At Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected friendly exchange went viral, sparking online discussions. The encounter, which included laughter between the two, was highlighted by The Daily Show, which mocked the irony given Obama's past criticism of Trump.
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A blast at a seminary-cum-mosque in Peshawar's Urmur Bala village killed senior cleric Mufti Munir Shakir and injured three others. This incident follows a terrorist attack on another mosque in South Waziristan, highlighting a series of violent acts against religious institutions in the region within 24 hours.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to eliminate 'transgender ideology' from the military, reversing the Obama-era policy restored by Joe Biden. The policy change has sparked a debate over LGBTQ rights, with critics arguing it is discriminatory. Trump's move may impact military readiness at a time of recruitment challenges, as an estimated 15,000 transgender service members could be affected.
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Pete Hegseth, nominee for Defence Secretary, defended his qualifications during a tense Senate hearing. He addressed scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct, public drunkenness, and his views on women in combat, among others. Hegseth emphasised his commitment to military readiness and a 'warrior ethos,' drawing on his Army National Guard experience.