Thursday, November 28
Nikki Haley has positioned Donald Trump as a liability to the Republican Party's success, emphasizing a pattern of losses associated with his leadership. At a recent campaign event in Dallas, Texas, Haley delivered a critical assessment of Trump's influence on the party. Haley's remarks come as the Republican primary in South Carolina looms, a contest seen as pivotal for the party's direction ahead of the presidential election.
A burning truck's fuel tank exploded early Thursday while Los Angeles firefighters were trying to battle the blaze, injuring nine of them, including two critically, fire officials said. All nine were rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and were stabilized, said Dr. Molly Dean, a trauma surgeon. One of the critical patients had to be intubated and was transferred to a burn unit at Los Angeles General Medical Center.
Russia has developed a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon, but its not a threat to anyone's safety as it has not been deployed yet, the White House said on Thursday. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said US intelligence officials have information on Russia's possession of the capability but the weapon is not presently capable of causing "physical destruction" on Earth.
Fani Willis testified in the Georgia criminal case, defending against allegations of misconduct and a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade. Willis, wearing pearls and a pink dress, was by turns combative and sympathetic. The case threatens American democracy. Trump's bid to dismiss charges over hush-money payments was rejected. Details of personal trips and conflicting accounts emerged.
Protests against alleged election rigging in Balochistan continue despite the reopening of national highways after a six-day blockade. Demonstrations and sit-ins are taking place in various regions, including Quetta, the provincial capital. "Our protest will persist against the alleged rigging, but we have opened the highways to ease the difficulties faced by the people," stated a leader of a protesting party. No roads are currently blocked.
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on overall spending levels to avoid a partial government shutdown. The agreement adheres to spending caps for defense and domestic programs, but provides concessions to House Republicans. House Speaker Mike Johnson states that the agreement secures $16 billion in additional spending cuts. It is $30 billion less than what the Senate was considering. The agreement also speeds up the already agreed-upon cuts for the Internal Revenue Service and rescinds $6 billion in Covid relief money.
Several polling centres and schools were set on fire in Bangladesh ahead of the general elections. The arson attacks occurred in 10 districts, resulting in no casualties. Earlier incidents of arson targeted five schools that were supposed to be used as polling centres. Miscreants also set fire to polling stations in different parts of the Gazipur and Chittagong districts. The opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has called for a nationwide 'hartal' to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.
