Saddam Hussein

Jim Acosta compared Donald Trump's Washington, D.C., projects to the 'end days of Saddam Hussein' and questioned Trump's mental fitness during a podcast interview. Acosta argued Trump's building projects reflect a desire to shape his historical legacy and should be undone after his presidency. A White House spokesman countered by praising Trump's energy and contrasting it with claims about former President Joe Biden's health.

Pakistan's Parliament passed the Rs18.8 trillion FY27 budget 11 days after its presentation, incorporating 30 government-backed amendments while rejecting all opposition proposals. The process faced disruptions and protests, with calls for longer legislative debates to improve transparency and accountability. Recent progress includes increased parliamentary participation and technical support for budget scrutiny by the finance committee.

The article discusses the US's failure in its Iran policy, with the Trump administration's social media threats hindering negotiations and a Senate resolution calling for an end to the conflict. It criticizes the US's militarism and blind support for Israel as sources of regional instability.

A judge has ruled that the son of a captain in Saddam Hussein's military can remain in Britain because he faces potential death in Iraq due to his father's military association. The court determined that the individual's family connection poses a genuine security threat if he were to return to Iraq.