South Korea’s acting leader accepted the resignation of the presidential security chief amid allegations of obstructing justice and blocking efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Authorities plan a more forceful attempt to detain Yoon, while an independent investigation is called for.
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Donald Trump asserted that nothing stops DOGE's chipping machine and after the US Agency for International Development (USAID) which Elon Musk and Donald Trump confirmed would be shut down, they would move on to other departments. Trump said Elon Musk would check the education department and then there's the military to be scrutinized.
Andrew and Tristan Tate, facing serious criminal charges in Romania, have returned to the US after their travel restrictions were lifted. They continue to face investigations for human trafficking and other offences. Florida officials have announced a preliminary inquiry regarding their presence.
​It's not known whether Pelosi and Joe Biden have spoken since July when Pelosi 'forced' him to step aside from the race though Pelosi officially maintained that she did not exert any pressure. After Trump’s victory in November, Pelosi placed the blame for the Democrats’ loss on Biden. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,†the California Democrat said during an interview with a New York Times podcast.
Israel has banned the UNRWA from operating on its territory, effective immediately, despite international backlash. The move follows accusations from Israeli officials that the agency is linked to Hamas. This decision threatens vital services for Palestinian refugees, including schools and clinics. UN officials warn that it will disrupt aid delivery to millions in Gaza and other regions, while Palestinians see it as a bid to undermine their right of return.
Pakistan is ranked as the third most polluted country in 2024 due to severe smog, with nearly two million people needing medical care for pollution-related health issues. The nation's PM2.5 levels are 15 times the WHO's safe limit, driven by various sources including biomass burning and industrial emissions.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday France's position on potential extending Paris's nuclear umbrella to European partners was "very promising" as he spoke before a key leaders' summit in Brussels. "This readiness of France, this is something very promising," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters in Brussels, "We have to treat this proposal seriously."
A massive sinkhole in Yashio, northeast of Tokyo, swallowed a truck, trapping its 74-year-old driver. Rescue efforts are hindered by unstable ground and growing sinkhole size. The collapse is linked to sewer pipe corrosion, raising concerns about aging infrastructure. Residents nearby evacuated, and over a million people were urged to reduce water use. Authorities plan nationwide sewer inspections to prevent similar incidents.
Steve Bannon has criticized Elon Musk, accusing him of exploiting his influence in the U.S. government and questioning his immigration status. Bannon labeled Musk a “parasitic illegal immigrant†and expressed concerns about his growing role in government affairs and ties to China. The controversy centers on Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Bannon deems ineffective.
South Korean military jets accidentally dropped bombs outside a firing range, injuring seven people and damaging buildings during a training exercise near the border. The incident took place amidst joint South Korea-US military drills, and an investigation has been launched.