A US federal jury ruled that CACI must pay $42m to three Iraqi men tortured at Abu Ghraib in 2004. The plaintiffs suffered abuse, including nudity, electrocution, and threats with dogs, while detained by US forces. CACI, a defense contractor, was found liable for providing interrogation services at the prison, resulting in compensatory and punitive damages awarded to the victims.
US President Donald Trump announced that Japan will receive a letter regarding trade tariffs, emphasizing respect for Japan while highlighting its rice shortage. Meanwhile, US-Canada trade negotiations are set to resume after Canada abandoned plans for a digital services tax, with optimism surrounding upcoming trade deals as the July 9 deadline approaches for tariff rate adjustments. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US President Donald Trump announced that he will send a letter to...
Read moreThe government has successfully defended its decision to permit the sale of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, despite previously suspending other arms licenses due to concerns over international humanitarian law violations in Gaza. This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal challenges surrounding arms trade and military support to Israel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The government decided it can keep selling some parts for F-35 airplanes to...
Read moreA tax cut reducing Canada's lowest federal income tax rate from 15% to 14% takes effect on Canada Day, promising modest savings for many, though doubts remain about its impact, especially for seniors. While the government predicts savings of up to $840 for families, the Parliamentary Budget Office estimates average savings of only $90 this year and $280 next year, leading to criticism from the Conservative Party. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A...
Read morePresident Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating US sanctions on Syria, aiming to aid the country's post-war recovery while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and his associates. This shift in policy follows Trump's announcement to lift sanctions and engage with Syria's new leadership, with ongoing congressional efforts to modify existing sanctions like the Caesar Act. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump signed a new rule that helps Syria recover from war...
Read moreAn 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, has died from injuries sustained in a terrorist attack during a gathering in Boulder, Colorado, to support Israeli hostages, where suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman threw Molotov cocktails. Prosecutors are now adding first-degree murder charges against Soliman, who planned the attack and expressed intentions to kill "all Zionist people," while facing multiple federal and state charges. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An elderly woman named Karen Diamond, who was...
Read moreOn June 14, just 38 hours after the AI 171 crash, an Air India Boeing 777 experienced stall and ground proximity warnings shortly after takeoff from Delhi, losing about 900 feet in altitude before safely recovering and continuing to Vienna. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the incident, having summoned Air India's head of safety and removed the pilots from duty amid heightened scrutiny of the airline's operational safety. Explain It To Me...
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