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Jemima Goldsmith Alleges Social Media Suppression in Appeal to Elon Musk Over Imran Khan's Detention
Dec 12, 2025 11:57 pm CST
Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has publicly appealed to X owner Elon Musk claiming her posts about Khan's 22-month solitary confinement are being suppressed on the platform. Goldsmith states her sons cannot see their father, whom UN experts have declared is being arbitrarily detained in violation of international law. Family members, including Khan's sister Aleema, continue to express serious concerns about his treatment and conditions in Adiala Jail.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi Arrested at Memorial Service in Iran Amid Ongoing Human Rights Struggle
Dec 12, 2025 11:45 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was violently detained by Iranian security forces while attending a memorial service for deceased lawyer Khosrow Alikordi. Despite temporary prison leave, the 53-year-old human rights activist was arrested alongside fellow activists in Mashhad. Mohammadi, separated from her children for 11 years and banned from leaving Iran, has consistently defied authorities by refusing to wear mandatory headscarves and predicting the eventual fall of Iran's clerical regime.
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Heavy Floods Threaten Displaced Palestinians Amid Aid Restrictions
Dec 12, 2025 09:14 pm CST
Nearly 800,000 displaced Gazans face dangerous flooding as heavy rains overwhelm inadequate shelters, while essential materials for reinforcement are blocked from entering the enclave. The UN warns of increased disease risks as families struggle to protect children with limited resources in devastated infrastructure conditions.
Kremlin Expresses Reservations About New US Proposals on Ukraine Peace Deal
Dec 12, 2025 09:12 pm CST
The Kremlin has indicated it may find aspects of new US proposals on Ukraine peace negotiations unsatisfactory, while Ukraine's President Zelenskiy confirms progress on reconstruction plans with American officials. Moscow seeks collective security guarantees in any potential agreement as both Russia and Ukraine express interest in foreign investment opportunities following the conflict.
Elon Musk Rejects Daughter's Gender Identity in Public Dispute with California Governor
Dec 12, 2025 06:17 pm CST
Billionaire Elon Musk publicly denied his transgender daughter Vivian's identity following a political exchange with California Governor Gavin Newsom. Musk referred to Vivian as his "son Xavier" suffering from a "tragic mental illness," despite her 2022 transition. This dispute highlights the ongoing tension between Musk's conservative views on gender identity and his estranged daughter, who has described him as a "cruel" father unable to accept her identity.
IMF Imposes 11 New Anti-Corruption Conditions on Pakistan's $7 Billion Bailout Program
Dec 12, 2025 06:05 pm CST
The International Monetary Fund has introduced 11 new anti-corruption conditions on Pakistan's $7 billion bailout package, increasing total compliance requirements to 64 over 18 months. Despite approving $1.2 billion in fresh disbursements, the IMF warned of risks from policy slippages, weak institutions, and structural vulnerabilities. Pakistan's economy shows fragile progress with public debt exceeding $307 billion, highlighting the continued need for reforms in public finances, state-owned enterprises, and climate resilience measures.
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos Cosmonauts Complete Successful 8-Month Space Station Mission
Dec 12, 2025 06:02 pm CST
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts have returned safely to Earth after completing an eight-month scientific mission aboard the International Space Station. During their 245 days in orbit, the crew conducted valuable research on bioprinted tissues, robotic operations, and nanomaterials manufacturing that will benefit both Earth-based medicine and future deep space exploration.
Maximus: Belgium PM's Feline Companion Becomes Social Media Star and Political PR Asset
Dec 12, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever's rescue cat Maximus has become a social media sensation, offering sardonic commentary on Belgian politics through his Instagram account. Unlike the UK's Larry, this grey feline serves as both a PR weapon and personal companion, helping soften the Flemish conservative leader's image amid political challenges and protests against his austerity measures.
Trump Warns Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Escalate to World War III: Urges Immediate Peace Negotiations
Dec 12, 2025 05:28 pm CST
President Donald Trump has expressed deep frustration over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, warning it could potentially escalate into World War III if peace isn't achieved soon. With 25,000 casualties reported in the previous month alone, Trump is pushing for immediate cessation of hostilities while offering US assistance as part of a security agreement, though he remains disappointed with both nations' reluctance to embrace peace proposals.
Revolutionary Discovery: Ancient Humans Created Fire 400,000 Years Ago - New Evidence Rewrites Human Evolution Timeline
Dec 12, 2025 05:28 pm CST
British scientists have discovered evidence at the Barnham archaeological site in Suffolk showing humans controlled fire 400,000 years ago—350,000 years earlier than previously confirmed. The findings, including baked clay, heat-fractured tools, and iron pyrite fragments, suggest early Neanderthals intentionally created fire, dramatically reshaping our understanding of prehistoric human capabilities and cognitive development.