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In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol faces significant political backlash following his controversial martial law declaration. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell noted that the move was 'deeply problematic' and lacked legitimacy, catching both South Korea and the U.S. off-guard. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's Middle East envoy is actively working to broker a Gaza ceasefire before the president-elect's inauguration. Separate diplomatic talks were held with key officials in Israel and Qatar, aiming for a swift resolution to the conflict. In Latin America, Argentina's President Javier Milei hosted a right-wing political summit, welcoming allies of Trump and Bolsonaro. Concurrently, Brazil's Lula recognized more Indigenous territories, and Mexico executed a historic drug seizure. These developments occur amid escalating tensions in Gaza and political instability in France. (With inputs from agencies.)The J&K political leaders have criticised the termination of two government employees by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and said this “act can’t be justified”. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday terminated two government employees, including a schoolteacher, from services for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities and terror links. This was the first termination of government employees since chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah took over in October. “It’s shocking how the government acts as judge, jury, and executioner, denying the aggrieved even a proper hearing. Such brazen overreach is unacceptable and must stop. @OmarAbdullah Sahab heads the GAD—silence on these terminations cannot be justified,” PDP leader, Waheed-ur-Parra wrote on X. “The newly elected government is a mute bystander twiddling their thumbs as more government employees are fired on mere suspicion and flimsy grounds. Only in Kashmir are you guilty until proven otherwise. This criminalisation of livelihoods must stop,” Iltija Mufti posted on X. Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) leader and legislator Shiekh Khursheed said blame of this terminations also lie on Omar Abdullah and the NC government. All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq termed the termination of employees as “injustice”. NC spokesman Imran Nabi Dar said, “As promised in our manifesto, the JKNC will review all the cases including arbitrary termination of employees. We have maintained that a due process has to be followed in all such cases. Unfortunately, the domain still comes under the LG. That is why we want restoration of statehood as soon as possible”.
Tariffs, sanctions or bans? What will Trump really achieve when the US says ‘no’The Chicago Cubs will need to make big changes after underachieving in 2025. They could move on from some key players to make way for young stars in the organization. While listing Cubs players who would not be on the team at the end of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, FanSided's Zach Pressnell predicted that second baseman Nico Hoerner would be traded. "Hoerner takes the spot at second base, blocking the Cubs top prospect from coming to the big leagues. Matt Shaw is the Cubs top prospect and he's big-league-ready. Last season, Shaw slashed .284/.379/.488 split between Double-A and Triple-A. While in Triple-A for just under 40 games, Shaw slashed an incredible .298/.395/.534," wrote Pressnell. "It's hard to imagine that somebody with his raw talent and results will stick in the minor leagues for long. He's a huge piece of Chicago's future and there's not going to be any holding him back in the minor leagues." Hoerner is a Gold Glove Award winner, but offensively the Cubs need more. He had a .273 batting average, but his OPS was .708. He does not take many walks and does not really hit home runs. He had just seven last season. Meanwhile, Matt Shaw has been great offensively. Hoerner signed a three-year, $35 million extension with the Cubs before the 2023 season. He is a great defender and could fetch a decent return in a trade. Trading him would open the door for Shaw to start on Opening Day. The Scubs would not struggle to find a trade partner. Hoerner's defense and .335 OBP should make him a target for teams in need of a second baseman. More MLB: Cubs trade proposal ships 2-time All-Star to Yankees to replace Anthony Rizzo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Did you notice some of the Arizona Cardinals wearing special cleats during Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale? There is a very good reason they are doing so. Those cleats are part of an annual tradition called "My Cause My Cleats," where the NFL lets players wear custom cleats that put a spotlight on their favorite causes or charitable organizations. After the game, the NFL allows the players to raise money for their causes by auctioning off their cleats on the NFL Auction website with 100% of the funds raised going to the chosen charities. Here are all of the players taking part in "My Cause My Cleats" this year and the causes they are supporting. Arizona Cardinals 2024 "My Cause My Cleats" QB Kyler Murray The Kyler Murray Foundation WR Marvin Harrison Jr. The Jed Foundation S Budda Baker The Foster Alliance & Arizona Helping Hands RB DeeJay Dallas The DeeJay Dallas Foundation OL Paris Johnson Jr. The Pat Tillman Foundation and the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation CB