Two American citizens, Matthew Heath, a former U.S. Marine, and Osman Khan, a Florida resident, have filed a lawsuit against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, alleging that his government operated a “criminal enterprise†that wrongfully detained them as part of a coercive strategy. The lawsuit accuses Maduro’s regime of torture and exploitation of American prisoners for political leverage with the US.
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The CFPB has proposed a $2.25 million compensation for borrowers against the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts for improper debt collection practices. The judgment, pending approval, requires dismissing lawsuits tied to undocumented or time-barred debts and emphasizes refunds and other relief for affected consumers.
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The Bibas family is devastated that the names of their kidnapped members, including two-year-old Kfir and his brother Ariel, were not on the latest list of hostages to be released by Hamas. They questioned the Israeli government's handling of the Gaza truce deal and demanded certainty for their loved ones' safe return.
Sharing an anecdote about DOGE, David Sacks said he went to greet them and the room was full of young people. "I think they all are engineers. They were wearing suits and ties. They were working really late," Sacks said adding that new facilities access had to be created for them as the facilities never had people working so late on Friday nights.
South Korean investigators urged prosecutors to indict President Yoon Suk Yeol for rebellion, abuse of power, and obstructing parliament due to his martial law declaration. Yoon, who was impeached after troops were deployed to block the national assembly, claimed the martial law was a warning to parliament.
At the 78th British Academy Film Awards, 'Conclave' won best picture and three other awards, while 'The Brutalist' also secured four trophies. Zoe Saldaña won best supporting actress for 'Emilia Pérez,' which also received the best film not in the English language award. Mikey Madison took home the best actress prize for 'Anora.'
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organized a rally in Balochistan to honor victims of extrajudicial killings. The event included a procession to cemeteries where flowers and prayers were offered. Mahrang Baloch highlighted the ongoing struggle and called for a national gathering on January 25 to mark Baloch Genocide Day, commemorating the discovery of mutilated bodies in 2014.
Intense clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the Torkham border have forced 15,000 residents to flee, causing widespread panic. The violence, which began during Ramadan, disrupted trade and stranded 5,000 trucks, as tensions over an Afghan-constructed outpost remain high.
Croatians cast ballots Sunday to elect a new president with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing to be the favourite in opinion polls. Milanovic is backed by 37 percent of the electorate while Primorac had the support of 20 percent, according to an opinion poll showed Friday.