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Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States, stated that Pakistan’s significance to the US, once driven by its role in Afghanistan, has diminished. In an interview on ARY’s program Off the Record , Dr. Lodhi expressed that Pakistan is no longer a priority for the United States, as the geopolitical landscape has shifted. She explained that Pakistan’s importance to the US was closely linked to Afghanistan, but now, with that issue no longer central, Pakistan is not a priority in US foreign policy. Dr. Lodhi emphasised that US policy is now driven by its own interests. Reflecting on the political situation, she noted that there are differing opinions within Pakistan regarding the timing of resolving PTI’s issues. Some believe the PTI’s concerns should be resolved before Donald Trump assumes the presidency, while others believe that both the PTI and the government have nothing to gain from continuing the standoff, hence the recent progress. Dr. Lodhi further discussed the significance of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency, stating that until Trump formally takes office, his comments and tweets carry no official weight. She clarified that any remarks from Trump’s associates are personal opinions, not official statements. On the issue of military courts, Dr. Lodhi acknowledged the clear stance of Western nations, particularly the European Union, which has warned that Pakistan’s GSP Plus status could be at risk due to the ongoing use of military courts. She stated that Pakistan should be cautious about external pressures and emphasised the importance of addressing issues internally, rather than relying on foreign influence. Dr. Lodhi concluded by expressing concern that such statements and international pressures negatively affect Pakistan’s image, adding that the country must resolve its own issues without relying on external forces. Read More: US expresses concern over civilians military trial in Pakistan On Decemeber 24, US expressed its concerns over the convictions of civilians in Pakistani military courts, calling for fair trials and respect for human rights. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller in his post on X (formerly Twitter) said, “The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process.”"We recognize the impact that the recent strike had on our operations, our employees, and our customers," said Boeing's CEO. "However, we are pleased to announce that production of the 737 MAX is back on track, and we are focused on ramping up our efforts to meet the demand for this essential aircraft."In conclusion, Microsoft's introduction of the zero water consumption data center design represents a significant step forward in the quest for sustainable and efficient data center operations. By prioritizing water conservation and adopting innovative technologies, Microsoft is setting a new standard for environmentally responsible data center design. With its potential to save billions of liters of water each year, this initiative not only benefits Microsoft but also showcases the importance of corporate environmental stewardship.South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women's volleyball program will again be faced with the decision whether to play the school , this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line. Five schools forfeited matches in the regular season against San Jose State, which carried a No. 2 seed into the conference tournament in Las Vegas. Among those schools: No. 3 Utah State and No. 6 Boise State, who will face off Wednesday with the winner scheduled to play the Spartans in the semifinals on Friday. Wyoming, Nevada and Southern Utah — which is not a Mountain West member — also canceled regular-season matches, all without explicitly saying why they were forfeiting. Nevada players cited fairness in women’s sports as a reason to boycott their match, while political figures from Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Nevada suggested the cancellations center around protecting women’s sports. In a lawsuit filed against the NCAA , plaintiffs cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team, even naming her. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity and through school officials has declined an interview request. A judge on Monday rejected a request made by nine current conference players to block the San Jose State player from competing in the tournament on grounds that she is transgender. That ruling was upheld Tuesday by an appeals court. “The team looks forward to starting Mountain West Conference tournament competition on Friday,” San Jose State said in a statement issued after the appeals court decision. “The university maintains an unwavering commitment to the participation, safety and privacy of all students at San Jose State and ensuring they are able to compete in an inclusive, fair and respectful environment.” Chris Kutz, a Boise State athletics spokesman, said in an email the university would not “comment on potential matchups at this time.” Doug Hoffman, an Aggies athletics spokesman, said in an email Utah State is reviewing the court’s order. “Right now, our women’s volleyball program is focused on the game this Wednesday, and we’ll be cheering them on,” Hoffman wrote. San Jose State, which had a first-round bye, would be sent directly to the conference title game if Utah State or Boise State were to forfeit again. If the Spartans make the title game, it's likely the opponent would not forfeit. They would face top-seeded Colorado State, No. 4 Fresno State or No. 5 San Diego State — all teams that played the Spartans this season. The conference champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports
NoneSAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been a target for investigations since his early days in office, and the swarm of cases since his failed reelection bid in 2022 has left him in ever-deeper legal jeopardy. In the latest development Thursday, he was formally accused of attempting a coup to keep himself in the presidency. In another case, the electoral court ruled the far-right leader ineligible to run for office until 2030. There are dozens of other probes that could produce criminal charges at low-level courts, where he could appeal any eventual conviction. But the country's Supreme Court will have the final say regarding more than five in-depth investigations, including into the alleged coup attempt, which could land the former president behind bars or under house arrest. Bolsonaro has denied wrongdoing in all of the cases, and his allies have alleged they are political persecution, while recognizing the severity of the legal risks on multiple fronts. Here's a look at the biggest threats and where they stand: Federal police on Thursday formally accused Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections. The accusation is sealed, but among other things authorities had been investigating whether he incited the Jan. 8, 2022 riot in which his followers ransacked the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital of Brasilia. STATUS: Police sent their findings to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which will refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet. He will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. Brazil’s highest electoral court in June ruled that Bolsonaro used government communication channels in a meeting with diplomats to promote his reelection bid and sow distrust about the vote. The case focused on a meeting the prior year, during which Bolsonaro used government staffers, the state television channel and the presidential palace in Brasilia to tell foreign ambassadors that the country’s electronic voting system was rigged. The ruling rendered him ineligible for office until 2030, although he has insisted that he will run in the 2026 race. The court also found that Bolsonaro abused his power during Brazil’s Independence Day festivities, a month before the election. The ruling didn’t add years to Bolsonaro’s ineligibility, but made any appeal less likely to succeed. A third case is also pending at the court. STATUS: Bolsonaro’s appeal of the initial ruling was denied. Bolsonaro has been formally accused of directing an official to tamper with a public health database to make it appear as though he and his 12-year-old daughter had received the COVID-19 vaccine in order to bypass U.S. entry requirements. During the pandemic, he railed against the vaccine , characterized the choice to receive a shot as a matter of personal freedom and has repeatedly said he never did so. The Federal Police accused Bolsonaro of criminal association and inserting false data into public records, which carry maximum penalties of 4 and 12 years in prison, respectively. It was the first formal accusation against him since he left office. STATUS: Brazil's Supreme Court sent the accusation to the prosecutor-general, who is weighing whether to use it to press charges. Local media reported that he was seeking to consult American authorities about whether Bolsonaro used the forged document to enter the country, and that having done so could result in U.S. legal action. Federal Police have probed whether Bolsonaro directed officials to smuggle luxury jewelry worth millions into Brazil from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, then acted to prevent them from being incorporated into the presidential collection and instead retain ownership for himself. Investigators summoned Bolsonaro for questioning in April and August of 2023. He has returned the jewelry in question. STATUS: The Federal Police formally accused Bolsonaro of money laundering and criminal association, according to a source with knowledge of the accusations. A second source confirmed the accusation, although not for which specific crimes. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. Brazil’s Federal Police is investigating Bolsonaro for inciting crimes against public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, which include encouraging people not to wear masks and causing alarm about non-existent danger of vaccines accelerating development of AIDS . A Senate inquiry commission also spent months investigating his pandemic-era actions and decisions, and recommended nine criminal charges. Brazil’s former prosecutor-general Augusto Aras, widely seen as a Bolsonaro ally, decided not to file any charges based on the lawmakers' findings. They have urged Aras' successor to reopen the case. STATUS: The investigation is ongoing. Brazil's Supreme Court in 2020 ordered an investigation into a network allegedly spreading defamatory fake news and threats against Supreme Court justices . The probe has yielded the imprisonment of lawmakers from the former president's circle and raids of his supporters' homes. In 2021, Bolsonaro was included as a target. As an offshoot of that probe, the Federal Police is also investigating whether a group operating inside Bolsonaro’s presidential palace produced social media content aimed at undermining the rule of law. The group, allegedly comprised of aides and Bolsonaro’s politician son, has been widely referred to as a digital militia and “the hate cabinet.” STATUS: Both investigations are ongoing. Biller reported from Rio de Janeiro Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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By Charlotte Carroll, Dan Duggan and Lauren Smith The New York Giants have released quarterback Daniel Jones , the team announced Friday. “Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him,” Giants president John Mara said in a statement . “We mutually agreed that would be best for him and for the team. Advertisement “Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that. We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future.” Brian Daboll met with #giants team and informed them of Daniel Jones release before it went public and before today’s practice “This is not an easy thing” pic.twitter.com/fmM3wcrWo7 — Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) November 22, 2024 Jones, in