Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor, is hospitalized after a car accident in New Hampshire. The 81-year-old sustained a fractured vertebra and other injuries when his rental car was struck from behind. Giuliani, known as "America’s Mayor" for his 9/11 leadership, is expected to remain hospitalized for a few days.
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The BNP has accused Awami League members in Delhi of plotting to destabilize Bangladesh and disrupt the upcoming February election. They allege collaboration with individuals in Bangladesh under Delhi's influence. A BNP member also urged Jamaat-e-Islami to apologize for past actions, while Jatiya Party's office in Dhaka was attacked.
Dozens of South Korean women, formerly prostitutes, are suing the US military, alleging decades of sex trade promotion and forced STD treatment. They accuse the military of managing a prostitution network around its bases, echoing a prior court victory against the South Korean government for encouraging this trade to benefit the economy.
Following the assassination of Ahmed al-Rahawi in an Israeli airstrike on Sana’a, Yemen’s Houthi movement appointed Mohammed Ahmed Muftah as acting Prime Minister. Born in 1967, Muftah has been a key figure within the group, known for his religious background and long-standing involvement. His appointment comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Australia has reached an agreement with Nauru to send over 220 immigrants, including some with criminal convictions, to the island nation. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke signed the memorandum, ensuring the proper treatment and long-term residence for those without legal rights to remain in Australia.
A potential tragedy at the Alaska State Fair was averted when 24-year-old Jaden Perry bravely disarmed a man who brandished a handgun during a brawl involving at least eight individuals. Amidst families and children, Perry acted swiftly, driven by the thought of protecting the youngsters present. His heroic intervention, captured on video, shows him grappling with the armed man as others tried to quell the chaos.
Scientists have observed 'salt snow' falling in the Dead Sea, a phenomenon where halite crystals precipitate underwater, forming vast salt structures. Triggered by climate change, evaporation, and water diversion, this process reshapes the seabed and offers insights into Earth's geological past, mirroring conditions during ancient salinity crises.