US President Donald Trump reiterated his policy on reciprocal tariffs to ensure fairness in trade, aiming to match or offset tariffs imposed on US goods by foreign nations. Trump emphasized that this approach would bring fairness and prosperity, urging other countries to treat US goods and businesses impartially.
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At least nine people were injured after a mini truck collided with a pickup van near Multan, while three died in a separate accident involving a motorbike and a truck near Dera Ismail Khan. Furthermore, a tragic bus accident near the Shah Noor Shrine resulted in 25 injuries. Violent crime has also surged in Rawalpindi.
Germany's opposition leader, Olaf Scholz, has pledged to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and increase deportations if he is elected chancellor next month. The move follows a knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker in Aschaffenburg. Scholz's main election challenger, Friedrich Merz, has emphasized the need for stricter migration policy. Merz argues that Germany must exercise its right to national law and control borders permanently. The outgoing government has already... Expand
Disturbing videos have surfaced, revealing potential war crimes in Ukraine. One video, captured by a Ukrainian drone, allegedly shows Russian soldiers executing surrendering Ukrainian troops. A second Russian drone video of the same event cuts off before the killings, potentially framing the incident differently.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended after briefly imposing martial law, a move criticized for exacerbating political tensions. His attempt to force his agenda through parliament backfired, leading to his suspension pending a Constitutional Court decision. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo now serves as interim leader amidst national and international challenges.
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has resumed erupting at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marking the seventh eruption in recent weeks. After brief pauses, the eruption began on December 23 and resumed on Monday, with spatter fountains reaching heights of 100 to 120 feet. Lava flows continue to feed multiple streams, though no homes or infrastructure are at risk. The eruption is expected to last 10 to 20 hours.
President Joe Biden announced a three-phase ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending a 15-month conflict. The agreement includes a ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of hostages, including Americans. Negotiations involved the US, Egypt, and Qatar, with the UN Security Council's endorsement. The deal aims to halt Gaza fighting and reunite families.
Joshua Riibe, a college senior, has returned home after being questioned in the Dominican Republic about the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who is believed to have drowned. Authorities cleared Riibe of any wrongdoing, and Konanki's parents have accepted her tragic fate.
Draven Bennington, child of late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, publicly revealed their transgender identity on Instagram. On Valentine’s Day, Draven shared their journey, struggles, and decision to start hormone replacement therapy in August 2024. Draven expressed gratitude for the support from family and friends, especially from their mother, Samantha Bennington.
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Bettina Anderson both attended Donald Trump's inauguration but according to reports, they did not meet as Kimberly Guilfoyle was seen at the closed-door oath-taking ceremony while Bettina was present at the Liberty Ball. They, however, met a day before on January 19 at a pre-inauguration party. Kimberly did not sit with the family at the inauguration event.