his sixth season with the Giants after the team drafted him No. 6 overall in 2019, was benched Monday following the Giants’ 2-8 start to the season, during which he completed 63.3 percent of his passes for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions through 10 games. GO DEEPER Giants benching QB Daniel Jones, Tommy DeVito taking over as starter The 27-year-old quarterback has played in 70 games for New York the past six seasons, throwing for 14,582 yards with 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions and tallying a 64.1 completion percentage. Jones seemed to foreshadow his release when he spoke with reporters following Thursday’s practice. “The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true. I’m extremely grateful to the Mara and Tisch families for the chance to play here,” he said. “No one wanted to win more games worse than me. I gave everything I had on the field and in preparation. Of course, this season has been disappointing for all and, of course, I wish I could have done more. I’m 100% accountable for my part. I did not play well enough, consistently enough to help the team get (good) results.” GO DEEPER Giants QB Daniel Jones addresses benching, bids farewell to fans Jones will go on waivers following his release and is unlikely to be claimed by another team with $13.8 million of guaranteed money remaining on his contract. Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Giants ahead of the 2023 season. To answer the most common questions I’m seeing: • No impact on the Giants’ cap whether they released him now or after the season. • Jones can sign with another team immediately after he clears waivers (he’ll clear waivers). — Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) November 22, 2024 Players who clear waivers become free agents, and Jones could have some intriguing options once he hits the open market. He could try to sign on with a playoff-caliber team in need of a quality backup. He also could try to go to a place where he might have a chance to start again this year (Dallas, Jacksonville?). Or perhaps he’ll seek out a team where he could “audition” to be the team’s quarterback in 2025 (Las Vegas?). Advertisement Of course, Jones could also choose to take some time away from football before picking his next destination this offseason. The Giants, who have lost their past five games, host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12 and will move forward with a new starter at quarterback. Giants coach Brian Daboll announced Monday, after the team’s Week 11 bye, the Giants would make a change and will start Tommy DeVito on Sunday. “After evaluating and watching a lot of tape, that’s the reason we are going with Tommy,” Daboll said. “ Drew Lock will be the backup. This was a necessary move for us, and I’m looking forward to working with Tommy, and he’ll be ready to go against Tampa Bay.” Tommy DeVito, Drew Lock and Tim Boyle are your Giants QBs after Daniel Jones was released this morning pic.twitter.com/zfOEB3dRXK — Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) November 22, 2024 Why the Giants made the move My read on Daniel Jones’ release: It’s mutually beneficial, but the Giants weren’t going to make the first move. If Jones was fine showing up every day and going through the motions as QB4, they would have gone along with that. But once he asked out, they (obviously) were going to grant that wish. — Dan Duggan, Giants beat writer GO DEEPER Is Daniel Jones now QB4 on Giants depth chart? Drew Lock 'upset' he wasn't named starter What a new start means for both parties Both the Giants and Jones will get a much needed fresh start with the QB’s release. The Giants will close out the season with DeVito and Lock but the focus will be on who’s next as the face of the franchise. Right now, the Giants are No. 3 in the NFL draft, per Tankathon. For now, there are three other two-win teams. The Giants would never openly tank, but in what’s supposed to be a less top-heavy QB draft, higher draft order is paramount in finding Jones’ successor. While New York moves on, Jones finally can, too. When asked Thursday about the possibility of being released and playing with another team before season’s end, Jones was still focused on the Giants. He said he was “still processing and trying to think through what the best thing is for this team and what the best thing is for me.” If Daniel Jones is not claimed, a team could sign him after 4 PM on Monday. A more realistic scenario would be signing him on Tuesday or Wednesday. He could also wait for a QB desperate team to bring him on. — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 22, 2024 But now, the reality is Jones could play elsewhere. The question is, will he decide to do that and with which team? Some of the teams floating around social media that present the most intriguing options since they’re on the Giants’ remaining schedule: the Dallas Cowboys ( Dak Prescott is out for the year and backup Cooper Rush has been struggling) and the Philadelphia Eagles (final game of the year where starters could potentially sit as the Eagles go on a playoff hunt). There are obviously other potential pairings but those two present the most Shakespearean twists. — Charlotte Carroll, Giants beat writer Advertisement How the move affects New York’s finances There is no impact for the Giants by releasing Jones now or after the season, since they’ll have plenty of cap space in 2025. The only possible cap impacts would be if the Giants waited until post-June 1 to make a cut, as The Athletic’s Dan Duggan noted. By doing so, the team would push $11.1 million in dead money to 2026. But the Giants wouldn’t have been able to spend that money until June, meaning they couldn’t have used those extra dollars in free agency when it matters most. Instead, the full $22.2 million in dead money goes into the 2025 cap year. And both parties get a much-needed fresh start with Jones’ decision to request the release. — Carroll Required reading (Photo: Al Bello / Getty Images)
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