Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama would persist, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust holding sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, dismissing China's claims. He clarified that the next Dalai Lama could be of any gender and need not be from Tibet.
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James Harden is facing a civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, stemming from an alleged r*pe at his New Year’s Eve party. Marisa Watley accuses Harden's nephew of assault and claims Harden's security team was negligent in preventing the incident. The lawsuit seeks damages, alleging Harden is vicariously liable for his guards' actions.
Donald Trump has called for the cancellation of Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, praising the former Israeli Prime Minister's wartime leadership against Iran. Trump, in a Truth Social post, condemned Israel's "witch-hunt" against Netanyahu, citing their collaboration in eliminating a significant nuclear threat. Netanyahu faces charges of accepting luxury goods and attempting to manipulate media coverage, allegations he denies.
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Elon Musk, threatening to withdraw federal subsidies from Musk's companies and suggesting he return to South Africa. This stems from Musk's criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which Trump supports, and Musk's threat to form a new political party. Musk, in turn, advocates for eliminating all subsidies, even those benefiting his own ventures.
Following US and Israeli strikes, satellite images reveal extensive damage and ongoing reconstruction at Iran's Fordow nuclear site. Construction crews are actively repairing access roads and working near the complex's northern shaft. While the UN nuclear watchdog confirms the centrifuges are non-operational due to "enormous" destruction, Iran maintains its nuclear program remains peaceful.
Following escalating tensions in the Middle East, Indigo has issued a travel advisory, suspending flights to and from several destinations including Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh until at least 1000 hours. The airline is closely monitoring the situation and considering the safest flight paths, prioritizing passenger safety amidst regional unrest.
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Suresh Rathore, a former BJP MLA, is now denying his marriage to actress Urmila Sanawar, claiming the wedding images are from a film he's producing, despite initially introducing her as his wife. This reversal follows a disciplinary notice from the BJP regarding potential UCC violations, while Sanawar insists the marriage did occur in Nepal.