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JAN 17 – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been convicted in a significant legal case. On Friday, a Pakistani court sentenced Khan to 14 years in prison, while Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years, in connection with a land corruption case. These charges form part of a series … Read more
Tensions remain high in Gaza following an overnight airstrike by Israeli forces that reportedly killed over 70 individuals and injured more than 200, just hours after a tentative ceasefire agreement was announced. The deal, which is intended to bring an end to over a year of violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, is set to … Read more
On January 15, negotiators managed to broker a significant agreement aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas. This deal marks a key moment in the 15-month-long war that has caused immense suffering, including the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the worsening political and humanitarian crisis … Read more
JAN 15 – Two Independent TDs are set to take positions at the Cabinet level in a newly formed coalition government alongside Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. This landmark agreement represents a strategic three-way partnership, marking a significant shift in Ireland’s political landscape. Independent Representation in Cabinet As part of the agreement, two “super junior” … Read more
Doha/Cairo/Jerusalem — Negotiators reconvened in Qatar on Tuesday to iron out the final details of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, signaling potential relief after months of devastation. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed optimism, describing the breakthrough as the closest both sides have come to reaching a deal. Progress in Ceasefire Discussions Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, … Read more
JAKARTA, Jan 14 — Indonesia is preparing to implement a regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users to enhance child safety online. This initiative is being spearheaded by the country’s communications ministry as part of broader efforts to protect children in the digital realm. The move comes after similar measures were adopted in … Read more
JAN 13 – Southern Japan experienced a significant earthquake on Monday, striking the Kyushu region with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The tremor occurred in an area that had previously been highlighted for its seismic vulnerability, following a megaquake advisory issued last year. The earthquake’s proximity to the … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 – Firefighters in Los Angeles are in a desperate race against time, working tirelessly to contain multiple wildfires that have ravaged the area for nearly a week. These relentless blazes have already claimed at least 24 lives, reduced thousands of homes to ashes, and displaced over 100,000 people. California Governor Gavin … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Jan 11 – Aircraft relentlessly dropped water and fire retardant on the rugged hills of Los Angeles’ Palisades area on Saturday, attempting to halt the eastward advance of the destructive wildfire. Ground crews worked tirelessly to contain the flames, battling challenging terrain and facing warnings of powerful wind gusts that could exacerbate the … Read more
ZURICH, Jan 11 – Ueli Maurer, former Swiss Finance Minister, voiced his concerns about the sheer size of UBS following its acquisition of Credit Suisse. Maurer warned that UBS, with its expanded operations, might now be too large for Switzerland, posing significant risks to the financial system. UBS’s balance sheet has ballooned to approximately $1.7 … Read more