US President Trump criticized the judiciary after a federal judge blocked his administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants. Trump called for Supreme Court intervention and criticized Chief Justice Roberts. The administration must justify its actions concerning the deportations by Tuesday.
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A massive five-alarm fire at a Bronx apartment building injured seven people, including five firefighters, and displaced 160 residents. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, started early Friday morning. Residents used space heaters due to inadequate heating. Authorities and the FDNY are investigating the cause while temporary shelters are set up to aid the displaced.
The civil aviation authority of Nepal (CAAN) challenged a notice by Sagarmatha National Park restricting commercial helicopters. CAAN asserted its sole authority over flight operations, directing helicopter companies to continue as usual. Tourism stakeholders emphasized the negative impact of flight cancellations on pre-booked tours and Nepal's tourism credibility.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a standoff with authorities after his controversial martial law decree. Yoon's supporters rally to protect him, while he alleges threats against the nation's sovereignty. Authorities have until January 6 to execute the arrest warrant amid legal challenges and potential clashes. The situation exacerbates South Korea's political turmoil.
Elon Musk expressed his appreciation for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are set to return to Earth after over nine months in orbit. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has docked at the ISS, and the astronauts will soon return with their replacements aboard.
USAID is under heavy scrutiny after a Trump administration crackdown and a 90-day pause in foreign assistance. Concerns over the agency's expenditures, including funding initiatives in LGBTQ and other social domains, have been raised. The list of controversial spending includes significant amounts for projects in diverse regions, sparking debates about the agency's accountability.
In a shocking incident of friendly fire, a US Navy cruiser accidentally shot down a US fighter jet over the Red Sea. Both pilots survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. This occurred amidst heightened US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen following attacks on Israel.
The Israeli military said Thursday it killed two Palestinian militants overnight near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, where a large-scale raid is underway, accusing them of murdering three Israelis. According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 850 Palestinians in the West Bank since the conflict began.
President Biden's decision to lift Cuba's State Sponsors of Terrorism designation in exchange for freeing political prisoners has sparked controversy. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried criticized the move, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in Cuba. She urged the administration to reverse its stance. Sen.
Turkish police detained 10 senior officials from Istanbul’s opposition-held municipalities, including deputy mayors and council members, over alleged links to Kurdish militants. The officials, all from the Republican People's Party (CHP), are accused of appointing individuals connected to the banned PKK. Critics see this as a government attempt to discredit Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a potential rival to President Erdogan. CHP leaders condemned the arrests as politically motivated.