Bangladeshi Americans, Buddhists, and Christians appeal to US President-elect Donald Trump to secure the release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and address the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh. They urge for intervention linking Bangladesh's UN peacekeeping involvement to the cessation of internal persecutions.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Tajikistan to strengthen relations strained since the 1990s civil war. Pezeshkian highlighted the linguistic and cultural ties, expressing a sense of home in Tajikistan. He will also visit Moscow to sign a strategic partnership with Russia, indicating Iran's priority to boost its influence in Central Asia.
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Chilling cellphone videos capture the tragic midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport. The crash, resulting in 67 deaths, led to a massive fireball with debris falling into the frozen Potomac River. An investigation is expected to reveal more details about the flight paths.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend his impeachment hearing due to safety concerns. His lawyer stated that the President is willing to appear once safety issues are addressed. Yoon previously resisted arrest after declaring, then quickly rescinding, martial law due to perceived 'anti-state activities' and North Korean threats.
The appeals court that disqualified Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump in the 2020 election interference case found that a “significant appearance of impropriety†was enough to potentially taint the case in the public eye. The appellate court, however, decided that it wouldn’t dismiss the sprawling racketeering conspiracy case entirely.
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"There's like 5,000 tons of gold in Fort Knox. We all want to see it. This is your gold. It's the public's gold. I don't know if it's there. We just want to see it and make sure someone didn't spray paint some lead or something. Part of this is also let's have some fun and it's the public's gold so we have a right to see it," Elon Musk said.
A 27-year-old woman was rescued after being held captive for more than three months in northwest Czech Republic. She endured horrific abuse, including being chained, raped, and tortured by 40-year-old Karel N. The woman managed to escape and sought help from neighbours. Karel N, who had a history of similar offences, is in custody awaiting trial.