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Dual Assassination of Iranian Supreme Court justices in Tehran

Two senior justices of the Iranian Supreme Court lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident at the tribunal building in central Tehran. The judiciary confirmed that the attack, deemed an "assassination," occurred early Saturday when an armed individual opened fire before taking his own......

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban for national security

The US Supreme Court has supported a law requiring the popular short-video app, TikTok, to either be sold by its Chinese parent company or face a ban in the United States due to national security risks. This ruling, made on January 12, 2025, strikes a significant blow to a platform used by millions of......

Moroccan delegation explores Bahrain’s constitutional court to strengthen judicial ties  

A delegation from Morocco’s House of Councillors visited Bahrain’s Constitutional Court on Thursday, where they were welcomed by Shaikh Sabah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Court, according to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA).   Shaikh Sabah conveyed greetings on behalf......

Ex-Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and wife sentenced in corruption case

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, received a seven-year sentence in a corruption case linked to the Al-Qadir University Project Trust. Khan was also fined 1 million Pakistani rupees ($3,500), and Bibi received......

Online scammer posing as Brad Pitt defrauds woman of €830,000

A heartbreaking case of online deception has resulted in severe consequences for both the victim and a major French broadcaster. TF1, France's leading television channel, has been forced to remove a news report after its subject faced intense online harassment following her revelation of falling......

SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his acquisition of a significant stake in Twitter within the legally required timeframe. The alleged violation pertains to Musk's delay in notifying regulators after surpassing......

Trump Avoids Conviction for Efforts to Retain Power Following 2020 Election

A recent report suggests that former U.S. President Donald Trump would have faced conviction for "criminal efforts to retain power" after the 2020 election had he not secured the 2024 re-election. Published by Attorney General Merrick Garland, the report includes claims from U.S. Special Counsel......

Impeachment Trial of South Korean President Postponed Amidst Controversial Absence

The impeachment trial of South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol has been delayed after he failed to attend the first session. The trial, held in the Constitutional Court in Seoul, aims to determine whether Yoon should be removed from office due to a failed attempt to consolidate power in......

Supreme Court Decision on TikTok Could Set a Broad Precedent

WASHINGTON, Jan 11 – During Supreme Court deliberations on a law that mandates either the sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or a nationwide ban on the app, a lawyer for the company warned of potential far-reaching consequences. The attorney argued that if Congress can impose......

Swedish Teen Sought for Arms Trafficking Detained at Moroccan Border

Border security forces at Morocco's Bab Sebta crossing point apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Stockholm authorities. The suspect, who remains unidentified for legal reasons, faces serious allegations related to the unauthorized......

Musk Urges Auction for OpenAI Stake Amid Nonprofit Restructuring

Elon Musk’s attorney, Marc Toberoff, has urged the attorneys general of California and Delaware to advocate for OpenAI to auction a significant portion of its stake. This step, proposed as part of OpenAI's corporate restructuring, aims to establish a fair market value for its charitable assets,......

Casablanca Fitness Chain CEO Faces Check Fraud Allegations Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Jonathan Harroch, CEO of Morocco's City Club gym franchise, appeared before the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Wednesday to address allegations of issuing checks without sufficient funds. The hearing required Harroch's temporary transfer from Ain Sebaa prison, where he is......

Legal Dispute Over Allegations of Abuse Involving OpenAI's CEO

In a recent legal filing, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and creator of ChatGPT, is facing allegations from his sister, Ann Altman, who claims that he sexually abused her for several years, from 1997 to 2006. The lawsuit, filed on January 6th in a U.S. District Court in Missouri, asserts that the abuse......