Author: Olive Metuge
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added four new cases, on topics ranging from the Fourth Amendment to federal preemption, to its Oral Argument Docket for the 2025-26 term. The announcement came as part of a list of orders released from the justices’ private conference earlier in the day. Just two days after the court issued its decision in one Fourth Amendment case, Case v. Montana, the justices agreed to take up Chatrie v. United States, another case involving the Fourth Amendment. Chatrie is a challenge to the constitutionality of “geofence warrants” – a warrant that allows law enforcement officials…
Explore Miami Vibes Abu Dhabi at Umm Al Emarat Park with interactive workshops, foodie favourites, and playful attractionsMiami Vibes Abu Dhabi is bringing colourful pop-ups, Instagram-ready backdrops, great food and fun to Umm Al Emarat Park this January. From January 17 to 26, the park transforms into the final stop of Miami Vibes Abu Dhabi. This will be the third edition of its winter season programme.This year, 33 local brands bring the flavours. There’s everything from ramen at Mr. Ramen, sweet treats at Choco Fundoe and Sugar Daddy Desserts, to specialty coffee at Brewtopia and Yaz Brew Café. Many of…
The Trump administration is directing employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate foreign scientists who collaborate with the agency on research papers for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.” The new directive, part of a broader effort to increase scrutiny of research done with foreign partners, asks workers in the agency’s research arm to use Google to check the backgrounds of all foreign nationals collaborating with its scientists. The names of flagged scientists are being sent to national security experts at the agency, according to records reviewed by ProPublica. At a meeting last month, USDA supervisors pushed back…
Myanmar has denied committing genocide against the Ronhingya people, saying The Gambia has failed to provide enough proof, as it begun its defence at the UN’s top court.Ko Ko Hlaing, a Myanmar government representative, told judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the allegation was “unsubstantiated”.Earlier this week, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow told the court Myanmar wanted to erase the minority Muslim population through its use of “genocidal policies”.Thousands of Rohingya were killed and more than 700,000 fled to neighbouring Bangladesh during an army crackdown in Myanmar in 2017.A damning report issued by the UN the…
Iran’s deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported more arrests on Friday in the shadow of U.S. threats to intervene if the killing continues.After President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of military action against Iran in support of protesters, fears of a U.S. attack have retreated since Wednesday. U.S. allies including Saudi Arabia and Qatar conducted intense diplomacy with Washington this week to prevent a U.S. strike, warning of consequences for the wider region that would ultimately impact the United States, a Gulf official said.The White House…
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. This Friday’s conference marks the Supreme Court’s last real chance to grant petitions in time for argument at the court’s April sitting – the last sitting of this term. The court already has an unprecedented 91 relisted cases in contention for those slots. This week it added 17 more relisted cases raising 10 distinct legal issues. Grants could come as soon as Friday. Three of those cases raise familiar Second Amendment challenges to the felon-in-possession statute…
Last night was the pre-opening of Nobu One Za’abeel ahead of its official launch this Saturday, January 17, and the guest list was VIP-filled… Dubai got a first taste of one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026, as Nobu One Za’abeel welcomed a host of celebrities, influencers, and VIPs for an exclusive pre-opening event. Guests enjoyed a sneak peek of the stunning new venue, sampled signature Nobu dishes, and soaked up the high-energy atmosphere ahead of the official opening this weekend.Swipe to see who turned up 3 of 12 Have you booked your table yet? Reservations are now open,…
A judge in Milwaukee brought a 13-year quest for justice by a grieving father to a close on Thursday, accepting a plea deal for two men charged criminally for their role in the killing of his teenaged son. Robert W. Beringer and Jesse R. Cole pleaded guilty to felony murder under a deferred prosecution agreement that allows them to avoid jail time yet publicly stand accountable for their actions leading to the 2012 death of Corey Stingley. The men helped restrain the 16-year-old inside a convenience store after an attempted shoplifting incident involving $12 worth of alcohol. “What happened to…
Jake Kwon,Seoul correspondentandLeehyun Choi,SeoulEPA/ShutterstockYoon was impeached in 2024 for his martial law attemptSouth Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be jailed for five years over abuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documents in relation to his failed martial law bid in 2024.This is the first of the verdicts in four trials linked to his shock martial law decree. Although short-lived, the move triggered nationwide turmoil, sparking protests as MPs rushed to the national assembly to overturn Yoon’s decision. Yoon’s actions “plunged the country into political crisis”, a judge said on Friday, noting that Yoon had “consistently shown no…
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, as she tries to gain some influence over how he seeks to shape the South American country’s political future.A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal.In a social media post on Thursday evening, Trump wrote: “Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you Maria!”Machado, who described the meeting as “excellent,” told reporters she had done so in recognition…