Disney faces copyright lawsuit over ‘Moana’ franchise
Animator Buck Woodall seeks $10 billion in damages ahead of Oscar nomination Buck Woodall, an animator, has filed a lawsuit against Disney. He claims that the company copied his 2003 screenplay, Bucky, to create the Moana franchise. Woodall alleges that the 2016 film and its 2024 sequel feature key similarities with his work. These include […]
Malala condemns taliban’s gender apartheid at global summit
Nobel laureate calls on muslim leaders to oppose taliban policies banning afghan girls from education Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel laureate, has spoken out against the Taliban’s oppressive policies. She labeled their actions as “gender apartheid” and condemned their ban on Afghan girls’ education. Speaking at a summit on girls’ education in Islamabad, she urged […]
Delays, distractions, and deception: Inside Pakistan’s £190 million scandal
Why does the £190 million case keep stalling? Is the government using opposition talks as a smokescreen to divert attention from the november 26th massacre? Pakistan’s £190 million scandal has become a national concern. The case revolves around funds repatriated from a prominent businessman, which were meant to benefit the public. However, delays and secrecy […]
NGO uses social media to expose Israeli war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation files over 1,000 war crimes complaints with the ICC using Israeli soldiers’ social media evidence. The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Brussels-based non-profit, has filed over 1,000 war crimes complaints with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli soldiers. Leveraging social media evidence, HRF aims to hold individuals accountable for alleged […]
House Republicans push bill to reclaim Panama Canal
Republicans propose reacquiring the Panama Canal amid concerns over China’s growing influence in the region House Republicans have proposed the Panama Canal repurchase act. The bill seeks to authorize the president to negotiate with Panama to reacquire the canal, citing China’s rising influence as a major concern. China’s influence raises alarms Republican lawmakers argue that […]
Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan: Strengthening economic ties
Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif will explore key agreements to boost trade, energy, and investment partnerships with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in february 2025. In february 2025, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif plans to visit Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to strengthen economic ties. This visit aims to build upon previous agreements and explore new avenues for collaboration. Strengthening economic […]
Lebanon’s parliament elects new president, ending years-long stalemate
army chief Joseph Aoun, backed by the US and Hezbollah, wins presidency, paving the way for a new government and economic reforms Lebanon’s parliament has elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, ending a two-year political deadlock. This election marks a significant shift in Lebanon’s political landscape, with Aoun’s victory signaling potential […]
Taliban hails India as ‘significant regional partner’ following high-level talks
Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri discuss trade and development cooperation in Dubai. In a significant diplomatic development, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, in Dubai on January 8, 2025. This meeting marks the highest-level engagement between India and the […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli map claiming Arab territories
Kingdom denounces depiction of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria within Israel’s borders, urges international action. Saudi Arabia has rejected Israel’s map depicting parts of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria within its borders. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this action violates international laws. It also reflects Israel’s intent to entrench its occupation and undermine the […]
China detects unique mpox strain linked to Congo traveler
Outbreak traced to traveler from the Democratic Republic of the Congo; reports of mild symptoms spark swift health measures. Chinese health officials have discovered a new mpox strain, clade Ib, in a traveler from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This traveler, who recently entered China, sparked an outbreak affecting four close contacts. All […]
