IIhan Omar: “He’s always been racist, he said he was going to stop immigration. We’re going to be here regardless of what the president says.”
Al Ahli Team Staff Apologises To Ronaldo After Reportedly Shouting ‘Messi’ As He Ran Past The Al Nassr Captain After Friday Match, Claims It’s ‘Unintentional Mistake’
A video footage shows a confrontation between Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo and an Al Ahli sporting director Rui Pedro Braz, after the staff ran past him and Felix during January 2nd post-match celebrations, shouting “Messi,” the Al Nassr captain confronted him immediatedly The sporting director posted an apology on Instagram to Ronaldo and Félix shortly after stating: “A public explanation and apology to the Portuguese professionals from Al-Nassr for the misunderstanding after the final whistle. “I have full respect and admiration for them; my focus was on celebrating with our goalkeeper, and it led to an unfortunate, unintentional mistake.”
New York Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Appoints Tascha Van Auken As Commissioner To The Mayor’s Office Of Mass Engagement.
Zohran Mamdani: “Today, I appointed Tascha Van Auken as commissioner to the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement. OME will organize participation across this city, proactively reach people who’ve been shut out, and make sure public feedback shapes how we design policies, deliver services, and make decisions. “New Yorkers deserve a government that actually listens and responds to what you need.”
Transport Canada Warns Air India On Drinking Rules After Pilot’s Vancouver Arrest
An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing for a flight, with Canada’s transportation agency warning the airline that it faced loss of its flight authorizations if it did not comply with rules about alcohol consumption. Transport Canada said in a statement Friday that the incident took place on Dec. 23, and it would engage with Air India and Indian aviation authorities to ensure “appropriate followup actions” were taken. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the arrest occurred after a “report of concern” involving an airline crew member. Police said an investigation...
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged After Deadly Crash In Nigeria
The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in southwestern Ogun state following Monday’s crash, police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement on Friday. The vehicle carrying Joshua, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele hit a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which links Ogun state to Lagos. Kayode has been in custody since Thursday following his release from hospital, and was subsequently granted bail of 5 million naira...
6.5 Earthquake Rattles Guerrero, Interrupts President Sheinbaum’s Press Conference, Shakes Mexico City Angel Monument
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near San Marcos in Guerrero state at 7:58 a.m. Friday, with its epicenter 15 kilometers southwest at shallow depth. It triggered alarms in Mexico City, halting the metro for over 40 minutes and interrupting President Sheinbaum’s press conference, while causing two deaths and minor injuries in Guerrero amid landslides, collapsed homes, and road blockages. By evening, 936 aftershocks followed, but authorities restored power and services quickly, with ongoing assessments in the hurricane-hit region.
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
A court in Pakistan’s capital sentenced seven people, including three journalists, two YouTubers and two retired army officers, to life imprisonment on Friday, after convicting them of inciting violence during riots in 2023 and spreading hatred against state institutions. An anti-terrorism court judge, Tahir Abbas Sipra, announced the verdict in Islamabad after completing trials held in absentia. None of the accused were present in court. They have been living abroad after leaving the country in recent years to avoid arrest. Those convicted include former editor Shaheen Sehbai; two other journalists, Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada; YouTubers Wajahat Saeed Khan and...
U.S Mourns With Switzerland, Lower Flag Half-Staff In Solidarity With Those Who Lost Their Lives In The Tragedy In Crans-Montana.
The United States stands with Switzerland in mourning those who lost their lives in the tragedy in Crans-Montana. In solidarity, Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich has ordered the U.S. Embassy flag to be lowered to half-staff.