The death toll has now risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans "act of terrorism" after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday (US local time), CNN reported.
Tesla Founder Elon Musk on Wednesday (local time) suggested a connection between the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hostel in Las Vegas and the New Orleans attack as both vehicles were rented from the same car rental site.
An electric vehicle burst into flames outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday (local time), according to officials and videos on social media.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday (local time) stated that it does not believe Shamsud Din Jabbar, the car driver who carried out the New Orleans attack, was "solely responsible" for the 'act of terrorism'.
Senior US law enforcement officials on Wednesday (local time) identified the main suspect in the New Orleans car-ramming incident as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar and confirmed that he was carrying an ISIS flag while carrying out the 'act of terrorism.'
The FBI wrote on X, "This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing a number of people and injuring dozens of others. The subject then engaged with local law enforcement and is now deceased. The FBI is the lead investigative agency
Traders, vendors, and labourers reliant on electricity for their businesses have seen their livelihoods impacted. The effects of these power cuts are not confined to businesses; they are also disrupting the daily routines of local residents, Dawn reported.
"As we welcome the New Year, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the incredible sacrifices made by our soldiers, especially those guarding the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir," the Army posted on X.
Protests in Skardu district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan [PoGB] have entered their fifth consecutive day, with residents continuing to demand urgent government action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, located in Pakistan's Kurram District.
Shimla's historic ice skating rink, which has been a hub of winter recreation for over a century, continues to draw local youth and enthusiasts on the first day of the New Year 2025. For many, this open-air rink is not just a skating ground but a second home during the winter months. However
Sit-ins by religious parties are continuing across six locations in Karachi, causing major traffic disruptions. Authorities urge commuters to use alternate routes as the protests block key roads and lead to police clashes.
Speaking to ANI, Raveena Tyagi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), said, "Today, the bodies of five people were found in a room of Hotel Sharan Jeet. The local police reached the spot, and a person named Arshad, around 24 years old, a resident of Agra, was detained."