Category: International

A New York judge has ordered former US President Donald Trump to pay a whopping $355 million in fines and imposed a three-year ban on running companies in the state.  The ruling, stemming from fraud allegations, is poised to have profound implications on Trump’s business empire and financial standing. Donald Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, has been found liable for unlawfully inflating his wealth and manipulating property values to secure favorable bank loans or insurance terms. The civil case, distinct from criminal proceedings, does not carry the threat of…

Malmstrom Air Force Base found itself in the grip of an active shooter alert. The base, located in Great Falls, Montana, entered lockdown at precisely 10:29am, with all personnel instructed to shelter in place. The threat originated at building 219, triggering a rapid response from the Air Force and emergency personnel. By 10:36am, the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Delta was implemented, underscoring the severity of the incident. In an official statement released at 11:57am, the base urged visitors and spectators to steer clear of the affected area, emphasising that public…

Four students from Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta found themselves caught in a barrage of gunfire as they left the campus on Wednesday.  The assailant, firing from a vehicle, targeted the lower campus parking lot shortly after dismissal, leaving the school community shaken. The Atlanta Public Schools district reported that the victims were promptly attended to by the Atlanta Public Schools Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue. All four students were swiftly transported to the hospital, with their injuries confirmed as non-life-threatening. The district issued a statement stressing…

Planning a visit to Bali? Brace yourself for a new addition to your travel checklist.  As of Wednesday, tourists arriving in the Indonesian paradise are now facing a 150,000 rupiah ($10) tax. The move aims to safeguard the rich cultural tapestry of the “Island of Gods.” “Why the levy?” you might wonder.  Bali’s acting governor, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, highlighted its purpose at the launch ceremony on Monday, stating, “This levy is aimed at the protection of the culture and the environment in Bali.” To comply with this cultural conservation…

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin finds himself back in the hospital, marking his second hospitalisation this year.  He is suffering from an emergent bladder issue, according to a statement from Walter Reed National Medical Center. Austin, 70, was admitted on Sunday after experiencing symptoms indicative of a critical bladder problem. Following a series of tests, the decision was made to undergo non-surgical procedures on Monday, performed under general anesthesia. The nature of the specific bladder issue has not been fully disclosed, leaving many questions unanswered. The hospital remains optimistic about…

Tech mogul and CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk revealed his plans to provide the Starlink satellite to Russia which is being used in the battlefield by Ukrainian forces. Elon Musk wrote Sunday on social media platform X — formerly called Twitter: “A number of false news reports claim that SpaceX is selling Starlink terminals to Russia. To the best of our knowledge, no Starlinks have been sold directly or indirectly to Russia.” Musk — who is also the CEO of Tesla and X — was asked about if his satellite…

World democracies — the US, UK, and EU — expressed their opinions on February 8 nationwide elections in Pakistan as the results are still pouring in despite the passage of more than 24 hours. Yesterday’s countrywide voting process was witnessed by a total of 452 observers comprising 349 foreign journalists, and 43 foreign and 60 local observers who covered and closely inspected the major democratic event in the world’s fifth-largest democracy. Despite the day-long disruption of cellular and internet services, as well as security threats, the polling process was generally…

A helicopter carrying four people including former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera crashed in the Los Ríos region killing the erstwhile leader of the country, according to Minister of Interior Carolina Tohá Tuesday. Three people aboard the billionaire survived the crash and were in stable condition, the Chilean minister said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, however, reports indicate that there was heavy rainfall in the area. Chilean Navy also confirmed the dead body of the former 74-year-old leader as it was recovered. Sebastian Pinera served in the presidential…

Internet reacted to former United States president Donald Trump asking followers if they think he looks like American singer Elvis Presley. Trump on Saturday shared a picture of half of his face next to half of the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley’s face, in a Truth Social post asking followers if they look alike. Trump posted the picture with the caption, “For so many years, people have been saying that Elvis and I look alike. Now this picture has been going all over the place. What do you…

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, offering a new edge to the growing US partner as border tensions simmer with China. The sale marks a milestone in Indian purchases of American weapons after New Delhi´s historic reliance on weapons from Russia, which have been increasingly controversial due to sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. Indian officials had discussed the drones during a state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year at the invitation of President Joe Biden, following Indian…