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The Pakistani government has imposed an internet shutdown and restricted social media access ahead of planned protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. This follows a recent surge in sectarian violence and ongoing political tensions surrounding Khan's imprisonment and numerous criminal cases against him.
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Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, pleaded not guilty to charges of selling state gifts below market value. This indictment follows a series of corruption cases against Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023. The couple claims the charges are politically motivated, with a hearing set for December 18.
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Following Donald Trump's election victory, U.S. prosecutors have moved to drop criminal cases against him, citing a Justice Department policy that protects sitting presidents from prosecution. This decision marks a significant shift in Trump's legal landscape after his conviction for falsifying business records earlier this year.
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Protests in Islamabad demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have intensified, leading to violent clashes with police. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, has been at the forefront of the demonstrations, which have resulted in multiple deaths and thousands of arrests since they began on November 24, 2024.
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Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, thousands of displaced individuals are returning to southern Lebanon. The truce, brokered by the U.S., aims to end 14 months of conflict, but concerns about its durability remain amid ongoing military tensions.
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The Taliban's recent ban on women's medical education in Afghanistan has drawn widespread condemnation. The UN Security Council criticized the Taliban's actions, highlighting the erosion of women's rights and the implications for healthcare access. This decision follows previous restrictions on women's education and raises significant concerns about the future of healthcare in the country.
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At least 30 children have died in Kurram district, Pakistan, due to medicine shortages amid escalating sectarian violence. The regional government has closed roads to control the violence, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis as access to food and medical supplies dwindles.