Faye Hall, an American woman recently freed from Taliban captivity in Afghanistan, expressed her gratitude to President Trump for securing her release. Hall's detention and subsequent release highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts to free detained US citizens, facilitated by the Qatari delegation amidst overall concerns about detainees' conditions.
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German chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned a deadly knife attack Wednesday as "an unbelievable act of terror" and demanded to know why the Afghan suspect had been able to stay in the country. Scholz, who faces elections a month from now, called the attack "an unbelievable act of terror" and offered his sympathies to the victims' families and two more people injured.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a review of federal prosecutions of Donald Trump, focusing on potential political motivations. This includes examining cases by special counsel Jack Smith and the January 6 Capitol attack. Bondi announced new directives reversing Biden-era policies and introduced a working group, raising concerns about the justice department's independence.
Istanbul streets flooded after Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest. Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, faces charges of corruption, fraud, and links to the PKK. Large crowds protested his arrest, calling it politically motivated. Authorities imposed a four-day ban on demonstrations. The arrest occurred amid a crackdown on opposition figures before Turkey's next elections.