‘Visa denial valid’: Setback for Candace Owens; Australia court upholds govt move

The High Court of Australia on Wednesday upheld the federal government’s decision to deny a visa to American political commentator Candace Owens, effectively preventing her from entering the country. The court unanimously ruled that immigration minister Tony Burke’s October 2024 decision was lawful, rejecting Owens’ argument that the refusal placed an “impermissible burden” on her […]

‘Limited PTI’s ability to contest’: Observers group releases report on 2024 Pak polls; flags Imran Khan’s convictions, denial of ‘bat’ symbol

The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has officially released its report on Pakistan’s 2024 general elections, noting “conditions that appeared to impact one party’s ability to fairly contest the election” — namely the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), led by incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan.The report, which included a “Letter of Transmittal” by COG chairperson and former […]

Menendez brothers’ parole: Day after Erik, Lyle’s freedom bid denied; board issues three-year denial

Lyle Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference at the Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. (Picture credit: AP) Lyle Menendez, one of the two brothers convicted of murdering their wealthy parents in Beverly Hills more than three decades ago, has been denied parole by a California state panel.The 57-year-old, who uses […]

‘Nothing to do with it’: Trump ducks question on appointing special prosecutor to Epstein case; White House press sec doubles down on denial

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leviatt and President Donald Trump (AP image) President Donald Trump on Wednesday sidestepped a direct question about whether he would appoint a special counsel to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, saying, “I have nothing to do with it,” according to CNN. The following day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt […]