Trump’s inauguration relocated indoors due to dangerous cold weather
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that his inauguration ceremony will be moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold weather conditions predicted for January 20, 2025. The decision comes amid concerns over safety risks posed by the frigid temperatures, expected to be the coldest Inauguration Day since Ronald Reagan’s second swearing-in in […]
Russia and Iran cement strategic partnership to counter western sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian solidified their nations’ alliance on Friday by signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” in Moscow. The agreement, which spans trade, military cooperation, education, and culture, marks a decisive step in deepening ties between the two countries as they face increasing isolation due to Western sanctions. The […]
US supreme court enforces TikTok sale-or-ban law over national security risks
In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations by Sunday or face an outright ban. The ruling, issued unanimously on Friday, highlights growing national security concerns over the app’s data collection practices and its alleged ties to the Chinese […]
Special counsel report accuses Donald Trump of ‘criminal effort’ to overturn 2020 election
US Special Counsel Jack Smith has released a report accusing former President Donald Trump of engaging in an unprecedented criminal attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The report, published on Tuesday, outlines a four-count indictment against Trump, detailing his efforts to obstruct vote certification, defraud the United States, and deprive voters […]
TikTok rejects rumors of sale to Elon Musk, calling them “pure fiction”
TikTok has dismissed reports suggesting that the Chinese government is considering selling the platform to Elon Musk as “pure fiction.” Rumors, initially reported by Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal, claimed that Chinese officials were debating the sale to Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as a contingency plan to prevent a ban on […]
Impeachment trial of South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol begins amidst political crisis
The impeachment trial of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, commenced on Tuesday, marking a critical moment in the country’s political history. The constitutional court began the proceedings but quickly adjourned due to Yoon’s absence. The president, facing allegations of insurrection over his short-lived martial law declaration on December 3, remains holed up in […]
India strengthens ties with Afghanistan as Pakistan faces strained relations
India and Afghanistan are fostering closer ties as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate over border disputes, trade restrictions, and cross-border strikes. The growing rift between Islamabad and Kabul has created an opening for India to strengthen its strategic foothold in the region. Recent high-level meetings between Indian officials and members of the Taliban administration […]
Security forces kill nine terrorists in North Waziristan operations: ISPR
Pakistan’s security forces eliminated nine terrorists and apprehended two others during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Sunday, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). These successful operations demonstrate Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating terrorism from the region amid a rising wave of militant activities. The first operation […]
Israel and Hamas near ceasefire agreement with 90% of deal finalized
Efforts to finalize a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a crucial stage, with 90% of the agreement’s details completed, according to Israeli political sources. The ongoing negotiations, mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, aim to end the devastating war in Gaza, which has claimed over 46,500 […]
US offers $25M reward for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest
The United States has announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with his inauguration for a third six-year term. This increased bounty is part of the US government’s continued efforts to address allegations of narco-terrorism and corruption against Maduro, originally brought in 2020. The US […]
