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Texas influencer gets 10-year jail for murder-for-hire plot
Ashley Grayson, a 35-year-old social media influencer from Dallas, Texas, has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison.
Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI calls off protests after violent clashes
Imran Khan's political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has called off its protests in Islamabad after a brutal crackdown by security forces.
South Korean women's university protests over admission of male students
Dongduk Women's University in Seoul, South Korea, has been at the center of protests since November 11 over plans to admit male students.
Explained: Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal for Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire deal in Lebanon, starting Wednesday.
What sparked protest that killed 6 security personnel in Pakistan
A massive protest by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan turned violent as clashes with security forces erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan on Tuesday.
South Korean man binge eats to avoid mandatory military service
In a bizarre case, a South Korean man has been convicted for deliberately putting on weight to avoid the country's mandatory military service.
Hong Kong court rules for equal inheritance for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal has upheld earlier rulings granting equal inheritance rights and subsidized housing benefits to same-sex married couples.
ISKCON seeks India's intervention after Bangladesh arrests priest
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has asked the Indian government to step in after their top priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, was arrested in Bangladesh.
Who is Robby Starbuck: Architect of Walmart's 'woke policy' rollback
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is overhauling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
5 killed as Imran Khan's supporters, cops clash in Pakistan
Violent clashes erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan, between police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Explained: What's in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
The Israeli war cabinet will vote on a possible ceasefire deal with Hezbollah after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the deal in "principle."
Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari arrested in Bangladesh
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and minority leader in Bangladesh, was arrested at Dhaka airport.
Indian woman killed in UK allegedly by husband over dowry
A 24-year-old Indian woman, Harshita Brella, was discovered dead in the trunk of a car in East London on November 14.
Lyle Menendez's wife Rebecca Sneed announces separation after 21 years
Lyle Menendez, one of the notorious Menendez brothers convicted for the 1989 murder of their parents, is single now as his wife Rebecca Sneed announced their separation.
Former Norwegian gynecologist faces trial for raping 87 women
Former gynecologist Arne Bye from Norway is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting 87 women.
Explained: Why India, other developing nations rejected $300bn climate deal
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) ended in Baku, Azerbaijan with a controversial agreement on an annual climate finance deal of $300 billion.
Trump using 'dark money' for govt handover, hasn't signed transition agreements
United States President-elect Donald Trump has not signed formal agreements for the transition of power, opting to fund the process through "dark money."
What is UK's new law on drink spiking
The United Kingdom government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering making drink spiking a standalone criminal offense. The move comes amid a shocking rise in such incidents across the country.
Trump may label transgenders as 'unfit' for US military service
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to sign an executive order deeming transgender people "unfit" for military service.
Explained: WHO declares mpox as global public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again classified Monkeypox (Mpox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
S-Korea talks explained: Can world agree on plastic pollution treaty
The final round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution is underway in Busan, South Korea.
Home is the most dangerous place for women: UN report
A joint report by UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed shocking statistics about global femicide.
Who's Jay Bhattacharya—Kolkata-born professor frontrunner to lead US health agency
Jay Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born Stanford University professor of health policy, is said to be a frontrunner for the post of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Bangladesh's interim government to probe Adani Group's energy project
Bangladesh's interim government is now examining power agreements, including one with India's Adani Group.
Nijjar murder: Trial of 4 Indians moved to British Columbia
The trial of four Indian nationals—Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Amandeep Singh—accused of killing pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been moved from the Surrey provincial court to the British Columbia Supreme Court.
Kolkata-born Jay Bhattacharya is Trump's top pick for NIH chief
Stanford-trained physician and economist Jay Bhattacharya is reportedly the frontrunner for the post of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under President-elect Donald Trump.
US to return 'cursed' $1 billion emerald to Brazil
After a long legal battle, the United States will be finally returning a 752-pound (341 kg) emerald, worth nearly $1 billion, to Brazil.
Missing rabbi found dead in UAE; Israel condemns 'antisemitic act'
Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who had been missing since Thursday, was reportedly found murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bangladesh: Robotic prosthetics aid injured anti-Hasina protesters
Injured protesters from the revolution against former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina are being fitted with robotic prosthetic hands, AFP reported.
Over 150 arrested as climate protest disrupts Australian coal shipment
A whopping 170 people were arrested on Sunday during a climate change protest off the coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Trudeau seen at Taylor Swift concert amid riots in Montreal
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced backlash for attending a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto as violent protests rocked Montreal.
Mystery drones spotted over US airbases amid Russia-UK tensions
A fleet of unidentified drones was spotted over three United States airbases in the United Kingdom between November 20 and 22.
Pakistan: Punjab CM suspends top hospital officials over HIV outbreak
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has suspended six senior officials at Nishtar Hospital Multan after an HIV outbreak among dialysis patients.
Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have president assassinated
Security in the Philippines has been heightened after Vice President Sara Duterte publicly threatened President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Why India rejected a $300B climate finance package at COP29
India has rejected a new climate finance package, proposed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
Musk praises Indian elections as California vote count delayed
Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed California's slow vote counting in the 2024 US Presidential Election, contrasting it with India's rapid tallying in its Lok Sabha elections.
Trudeau calls officials 'criminals' for linking Modi to Nijjar's assassination
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed his national security officials for leaking classified information and twisting facts.
Gunman opens fire near Israeli embassy in Jordan; shot dead
A gunman was shot dead and three police officers were injured in a shooting incident near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday.
Elon Musk accused of cyberbullying US government officials on X
Elon Musk, the co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisory group, has been facing backlash lately for targeting certain US government employees on social media.
Russia launches new ballistic missile, Oreshnik: What we know
Russia has launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik, at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.