Author: Olive Metuge

Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal by saying it is prepared to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 dead hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners, while requesting some amendments to the plan.The group repeated its demands for a permanent truce, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and guarantees for the continuous flow of humanitarian aid. None of these are in the deal on the table.It was neither an explicit rejection nor a clear acceptance of the US terms, which Washington says Israel has accepted.Hamas said it had submitted its response to the US draft proposed…

Yesterday, May 29, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: , The morning read for Friday, May 30, SCOTUSblog (May. 30, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/05/the-morning-read-for-friday-may-30/ Source link

Home Daily News Majority ‘favors the president over our precedent’… U.S. Supreme Court Majority ‘favors the president over our precedent’ in order allowing firings of independent agency leaders, Kagan says By Debra Cassens Weiss May 27, 2025, 9:57 am CDT The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to overrule precedent “by fiat,” pending later judicial review, Justice Elena Kagan said in a dissent last week when the Supreme Court temporarily allowed Trump to fire members of two independent agencies. (Photo from Shutterstock) The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to overrule precedent “by fiat,” pending later…

Take note of these petrol prices… If you drive a vehicle, take note of how you will be paying for petrol and diesel in the UAE in June 2025.From June 1, 2025, Super 98 will cost Dhs2.58 per litre, which is the same as what we were paying in May 2025. Special 95 will also remain the same price as in May 2025, priced at Dhs2.47 per litre.Diesel prices have changed however, dropping from Dhs2.52 in May to Dhs2.45 in June 2025.2025 UAE fuel pricesJanuary: Dhs2.61February: Dhs2.74March: Dhs 2.73April: Dhs 2.57May: Dhs2.58June: Dhs2.582024January: Dhs2.82February: Dhs2.88March: Dhs3.03April: Dhs3.15May: Dhs3.34June: Dhs3.14July: Dhs2.99August: Dhs3.05October: Dhs2.66November: Dhs2.74December: Dhs2.61All prices include the five per cent VAT.The UAE’s Ministry of Energy first…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The former operator of one of the largest HomeVestors of America franchises has agreed to plead guilty to federal wire fraud in connection with a sprawling Ponzi scheme targeting people who believed they were investing in his real estate empire. Federal prosecutors in Texas identified 80 victims defrauded of nearly $40 million by Charles Carrier since 2018. Though Carrier agreed to plead guilty to only one count of felony wire fraud involving one $200,000 transfer, he admitted to…

Ukraine’s president has questioned Russia’s commitment to progressing peace talks after Moscow confirmed it was sending a team to talks in Istanbul on Monday.Russia is yet to send its negotiating proposals to Ukraine – a key demand by Kyiv. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow’s conditions for a ceasefire would be discussed in Turkey. But Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of “doing everything it can to ensure the next possible meeting is fruitless”.”For a meeting to be meaningful, its agenda must be clear, and the negotiations must be properly prepared,” he said. Ukraine had sent its proposals to Russia, reaffirming “readiness…

An Alaska man who was pinned face-down in an icy creek by a 318-kilogram boulder for three hours survived the ordeal with no major injuries, thanks in part to his wife’s quick thinking and lots of luck.Kell Morris’ wife held his head above water to prevent him from drowning while waiting for rescuers to arrive after Morris was pinned by the boulder, which crashed onto him during a hike near a remote glacier south of Anchorage.His second stroke of luck came when a sled dog tourism company that operates on the glacier overheard the 911 dispatch and offered up its helicopter…

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled to limit the scope of environmental review required under a seminal 1970s environmental protection law. The move brought a proposed 88-mile railroad line that would transport crude oil from oilfields in northern Utah to refineries on the Gulf Coast one step closer to production. Environmental groups and a neighboring Colorado county had told the justices that the federal agency that approved the project had failed to consider its broader environmental costs.  In ruling for the railroad, the justices sketched out a relatively narrow role for courts reviewing future decisions under the National Environmental Policy Act,…

For the past few years, this column has focused primarily on generative artificial intelligence software. In each column, I offer an overview of a category of AI software, including what it does, how to choose the right tool for your firm, and available options in the marketplace. It’s not an easy task since AI is a moving target. Technology is advancing rapidly, with new tools and use cases cropping up seemingly overnight. My hope is that my articles offer guidance in the midst of rapid change, helping to streamline understanding of the legal generative AI marketplace. Having been armed with…

New restaurants in Dubai, because the city is always hungry for more…Dubai’s always got something new cooking, and June is no exception. This month, there’s an exciting lineup of new restaurants in Dubai to explore. From classic Greek dining to innovative Cantonese cuisine, here are 5 new restaurants in Dubai to check out this June.Click through the gallery  3 of 12 China TangThe iconic London-born Cantonese restaurant makes its Middle East debut at The Lana Promenade. Opulent, Art Deco glamour meets 1930s Shanghai. Think mirrored ceilings, stained glass, intricate wallpaper, and a moody, elegant cocktail bar. Offering: A refined take…