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Pakistan's Supreme Court has declared the trials of civilians in military courts to be null and void. The court ruled that citizens have the right to a fair trial under the constitution. A five-judge bench of the top court headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsan announced the verdict with a 4-1 majority. The court declared Section 2(1)(d) of the Army Act, which elaborates on persons subject to the act, to be in violation of the constitution and “of no legal effect”. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wIrDQlT

A fifth death has been confirmed in the UK following the severe weather brought by Storm Babet. The body of a man was found after he went missing in flood waters in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This brings the total number of deaths in Scotland to three, with two additional deaths in England. Thousands of homes have been flooded and several hundred people are homeless. The storm has also caused damage in Germany, Norway, and Denmark. The UK is still on alert with more heavy rain expected. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cbhkMy6

An American kestrel at a Vermont museum has emerged as an artist after it lost its ability to fly, reports UPI. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science, informed that the bird named Ferrisburgh had been a flight ambassador at the museum until a broken bone led to his retirement, as per a UPI report. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5oLWZFQ

Amid an economic downturn and hyperinflation, many Pakistanis, particularly the younger generation, are seeking opportunities abroad for employment and scholarships. Over 450,000 Pakistanis are reported to have emigrated in the first three months of 2023. Passport offices and immigration centers are witnessing long queues as people rush to obtain passports and visas. The British Council is also experiencing a surge in work and student visa applications. Some believe that this mass exodus can lead to increased international remittances benefiting Pakistan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/gFPfCio

Turkish composer and pianist Fazil Say has had his concerts in Switzerland cancelled due to his social media posts criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza. The concerts were organized by the event unit of retail company Migros, who cited Say's ideas expressed on social media as the reason for the cancellation. Say had previously criticized both Israel and Hamas, expressing his support for peace. The cancellation has been condemned by Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkish President. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/32aLZN9

The United Nations is planning to send a second convoy of trucks into Gaza, hoping to scale up relief deliveries in the coming week. The first convoy of 20 trucks arrived on Saturday, but further deliveries have been delayed due to Israeli demands for aid verification. UN aid chief Martin Griffiths stated that negotiations are underway for another convoy of 20 to 30 trucks. The UN emphasizes the importance of continuous aid to meet essential needs in Gaza, where Israel has imposed a total siege. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Su596XU

Two American hostages, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, who were abducted by Hamas during their stay at Kibbutz Nahal Oz., have been freed and identified as Chicago-area residents are en-route to a military base in central Israel. They were handed over to Israeli forces at the border of the Gaza Strip and are being reunited with their family. The release of the two hostages was made possible through a partnership between Qatar and Israel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uPOwfq1