Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's vision in his right eye has reportedly been reduced to just 15 percent, according to a court-appointed lawyer, adding to the controversies surrounding his imprisonment since August 2023. Meanwhile, in the UK, Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe issued an apology after stating that Britain had been "colonized" by immigrants, drawing criticism from political figures. In other news, the El Paso International Airport in Texas briefly closed its airspace due to a reported "cartel drone incursion," and U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz won the 1,000 meters at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Barrister Salman Safdar, appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan as amicus curiae, claimed that Khan's vision impairment resulted from authorities allegedly ignoring his complaints for three months, according to Al Jazeera. Khan has been in jail on numerous charges and convictions, which his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, says are politically motivated.
In the UK, Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, apologized for his comments about immigration. Ratcliffe's remarks, which suggested Britain had been "colonized" by immigrants, were met with condemnation from figures including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe stated, "I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern, but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth," according to Euronews.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace above El Paso International Airport in Texas. The closure, which lasted less than ten hours, was attributed to a "cartel drone incursion," according to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, as reported by Ars Technica. The FAA and the Department of Defense acted swiftly to address the situation.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz secured a gold medal in the men's 1,000 meters. Stolz, who has dreamed of this moment since he was a child, celebrated his victory. The Associated Press reported that Stolz had been inspired by the 2010 Winter Olympics and had hoped to stand atop the podium himself.
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