ginzan Onsen, a picturesque hot spring town in northern Yamagata Prefecture, known for its snow-covered traditional buildings and lamplight ambiance, has decided to limit the number of day-trippers. This measure aims to address overtourism issues during the winter season. The town attracts approximately 330,000 visitors annually. Under the new regulations, visitors wishing to enter between 5 PM and 8 PM must make a reservation, and after 8 PM, only those staying at local hotels will be allowed entry. These steps are taken to alleviate traffic congestion, difficulties for emergency vehicles, and other related issues. This initiative is part of Japan’s…
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has firmly asserted the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite threats from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Mulino stated, “Every square meter of the Panama Canal and the surrounding area belongs to Panama and will continue to do so.” He emphasized that Panama’s sovereignty and independence are non-negotiable. This statement follows Trump’s demands for U.S. control over the canal, alleging unfair treatment of American vessels and growing Chinese influence. Mulino rejected these claims, asserting that the canal has no direct or indirect control from China, the European Union, the United States, or any other power.…
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his views on TikTok’s presence in the United States, suggesting that it might be beneficial for the application to remain in the U.S. for a while. He mentioned obtaining billions of views on TikTok during his campaign, which he described as a record. Trump stated that upon reviewing the chart, he thought they might need to keep the app around for a while. This statement comes after the U.S. Senate passed a law in April requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the application, citing national security concerns. If the U.S. Supreme Court…