Starling Thomas V V.I.R.T.U.E Inc. OL Kelvin Beachum World Vision Beachum partnered with a local high school student, Scout Rooney, who designed his cleats TE Trey McBride Breast Cancer RB Trey Benson The Jed Foundation S Jalen Thompson LA Boys and Girls Club QB Clayton Tune Team Rubicon CB Sean Murphy-Bunting Successful Jocks LB Mack Wilson Sr. Kulture City CB Kei'Trel Clark Men's X Mental DL L.J. Collier Pancreatic Cancer Action Network LB Zaven Collins The Special Forces Foundation LB Jesse Luketa The 40 Reasons Foundation RB Emari Demercado Living Beyond Breast Cancer OL Hjalte Froholdt Thin Blue Line Denmark P Blake Gillikin The Samuel L. Asbury Foundation CB Max Melton Stop Handgun Violence DL Bilal Nichols The COPD Foundation TE Tip Reiman The Polaris Project TE Bernhard Seikovits Sport Mit Vorbildern DL Dante Stills The American Cancer Society TE Travis Vokolek Uplifting Athletes WR Xavier Weaver The Foster Alliance CB Garrett Williams Mental Health America of the Central Carolinas DL Naquan Jones Mental Health America S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson Habitat for Humanity OL Trystan Colon UMOM New Day Centers LB Barran Browning Project 2442 Foundation OL Isaiah Adams World Wildlife Fund Pictures of all of the cleats can be found by clicking here . >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Watch 12News+ for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app! 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The Valley hosts multiple major sporting events every year, including college football's Fiesta Bowl and Guaranteed Rate Bowl; the PGA Tour’s highest-attended event, the WM Phoenix Open; NASCAR events each spring and fall, including Championship Weekend in November; and Cactus League Spring Training for 15 Major League Baseball franchises. 12Sports on YouTube Get the latest news and stories from 12Sports on the 12News YouTube channel. And don't forget to subscribe!This year’s electoral rhetoric exposed the deep fissures in our body politic, leaving many feeling disillusioned and even fractured. In this moment of potential discord, people of faith have a profound opportunity to model a different path forward — one anchored in the timeless principles of civility, justice and a fierce commitment to our nation’s highest ideals. In all their glorious diversity, many religious traditions share a common bedrock: the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, created in the image of the Divine. This sacred truth must be the north star guiding interactions, especially with those we disagree with. Civility isn’t about avoiding the tough conversations or pretending our differences don’t exist. It’s about engaging in those conversations with respect, empathy, and an open heart and mind. It’s about recognizing that our political opponents aren’t our enemies but fellow travelers on this Earth, deserving of our compassion and understanding. But make no mistake, my friends, civility is only the first step. Justice is the backbone of any truly moral society and demands our unwavering commitment. The Hebrew prophets railed against injustice, Jesus lifted the marginalized and Muhammad taught that true belief compels us to desire for others what we want for ourselves. These aren’t dusty relics of the past; they’re a blazing call to action in the present. In a post-election America where many feel their voices have been silenced or their rights threatened, people of faith ought to model righteousness. People of faith are expected to advocate for policies that promote equity, accessibility and the common good. An imperative of major faith expressions is to stand in solidarity with the vulnerable, poor and estranged. Remember that justice isn’t a zero-sum game, where one person’s gain requires another’s loss — and creating a world where all can flourish, as the prophets envisioned. Yet justice, even paired with civility, still needs a shared commitment to the nation’s social contract. A contract, enshrined in our founding documents, is a sacred trust between generations — an agreement to uphold the principles of liberty, democracy and the rule of law. It is the glue that binds us together as one people, “E pluribus unum,” even as we celebrate our differences. In the aftermath of an election, this contract is tested. It is easy to feel tempted to retreat into our respective corners and question the legitimacy of those who disagree with us. However, people of faith are bound by different ethics. Accountable to a higher call and standard. A model committed to upholding the social contract, even when it’s hard. We must engage in the political process with integrity and respect the outcomes even as we continue to advocate for our values. We are reminding ourselves and others that a single election doesn’t define our national identity but our enduring ideals. That is why all are invited to pray. Pray for the grace of civility. Pray for the courage to pursue justice for the vulnerable and champion the marginalized. Pray that we may remain one people united by our shared commitment to liberty, democracy and the rule of law. In the aftermath of this election, let us not be a force for further division but a balm to the nation’s wounds. For in doing so, we may help bring about the beloved community that has always been America’s promise — a community where all can thrive, where justice rolls down like a mighty stream, and where every person, regardless of their beliefs or background, is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve as children of God.