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Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new army chief ahead of planned protests on Monday, called by a group of war veterans who want to force the president to resign.The former major general, Emmanuel Matatu, takes over with immediate effect.President Mnangagwa has faced calls from his former supporters to step down citing mismanagement and corruption.Earlier this week Mnangagwa abruptly retired his army chief, Lt Gen Anselem Sanyatwe, appointing him sports, arts and culture minister. Hailing from Mnangagwa’s home province of Midlands, Matatu, reportedly 72 years old, is not a well-known figure but his profile and age strongly suggest that…
A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in neighbouring Myanmar, where the ruling junta declared a state of emergency in some areas.At least three people were killed in the town of Taungoo in Myanmar when a mosque partially collapsed, witnesses said, while local media reported that at least two people died and 20 were injured after a hotel collapsed in Aung Ban.In Thailand, at least one person was killed and dozens of workers were rescued from under the rubble of the skyscraper that had been…
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Mar 27, 2025 at 11:24 am The court met for nearly three hours of arguments on Wednesday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed poised to uphold the federal program that provides schools, libraries, and underserved areas with access to affordable telephone and high-speed internet services. A conservative consumer advocacy group challenged the program, arguing it violated the Constitution by outsourcing Congress’s power to the Federal Communications Commission and a private nonprofit corporation that helps to administer the program. But after nearly three hours of oral arguments, justices across the bench were skeptical…
Be aware of these new UAE driving laws…From Saturday, March 29, there are new UAE driving laws coming into effect with stricter penalties implemented. The UAE is attempting to improve road safety and has implemented harsher punishments for driving offences. Imprisonment and penalties of up to Dhs200,000 will now be applicable for a number of traffic violations starting from this weekend.A decree, issued in October 2024, outlined the various penalties for serious offences such as driving under the influence or fleeing the scene of an accident, misusing licence plates or driving with a suspended licence. You can also get your…
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the Anchorage Daily News. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Alaska’s Supreme Court has placed new limits on how long criminal cases can be postponed, part of an effort to reduce the time many criminal defendants wait to face trial in the state. The court’s order, which takes effect May 12, directs state judges to allow no more than 270 days of new delays for criminal cases filed in 2022 or before. Court system data shows that about…
A former police officer has been spared a jail sentence over his fatal decision to Taser a 95-year-old woman with dementia symptoms at an Australia aged care home.Kristian White said he had used the weapon to prevent a “violent confrontation” after finding Clare Nowland disoriented and holding a small kitchen knife in May 2023.But the officer was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury last November, after prosecutors argued his actions towards the great-grandmother, who later died of her injuries, were “grossly disproportionate”.The case sparked public outcry, with the judge at one point saying it was “unlike any other that…
King Charles was hospitalized for “a short period of observation” on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects,” related to a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were cancelled.”His Majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice, tomorrow’s diary programme will also be rescheduled,” the palace said.”His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result.”Charles, 76, has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer for more than a year. The King…
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Mar 27, 2025 at 11:33 am The court has yet to call for a response in Department of Education v. California. (Katie Barlow) The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning, asking the justices to pause an order by a federal judge in Massachusetts that requires the Department of Education to reinstate more than $65 million in training grants meant to address teacher shortages that it terminated in February because they funded programs that have diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris portrayed the lawsuit, which was filed…
Home Daily News Nearly 30 legal entities may leave Utah’s… Access to Justice Nearly 30 legal entities may leave Utah’s regulatory sandbox program after state tightens rules By Debra Cassens Weiss March 4, 2025, 1:45 pm CST At least 27 law firms and businesses may be leaving a Utah program that permits nontraditional legal services providers to operate in the state, including firms operated by nonlawyers, according to a published report. (Image from Shutterstock) At least 27 law firms and businesses may be leaving a Utah program that permits nontraditional legal services providers to operate in the state, including firms…
The Central Bank UAE has revealed the new symbol for the UAE’s currency, the Dirham. This move embodies the vision of the country and the wise leadership at the helm.There is a new physicaly symbol and digital symbol. The new Dirham symbol, derived from the English letter “D,” includes two horizontal lines representing financial stability and is inspired by the UAE flag. It will be used internationally to promote the UAE’s currency in global markets. Additionally, the Digital Dirham, which is the digital version of the currency, will feature a circular design incorporating the UAE flag’s colours. Expected to roll…