South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol detained amid political turmoil
In a surprising turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on insurrection charges. This marks the first time a sitting president in South Korea has faced such legal action. Background and Impeachment To begin with, Yoon declared martial law on December 3, 2024, citing threats from “anti-state forces.” However, his decision […]
Auto fire ravages Ventura county, California, triggering emergency response
The “Auto Fire” wildfire erupted on January 13, 2025, in Ventura County, California, spreading rapidly near Auto Center Drive and the Santa Clara River, close to the Buenaventura and River Ridge golf courses. Firefighters deployed approximately 75 personnel to combat the flames and worked tirelessly to slow the fire’s spread. By 10:50 p.m. local time, […]
A new era for Syria: Celebrating the end of the Assad regime
On January 9, 2025, Syrians celebrated a major milestone—the first month since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. This event ended over five decades of Assad family rule and almost 14 years of civil war. Assad fled to Russia on December 8 and has remained unseen since, signaling the start of a hopeful new chapter for Syria. Thousands […]
Eight terrorists killed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR
The Pakistani military’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) recently reported the elimination of eight terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) between January 12 and 13, 2025. These operations were part of the military’s ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure public safety. Thus, the success of these operations reflects the […]
Supreme court questions accountability of military officers in may 9, 2023, security breach
The Supreme Court (SC) recently questioned the handling of the May 9, 2023, security breach at the Corps Commander House in Lahore. Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi called the intrusion a serious security breach. He asked, “How did people reach the Corps Commander House? Wasn’t it a breach of security?” The court heard intra-court appeals challenging […]
Trump would have been convicted of election interference if not reelected
In a surprising revelation, a partially released report by Special Counsel Jack Smith claims former President Donald Trump avoided conviction for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 election solely because of his reelection in 2024. The Department of Justice (DoJ) emphasised that constitutional protections for sitting presidents made prosecution impossible despite compelling evidence. The Case […]
Israel allocates withheld Palestinian tax revenues to settle electric company debt
JERUSALEM, Jan 12 – Israel will use Palestinian Authority (PA) tax revenue to settle a 1.9 billion shekel ($544 million) debt to the Israel Electric Company (IEC). Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced this during Sunday’s cabinet meeting. Israel collects taxes on goods entering the West Bank for the PA under a longstanding agreement. Smotrich withheld […]
Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun begins PM selection talks
Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun has begun binding consultations with parliament members to designate the country’s next prime minister. Under Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system, a Sunni Muslim traditionally holds this position. The leading candidates for the premiership are: Najib Mikati: The current caretaker prime minister, Mikati previously formed three governments. He maintains strong relations […]
PIA’s Paris flight ad sparks social media humor and criticism
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced the resumption of flights from Islamabad to Paris, but its ad caused controversy. The promotional ad showed a PIA plane flying toward the Eiffel Tower, surrounded by the colors of the French flag. However, the design unintentionally resembled 9/11 imagery, particularly with the plane’s placement and the red section of […]
2024: The first year above 1.5ºC of global warming
In a historic and alarming milestone, 2024 marked the first year where global temperatures exceeded 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), this breach underscores the worsening trajectory of climate change. Every month in 2024 ranked as the warmest or second warmest since records began. The planet’s average […]
