The Afghan embassy in Islamabad has warned that Pakistan plans to expel all Afghan refugees, citing ongoing arrests and forced relocations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The embassy criticized the lack of formal communication from Pakistani authorities. Pakistan hosts approximately 1.45 million registered Afghan refugees, alongside many undocumented individuals. The situation raises concerns over the treatment and future of Afghan refugees in the country.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards have successfully deployed missiles equipped with artificial intelligence during military drills in the Gulf. The missiles, Ghaem and Almas, were launched from advanced drones and destroyed hypothetical enemy targets. The exercises aimed to simulate defending Iran's critical oil, petrochemical and nuclear facilities.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been confirmed by the US Senate as the labour secretary in the Trump administration, with responsibilities including enforcing worker protections and overseeing workplace regulations. Supported by major unions, her nomination was approved with bipartisan support. Concerns exist about her independence from Trump's administration, which has seen numerous terminations of federal employees.
Elon Musk blames political rhetoric for rising attacks on Tesla owners and businesses, targeting individuals spreading anti-Tesla narratives. He accuses Democratic leaders of fueling resentment due to criticism of his role at the department of government efficiency (DOGE). Musk revealed potential Trump administration actions against those propagating lies, likening his challenges to those faced by President Trump.
Kamala Harris has launched a new website for her detailing her accomplishments throughout her political career. "From her barrier-breaking time as District Attorney of San Francisco and Attorney General of California, to proudly serving as a United States Senator and the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris always fights for the people," the site said.
Social media users condemned Lauren Sanchez's outfit at Donald Trump's inauguration, calling it inappropriate and disrespectful. "WTF is Lauren Sanchez wearing at the Presidential inauguration?! Visible lingerie," one said. "Lauren Sánchez is wearing a corset bra under her jacket. Wild outfit for the Trump inauguration," another wrote.
A 27-year-old Jewish plumber in Miami Beach fired 17 rounds at a vehicle he believed contained Palestinians, injuring two Israeli tourists instead. Mordechai Brafman is in custody facing attempted-murder charges. The incident occurred on Alton Road, with one victim suffering a shoulder wound and the other an arm graze. Brafman had no previous connection with the victims.