Pope Francis criticized Donald Trump’s proposed deportation plans, calling them a ‘disgrace’ and inconsistent with protecting human dignity. He emphasized that the U.S. should remain a land of opportunity and inclusivity, echoing sentiments previously expressed regarding Trump’s border wall. U.S. bishops and cardinals also opposed the deportation policies.
A fire at a care home in Barajevo, on the outskirts of Belgrade, killed eight people and injured seven others. Authorities suspect a resident who also perished in the blaze started the fire. Emergency crews arrived quickly, but a third of the facility was already engulfed. Investigation is ongoing.
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader’s detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law. The president said he would attempt to show the “purpose and legitimacy of the martial law declaration”, in a statement issued Sunday through his lawyers.
A clandestine tunnel discovered on the US-Mexico border allowing entry from Ciudad Juarez into the Texan city of El Paso will be sealed by Mexican authorities, an army official said Saturday, adding that its construction was under investigation. According to the Mexican newspaper Reforma, the fire was started by some of the migrants who were … Read more
Taliban official Sher Abbas Stanikzai calls for reversing restrictions on female education in Afghanistan, arguing it contradicts Islamic law and is a personal bias. The Taliban restricts education beyond year six and has halted medical training for women, impacting the healthcare system.
President-elect Donald Trump launches $Trump cryptocurrency token days before inauguration, causing a surge in the crypto market and raising ethical concerns. The token, sold by CIC Digital LLC, has been criticized for potential exploitation of presidential office while promising deregulation of the crypto industry.
Israel has recovered the remains of soldier Oron Shaul from Gaza, held by Hamas since 2014, as tensions surround a ceasefire that will see the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. The conflict has caused immense casualties and displacement, with significant reconstruction required post-ceasefire.
