Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has ordered the expulsion of party members absent during the crucial vote on the 26th Constitutional Amendment, with Zain Qureshi being the exception. Show-cause notices have been issued as Khan emphasized the importance of party loyalty during significant votes.
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US President Trump paid tribute to boxing legend George Foreman, who passed away at 76. Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, is best remembered for his fights with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. He also became a successful businessman with his grill. Foreman leaves behind a legacy as a great boxer and person.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
Hamas returned the bodies of Kfir Bibas (9 months), Ariel Bibas (4 years), their mother, and Oded Lifshitz (84), staging the handover with unsettling propaganda. Despite the International Committee of the Red Cross's call for respect, the ceremony included missile displays and derogatory imagery.
The Los Angeles wildfire has destroyed over 12,000 structures and displaced 80,000 residents. Authorities are managing hazards like landslides and toxic debris, with recovery efforts focusing on rebuilding and addressing fire-resistant construction. Estimates suggest losses in the billions, making it a potentially unprecedented disaster.
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Kash Patel, recently confirmed as FBI Director, praised his publicist Erica Knight for her critical role in his success. Knight, President of Knox Strategies, is renowned in conservative communications and crisis strategy. Patel acknowledged her unwavering support and expertise, emphasizing her influence in his career. Knight also voiced strong support for Patel during his nomination challenges.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott faced criticism after mistakenly including condolences for Rosalynn Carter, who passed in 2023, in his statement for Jimmy Carter's death. Abbott swiftly corrected the error after public backlash. This follows other past blunders, such as sharing a satirical article as real news. Abbott also ordered Texas flags at half-mast for Carter.
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