President Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and sent a formal notification to the UN. The move follows Trump's previous criticism of the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived unfair financial contributions by the US.
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The verdict in the GBP 190 million case against PTI leader Imran Khan has been postponed to January 13 due to the judge's leave. The case, involving allegations of corruption and misallocation of public funds, had previously been delayed. Khan, his wife, and others face accusations of receiving undue advantages in exchange for legalizing funds. The outcome remains highly anticipated.
Jessica Aber, former US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at home on Saturday morning. Alexandria police suspect natural causes, with no evidence of foul play. Aber, 43, was known for prosecutions related to the CIA and Russian fraud cases. Officials and friends expressed condolences, and the investigation continues pending the medical examiner's final ruling.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a comprehensive reorganization of the State Department, deeming it "bloated" and ineffective. He criticized its bureaucracy for prioritizing radical ideology over American interests. The restructuring aims to consolidate regional functions, eliminate redundancies, and end programs misaligned with national interests, aligning the department with President Trump's "America First" policy.
Four people have been detained after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism in Mulhouse, France. The suspect, a 37-year-old Algerian man, attacked while repeatedly shouting 'Allahu akbar.' The French government is addressing immigration issues following the incident, emphasizing the need for cooperation with Algeria.
Jack Smith, the special counsel who pursued two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, has stepped down from his position. His resignation revealed in a legal filing footnote, marks the end of a tumultuous tenure of courtroom losses and political tension. His resignation was expected before Trump’s inauguration, who had vowed to remove him from his role.
A drunk driver in Brooklyn drove his SUV onto LIRR tracks near Elmont-UBS Arena station, causing a fire and service disruptions on Sunday. The vehicle was removed after three hours, and the driver was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, trespassing, and DWI. No injuries were reported, but commuters experienced significant delays.
According to Elon Musk, making H-1B hiring more expensive will bring reforms in the visa program. This is just the opposite of the present situation. Once hiring foreign workers becomes more expensive for companies than hiring Americans, they will only hire the top talents and won't fill posts with cheap labor.
Syria's new authorities have arrested nearly 300 people, including informants, pro-regime fighters and former soldiers, in a crackdown on loyalists to ousted former president Bashar al-Assad, a monitor said Sunday. Among those arrested, according to the Observatory, were former regime informants, pro-Iranian fighters and lower-ranking military officers accused of killings and torture, Abdel Rahman said.
The FAA is probing a near midair collision involving a Delta Air Lines flight and a US Air Force jet near Reagan National Airport. The incident occurred as Delta flight 2983 took off while Air Force T-38 Talons approached for a flyover. Both flights received corrective instructions to avoid collision.