Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has secured high-profile New York lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo for his defense. Evidence linking Mangione to the crime scene, including a matching 3D-printed gun and fingerprints, has strengthened the prosecution's case. Mangione, currently held in Pennsylvania on separate charges, may waive extradition to New York next week.
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Rebels discovered and shared photos of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. The photos revealed Assad's younger years and lavish lifestyle. The images include Assad in swimwear, costumes, and even blackface. The rebels seized Assad's residences after his regime's collapse. The residences showcased extravagant features. Assad's family reportedly fled into exile.
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Iraq's President Abdul Latif Rashid has sued Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami over unpaid salaries for civil servants in Kurdistan. The lawsuit highlights ongoing financial disputes between Baghdad and the autonomous region, exacerbating tensions within Iraq's leadership.
Iran and the United States are set to engage in talks in Oman, aiming to revive negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program. Despite disagreements over the format, these discussions mark a significant point in the strained relationship between the two nations. This meeting follows a timeline of escalating tensions, including the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal and recent regional conflicts.
The Trump administration declassifies around 80,000 pages on JFK’s assassination, revealing covert CIA operations in South Asia, including secret bases in New Delhi and Calcutta. This move, hailed for promoting transparency, adds depth to historical context but does not significantly alter the main narrative.
Donald Trump has nominated Tilman Fertitta, Houston Rockets owner and Landry's CEO, as the next U.S. ambassador to Italy. Trump praised Fertitta's business acumen, overseeing a vast empire of restaurants, hospitality, and gaming ventures employing 50,000 Americans. He also highlighted Fertitta's philanthropy and long-time chairmanship of the University of Houston Board of Regents.
Armed militants attacked a police checkpost and a cement factory in Mastung, Balochistan, setting machinery on fire and stealing guns, ammunition, wireless sets, and motorcycles. There were no casualties. Militants also robbed a bank and burnt a police station in Khuzdar. Separatist groups have increased terrorist activities targeting security forces and installations.
North Korea has dismissed US secretary of state Marco Rubio's 'rogue state' remark as nonsense and a grave political provocation, threatening tough counteraction. Despite Trump's diplomatic overtures, Pyongyang insists on nuclear deterrence while opposing the US missile defense shield plan.
Donald Trump granted clemency to over 1,500 individuals related to the January 6 Capitol riots, including violent offenders. On that day, rioters stormed the Capitol to halt the certification of Biden’s victory, resulting in injuries and deaths. Trump’s speeches incited the mob, leading to chaos and multiple instances of violence and destruction.