National Film Awards Suspend Choreographer Jani Master’s Honor Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

New Delhi, India — In a significant turn of events, the acclaimed South Indian choreographer, Jani Master, who was poised to receive the National Award for Best Choreography, has had his accolade suspended following serious allegations of sexual assault. The National Film Awards Cell, operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, also rescinded his invitation to the awards ceremony scheduled for October 8 in New Delhi. Jani Master, originally named Shaik Jani Basha, was slated to be honored for his work in the 2022 film “Thiruchitrambalam,” featuring popular actor Dhanush. However, his arrest has … Read more

Venezuela Orders United Nations’ Human Rights Office to Suspend Operations Amidst Controversy

CARACAS, Venezuela – The United Nations human rights office has been ordered to suspend operations in Venezuela following the detention of human rights lawyer Rocio San Miguel. San Miguel was arrested on allegations of plotting to destabilize the country, a charge that she denies. The Venezuelan government has accused the UN office of supporting individuals involved in assassination attempts and coup plots. In response, the government has requested all UN personnel connected to the office to leave the country within three days. The United States and the UN have condemned the detention of San Miguel, … Read more

Jury Selection Begins as Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Suspend Defamation Trial for Mother-in-Law’s Funeral

NEW YORK (AP) – Jury selection began on Tuesday in a New York courtroom for a defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump. The trial centers around columnist E. Jean Carroll’s claims that Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. Trump had requested to suspend the trial to attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, but the judge denied his request. The courtroom exchange between Trump’s lawyers and Judge Lewis A. Kaplan grew combative as they discussed the evidence in the case and Trump’s desire to attend the funeral. This phase of the trial focuses on … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Defamation Trial as Donald Trump Seeks to Temporarily Suspend Proceedings

(New York) – The jury selection process began on Tuesday in a New York courtroom for a defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump. Trump had requested that the trial be suspended so he could attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, but the judge denied his request. The trial stems from a columnist’s claims that Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. During a heated exchange between Trump’s lawyers and Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, the denial was issued. The lawyers argued over evidence in the case, Trump’s desire to attend the funeral, and whether the … Read more